Redmi Note 5 vs Xiaomi 14
The Redmi Note 5 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, while the Xiaomi 14 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $200 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 14 leads — 75/100 vs 25/100 (a 50-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 282,713).
Redmi Note 5
Xiaomi 14
- Lighter: 180g vs 193g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $599
- Better portability (80/100 vs 61/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2363726 vs 282713
- Better Geekbench Single: 2200 vs 294
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7000 vs 1083
- Bigger battery: 4610 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 5 vs the Xiaomi 14, the Xiaomi 14 scores 50 points higher (75/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (82/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (71/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (65/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Redmi Note 5 — 12/100, 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 Note 5 (82/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (71/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (65/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 5 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 (80/100 vs 61/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 5 | Xiaomi 14 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 282713 | 2363726 | |
| Geekbench Single | 294 | 2200 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1083 | 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 | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 138 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 14 / HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 152.8×71.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $599 |
Redmi Note 5
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 14
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 5
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 14
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2670x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 5
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 14
- 4610 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi Note 5 and Xiaomi 14, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 14 leads Redmi Note 5 by 88.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $399. Redmi Note 5 was $399 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (82/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (85/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (71/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (65/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 5 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 (80/100 vs 61/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 5 or the Xiaomi 14?
The Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 by 50 points (75/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 5 and the Xiaomi 14?
The Redmi Note 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Xiaomi 14 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 5 or the Xiaomi 14?
The Xiaomi 14 leads on camera score (71/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 5 or the Xiaomi 14?
The Xiaomi 14 leads on performance (82/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 5 over the Xiaomi 14?
The Redmi Note 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 14 is a better fit for gamers and power users.