iQOO 12 vs Xiaomi 14
Same price. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
Same price: both start at ₹59,999 in India, so this comes down to what you get for it.
- The iQOO 12 has the bigger battery: 5,000 mAh against 4,610 mAh. It also charges faster, at 120W against 90W.
- The iQOO 12 has the better screen on paper: smoother (144Hz against 120Hz).
- The Xiaomi 14 is the lighter phone: 193 g against 203 g.
- The Xiaomi 14 is better sealed against dust and water: IP68 against IP64. Only it is rated to survive a dunk in water.
- Only the Xiaomi 14 lists wireless charging, at 50W.
Get the iQOO 12 for the bigger battery, faster charging and the smoother screen. Get the Xiaomi 14 for the lighter build, better water protection and wireless charging.
Every spec, lined up
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 12GB + 256GB₹59,999
- 16GB + 512GB₹64,999
- 12GB + 512GB₹59,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
iQOO 12 vs Xiaomi 14, answered
In India, the iQOO 12 starts at ₹59,999 and the Xiaomi 14 starts at ₹59,999.
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Which is cheaper, the iQOO 12 or the Xiaomi 14?
Neither: both start at ₹59,999. The iQOO 12 comes in 2 versions, up to ₹64,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the iQOO 12 or the Xiaomi 14?
The iQOO 12, with 5,000 mAh to 4,610 mAh. For charging, the iQOO 12 is quicker: 120W to 90W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
On paper, the iQOO 12's: it is smoother (144Hz to 120Hz). The iQOO 12 has a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED at 144Hz, the Xiaomi 14 a LTPO AMOLED at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
The main cameras are 50MP main (f/1.68, OIS) on the iQOO 12 and 50MP main (f/1.6, OIS) on the Xiaomi 14. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.
Which processors do they use?
Both use the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, so expect much the same speed.
Which is better protected against water?
The Xiaomi 14, rated IP68 to the iQOO 12's IP64. Only the Xiaomi 14 is rated to survive a dunk. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
The Xiaomi 14, at 193 g to 203 g.
