Xiaomi REDMI Note 14 Pro+ 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 7

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REDMI Note 14 Pro+ 5G compared with Redmi Note 7
XiaomiREDMI Note 14 Pro+ 5GXiaomiRedmi Note 7
Overview
ReleasedJanuary 2025January 2019
Display
Screen size6.67″6.3″
Resolution2712 × 1220 (better)2340 × 1080
Sharpness446 pixels per inch (better)409 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDLCD
Refresh rate120 Hz–
Peak brightness3,000 nits–
Display typeCrystalRes AMOLED with curved edges and 12-bit colourLCD panel identified by PhoneArena; Dot Drop display, 19.5:9 aspect ratio and 1,500:1 typical contrast
Brightness detailUp to 3,000 nits peak–
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Corning Gorilla Glass 5
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 certifications84% NTSC typical; sunlight, night, reading and standard modes; colour-temperature adjustment
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
Memory8 GB – 12 GB (better)3 GB – 4 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB (better)32 GB, 64 GB, 128 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 GHzSnapdragon 660 AIE octa-core processor at up to 2.2 GHz
GPUQualcomm Adreno; exact GPU identifiers differ between GSMArena and NotebookcheckAdreno 512 at up to 850 MHz
Storage typeLPDDR4X memory and UFS 2.2 storageUK configurations of 3/32 GB, 4/64 GB and 4/128 GB; microSD expansion up to 256 GB
CoolingLiquidCool technology–
Cameras
Main camera200 MP (better)48 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MPNone
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera20 MP (better)13 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 HP348 MP with f/1.8 aperture, PDAF, 4-in-1 binning to 1.6 µm pixels and EIS; additional 5 MP depth camera
Ultra wide camera8 MP, f/2.2; GSMArena and Notebookcheck confirm fixed focus–
Front camera20 MP, f/2.2; fixed focus confirmed by GSMArena and Notebookcheck13 MP; AI portrait and beauty modes, HDR, face recognition and selfie timer
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 fpsFull HD at 30/60 fps or HD at 30 fps; Full HD and HD slow motion at 120 fps, as published by Xiaomi despite Tech Advisor's contrary slow-motion comment
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 modesNight photography, portrait background blur, single-tone flash, low-light enhancement, standard/auto HDR, burst and panorama; 27 rear and 12 front AI scene categories; 48 MP Pro mode at launch, with Photo mode support promised by OTA
Battery and charging
Battery5,110 mAh (better)4,000 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 120 W–
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailUK/global 5,110 mAh typical; Chinese and Indian versions have different hardware and are excluded4,000 mAh typical and 3,900 mAh minimum
Wired chargingUp to 120 W HyperCharge; adaptor sold separately in the UK, with a separate launch gift promotionQuick Charge 4 protocol; included adaptor is 5 V / 2 A, and Xiaomi specifies a separately purchased Quick Charge 4 charger for optimal efficiency
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight210.14 g186 g (better)
Thickness8.75 mm8.1 mm (better)
Height × width162.53 × 74.67 mm159.21 × 75.21 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68–
MaterialsMain dimensions and weight describe glass colours; Lavender Purple is 205.13 g and 8.85 mm thick; GSMArena and TechRadar identify an aluminium frameGradient glass back finish
ColoursFrost Blue, Midnight Black, Lavender Purple and Sand Gold–
Water resistance detailIP68 tested at up to 1.5 m fresh water for 30 minutes; protection can decrease with wear–
BiometricsIn-screen fingerprint sensor and AI face unlockRear fingerprint reader; face recognition
SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, IR blaster, flicker sensor and gyroscope; x-axis linear vibration motorGyroscope, accelerometer, distance, compass, fingerprint, ambient light, vibration motor and IR blaster
SpeakersDual speakers with Dolby AtmosSingle bottom speaker and 3.5 mm headphone socket, as described by PhoneArena
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchXiaomi HyperOS based on Android 14, confirmed by all three full reviewsAndroid 9 Pie with MIUI 10, as reported by Tech Advisor
Software updatesThree Android version upgrades and four years of security patches, reported by Notebookcheck and TechRadar–
AI featuresGoogle Gemini, Circle to Search, AI Interpreter, Notes, Recorder, Subtitles, Film and image editing; availability depends on software and region–
In the boxUK phone, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, guides and warranty card; no adaptorPhone, power adaptor, USB-C cable, SIM tool, user guide, clear soft case and warranty card
Connectivity
Mobile network5G, LTE, WCDMA and GSMLTE FDD B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B20 and TDD B38/B40; WCDMA B1/B2/B4/B5/B8 and GSM B2/B3/B5/B8
SIMDual nano-SIM or nano-SIM plus eSIM; availability depends on carrier and regionHybrid tray for two SIMs or one SIM plus microSD; either SIM can be selected as primary for 4G+/4G/3G/2G calls and data
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 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4/5 GHz and Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.0
NFCNFCNo NFC, as reported by Tech Advisor
USBUSB-C; USB 2.0 and no wired video output, confirmed by NotebookcheckUSB-C
PositioningBeiDou B1I/B1c, GPS L1, Galileo E1, GLONASS G1 and QZSS L1GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS and BeiDou

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