Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G vs HONOR 200 5G: Choosing the Best Upper Mid-Range Smartphone

The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G is the latest premium mid-range smartphone in India with an IP68 rating and rivals the HONOR 200 5G, which debuted in July 2024.

Here, we’ll compare the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G and the HONOR 200 5G in detail to help you pick the best flagship smartphone in the under-Rs 35,000 price range.

Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G vs HONOR 200 5G: Specs at Glance

4.3
4.5
₹ 30,999
₹ 24,998
Expert Score 8.0/10 by Expert 7.8/10 by Expert
ProcessorSnapdragon 7s Gen 3Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
Display6.67″ (16.94 cm)
120Hz Display
6.7″ (17.02 cm)
120Hz Display
Rear Camera50+8+50 MP Rear50+12+50 MP Rear
Front Camera20 MP Front50 MP Front
RAM & Storage8 GB RAM
128 GB Storage
8 GB RAM
256 GB Storage
Battery6200 mAh
90W Charging
5200 mAh
100W Charging
OSAndroid v14Android v14

Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G vs HONOR 200 5G: Price in India

Smartphone Configuration Price

Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G

8GB+128GB Rs 30,999
8GB+256GB Rs 32,999
12GB+512GB Rs 35,999

HONOR 200 5G

8GB+256GB Rs 29,999
12GB+512GB Rs 34,999

The HONOR 200 5G is cheaper than the competitor despite offering higher storage for the base variant.

It can be purchased through Amazon India and Explore HONOR e-store. The e-store customers can obtain the HONOR Choice Earbuds X5 and the HONOR SuperCharge 100W charger for free. The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G is available through Flipkart and the Xiaomi India e-store.

Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G vs HONOR 200 5G: Design

Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G HONOR 200 5G
Dimensions 162.53 x 74.67 x 8.75/8.85mm 161.5 × 74.6 × 7.7 mm
Weight 205/210 grams 187 grams
IP Rating IP68 IP64

The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G has a stylish design with a sturdy frame, sleek curves, and a balanced weight distribution for better in-hand comfort. It also has tapered edges to enhance the style. We got the Spectre Blue variant, which has a glass panel on the rear. The smartphone is also available in Titan Black and Phantom Purple with a vegan leather design. It also gets IP68 dust and water resistance, bringing peace of mind to the buyers.

Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus design (2)
Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G Design

The HONOR 200 5G gets a pill-shaped camera module design generally found on a segment-higher smartphone. The rounded edges and its slim design make the device comfortable to hold. However, it has only IP64 dust and water resistance.

HONOR 200 5G Design
HONOR 200 5G Design

Here, we prefer the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G as it gets Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protection on the rear and an advanced IP68 rating.

Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G vs HONOR 200 5G: Display

Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G HONOR 200 5G
Display 6.67-inch curved AMOLED 6.7-inch quad-curved AMOLED
Resolution 2712 x 1220 pixels 2664 x 1200 pixels
Refresh Rate 120Hz 120Hz
Peak Brightness 3,000 nits 4,000 nits
Display Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Nil

The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G has a curved AMOLED display with a sophisticated curvature, which is a bit flawed. The display delivers crisp picture quality with consistent, vibrant colours. It supports HDR10+ streaming, enabling users to enjoy the highest quality content on popular streaming platforms.

The brightness levels are great, both indoors and outdoors. It has a stereo speaker setup that offers loud volume at half volume levels with a balanced sound signature.

Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus display
Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G Display

The HONOR 200 5G’s display exudes a premium feel and we experienced no accidental touches along its curved edges. It also has an identical resolution and refresh rate, which delivers accurate and vivid colours. The phone also supports similar streaming capabilities.

HONOR 200 5G Display
HONOR 200 5G Display

The HONOR 200 5G performs well indoors and outdoors, providing a comfortable viewing experience. The stereo speakers deliver clear and crisp audio up to 80% volume, although slight distortion becomes noticeable at maximum volume.

The HONOR 200 5G impresses with its outstanding curved display, while the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G stands out for its robust Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection.

Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G vs HONOR 200 5G: Cameras

Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G HONOR 200 5G
Primary Camera 50MP Light Fusion 800 camera with OIS and f/1.6 aperture 50MP Sony IMX906 snapper with OIS and f/1.95 aperture
Ultrawide Camera 8MP sensor with f/2.2 aperture and a field of view of 120˚ 12MP snapper with f/2.2 aperture and a field of view of 112˚
Telephoto Camera 50MP Samsung JN1 telephoto camera with 2.5x optical zoom, and f/2.0 aperture 50MP Sony IMX856 telephoto camera with 2.5 optical zoom, 50x Digital Zoom and f/2.4 aperture
Front Camera 20MP sensor with f/2.2 aperture 50MP shooter with f/2.1 aperture

The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G captures photos with excellent detail and precise HDR processing. Its vibrant colours enhance the appeal of its images. The telephoto camera delivers outstanding portraits, although it occasionally struggles with colour temperatures in certain weather conditions.

The images from the ultrawide camera lack detail and often appear underexposed. In low light, the primary and telephoto cameras produce satisfactory results, with colours that are close to natural. However, we observed occasional blurriness and noise in low-light photos due to the slower shutter speed.

