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Redmi A5 vs Redmi Note 14S

Redmi A5

Xiaomi

Redmi A5
30.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Redmi Note 14S
52.9Inno Score
20Performance46.7
44.1Display54.8
26.2Camera51.3
40.7Battery58.4
20Features60
2 spec wins — Redmi A512 spec wins — Redmi Note 14S

InnoReviews verdict

Redmi Note 14S wins this phone face-off, 52.9 to 30.2, pulling ahead mainly in features (+40) and performance (+27). Redmi A5 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Redmi A5

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 14S

  • Stronger performance score: 47 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 55 vs 44
  • Stronger camera score: 51 vs 26
  • Stronger battery score: 58 vs 41
  • Stronger features score: 60 vs 20

Display

Display comparison: Redmi A5 versus Redmi Note 14S
SpecRedmi A5Redmi Note 14S
Screen size6.88 ″+3%6.67 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDAMOLED
Resolution720x16401080x2400
Pixel density260 ppi395 ppi+52%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness600 nits1,300 nits+117%
Screen-to-body90 %93.3 %+4%

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi A5 versus Redmi Note 14S
SpecRedmi A5Redmi Note 14S
ChipsetUnisoc T7250MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra
Geekbench 6 (single)440Bottom 8%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,485Bottom 8%—
RAM (max)6 GB12 GB+100%
Storage options64/128GB128/256/512GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi A5 versus Redmi Note 14S
SpecRedmi A5Redmi Note 14S
Main camera32 MP200 MP+525%
Main aperturef/2.0f/1.65
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@60fps
Front camera8 MP16 MP+100%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi A5 versus Redmi Note 14S
SpecRedmi A5Redmi Note 14S
Capacity5,200 mAh+4%5,000 mAh
Wired charging15 W67 W+347%
Wireless charging0 W0 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi A5 versus Redmi Note 14S
SpecRedmi A5Redmi Note 14S
Weight193 g179 g+7%
Thickness8.3 mm8 mm+3%
IP ratingIP52IP64
Frame materialPlastic—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi A5 versus Redmi Note 14S
SpecRedmi A5Redmi Note 14S
5GNoNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.25.3
NFCNoYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Redmi A5 versus Redmi Note 14S
SpecRedmi A5Redmi Note 14S
OS at launchAndroid 15 (Go Edition)Xiaomi HyperOS
OS update pledge2 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi A5 versus Redmi Note 14S
SpecRedmi A5Redmi Note 14S
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackYesYes

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