The Xiaomi 14 has finally arrived in India. It was first rolled out in China as the first smartphone to feature the next-gen Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor. Along with that, it packs some really interesting camera capabilities, an all-new HyperOS, and much more. This smartphone will directly compete with the OnePlus 12 in the market. In this article, we are comparing both flagship smartphones. If you are thinking of buying a new flagship smartphone, this comparison could give you some idea.
The Xiaomi 14 features a 6.36-inch 1.5K LTPO OLED display with 68-billion color, HDR 10+, Dolby Vision, 120Hz refresh rate, and 3000 nits peak brightness. The display is also protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus.
In comparison, the OnePlus 12 boasts a 6.82-inch 2K LTPO AMOLED display supporting 10-bit color, HDR 10+, Dolby Vision, 120Hz refresh rate, and 4500 nits peak brightness. It is shielded by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2.
If you ask me, the Xiaomi 14 is the one I’ll choose. Why? Because it is equipped with an OLED panel, which is slightly better than an AMOLED panel. However, the OnePlus 12 has a significantly bright display but do we really need that much brightness in our phones?
Also read: Xiaomi 14 review: Recreating Leica magic
Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset powers both smartphones. This chipset has six performance cores and two efficiency cores. Speaking of its configuration, there’s one big core clocked at 3.3GHz, three big cores clocked at 3.2GHz, two big cores clocked at 3.0GHz, and two small cores clocked at 2.3GHz.
Moreover, this chipset is paired with up to 16GB RAM and 512GB storage in both smartphones. These smartphones are pretty much similar in terms of performance, but what makes a difference here is their Android 14-based UIs. The Xiaomi 14 runs on HyperOS, and Oxygen OS 14 in the OnePlus 12.
The Xiaomi 14 incorporates a triple-camera arrangement with Leica optics. It has a 50-megapixel primary camera, a 50-megapixel Telephoto sensor offering 3.2x optical zoom, and a 50-megapixel Ultrawide lens with a 115˚ field of view. Additionally, a 32-megapixel selfie shooter is present on the front.
Similarly, the OnePlus 12 adopts a triple-camera setup with Hasselblad optimization. It consists of a 50-megapixel primary camera, a 64-megapixel Periscope Telephoto sensor capable of 3x optical zoom, and a 48-megapixel Ultrawide lens with a 114˚ field of view. For selfies, it houses a 32-megapixel front-facing camera.
Also read: OnePlus 12 first impressions review: Complete flagship experience
The Xiaomi 14 is equipped with a 4610mAh battery supporting 90-watt fast charging, 50-watt wireless charging, and 10-watt reverse wireless charging.
On the other hand, the OnePlus 12 is backed by a 5400mAh capacity. It supports fast charging with capabilities of up to 100 watts, alongside 50-watt wireless charging and 10-watt reverse wireless charging.
Both smartphones come at a starting price of ₹64,999. You can get the OnePlus 12 from OnePlus’ official website as well as from e-commerce websites. The Xiaomi 14, on the other hand, will be available for purchase on Flipkart, Amazon, and Xiaomi’s website from March 11.
Choosing between these two high-end smartphones may feel like splitting hairs since both are packed with powerful, similar configurations. However, I would lean towards the OnePlus 12 for its 64-megapixel Telephoto sensor and larger battery. Which one will you choose? Let us know in the comments.
