iPhone 14 VS Xiaomi 12T Pro: Features, Differences and Prices

There are two tech brands that have managed to create legions of fans. One of them is Apple, which has managed to make a difference with the design and performance of its devices. The other is Xiaomi which, like the Californian, has managed to develop its own ecosystem of a multitude of products of all kinds. But the two are best known for their “smart” phones. In this comparison we pit the iPhone 14 against the Xiaomi 12T Pro, two of his latest proposals.

With iPhone 14 and Xiaomi 12T Pro

• design: The iPhone 14 hasn’t changed much compared to previous generations, with the Glass and aluminum as main materials, giving it a more “premium” touch and care. The Xiaomi 12T Pro combines plastic with glass and Gorilla Glass 5 protection on the front. The surface is matte and not as slippery as others.

• Screen: Let’s move on to one of the most important sections. Apple also maintains the 6.1-inch OLED panel in this terminal the refresh rate at 60 Hz, something incomprehensible for a terminal of its price and range. However, its picture quality and color reproduction are very good and it supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision High Dynamic Range formats. That of the Xiaomi 12T Pro is larger, 6.67 inches OLED, with a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz and also compatible with Dolby Vision and HDR10+. If you consume content regularly, the 12T Pro should be more comfortable. But if more “compact” phones are preferred, the iPhone 14 would be a better option.

• Processor, RAM and storage: Apple’s hardware-software combo is unbeatable, and the iPhone 14’s A15 Bionic processor flies along with iOS 16. The performance of the terminal is incredible and its autonomy, a section that will be discussed later, is remarkable. RAM on iOS devices does not work like it does on Android and can be purchased with 128, 256 or 512 GB of storage. For its part, the Xiaomi 12T Pro champions this the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, one of the best for Android devices, and the RAM options are 8 or 12 GB. The ideal is to bet on the model with more RAM. We have 128 or 256 GB of storage, although on the official website it is only 256 GB.

• cameras: It is one of the points that brands focus on the most, and Apple is one of the benchmarks. The iPhone 14 doesn’t have as many improvements as the Pro models, but it takes time better low-light images and the new Action mode for super-stable handheld video recording. The Xiaomi 12T Pro integrates an impressive 200 MP sensor as the main camera, as well as an 8 MP wide-angle and a 2 MP macro. However, the software processing plays an important role and the result is not due to the Apple device, as the analysis of Xataka’s colleagues was able to verify.

• battery: One of the problems of the Xiaomi 12 was the low autonomy, but it seems that with the 12T Pro it has been solved thanks to the processor change and the larger battery up to 31 hours of autonomy with the variable refresh rate (according to the results of the Xataka analysis). Apple promises up to 20 hours of video playback per charge. With normal use, it will not be a problem to end the day. The Xiaomi also supports 120W fast charging; It is not recommended to use it often, but for certain moments it is appreciated.

• security: Apple relies on Face ID as a security method, which is very effective and secure. Xiaomi integrates the Fingerprint reader under the screen. It’s a matter of taste to prefer one or the other.

• Price: Those from Cupertino have marked a before and after with this generation, since for the first time all their new smartphones (excluding the SE, which is another league) exceed a thousand euros. The iPhone 14 starts at €1,009, while the Xiaomi 12T Pro is cheaper, starting at €799.99 in the basic configuration on the official store.

iPhone 14 VS Xiaomi 12T Pro, which one to buy?

Deciding whether you prefer iOS or Android is easy, but if the operating system is indifferent, there are more aspects to consider. For example, the size of the screen or the refresh rate at 120 Hz on the Xiaomi, limited to 60 Hz on the iPhone The MIUI customization layer is not as fluid, despite having an interface similar to iOS.

In addition, Apple offers many years of software updates, which we will not find in the Xiaomi 12T Pro. For its part, the Xiaomi 12T Pro and its 120W fast charge will be appreciated in times of urgency, as will its lower price.

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