Xiaomi REDMI Note 14 Pro+ 5G vs Xiaomi REDMI Note 15 5G
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| XiaomiREDMI Note 14 Pro+ 5G | XiaomiREDMI Note 15 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | January 2025 | January 2026 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.67″ | 6.77″ |
| Resolution | 2712 × 1220 (better) | 2392 × 1080 |
| Sharpness | 446 pixels per inch (better) | 388 pixels per inch |
| Panel | OLED | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits | 3,200 nits (better) |
| Display type | CrystalRes AMOLED with curved edges and 12-bit colour | AMOLED, FHD+, 12-bit colour, DCI-P3 and 8,000,000:1 contrast ratio; maker laboratory screen-to-body ratio 92% |
| Brightness detail | Up to 3,000 nits peak | 3,200 nits peak, 800 nits typical and 16,000-level brightness adjustment |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Maker high-durability front glass; laboratory claim of 1.7 m front drop onto marble under specified conditions |
| Display features | DCI-P3, 5,000,000:1 contrast, 480 Hz touch sampling, 1,920 Hz PWM dimming, 20,000-level brightness adjustment, Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and TÜV low blue light, flicker-free and circadian certifications | 3,840 Hz PWM dimming, 240 Hz touch sampling and 2,560 Hz instantaneous sampling in Game Mode; sunlight display, reading mode and Wet Touch 2.0; TÜV low-blue-light, circadian-friendly and flicker-free certifications |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| Memory | 8 GB – 12 GB (better) | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB (better) | 256 GB |
| CPU | 4 nm octa-core CPU up to 2.5 GHz; GSMArena and Notebookcheck identify one Cortex-A720 at 2.5 GHz, three Cortex-A720 at 2.4 GHz and four Cortex-A520 at 1.8 GHz | 4 nm, octa-core up to 2.4 GHz |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno; exact GPU identifiers differ between GSMArena and Notebookcheck | Qualcomm Adreno; UK maker specification does not publish numeric designation |
| Storage type | LPDDR4X memory and UFS 2.2 storage | LPDDR4X and UFS 2.2; UK 8 GB/256 GB; microSD expansion up to 1 TB |
| Cooling | LiquidCool technology | – |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | 200 MP (better) | 108 MP |
| Ultra wide camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Telephoto camera | None | None |
| Optical zoom | None | None |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP |
| Main camera | 200 MP, f/1.65, 1/1.4-inch sensor, 7-element lens, OIS and 16-in-1 binning to 2.24 µm pixels; GSMArena identifies Samsung ISOCELL HP3 | 108 MP, f/1.7, six-element lens, OIS confirmed by maker overview and 1/1.67-inch sensor; 0.64 µm pixels, 9-in-1 binning to 1.92 µm |
| Ultra wide camera | 8 MP, f/2.2; GSMArena and Notebookcheck confirm fixed focus | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Front camera | 20 MP, f/2.2; fixed focus confirmed by GSMArena and Notebookcheck | 20 MP, f/2.2, four-element lens and 1/4-inch sensor |
| Zoom | – | No dedicated optical telephoto; maker offers 3× optical-level sensor crop and equivalent 24/28/35/72 mm perspectives |
| Video recording | 4K at 24/30 fps, 1080p at 30/60 fps and 720p at 30 fps; slow motion 1080p at 120 fps or 720p at 120/240 fps | 4K, Full HD or HD at 30 fps |
| Front video | 1080p at 30/60 fps and 720p at 30 fps | Full HD or HD at 30 fps |
| Camera features | Additional 2 MP f/2.4 macro camera, Dynamic shots, Motion tracking focus, Lightning Burst, filmFrame, portrait, document and night modes | Ultra HD, dynamic shots and regional AI erase, beautify and reflection removal; OTA and app-version restrictions apply |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 5,110 mAh | 5,520 mAh (better) |
| Video playback (maker's claim) | – | Up to 21 hours |
| Wired charging | Up to 120 W (better) | Up to 45 W |
| Wireless charging | None | None |
| Battery life detail | UK/global 5,110 mAh typical; Chinese and Indian versions have different hardware and are excluded | 5,520 mAh typical silicon-carbon battery; maker laboratory claims up to 1.58 days use, 21 hours video playback and 10 hours recording |
