Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G vs Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G: Which One Should You Buy?

Xiaomi India has launched the Redmi Note 14 5G series in India. The high-end Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G brings several significant upgrades over its predecessor. Let’s check the differences between them and whether you should upgrade from Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G to the latest Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G.

Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G vs Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G: Price in India

Both smartphones are available in three configurations, with the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G offering lower storage for the base variant and lesser RAM for the mid variant. The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ has the same price as when it was launched. The older smartphone is considerably cheaper than the latest launch across all three variants. If you are coming from an older Redmi Note device, the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G could be considered for the price tag.

Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G vs Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G: Design

• The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G flaunts the Xiaomi Alive design, which features curved back and front edges and Gorilla Glass panels. It also features a central camera module with a diamond-cut metallic ring that resembles Xiaomi’s iconic logo. The smartphone is available in Titan Black, Spectre Blue, and Phantom Purple, with the last one flaunting a PU leather back panel. The phone features an IP66 + IP68 + IP69 rating, weighs up to 210g, and is 8.85mm thick.
• The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G comes in three colours: Fusion White, Fusion Black, and Fusion Purple. The Purple one features a premium vegan leather back with colour-blocked panels. The IP68-rated smartphone is just 8.9mm thick and weighs 204.5g.

In the design department, the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G wins with its clutter-free, premium design. The smartphone flaunts flagship-grade durability certification and is slimmer than its predecessor.

Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G vs Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G: Display

• The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G has a 6.67-inch 3D curved AMOLED panel with a 2,712 x 1,220 pixels resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The display offers Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut, 3000nits peak brightness, 1,920Hz PWM dimming, etc.
• The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G also features a 6.67-inch 3D curved AMOLED panel with a 2,712 x 1,220 pixels resolution and a 30Hz-120Hz AdaptiveSync refresh rate. Other features include Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut, 1800nits peak brightness, 1,920Hz PWM dimming, and more.

The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G and Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G are nearly identical in the display department except for a crucial upgrade. The latest launch offers 3,000 units of peak brightness, making it a better display device. The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G is a definite pick if you often use your phone outdoors.

Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G vs Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G: Performance

• The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G is powered by a 4nm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 mobile platform. The processor is backed by LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. A 5000 mm² vapour chamber provides effective thermal management.
• The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G also comes with a 4nm chipset – MediaTek Dimensity 7200-Ultra along with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. However, it has a smaller 4000mm² vapour cooling chamber.

The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G and Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G are similar in performance. However, if the slight edge in performance matters to you, the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G is ahead, thanks to a newer processor and a bigger VC cooling chamber. We have yet to test the performance and the benchmarks.

Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G vs Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G: Software

• The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G comes with the Android 14-based HyperOS interface out of the box. Xiaomi has assured three major Android updates and four years of security patches for the device.
• The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G runs MIUI 14, based on Android 13, out of the box. The handset will get three major Android updates and four years of security patch updates.

Despite offering a similar software update cycle as the latest launch, the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G misses out in the software department. This is because it boots dated software out of the box and thus, will get one less Android update than the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G. If getting longer software support is important, upgrading to the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G is a good option.

Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G vs Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G: Cameras

• The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G flaunts a triple camera setup: a primary 50MP Light Fusion 800 sensor with f/1.6 aperture, a 50MP telephoto lens with 2.5x optical zoom, and an 8MP ultrawide camera. The front panel houses a 20MP selfie camera.
• The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G also features a triple camera setup on the rear panel. The setup includes a 200MP primary lens, an 8MP ultrawide-angle lens, and a 2MP macro lens. On the front, there’s a 16MP selfie camera.

As you can see, the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G flaunts a more versatile camera setup with a 50MP telephoto lens instead of a gimmicky 2MP macro lens. The latest launch also offers a higher-resolution selfie camera.

Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G vs Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G: Battery and Charging

• A massive 6,200mAh battery with 90W HyperCharge support powers the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G.
• The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G features a smaller 5,000mAh battery with a faster 120W HyperCharge.

With a much bigger battery capacity, the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G wins here, even though the older model supports much faster charging tech.

Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G vs Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G: Verdict

The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G should be your pick only if you have a hard cap on your budget, and 120W fast charging support is necessary. Otherwise, we suggest stretching your budget by a couple of thousand bucks and picking up the latest model.

With the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G, you get the more modern Alive design form factor, dual Gorilla Glass protection, an IP66 + IP68 + IP69 rating, a powerful processor, the latest software, a well-rounded and more advanced camera system, and a massive battery.