The ultrawide images in low-light conditions are generally pleasing but still exhibit the same issues seen in daylight shots. The front camera performs well, capturing nearly accurate skin tones.

The HONOR 200 5G’s primary camera captures true-to-life images with an accurate white balance under daylight conditions. Although the ultrawide camera delivers good-quality photos, the edges appear stretched to create an ultrawide effect, and some corner areas contain grain. The camera automatically switches to night mode, producing excellent results without grain.

The telephoto camera clicks great photos with similar colour balance, great details, and dynamic range. It excels in portrait capture as it consistently gives crisp images with excellent edge detection, accurate colours, and proper background blur. The selfies have natural colours without any artificial outputs.

Here, we would go with the HONOR 200 as it offers better outputs than the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G.

Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G vs HONOR 200 5G: Performance

Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G HONOR 200 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
Graphics Adreno 710 Adreno 720
RAM 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X RAM 8GB / 12GB LPDDR5 RAM
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2 256GB / 512GB UFS 3.1
Manufacturing Process 4nm 4nm
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G
712,313
Honor 200
699,959
AnTuTu Overall benchmark score analysis
Honor 200
1,163
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G
1,158
Geekbench single-core benchmark score analysis
Honor 200
3,299
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G
3,158
Geekbench multi-core benchmark score analysis

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 features newer CPU cores, leading to higher AnTuTu scores for the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G. It has also maintained 84% of its peak performance in CPU throttling tests, compared to just 67% for the HONOR 200 5G. In comparison, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 performs better in Geekbench, thanks to its higher clock speed and superior GPU.

The HONOR 200 5G handled everyday tasks, including calling, messaging, social media, and more, without lags or stutters. We could play Call of Duty: Mobile with very high-quality settings and maximum FPS, with the frame rates ranging between 57 and 60. However, the upper part of the device became quite warm, making it uncomfortable to touch.

Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus camera
Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G Performance

The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G also supports similar settings in Call of Duty with frame rates, ranging between 49 and 60. However, we noticed some frame drops during the gameplay that vanished upon reaching 45 fps. The routine tasks, including calling, social media surfing, and more, were handled by the smartphone without any major hiccups.

It is difficult to choose between the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G and the HONOR 200 5G in terms of performance. However, we’d favour the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G, as it never became uncomfortably hot, unlike the HONOR 200 5G.

Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G vs HONOR 200 5G: Software

Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G HONOR 200 5G
Software HyperOS based on Android 14 Magic OS 8 based on Android 14
OS Updates Three OS updates Two OS updates
Security Updates Four years of security updates Three years of security updates

The HyperOS on the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G is well-optimised and produces smooth animations. The UI has multiple customisation options and AI features to enhance the user experience. It includes Circle to Search, an AI speech interpreter, an AI translation tool, and more.

Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus gaming
Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G Software

The only drawback of HyperOS is the inclusion of several pre-installed apps, some of which can only be uninstalled. Xiaomi restricts users from uninstalling certain apps, allowing them to be disabled only.

The Magic OS 8.0 is also very interactive, offering an enjoyable user experience. It also comes with AI features, including Circle to Search, Magic Capsule, and more. It also offers Magic Ring, Magic Anywhere Door, and personalised lock screens.

HONOR 200 5G Software
HONOR 200 5G Software

In conclusion, the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G stands out with the advantage of longer OS and security patch updates.

Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G vs HONOR 200 5G: Battery and Charging

Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G HONOR 200 5G
Battery 6,200mAh 5,200mAh
Charging 90W wired fast charging tech 100W SuperCharge wired charging tech
Charging Time 54 minutes 43 minutes

The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G has a bigger battery capacity, which is more than enough for a day’s usage. At the end of the day, we even got some juice left for the next day despite our usage, including gaming, photography, social media scrolling, and more.

Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus Battery
Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G Battery

However, it lasted for only 15 hours and 25 minutes on the PCMark Battery Test, which is underwhelming for a battery of this size. The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G takes 10 minutes to charge from 0 to 100% as it houses a larger battery.

In contrast, the HONOR 200 5G lasted for 13 hours and 52 minutes on the PCMark battery test as it has a smaller battery. In our practical tests, the phone offered a screen time of eight to nine hours on light to moderate usage.

HONOR 200 5G Battery
HONOR 200 5G Battery

Multimedia consumption and gaming can reduce it further to six to seven hours. The HONOR 200 5G’s battery isn’t specially optimised for gaming, as it consumes over 7% battery for a single Call of Duty: Mobile match.

The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G holds an advantage over its competitor with a larger, better-optimised battery. Additionally, it comes with a charging adapter included in the box.

Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G vs HONOR 200 5G: Verdict

To conclude, the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G (review) offers slightly better performance without thermal issues. It also has an advanced IP rating with Corning protection on the rear and front. The device also provides longer software updates and a larger battery with a charger included in the box.

On the other hand, the HONOR 200 5G (review) has a slightly more appealing display with identical streaming capabilities. The device also offers a better software experience without major bloatware and supports faster wired charging tech. It also flaunts a better camera setup with higher-res ultrawide and selfie cameras.