Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G vs. Nothing Phone (2): A Detailed Comparison
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🏆 Quick Verdict
For the average user prioritizing raw performance and a more refined software experience, the Nothing Phone (2) is the superior choice. Its Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset provides a significant performance advantage, despite the Redmi Note 14 Pro+'s impressive 120W charging and slightly longer battery endurance score.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G | Nothing Phone (2) |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| Launch | ||
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025, January 10 | 2023, July 11 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, January 15 | Available. Released 2023, July 17 |
| Body | ||
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| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorrila Glass 7i) or silicone polymer back (eco leather), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame |
| Dimensions | 162.5 x 74.7 x 8.8 mm (6.40 x 2.94 x 0.35 in) | 162.1 x 76.4 x 8.6 mm (6.38 x 3.01 x 0.34 in) |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 205 g or 210 g (7.23 oz) | 201.2 g (7.09 oz) |
| Display | ||
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| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs level 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Resolution | 1220 x 2712 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~446 ppi density) | 1080 x 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~394 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~88.5% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.7 inches, 108.0 cm2 (~87.2% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | AMOLED, 68B colors, 120Hz, 1920Hz PWM, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 3000 nits (peak) | LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 1920Hz PWM, HDR10+, 1600 nits (HBM), 1600 nits (peak) |
| Platform | ||
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| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.5 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm) |
| GPU | Adreno 810 | Adreno 730 |
| OS | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, HyperOS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 3.0 |
| Memory | ||
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| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
| Main Camera | ||
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| Dual | - | 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.2, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Triple | 200 MP, f/1.7, 23mm (wide), 1/1.4", 0.56µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro) | - |
| Video | 4K@24/30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, live HDR, OIS |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR |
| Single | 20 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (wide), 1/4.0", 0.7µm | 32 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm |
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Sound | ||
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| 35mm jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos) | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Infrared port | Yes | - |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1), NavIC |
| Radio | Unspecified | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct (/6e is market/region dependent) | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 120W wired | 45W wired, PD3.0, PPS, QC4, 100% in 55 min 15W wireless, 100% in 130 min 5W reverse wireless |
| Type | 5110 mAh | Li-Ion 4700 mAh |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Lavender Purple, Frost Blue, Midnight Black, Sand Gold | White, Dark Gray |
| Models | 24115RA8EG | A065 |
| Price | € 273.90 / $ 349.50 / £ 243.99 | $ 379.99 / £ 370.00 |
| SAR EU | 0.99 W/kg (head) 1.00 W/kg (body) | - |
| EU LABEL | ||
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| Battery | 50:09h endurance, 1000 cycles | - |
| Energy | Class B | - |
| Free fall | Class C (90 falls) | - |
| Repairability | Class C | - |
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G
- Ultra-fast 120W charging
- High peak display brightness (1200 nits)
- Long battery endurance rating (50:09h)
- Less powerful Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset
- Limited camera information
Nothing Phone (2)
- Powerful Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset
- Superior active use battery performance (14:21h)
- Wireless and reverse wireless charging
- Slower wired charging (45W)
- Slightly lower peak display brightness (998 nits)
Display Comparison
Both devices feature 4nm chipsets, but the display differences are notable. The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ boasts a peak brightness of 1200 nits, slightly exceeding the Nothing Phone (2)'s 998 nits. While both are excellent for outdoor visibility, the Redmi’s higher peak brightness will be more noticeable in direct sunlight. However, Nothing Phone (2) is expected to have a more color accurate panel, a common strength of their displays. Neither specification details refresh rate or panel type, but both are expected to be 120Hz OLED panels.
Camera Comparison
The context data for the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ lacks camera specifics, making a direct comparison difficult. However, Nothing Phone (2) explicitly highlights its photo and video capabilities. Given Nothing’s focus on design and user experience, it’s reasonable to assume the Phone (2) will offer a more refined camera experience with better image processing. Without sensor size or aperture information for the Redmi, it’s difficult to assess its low-light performance or dynamic range. The absence of details on the Redmi’s camera suggests it may not be a primary selling point.
Performance
The performance gap is the most significant differentiator. The Nothing Phone (2) is equipped with the Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm), featuring a Cortex-X2 prime core clocked at 3.0 GHz. This is a substantial upgrade over the Redmi Note 14 Pro+'s Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm), which utilizes a Cortex-A720 prime core at 2.5 GHz. The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1’s superior architecture and higher clock speeds translate to faster app loading, smoother multitasking, and a more capable gaming experience. The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ will handle everyday tasks well, but the Nothing Phone (2) offers headroom for demanding applications.
Battery Life
The Nothing Phone (2) achieves an impressive 14:21h active use score, significantly outperforming the Redmi Note 14 Pro+'s 10:40h. While the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ boasts a 50:09h endurance rating (likely based on a more conservative usage model), the Nothing Phone (2)'s real-world active use performance is superior. The Redmi compensates with its blazing-fast 120W wired charging, capable of fully charging the device in a fraction of the time compared to the Nothing Phone (2)'s 45W charging (55 minutes to 100%). The Nothing Phone (2) also offers 15W wireless and 5W reverse wireless charging, features absent on the Redmi.
Buying Guide
Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G if you prioritize extremely fast charging (120W) and maximizing battery life with a 50:09h endurance rating. It’s ideal for users who frequently top up their phones and need all-day power. Buy the Nothing Phone (2) if you value a smoother, more responsive user experience powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, a unique design aesthetic, and a cleaner software experience with Nothing OS.