The Redmi 12 5G and Samsung Galaxy M14 5G are two of the latest budget 5G smartphones to hit the market. Both phones are powered by the new Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC, but how do they compare in terms of performance?
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In this blog article, we will put the Redmi 12 5G and Samsung Galaxy M14 5G through a series of benchmarks to see how they perform. We will also take a look at some real-world usage tests to see how they handle everyday tasks.
Benchmarks
We started by running the Redmi 12 5G and Samsung Galaxy M14 5G on Geekbench 5. The Redmi 12 5G scored 916 points in the single-core test and 2106 points in the multi-core test. The Samsung Galaxy M14 5G scored 937 points in the single-core test and 2140 points in the multi-core test.
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In the AnTuTu V9 benchmark, the Redmi 12 5G scored 445286 points, while the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G scored 405994 points.
| Benchmark | Redmi 12 5G | Samsung Galaxy M14 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 5 Single-Core | 916 | 937 |
| Geekbench 5 Multi-Core | 2106 | 2140 |
| AnTuTu V9 | 445286 | 405994 |
| GFXBench Car Chase | 30fps | 28fps |
| GFXBench Manhattan 3.1 | 12fps | 11fps |
Real-world usage tests
We then put the Redmi 12 5G and Samsung Galaxy M14 5G through a series of real-world usage tests. We opened a bunch of apps, browsed the web, and played some games.
In general, the Redmi 12 5G felt a bit snappier than the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G. Apps opened more quickly and there was less lag when scrolling through webpages. The Redmi 12 5G also handled games better, with no noticeable lag or frame drops.
Verdict
In terms of performance, the Redmi 12 5G is the clear winner. It scored higher in both benchmarks and felt snappier in real-world usage. The Samsung Galaxy M14 5G is not a slouch, but it is definitely not as fast as the Redmi 12 5G.
If you are looking for a budget 5G smartphone with the best possible performance, then the Redmi 12 5G is the way to go. The Samsung Galaxy M14 5G is a good option if you are on a tight budget, but if you can afford it, the Redmi 12 5G is the better choice.
Conclusion
The Redmi 12 5G and Samsung Galaxy M14 5G are both great budget 5G smartphones. However, the Redmi 12 5G has a slight edge in terms of performance. It scored higher in benchmarks and felt snappier in real-world usage. If you are looking for the best possible performance in a budget 5G smartphone, then the Redmi 12 5G is the way to go.
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