Apple iPhone 14 Plus vs Xiaomi 14
The Verdict
Both flagship phones cost $899, but offer distinctly different strengths. iPhone 14 Plus excels with iOS 16's ecosystem, cohesive software experience, and exceptional video capabilities via Cinematic mode and Action mode. Its Super Retina XDR display delivers 1200 nits brightness with smooth 60Hz performance. However, Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms on raw specs: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 crushes A15 Bionic in processing power, 120Hz LTPO OLED display reaches 3000 nits peak brightness, and 90W fast charging beats iPhone's 20W. Camera specs favor Xiaomi with higher megapixel sensors (50MP main, telephoto, ultrawide) and 8K video, though iPhone's 12MP system produces excellent real-world photos. Xiaomi offers superior display quality, performance, and charging speed. Choose iPhone 14 Plus for premium software experience and video tools, select Xiaomi 14 for raw performance, display technology, and hardware value.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 14 Plus if…
- →Largest iPhone screen at 6.7 inches at a lower price than Pro Max
- →Excellent all-day battery life thanks to large 4325 mAh battery
- →Crash Detection and Emergency SOS via satellite safety features
Buy the Xiaomi 14 if…
- →Compact flagship form factor
- →Excellent Leica-tuned triple camera
- →Very bright 3000-nit display
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
Pros
- Largest iPhone screen at 6.7 inches at a lower price than Pro Max
- Excellent all-day battery life thanks to large 4325 mAh battery
- Crash Detection and Emergency SOS via satellite safety features
- Photonic Engine improves low-light photography
- MagSafe ecosystem for accessories and wireless charging
Cons
- 60Hz display feels outdated compared to ProMotion models
- Lightning port instead of USB-C
- No telephoto camera — only dual lens system
- Notch instead of Dynamic Island
- 12 MP camera resolution unchanged from previous generations
Xiaomi 14
Pros
- Compact flagship form factor
- Excellent Leica-tuned triple camera
- Very bright 3000-nit display
- Flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset
- Fast 90W wired charging
Cons
- Not officially sold in the US
- HyperOS bloatware in some regions
- Smaller battery than Pro/Ultra siblings
- No optical zoom beyond 3.2x
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 14 Plus | Xiaomi 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 16 | Android 14, HyperOS |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 203 g | 193 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Ceramic Shield front | Aluminum frame, glass back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.80 mm | 152.8 x 71.5 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.5, sensor-shift OIS | 50 MP, f/1.6, Light Fusion 900 |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/1.9, autofocus | 32 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 4K@60fps, Cinematic mode, Action mode | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4 | 50 MP, f/2.2, 14mm |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP 3.2x f/2.0 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4325 mAh | 4610 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 90W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe, 7.5W Qi | 50W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.36 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 2778 x 1284 | 2670 x 1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 3000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.23 GHz + 4x1.82 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x3.2 GHz A720 + 2x2.3 GHz A520) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Adreno 750 |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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