Between the Phone (3) and Redmi Note 14 Pro+, the Phone (3) comes out ahead in antutu and front camera, while the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ wins on main camera and wired charging. Overall, the Phone (3) scores 68.7 and the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ scores 69.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (68.7 vs 69.2). The decision isn't about overall quality — both clear the bar — it's about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the Phone (3) if you photograph or shoot video regularly and want the better imaging pipeline of the two. The biggest gaps in its favor are antutu, front camera, weight, among others.
Pick the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ if you photograph or shoot video regularly and want the better imaging pipeline of the two. Its strongest claims are main camera, wired charging.
Both ship with comparable ram, refresh rate, 5g support, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Nothing - Phone (3) wins
- ▲AnTuTu — 132.95% more. 2050000 vs 880000.
- ▲Front camera — 60.00% more. 32 MP vs 20 MP.
- ▲Weight — 14.00 g less. 196 vs 210.
- ▲Pixel density — 3.14% more. 460 ppi vs 446 ppi.
- ▲Battery capacity — 0.78% more. 5150 mAh vs 5110 mAh.
- ▲Promised OS updates: 5 (vs 4).
- ▲Screen size — 0.45% more. 6.7 " vs 6.67 ".
- ▲Wireless charging: 15 W vs 0 W.
Why Xiaomi - Redmi Note 14 Pro+ wins
- ▲Main camera — 300.00% more. 200 MP vs 50 MP.
- ▲Wired charging — 84.62% more. 120 W vs 65 W.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Nothing - Phone (3) | Xiaomi - Redmi Note 14 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 196 glead | 210 g |
| Thickness | 8.4 mmlead | 8.8 mm |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | Nothing - Phone (3) | Xiaomi - Redmi Note 14 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 6.7 "lead | 6.67 " |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 460 ppilead | 446 ppi |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 4500 nitslead | 3000 nits |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Nothing - Phone (3) | Xiaomi - Redmi Note 14 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 50 MP | 200 MPlead |
| Front camera | 32 MPlead | 20 MP |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing - Phone (3) | Xiaomi - Redmi Note 14 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 5150 mAhlead | 5110 mAh |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 65 W | 120 Wlead |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 15 Wlead | 0 W |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing - Phone (3) | Xiaomi - Redmi Note 14 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Nothing - Phone (3) | Xiaomi - Redmi Note 14 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 5 yearslead | 4 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Phone (3) or Redmi Note 14 Pro+?+
Phone (3) has 0.8% more battery — 5150 mAh vs 5110 mAh.
Which is lighter, Phone (3) or Redmi Note 14 Pro+?+
Phone (3) is 14g lighter — 196g vs 210g.
Is Phone (3) waterproof?+
Phone (3) has an IP68 rating.
Does Redmi Note 14 Pro+ support 5G?+
Yes, Redmi Note 14 Pro+ supports 5G.
Which has a better camera, Phone (3) or Redmi Note 14 Pro+?+
Redmi Note 14 Pro+ has a 200 MP main camera vs 50 MP.
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