Reno 12 5G vs Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G

The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G wins this one, taking display and software longevity decisively. Against the Reno 12 5G it's also the sounder buy at $11.73 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Reno 12 5G 59 · Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G 66 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Oppo Reno 12 5G $365

Buy with care$15.04/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jun 20262028

Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G $350

Buy with care$11.73/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Dec 20262028

Category by category

Display

Reno 12 5G 70Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G 80

The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G's screen is the better one — 6.67-inch curved amoled, 1.5k, up to 120hz, up to 3000 nits peak, dolby vision/hdr10+.

Performance

Reno 12 5G 58Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G 64

The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G's Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Reno 12 5G 67Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G 72

The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery

Reno 12 5G 80Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G 82

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

Reno 12 5G 29Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G 36

The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G is supported until Dec 2028 — 6 months longer than the Reno 12 5G.

Value

Reno 12 5G 59Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G 66

Overall value goes to the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G at $11.73 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Reno 12 5G	Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G
Price (street)	$365	$350
Display	6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass 7i	6.67-inch curved AMOLED, 1.5K, up to 120Hz, up to 3000 nits peak, Dolby Vision/HDR10+
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy (4nm)	Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
RAM	8GB/12GB	8GB/12GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	256GB/512GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,110 mAh
Charging	80W wired SuperVOOC	120W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro	200MP main (OIS, f/1.65, 1/1.4-inch), 8MP ultra-wide (f/2.2), 2MP macro (f/2.4)
Dimensions	161.4 × 74.1 × 7.6 mm	162.53 × 74.67 × 8.75 mm
Weight	177 g	210 g
Water resistance	IP65	IP68
Supported until	Jun 2028	Dec 2028

Reno 12 5G full verdict →Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.