Category Breakdown
HMD Skyline
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G
Performance
88.990.5
Camera
81.795.3
Display
94.397.9
Battery
91.736.2
Build
76.682.2
Connectivity
85.485.9
Audio
87.699.6
Overall
85.984.3
Summary
- The HMD Skyline features a robust build with Gorilla Glass 3 on the front and back, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G utilizes Gorilla Glass Victus 2, enhancing durability.
- The Skyline's 6.55-inch P-OLED display offers a 144Hz refresh rate and HDR10, whereas the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ has a slightly larger 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a peak brightness of 3000 nits and Dolby Vision support, providing superior visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the Skyline is powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ uses the newer Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, potentially offering better efficiency and speed.
- The camera system on the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ is more advanced with a 200 MP main sensor compared to the Skyline's 108 MP, although both feature optical image stabilization.
- Battery capacity favors the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ with 5110 mAh and faster 120W charging, while the Skyline has a 4600 mAh battery with 33W charging.
- Both devices run Android 14, but the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ promises up to three major updates, compared to two for the Skyline.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HMD Skyline
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G
General
Release Date
2024, July 18
2025, January 10
Announced
2024, July 18
2025, January 10
Description
N/A
Not to be confused withXiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5Gfor India and China
Display
Size
6.55"
6.67"
Type
P-OLED, 144Hz, 1000 nits (peak), HDR10
AMOLED, 68B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 3000 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
1220 x 2712 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~446 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1220
Refresh Rate
144Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7435-AB Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.40 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520)
GPU
Adreno 710
Adreno 710 (940 MHz)
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
No
Camera
Main Camera
108 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.67", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS50 MP, f/2.0, (telephoto), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom13 MP, f/2.5, (ultrawide), 1/3", 1.12µm
200 MP, f/1.7, 23mm (wide), 1/1.4", 0.56µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
50 MP, f/2.5, (wide), AF
20 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (wide), 1/4.0", 0.7µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR, panorama
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
4K@24/30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4600 mAh
5110 mAh
Battery Details
4600 mAh, user replaceable
5110 mAh
Charging Details
33W wired, PD3.0 PPS, QC415W wireless (magnetic), Qi25W reverse wireless
120W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
159.8 x 76 x 8.9 mm (6.29 x 2.99 x 0.35 in)
162.5 x 74.7 x 8.8 mm (6.40 x 2.94 x 0.35 in)
Weight
209.5 g
205 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, glass back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorrila Glass 7i) or silicone polymer back (eco leather), aluminum frame
Colors
Neon Pink, Twisted Black, Blue Topaz
Lavender Purple, Frost Blue, Midnight Black, Sand Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct (/6e is market/region dependent)
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
5.4, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS
GPS (L1+L5), GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos)
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades
Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, HyperOS
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity

