Xiaomi REDMI Note 14 Pro+ 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro
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| XiaomiREDMI Note 14 Pro+ 5G | XiaomiRedmi Note 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | January 2025 | September 2019 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.67″ | 6.53″ |
| Resolution | 2712 × 1220 (better) | 2340 × 1080 |
| Sharpness | 446 pixels per inch (better) | 395 pixels per inch |
| Panel | OLED | LCD |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | – |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits | – |
| Display type | CrystalRes AMOLED with curved edges and 12-bit colour | IPS LCD panel, as identified by Android Authority; Dot Drop display, 91.4% screen-to-body ratio and 1,500:1 typical contrast |
| Brightness detail | Up to 3,000 nits peak | 500 nits typical and 420 nits minimum; peak brightness not published |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 front and back; anti-oil and anti-fingerprint coating |
| 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 | 84% NTSC typical, HDR, standard/sunshine/night modes, colour-temperature adjustment and 256-level reading mode certified by TÜV Rheinland |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Helio G90T |
| Memory | 8 GB – 12 GB (better) | 6 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB (better) | 64 GB, 128 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 | Two Cortex-A76 cores at 2.05 GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz; 12 nm process identified by Android Authority |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno; exact GPU identifiers differ between GSMArena and Notebookcheck | ARM Mali-G76 MC4 |
| Storage type | LPDDR4X memory and UFS 2.2 storage | Dual-channel 6 GB LPDDR4X at 2,133 MHz and 64/128 GB UFS 2.1 storage; microSD up to 256 GB in Vfat format |
| Cooling | LiquidCool technology | LiquidCool system for SoC and charging IC; maker laboratory claim of 4–6°C lower core temperature than a phone without it |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | 200 MP (better) | 64 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 | 64 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 camera | 8 MP, f/2.2; GSMArena and Notebookcheck confirm fixed focus | 8 MP, f/2.2, 1.12 µm pixels and 120° field of view |
| Front camera | 20 MP, f/2.2; fixed focus confirmed by GSMArena and Notebookcheck | 20 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 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 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 video | 1080p at 30/60 fps and 720p at 30 fps | Full HD at 30 fps; HD at 30/60 fps; short video and beauty modes |
| Camera features | Additional 2 MP f/2.4 macro camera, Dynamic shots, Motion tracking focus, Lightning Burst, filmFrame, portrait, document and night modes | Additional 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 | ||
| Battery | 5,110 mAh (better) | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | Up to 120 W (better) | Up to 18 W |
| Wireless charging | None | None |
| Battery life detail | UK/global 5,110 mAh typical; Chinese and Indian versions have different hardware and are excluded | 4,500 mAh typical; maker laboratory claim of up to 10 hours gaming |
| Wired charging | Up to 120 W HyperCharge; adaptor sold separately in the UK, with a separate launch gift promotion | 18 W wired charging and included 18 W adaptor; maker laboratory claim of full charge in two hours |
| Design | ||
| Type | Standard | Standard |
| Weight | 210.14 g | 199.8 g (better) |
| Thickness | 8.75 mm (better) | 8.79 mm |
| Height × width | 162.53 × 74.67 mm | 161.35 × 76.4 mm |
| Water and dust resistance | IP68 | – |
| 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 | Four-sided 3D curved glass back; plastic frame, as described by Android Authority |
| Colours | Frost Blue, Midnight Black, Lavender Purple and Sand Gold | Pearl White, Forest Green, Mineral Grey, Dark Blue and Coral Orange; overview names the blue option Deep Blue |
| Water resistance detail | IP68 tested at up to 1.5 m fresh water for 30 minutes; protection can decrease with wear | Maker splash-proof coating and rubber connector seals; no published IP rating |
| Biometrics | In-screen fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock | Rear fingerprint reader and face unlock, as described by Android Authority |
| Sensors | Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, IR blaster, flicker sensor and gyroscope; x-axis linear vibration motor | Distance, in-screen ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, vibration motor, fingerprint sensor and IR blaster |
| Speakers | Dual speakers with Dolby Atmos | 1217 ultra-linear speaker with 0.4 mm maximum amplitude and 10 V Smart PA; 3.5 mm headphone socket |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Software at launch | Xiaomi HyperOS based on Android 14, confirmed by all three full reviews | MIUI 10 based on Android 9 Pie, as reported by both reviews; MI Turbo and Game Turbo 2.0 |
| Software updates | Three Android version upgrades and four years of security patches, reported by Notebookcheck and TechRadar | – |
| AI features | Google Gemini, Circle to Search, AI Interpreter, Notes, Recorder, Subtitles, Film and image editing; availability depends on software and region | – |
| In the box | UK phone, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, guides and warranty card; no adaptor | Phone, power adaptor, protective cover, USB-C cable, SIM tool, user guide and warranty card |
| Connectivity | ||
| Mobile network | 5G, LTE, WCDMA and GSM | Dual 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 |
| SIM | Dual nano-SIM or nano-SIM plus eSIM; availability depends on carrier and region | Hybrid nano-SIM plus nano-SIM/microSD tray on UK model; India's dedicated microSD arrangement described by Android Central is a regional difference |
| 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 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4/5 GHz and Wi-Fi Direct; X antenna design |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.0; Android Authority confirms SBC, AAC and LDAC and warns displayed aptX options lack the required libraries |
| NFC | NFC | NFC with Google Pay |
| USB | USB-C; USB 2.0 and no wired video output, confirmed by Notebookcheck | USB-C |
| Positioning | BeiDou B1I/B1c, GPS L1, Galileo E1, GLONASS G1 and QZSS L1 | GPS, A-GPS, Galileo, GLONASS and BeiDou |
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