| Wired charging | Up to 120 W HyperCharge; adaptor sold separately in the UK, with a separate launch gift promotion | 45 W turbo charging and up to 18 W wired reverse charging; maker laboratory claim of 50% charge in 25 minutes; separate PD-compatible 45 W or Xiaomi 45 W adaptor recommended |
| Wireless charging | – | No wireless or reverse wireless charging, confirmed by exact-model Xiaomi UK FAQ |
| Design | ||
| Type | Standard | Standard |
| Weight | 210.14 g | 178 g (better) |
| Thickness | 8.75 mm | 7.35 mm (better) |
| Height × width | 162.53 × 74.67 mm | 164 × 75.42 mm |
| Water and dust resistance | IP68 | IP65 |
| Materials | Main dimensions and weight describe glass colours; Lavender Purple is 205.13 g and 8.85 mm thick; GSMArena and TechRadar identify an aluminium frame | – |
| Colours | Frost Blue, Midnight Black, Lavender Purple and Sand Gold | Black, Glacier Blue and Mist Purple; Mist Purple thickness 7.40 mm, Black/Glacier Blue 7.35 mm |
| Water resistance detail | IP68 tested at up to 1.5 m fresh water for 30 minutes; protection can decrease with wear | UK maker IP65 splash and dust resistance; protection can decline with wear; liquid damage outside test conditions excluded from warranty |
| Biometrics | In-screen fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock | In-screen fingerprint reader and AI Face Unlock |
| Sensors | Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, IR blaster, flicker sensor and gyroscope; x-axis linear vibration motor | Virtual proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, IR blaster and gyroscope |
| Speakers | Dual speakers with Dolby Atmos | Dual speakers, Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res; 300% volume-boost mode uses 17 levels versus 15 and depends on scenario/software |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Software at launch | Xiaomi HyperOS based on Android 14, confirmed by all three full reviews | Xiaomi HyperOS 2; Android 15 confirmed by Tech Advisor and Android Central |
| Software updates | Three Android version upgrades and four years of security patches, reported by Notebookcheck and TechRadar | Maker promises six years of security updates; UK product pages do not specify major Android upgrade count |
| AI features | Google Gemini, Circle to Search, AI Interpreter, Notes, Recorder, Subtitles, Film and image editing; availability depends on software and region | Google Gemini with regional Xiaomi app integration; applicable features require setup and internet |
| In the box | UK phone, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, guides and warranty card; no adaptor | Phone, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, quick-start guide and warranty card; standard UK box excludes adaptor |
| Connectivity | ||
| Mobile network | 5G, LTE, WCDMA and GSM | 5G n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/20/26/28/38/40/41/48/66/77/78; LTE FDD 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/26/28/32/66 and TDD 38/40/41/42/48; WCDMA 1/2/4/5/6/8/19 and quad-band GSM; region and operator support varies |
| SIM | Dual nano-SIM or nano-SIM plus eSIM; availability depends on carrier and region | Nano-SIM plus hybrid second nano-SIM/microSD; dual standby |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6/6E, Wi-Fi 5 and Wi-Fi 4, 2.4/5 GHz, 2×2 MIMO and Wi-Fi Direct; Wi-Fi 6E availability depends on region and network | Wi-Fi 5, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4/5 GHz and Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| NFC | NFC | Supported; regional availability varies |
| USB | USB-C; USB 2.0 and no wired video output, confirmed by Notebookcheck | USB-C, USB 2.0 and OTG confirmed by UK maker FAQ; no DisplayPort Alternate Mode |
| Positioning | BeiDou B1I/B1c, GPS L1, Galileo E1, GLONASS G1 and QZSS L1 | GPS L1, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1I/B1C and Galileo E1 |
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