PhoneLifespan

Galaxy S23+ vs Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G

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Too close to call outright

These two are within 3 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G (supported until Dec 2028); want maximum speed → Galaxy S23+ (Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy).

Value Score: Galaxy S23+ 69 · Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G 66 methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Samsung Galaxy S23+ $206
Buy with care$10.32/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G $350
Buy with care$11.75/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Dec 20262028

Category by category

Display
Galaxy S23+ 70Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G 80

The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G's screen is the better one — 6.67-inch curved amoled, 1.5k, up to 120hz, up to 3000 nits peak, dolby vision/hdr10+.

Performance
Galaxy S23+ 85Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G 64

The Galaxy S23+'s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Galaxy S23+ 79Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G 72

The Galaxy S23+ has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
Galaxy S23+ 74Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G 82

5,110mAh vs 4,700mAh — the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Galaxy S23+ 24Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G 35

The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G is supported until Dec 2028 — 10 months longer than the Galaxy S23+.

Value
Galaxy S23+ 69Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G 66

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy S23+Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G
Price (street)$206$350
Display6.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 120Hz6.67-inch curved AMOLED, 1.5K, up to 120Hz, up to 3000 nits peak, Dolby Vision/HDR10+
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 2 for GalaxySnapdragon 7s Gen 3
RAM8GB8GB/12GB
Storage256GB/512GB256GB/512GB
Battery4,700 mAh5,110 mAh
Charging45W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless120W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x200MP main (OIS, f/1.65, 1/1.4-inch), 8MP ultra-wide (f/2.2), 2MP macro (f/2.4)
Dimensions157.8 × 76.2 × 7.6 mm162.53 × 74.67 × 8.75 mm
Weight196 g210 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68
Supported untilFeb 2028Dec 2028

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