Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S
#750
ZTE Axon 30 Ultra 5G
#507Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S
ZTE Axon 30 Ultra 5G
Performance
83.990.2
Camera
63.897.2
Display
90.295.6
Battery
33.731.1
Build
72.680.5
Connectivity
64.185.8
Audio
70.787.6
Overall
70.575.7
Summary
- The Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S features a plastic frame and back with Gorilla Glass 5 on the front, while the ZTE Axon 30 Ultra 5G has a more premium build with an aluminum frame and glass back, both utilizing Gorilla Glass 5.
- Both phones have a 6.67-inch AMOLED display, but the Axon 30 Ultra offers a higher refresh rate of 144Hz and HDR10+ support compared to the 120Hz and no HDR of the Redmi Note 14S.
- In terms of performance, the Redmi's Mediatek Helio G99 Ultra is less powerful than the Snapdragon 888 in the Axon 30 Ultra, which also supports 5G connectivity.
- The camera system on the Redmi boasts a 200 MP main sensor, while the Axon 30 Ultra has a versatile setup with four rear cameras, including a 64 MP periscope telephoto lens capable of 5x optical zoom and 8K video recording.
- The Redmi Note 14S has a larger 5000 mAh battery compared to the 4600 mAh in the Axon 30 Ultra, but both support fast charging.
- Finally, the Redmi runs on Android 15 with HyperOS, while the Axon operates on Android 11 with MyOS 11, and the latter includes stereo speakers, which the Redmi lacks.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S
ZTE Axon 30 Ultra 5G
General
Release Date
2025, March 14
2021, April 15
Announced
2025, March 14
2021, April 15
Description
N/A
Also known as ZTE Axon 30 Pro+
Display
Size
6.67"
6.67"
Type
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 500 nits (typ), 1000 nits (HBM), 1300 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
144Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Helio G99 Ultra
Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Adreno 660
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM, 1TB 18GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
200 MP, f/1.7, 23mm (wide), 1/1.4", 0.56µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.4", 1.0µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
64 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS64 MP, f/1.9, 35mm (standard), 1/1.97", 0.7µm, PDAF8 MP, f/3.4, 123mm (periscope telephoto), 1/4.0", PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom64 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/1.97", 0.7µm
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.4, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm
16 MP, (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30/60fps
8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10, 10‑bit video
Selfie Video
1080p@30/60fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
4600 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
Li-Po 4600 mAh
Charging Details
67W wired, 50% in 16 min, 100% in 46 min
65W wired, PD3.0, QC4
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
161.1 x 75 x 8 mm (6.34 x 2.95 x 0.31 in)
161.5 x 73 x 8 mm (6.36 x 2.87 x 0.31 in)
Weight
179 g
188 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Colors
Midnight Black, Aurora Purple, Ocean Blue
Black, White, Blue, Light Brown, Aerospace Edition
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
5G
✗
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE
5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with dual speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 15, HyperOS
Android 11, MyOS 11
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass