Redmi Note 14S vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
46.7Performance64.4
54.8Display69.8
51.3Camera83.6
58.4Battery92
60Features86.7
4 spec wins — Redmi Note 14S10 spec wins — Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 77.1 to 52.9, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+34) and camera (+32). 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
- 24% lower weight: 179 g vs 235 g
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 47
- Stronger display score: 70 vs 55
- Stronger camera score: 84 vs 51
- Stronger battery score: 92 vs 58
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 60
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 14S | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.9 ″+3% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1208x2624 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 418 ppi+6% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits | 4,000 nits+208% |
| Screen-to-body | 93.3 %+2% | 91.6 % |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 14S | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra | Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 14S | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.65 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 200 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.2 x |
| Max video | 1080p@60fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP+213% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 14S | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 8,500 mAh+70% |
| Wired charging | 67 W | 100 W+49% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 14S | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 179 g+24% | 235 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm+5% | 8.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP66/IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 14S | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 14S | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Xiaomi HyperOS | Android 17 (HyperOS 4) |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 14S | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |