realme 14 Pro+ 5G vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
46.7Performance64.4
59.2Display69.8
56.6Camera83.6
70.4Battery92
86.7Features86.7
4 spec wins — realme 14 Pro+ 5G11 spec wins — Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 77.1 to 59.9, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+27) and battery (+22). realme 14 Pro+ 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the realme 14 Pro+ 5G
- 17% lower weight: 196 g vs 235 g
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 47
- Stronger display score: 70 vs 59
- Stronger camera score: 84 vs 57
- Stronger battery score: 92 vs 70
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | realme 14 Pro+ 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″ | 6.9 ″+1% |
| Panel type | OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1272x2800 | 1208x2624 |
| Pixel density | 450 ppi+8% | 418 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,500 nits | 4,000 nits+167% |
| Screen-to-body | 93.8 %+2% | 91.6 % |
Performance
| Spec | realme 14 Pro+ 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | realme 14 Pro+ 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | 3.2 x+7% |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP+56% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | realme 14 Pro+ 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,000 mAh | 8,500 mAh+42% |
| Wired charging | 80 W | 100 W+25% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | realme 14 Pro+ 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 196 g+17% | 235 g |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm+1% | 8.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP66/IP68/IP69 | IP66/IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 14 Pro+ 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | realme 14 Pro+ 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (realme UI 6.0) | Android 17 (HyperOS 4) |
Audio
| Spec | realme 14 Pro+ 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |