Xiaomi REDMI Note 14 Pro+ 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S
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| XiaomiREDMI Note 14 Pro+ 5G | XiaomiRedmi Note 9S | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | January 2025 | March 2020 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.67″ | 6.67″ |
| Resolution | 2712 × 1220 (better) | 2400 × 1080 |
| Sharpness | 446 pixels per inch (better) | 395 pixels per inch |
| Panel | OLED | LCD |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz (better) | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits | – |
| Display type | CrystalRes AMOLED with curved edges and 12-bit colour | IPS LCD and 60 Hz refresh identified by Tech Advisor; DotDisplay, 1,500:1 typical contrast and 84% NTSC typical |
| Brightness detail | Up to 3,000 nits peak | – |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 front and back |
| 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 | TÜV Rheinland low blue light certification and Reading mode 2.0 |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G |
| Memory | 8 GB – 12 GB (better) | 4 GB – 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 | Octa-core Snapdragon 720G at up to 2.3 GHz; 8 nm process and Qualcomm fifth-generation AI engine |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno; exact GPU identifiers differ between GSMArena and Notebookcheck | Adreno 618 |
| Storage type | LPDDR4X memory and UFS 2.2 storage | UK configurations of 4/64 GB and 6/128 GB; dedicated microSD expansion up to 512 GB |
| Cooling | LiquidCool technology | – |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | 200 MP (better) | 48 MP |
| Ultra wide camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Telephoto camera | None | None |
| Optical zoom | None | None |
| Front camera | 20 MP (better) | 16 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 | 48 MP, f/1.79, 1/2-inch sensor, 79° field of view, six-element lens and autofocus; 0.8 µm pixels or 4-in-1 binning to 1.6 µm; up to 8,000 × 6,000 photos |
| Ultra wide camera | 8 MP, f/2.2; GSMArena and Notebookcheck confirm fixed focus | 8 MP, f/2.2 and 1.12 µm pixels; 119° field of view before distortion correction and 108° after correction |
| Front camera | 20 MP, f/2.2; fixed focus confirmed by GSMArena and Notebookcheck | 16 MP, f/2.48 and 1.0 µm pixels; panorama selfie, palm shutter, HDR, face recognition, AI beauty, portrait and scene detection |
| 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; Full HD slow motion at 120 fps or HD at 120/240/960 fps; ultrawide and macro recording, short video and cinematic 4K |
| Front video | 1080p at 30/60 fps and 720p at 30 fps | 120 fps slow-motion selfies |
| Camera features | Additional 2 MP f/2.4 macro camera, Dynamic shots, Motion tracking focus, Lightning Burst, filmFrame, portrait, document and night modes | Additional 5 MP macro with f/2.4, 1.12 µm pixels and autofocus at 2–10 cm; 2 MP depth sensor with f/2.4 and 1.75 µm pixels; night, document, cinematic portrait, 48 MP, Pro, panorama, burst, HDR, timer, levelling, watermark and kaleidoscope modes; 27 rear AI scene tags |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 5,110 mAh (better) | 5,020 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 | 5,020 mAh typical non-removable lithium-ion polymer battery; maker laboratory claims of 147 hours music, 33 hours calling, 16 hours navigation or 13 hours gaming |
| Wired charging | Up to 120 W HyperCharge; adaptor sold separately in the UK, with a separate launch gift promotion | Phone supports 18 W wired charging; included adaptor is rated at 22.5 W |
| Design | ||
| Type | Standard | Standard |
| Weight | 210.14 g | 209 g (better) |
| Thickness | 8.75 mm (better) | 8.8 mm |
| Height × width | 162.53 × 74.67 mm | 165.75 × 76.68 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 | 3D curved glass back; plastic frame, as described by Tech Advisor |
| Colours | Frost Blue, Midnight Black, Lavender Purple and Sand Gold | Interstellar Grey, Aurora Blue and Glacier White |
| Water resistance detail | IP68 tested at up to 1.5 m fresh water for 30 minutes; protection can decrease with wear | Splash-proof nano-coating; no published IP rating |
| Biometrics | In-screen fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock | Side fingerprint reader combined with the power button; AI face unlock |
| Sensors | Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, IR blaster, flicker sensor and gyroscope; x-axis linear vibration motor | Z-axis linear vibration motor, fingerprint, distance, in-screen ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass and IR blaster |
| Speakers | Dual speakers with Dolby Atmos | 1216 ultra-linear speaker with 0.5 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 | Android 10 with MIUI 11, as reported by both reviews |
| 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 SIM VoLTE, subject to local operator support; 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 | Two nano-SIM slots plus a separate microSD slot |
| 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 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| NFC | NFC | No NFC, as confirmed by both reviews |
| USB | USB-C; USB 2.0 and no wired video output, confirmed by Notebookcheck | USB-C; USB 2.0 controller identified by Notebookcheck |
| Positioning | BeiDou B1I/B1c, GPS L1, Galileo E1, GLONASS G1 and QZSS L1 | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS and BeiDou |
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