Xiaomi REDMI Note 14 Pro+ 5G vs Xiaomi REDMI Note 15 5G

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REDMI Note 14 Pro+ 5G compared with REDMI Note 15 5G
XiaomiREDMI Note 14 Pro+ 5GXiaomiREDMI Note 15 5G
Overview
ReleasedJanuary 2025January 2026
Display
Screen size6.67″6.77″
Resolution2712 × 1220 (better)2392 × 1080
Sharpness446 pixels per inch (better)388 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,000 nits3,200 nits (better)
Display typeCrystalRes AMOLED with curved edges and 12-bit colourAMOLED, FHD+, 12-bit colour, DCI-P3 and 8,000,000:1 contrast ratio; maker laboratory screen-to-body ratio 92%
Brightness detailUp to 3,000 nits peak3,200 nits peak, 800 nits typical and 16,000-level brightness adjustment
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Maker high-durability front glass; laboratory claim of 1.7 m front drop onto marble under specified conditions
Display featuresDCI-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 certifications3,840 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
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
Memory8 GB – 12 GB (better)8 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB (better)256 GB
CPU4 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 GHz4 nm, octa-core up to 2.4 GHz
GPUQualcomm Adreno; exact GPU identifiers differ between GSMArena and NotebookcheckQualcomm Adreno; UK maker specification does not publish numeric designation
Storage typeLPDDR4X memory and UFS 2.2 storageLPDDR4X and UFS 2.2; UK 8 GB/256 GB; microSD expansion up to 1 TB
CoolingLiquidCool technology–
Cameras
Main camera200 MP (better)108 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera20 MP20 MP
Main camera200 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 HP3108 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 camera8 MP, f/2.2; GSMArena and Notebookcheck confirm fixed focus8 MP, f/2.2
Front camera20 MP, f/2.2; fixed focus confirmed by GSMArena and Notebookcheck20 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 recording4K 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 fps4K, Full HD or HD at 30 fps
Front video1080p at 30/60 fps and 720p at 30 fpsFull HD or HD at 30 fps
Camera featuresAdditional 2 MP f/2.4 macro camera, Dynamic shots, Motion tracking focus, Lightning Burst, filmFrame, portrait, document and night modesUltra HD, dynamic shots and regional AI erase, beautify and reflection removal; OTA and app-version restrictions apply
Battery and charging
Battery5,110 mAh5,520 mAh (better)
Video playback (maker's claim)–Up to 21 hours
Wired chargingUp to 120 W (better)Up to 45 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailUK/global 5,110 mAh typical; Chinese and Indian versions have different hardware and are excluded5,520 mAh typical silicon-carbon battery; maker laboratory claims up to 1.58 days use, 21 hours video playback and 10 hours recording
Wired chargingUp to 120 W HyperCharge; adaptor sold separately in the UK, with a separate launch gift promotion45 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
TypeStandardStandard
Weight210.14 g178 g (better)
Thickness8.75 mm7.35 mm (better)
Height × width162.53 × 74.67 mm164 × 75.42 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP65
MaterialsMain dimensions and weight describe glass colours; Lavender Purple is 205.13 g and 8.85 mm thick; GSMArena and TechRadar identify an aluminium frame–
ColoursFrost Blue, Midnight Black, Lavender Purple and Sand GoldBlack, Glacier Blue and Mist Purple; Mist Purple thickness 7.40 mm, Black/Glacier Blue 7.35 mm
Water resistance detailIP68 tested at up to 1.5 m fresh water for 30 minutes; protection can decrease with wearUK maker IP65 splash and dust resistance; protection can decline with wear; liquid damage outside test conditions excluded from warranty
BiometricsIn-screen fingerprint sensor and AI face unlockIn-screen fingerprint reader and AI Face Unlock
SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, IR blaster, flicker sensor and gyroscope; x-axis linear vibration motorVirtual proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, IR blaster and gyroscope
SpeakersDual speakers with Dolby AtmosDual speakers, Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res; 300% volume-boost mode uses 17 levels versus 15 and depends on scenario/software
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchXiaomi HyperOS based on Android 14, confirmed by all three full reviewsXiaomi HyperOS 2; Android 15 confirmed by Tech Advisor and Android Central
Software updatesThree Android version upgrades and four years of security patches, reported by Notebookcheck and TechRadarMaker promises six years of security updates; UK product pages do not specify major Android upgrade count
AI featuresGoogle Gemini, Circle to Search, AI Interpreter, Notes, Recorder, Subtitles, Film and image editing; availability depends on software and regionGoogle Gemini with regional Xiaomi app integration; applicable features require setup and internet
In the boxUK phone, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, guides and warranty card; no adaptorPhone, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, quick-start guide and warranty card; standard UK box excludes adaptor
Connectivity
Mobile network5G, LTE, WCDMA and GSM5G 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
SIMDual nano-SIM or nano-SIM plus eSIM; availability depends on carrier and regionNano-SIM plus hybrid second nano-SIM/microSD; dual standby
Wi-FiWi-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 networkWi-Fi 5, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4/5 GHz and Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.1
NFCNFCSupported; regional availability varies
USBUSB-C; USB 2.0 and no wired video output, confirmed by NotebookcheckUSB-C, USB 2.0 and OTG confirmed by UK maker FAQ; no DisplayPort Alternate Mode
PositioningBeiDou B1I/B1c, GPS L1, Galileo E1, GLONASS G1 and QZSS L1GPS L1, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1I/B1C and Galileo E1

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