Galaxy S23 vs Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 1 point 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 67 · 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.
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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+.
The Galaxy S23's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy is simply the faster chip.
The Galaxy S23 has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).
5,110mAh vs 3,900mAh — the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G lasts longer between charges.
The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G is supported until Dec 2028 — 10 months longer than the Galaxy S23.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Galaxy S23 | Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $175 | $350 |
| Display | 6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 120Hz | 6.67-inch curved AMOLED, 1.5K, up to 120Hz, up to 3000 nits peak, Dolby Vision/HDR10+ |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 3,900 mAh | 5,110 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless | 120W wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x | 200MP main (OIS, f/1.65, 1/1.4-inch), 8MP ultra-wide (f/2.2), 2MP macro (f/2.4) |
| Dimensions | 146.3 × 70.9 × 7.6 mm | 162.53 × 74.67 × 8.75 mm |
| Weight | 168 g | 210 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Supported until | Feb 2028 | Dec 2028 |
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