Xiaomi recently launched its latest flagship devices, the Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Ultra smartphones in India. The Xiaomi 14 competes directly with two other flagship devices from Vivo and OnePlus: the Vivo X100 and the OnePlus 12, respectively, in terms of pricing and features.
If you are confused between the three smartphones, don’t worry; this spec comparison has got your back! Let’s compare the specs of the Xiaomi 14, Vivo X100, and the OnePlus 12.
Price and Availability
Let’s compare the most important aspect of smartphones first—the price. The Xiaomi 14 is available in only one variant, which is 12 GB RAM + 512 GB UFS 4.0 storage for INR 69,999. The Vivo X100 and the OnePlus 12 are both available in two variants—12 GB RAM + 256 GB UFS 4.0 storage and 16 GB RAM + 512 GB UFS 4.0 storage.
The Vivo X100’s 12 GB RAM variant will cost you INR 63,999 while the 16 GB variant will cost INR 69,999. The OnePlus 12 takes the sweet spot with the 12 GB RAM variant costing INR 64,999 and the 16 GB variant costing INR 69,999. Here’s a chart for easy understanding:
| Smartphone | Variant | Price (INR) |
| Xiaomi 14 | 12 GB + 512 GB | 69,999 |
| Vivo X100 | 12 GB + 256 GB, 16 GB + 512 GB | 63,999, 69,999 |
| OnePlus 12 | 12 GB + 256 GB, 16 GB + 512 GB | 64,999, 69,999 |
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Xiaomi 14 Vs Vivo X100 Vs OnePlus 12: Design & Build
All the smartphones have a glass back and an aluminum frame to sandwich the rest of the phone. The Xiaomi 14 goes for all in for a boxy design and flat sides to complement the flat display. The Vivo X100 and the OnePlus 12, on the other hand, favor a more rounded design with curved sides and a curved display.
The Xiaomi 14 and the OnePlus 12 have Corning Gorilla Glass Victus and Victus 2 protection on the front, respectively; while the Vivo X100 has Schott Xensation Alpha protection, which is equivalent to Gorilla Gorilla 6. Again, the Xiaomi 14 and the OnePlus 12 have USB 3.2 ports while the X100 settles for USB 2.0.
Xiaomi 14 Vs Vivo X100 Vs OnePlus 12: Display
On the display front, all the smartphones offer the top-of-the-line flagship specs. The Xiaomi 14 has a fairly compact 6.36-inch LTPO 120 Hz OLED with a resolution of 1200 x 2670 pixels and a peak brightness of 3000 nits. The typical brightness in HBM, however, is 1000 nits. Not to mention, the Xiaomi 14 has a flat display.
The OnePlus 12 and the Vivo X100 have larger curved displays that melt into the devices’ frames. The Vivo X100 6.78-inch LTPO 120 Hz OLED with a resolution of 1260 x 2800 pixels and a peak brightness of 3000 nits.
On the other hand, the OnePlus 12 has a slightly larger 6.82-inch LTPO 120 Hz AMOLED screen with a resolution of 1440 x 3168 pixels and a peak brightness of 4500 nits.
Overall, the OnePlus 12 has the best display among the three. It has a higher peak brightness, slightly higher resolution, and better protection with the Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2.
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Xiaomi 14 Vs Vivo X100 Vs OnePlus 12: Camera
Let’s now compare the most exciting part of the three smartphones—the cameras. The Xiaomi 14 features an impressive camera setup, including a 50 MP, f/1.6 main lens with OIS, and a sensor size of 1/1.31 inches for stable shots.
It also boasts a 50 MP, f/2.0 telephoto lens with OIS and 3.2x optical zoom, ideal for capturing distant subjects with clarity. Additionally, there’s a 50 MP, f/2.2 ultra-wide lens with a 115˚ FOV. The camera setup is enhanced by Leica lens technology, ensuring exceptional colors and image quality.
The Vivo X100 has a 50 MP, f/1.6, main lens with OIS and a sensor size of 1/1.49 inches. There’s also a 3X 64 MP f/2.6 periscope telephoto with OIS and a sensor size of 1/2.0 inches. The camera setup is concluded with a 50 MP f/2.0 ultra-wide lens that has a 119˚ FOV and 1/2.76” sensor size. To add the cherry on top, the Vivo X100 also boasts Zeiss optics and Zeiss T* lens coating.
The OnePlus 12 features a sophisticated camera system, including a 50 MP f/1.6 main lens with a 1/1.43-inch sensor size and OIS. Additionally, it includes a 3X 64 MP periscope telephoto lens with an f/2.6 aperture, 1/2.0-inch sensor size, and OIS. The device also offers a 48 MP f/2.2 ultra-wide lens with a 1/2.0-inch sensor size and a 114° FOV. These lenses are complemented by Hasselblad’s color calibration.
