Realme 14 vs Redmi Note 5
The Realme 14 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Redmi Note 5 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636; launch prices were $229 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 14 leads — 54/100 vs 25/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 14 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Realme 14 is faster in AnTuTu (969,048 vs 282,713).
Realme 14
Redmi Note 5
- Higher AnTuTu: 969048 vs 282713
- Better Geekbench Single: 1071 vs 294
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3057 vs 1083
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 32/100)
- Lighter: 180g vs 189g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $229
- Better portability (80/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Realme 14 vs the Redmi Note 5, the Realme 14 scores 29 points higher (54/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme 14 leads (58/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 14 leads (32/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 14 leads (56/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Realme 14 — 66/100, Redmi Note 5 — 12/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Realme 14 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (58/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Realme 14 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 14 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (32/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 14 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (56/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 5 is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
| Specification | Realme 14 | Redmi Note 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | |
| AnTuTu | 969048 | 282713 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1071 | 294 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3057 | 1083 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×75.7×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 189 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $229 | $200 |
Realme 14
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 5
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme 14
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 5
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme 14
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 5
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Realme 14 and Redmi Note 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme 14 leads Redmi Note 5 by 242.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $29. Redmi Note 5 was $29 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme 14 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (58/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 14 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (79/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 14 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (32/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 14 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (56/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 5 is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
Which is better: the Realme 14 or the Redmi Note 5?
The Realme 14 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 by 29 points (54/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 14 and the Redmi Note 5?
The Realme 14 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Redmi Note 5 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 14 or the Redmi Note 5?
The Realme 14 leads on camera score (32/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 14 or the Redmi Note 5?
The Realme 14 leads on performance (58/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the Realme 14 over the Redmi Note 5?
The Realme 14 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 5 is a better fit for everyday use.