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Redmi Note 14S vs Xiaomi 17 Max

Redmi Note 14S
52.9Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 17 Max
71.4Inno Score
46.7Performance64.4
54.8Display63.8
51.3Camera74.3
58.4Battery92
60Features60
3 spec wins — Redmi Note 14S10 spec wins — Xiaomi 17 Max

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 17 Max wins this phone face-off, 71.4 to 52.9, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+34) and camera (+23). Redmi Note 14S still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 14S

  • 18% lower weight: 179 g vs 219 g
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 17 Max

  • Stronger performance score: 64 vs 47
  • Stronger display score: 64 vs 55
  • Stronger camera score: 74 vs 51
  • Stronger battery score: 92 vs 58
  • 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP

Display

Display comparison: Redmi Note 14S versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecRedmi Note 14SXiaomi 17 Max
Screen size6.67 ″6.9 ″+3%
Panel typeAMOLEDLTPO AMOLED
Resolution1080x24001200x2608
Pixel density395 ppi416 ppi+5%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,300 nits3,500 nits+169%
Screen-to-body93.3 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi Note 14S versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecRedmi Note 14SXiaomi 17 Max
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G99 UltraSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
RAM (max)12 GB16 GB+33%
Storage options128/256/512GB256/512GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 4.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi Note 14S versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecRedmi Note 14SXiaomi 17 Max
Main camera200 MP200 MP
Main aperturef/1.65f/1.65
Ultra-wide8 MP50 MP+525%
Telephoto—50 MP
Optical zoom—3 x
Max video1080p@60fps—
Front camera16 MP32 MP+100%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi Note 14S versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecRedmi Note 14SXiaomi 17 Max
Capacity5,000 mAh8,000 mAh+60%
Wired charging67 W100 W+49%
Wireless charging0 W50 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi Note 14S versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecRedmi Note 14SXiaomi 17 Max
Weight179 g+18%219 g
Thickness8 mm+2%8.2 mm
IP ratingIP64IP68/IP69
Frame material—Fiberglass

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi Note 14S versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecRedmi Note 14SXiaomi 17 Max
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.35.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-CUSB-C 3.2
eSIMNo—

Software

Software comparison: Redmi Note 14S versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecRedmi Note 14SXiaomi 17 Max
OS at launchXiaomi HyperOSAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi Note 14S versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecRedmi Note 14SXiaomi 17 Max
Stereo speakersYes—
3.5mm jackYesNo

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