As for selfies, all the devices have a 32 MP camera on the front with slightly different focal lengths. It’s important to note that the Vivo X100 has a wider FOV (20 mm) on its front camera compared to the two.
The Xiaomi 14 and the Vivo X100 seem to have the best camera setup and camera performance as well. The OnePlus 12, although it has a great camera setup, does not care well against the competition.
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Xiaomi 14 Vs Vivo X100 Vs OnePlus 12: Performance
As for what’s under the hood, the Xiaomi 14 and the OnePlus 12 boast Qualcomm’s latest flagship chip, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. The Vivo X100, on the other hand, is powered by MediaTek’s flagship chip, the Dimensity 9300.
The OnePlus 12 has an advantage over the other two, thanks to the extensively large cooling system that keeps it cool even during long gaming sessions. The Xiaomi 14, being a compact device, does throttle quite a bit while the Vivo X100 lies somewhere in between.
Xiaomi 14 Vs Vivo X100 Vs OnePlus 12: Battery & Charging
The Xiaomi 14 has a 4610 mAh battery with support for up to 90W wired charging, 50W wireless charging, and 10W reverse wireless. It also supports PD 3.0 charging speeds.
The Vivo X100 has a larger, 5000 mAh battery with support for 120W wired charging. Although there is no wireless charging support, the X100 can charge at 65W with PD charging. Finally, the OnePlus 12 brings the best of both worlds with up to 100W fast wired charging, 50W wireless charging, and 10W reverse wireless.
Xiaomi 14 Vs Vivo X100 Vs OnePlus 12: Software & Updates
The Xiaomi 14 boots into HyperOS 1.0, which is based on Android 14, out of the box. The Vivo X100 runs on FuntouchOS 14, based on Android 14, while the OnePlus 12 runs on OxygenOS 14, also based on Android 14.
Both the Xiaomi 14 and the Vivo X100 are promised to receive three major OS updates and four years of security updates, whereas the OnePlus 12 is promised an additional OS update, totaling four major OS updates, and five years of security updates. So, if you want longer software support, the OnePlus 12 is the way to go.
Xiaomi 14 Vs Vivo X100 Vs OnePlus 12: Wrapping Up
Here’s a summary of the specs of the Xiaomi 14, Vivo X100, and the OnePlus 12.
| Specification | Xiaomi 14 | Vivo X100 | OnePlus 12 |
| Design & Build | Glass back, aluminum frame, flat sides and display | Glass back, aluminum frame, rounded sides and curved display | Glass back, aluminum frame, rounded sides and curved display |
| Display | 6.36-inch LTPO 120Hz OLED, 1200 x 2670 resolution, 3000 nits peak brightness, flat display | 6.78-inch LTPO 120Hz OLED, 1260 x 2800 resolution, 3000 nits peak brightness | 6.82-inch LTPO 120Hz AMOLED, 1440 x 3168 resolution, 4500 nits peak brightness |
| Camera | 50 MP main with OIS, 50 MP telephoto with OIS, 50 MP ultra-wide, Leica lens technology | 50 MP main with OIS, 64 MP periscope telephoto with OIS, 50 MP ultra-wide, Zeiss optics | 50 MP main with OIS, 64 MP periscope telephoto with OIS, 48 MP ultra-wide, Hasselblad color calibration |
| Performance | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9300 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Battery & Charging | 4610 mAh, 90W wired, 50W wireless, 10W reverse wireless | 5000 mAh, 120W wired, 65W PD, no wireless charging | 100W wired, 50W wireless, 10W reverse wireless |
| Software & Updates | HyperOS 1.0 (Android 14), 3 major OS updates, 4 years of security updates | FuntouchOS 14 (Android 14), 3 major OS updates, 4 years of security updates | OxygenOS 14 (Android 14), 4 major OS updates, 5 years of security updates |
Who should get the Xiaomi 14?
If you want a compact phone that doesn’t compromise on other aspects and has an excellent camera system with Leica’s color tuning, the Xiaomi 14 is the way to go. You get all the flagship features like an exceptional display, camera, wireless charging, and more.
Who should get the Vivo X100?
The Vivo X100 is a great option for camera enthusiasts. With its Zeiss T* coating and excellent optics, the Vivo X100 delivers exceptional camera performance in both photos and videos. The rest of the phone is also impressive, but it lacks some features such as wireless charging.
Who should get the OnePlus 12?
If you’re looking for the best overall package, the OnePlus 12 is the way to go. It offers excellent battery life, performance, and a pleasant software experience. While the cameras might seem lackluster, they perform adequately. Additionally, the phone supports wireless charging, unlike the Vivo X100, and is priced similarly.
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