Redmi 5 Plus vs Xiaomi 14
The Redmi 5 Plus (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, while the Xiaomi 14 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $170 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 14 leads — 75/100 vs 20/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 14 has the bigger battery (4610 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 14 is faster in AnTuTu (2,363,726 vs 218,879); the Xiaomi 14 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 5 Plus doesn't.
Redmi 5 Plus
Xiaomi 14
- Lighter: 180g vs 193g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $599
- Better portability (70/100 vs 61/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2363726 vs 218879
- Better Geekbench Single: 2200 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7000 vs 862
- Bigger battery: 4610 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Redmi 5 Plus vs the Xiaomi 14, the Xiaomi 14 scores 55 points higher (75/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (82/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (71/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (65/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Redmi 5 Plus — 10/100, Xiaomi 14 — 62/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (82/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (71/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (65/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5 Plus is a bit better (70/100 vs 61/100).
| Specification | Redmi 5 Plus | Xiaomi 14 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 218879 | 2363726 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 2200 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 862 | 7000 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2670x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4610 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 138 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 14 / HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.5×75.5×8.1 mm | 152.8×71.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $170 | $599 |
Redmi 5 Plus
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 14
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 5 Plus
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 14
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2670x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 5 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 14
- 4610 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi 5 Plus and Xiaomi 14, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 14 leads Redmi 5 Plus by 90.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $429. Redmi 5 Plus was $429 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (82/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (85/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (71/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (65/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5 Plus is a bit better (70/100 vs 61/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Xiaomi 14?
The Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus by 55 points (75/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 5 Plus and the Xiaomi 14?
The Redmi 5 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Xiaomi 14 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Xiaomi 14?
The Xiaomi 14 leads on camera score (71/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Xiaomi 14?
The Xiaomi 14 leads on performance (82/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 5 Plus over the Xiaomi 14?
The Redmi 5 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 14 is a better fit for gamers and power users.