Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
🏆 Verdict
Xiaomi 15 Ultra is the better pick overall by 23.3 points, leading in Performance, Camera and Display. The gap is large; Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G only makes sense for a lower price or one specific feature.
Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G offers more for the money ($539 vs $1,619 at launch).
By category
Performance
Xiaomi 15 Ultra is faster with the Snapdragon 8 Elite (performance index 100 vs 52). You notice it in heavy games and video editing, less in daily use. Xiaomi 15 Ultra has more RAM (16 GB vs 12 GB), which helps multitasking.
Camera
Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G's main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP. More pixels help cropping and digital zoom, but final quality depends on sensor size and processing. Only Xiaomi 15 Ultra has an optical 4.3× telephoto; the other relies on digital zoom. Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the higher-resolution selfie camera (32 MP vs 20 MP).
Battery
Xiaomi 15 Ultra's battery is 300 mAh larger (5,410 vs 5,110 mAh), about 6% more. Real battery life also depends on chip and display efficiency.
Charging
Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G charges faster over cable (120W vs 90W). Only Xiaomi 15 Ultra supports wireless charging.
Display
Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the larger screen (6.73" vs 6.67"). Xiaomi 15 Ultra's screen is sharper (521 vs 446 ppi).
Build & durability
Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G is 16 g lighter.
Updates
Xiaomi 15 Ultra should get OS updates for longer (4 vs 3 years, per the maker's policy at launch).
Specifications
| Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| 8 GB / 12 GB | RAM | 16 GB |
| 256 GB / 512 GB | Storage | 512 GB / 1 TB |
| 6.67" AMOLED | Display | 6.73" LTPO AMOLED |
| 120 Hz | Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| 2712×1220 (446 ppi) | Resolution | 3200×1440 (521 ppi) |
| 3,000 nits | Peak brightness | 3,200 nits |
| 200 MP | Main camera | 50 MP |
| 8 MP | Ultrawide | 50 MP |
| None | Telephoto | 200 MP · 4.3× |
| 20 MP | Front camera | 32 MP |
| 5,110 mAh | Battery | 5,410 mAh |
| 120 W | Wired charging | 90 W |
| None | Wireless charging | 80 W |
| IP68 | Water & dust rating | IP68 |
| aluminium | Frame | aluminium |
| 210 g | Weight | 226 g |
| 3 years | OS updates (estimated) | 4 years |
| EUR 499 (≈ $539) | Launch price | EUR 1,499 (≈ $1,619) |
| 2025-01 | Released | 2025-02 |
Official source: Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G · Official source: Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G
Pros
- 200 MP main camera
- 120W charging
- Lower price ($539)
Cons
- Slower chip
- No optical telephoto
- Smaller battery
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Pros
- Faster chip (Snapdragon 8 Elite)
- 16 GB RAM
- 4.3× optical zoom
- 5,410 mAh battery
- 80W wireless charging
Cons
- Slower charging (90W)
- Pricier ($1,619)
How is the score calculated?
Each phone gets 0–100 points in seven categories (performance, camera, battery, charging, display, build, updates), computed only from its published specs, then combined with fixed, published weights. A gap under 2.5 points counts as a tie. The performance index is an estimate based on benchmark results published at launch.
Figures come from the manufacturers’ official pages. Some specs vary by market. We do not sell devices or earn commissions.