Xiaomi REDMI Note 14 Pro+ 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro

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REDMI Note 14 Pro+ 5G compared with Redmi Note 8 Pro
XiaomiREDMI Note 14 Pro+ 5GXiaomiRedmi Note 8 Pro
Overview
ReleasedJanuary 2025September 2019
Display
Screen size6.67″6.53″
Resolution2712 × 1220 (better)2340 × 1080
Sharpness446 pixels per inch (better)395 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDLCD
Refresh rate120 Hz–
Peak brightness3,000 nits–
Display typeCrystalRes AMOLED with curved edges and 12-bit colourIPS LCD panel, as identified by Android Authority; Dot Drop display, 91.4% screen-to-body ratio and 1,500:1 typical contrast
Brightness detailUp to 3,000 nits peak500 nits typical and 420 nits minimum; peak brightness not published
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Corning Gorilla Glass 5 front and back; anti-oil and anti-fingerprint coating
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, HDR, standard/sunshine/night modes, colour-temperature adjustment and 256-level reading mode certified by TÜV Rheinland
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3MediaTek Helio G90T
Memory8 GB – 12 GB (better)6 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB (better)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 GHzTwo Cortex-A76 cores at 2.05 GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz; 12 nm process identified by Android Authority
GPUQualcomm Adreno; exact GPU identifiers differ between GSMArena and NotebookcheckARM Mali-G76 MC4
Storage typeLPDDR4X memory and UFS 2.2 storageDual-channel 6 GB LPDDR4X at 2,133 MHz and 64/128 GB UFS 2.1 storage; microSD up to 256 GB in Vfat format
CoolingLiquidCool technologyLiquidCool system for SoC and charging IC; maker laboratory claim of 4–6°C lower core temperature than a phone without it
Cameras
Main camera200 MP (better)64 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 HP364 MP, f/1.89, 1/1.7-inch CMOS sensor, 0.8 µm pixels or 4-in-1 binning to 1.6 µm, 79° field of view and phase/contrast detection autofocus
Ultra wide camera8 MP, f/2.2; GSMArena and Notebookcheck confirm fixed focus8 MP, f/2.2, 1.12 µm pixels and 120° field of view
Front camera20 MP, f/2.2; fixed focus confirmed by GSMArena and Notebookcheck20 MP, f/2.0 and 0.9 µm pixels; panorama selfie, palm shutter, HDR and portrait mode
Zoom–Up to 10× digital zoom; no optical telephoto camera
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 at 30 fps, Full HD at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fps; ultra wide Full HD/HD at 30 fps; slow motion Full HD at 120 fps or HD at 120/240/960 fps; macro video and time-lapse
Front video1080p at 30/60 fps and 720p at 30 fpsFull HD at 30 fps; HD at 30/60 fps; short video and beauty modes
Camera featuresAdditional 2 MP f/2.4 macro camera, Dynamic shots, Motion tracking focus, Lightning Burst, filmFrame, portrait, document and night modesAdditional 2 MP macro camera with 2 cm close-up capability and 1.75 µm pixels, plus 2 MP depth sensor with 1.75 µm pixels; nightscape, AI scene detection, ultra wide distortion correction, Pro, portrait, tilt-shift and panorama modes
Battery and charging
Battery5,110 mAh (better)4,500 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 120 W (better)Up to 18 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailUK/global 5,110 mAh typical; Chinese and Indian versions have different hardware and are excluded4,500 mAh typical; maker laboratory claim of up to 10 hours gaming
Wired chargingUp to 120 W HyperCharge; adaptor sold separately in the UK, with a separate launch gift promotion18 W wired charging and included 18 W adaptor; maker laboratory claim of full charge in two hours
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight210.14 g199.8 g (better)
Thickness8.75 mm (better)8.79 mm
Height × width162.53 × 74.67 mm161.35 × 76.4 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 frameFour-sided 3D curved glass back; plastic frame, as described by Android Authority
ColoursFrost Blue, Midnight Black, Lavender Purple and Sand GoldPearl White, Forest Green, Mineral Grey, Dark Blue and Coral Orange; overview names the blue option Deep Blue
Water resistance detailIP68 tested at up to 1.5 m fresh water for 30 minutes; protection can decrease with wearMaker splash-proof coating and rubber connector seals; no published IP rating
BiometricsIn-screen fingerprint sensor and AI face unlockRear fingerprint reader and face unlock, as described by Android Authority
SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, IR blaster, flicker sensor and gyroscope; x-axis linear vibration motorDistance, in-screen ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, vibration motor, fingerprint sensor and IR blaster
SpeakersDual speakers with Dolby Atmos1217 ultra-linear speaker with 0.4 mm maximum amplitude and 10 V Smart PA; 3.5 mm headphone socket
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchXiaomi HyperOS based on Android 14, confirmed by all three full reviewsMIUI 10 based on Android 9 Pie, as reported by both reviews; MI Turbo and Game Turbo 2.0
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, protective cover, USB-C cable, SIM tool, user guide and warranty card
Connectivity
Mobile network5G, LTE, WCDMA and GSMDual 4G with operator-dependent VoLTE; LTE FDD B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28 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 nano-SIM plus nano-SIM/microSD tray on UK model; India's dedicated microSD arrangement described by Android Central is a regional difference
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; X antenna design
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.0; Android Authority confirms SBC, AAC and LDAC and warns displayed aptX options lack the required libraries
NFCNFCNFC with Google Pay
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, Galileo, GLONASS and BeiDou

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