Apple iPhone 14 Plus vs Xiaomi 14 Pro
The Verdict
iPhone 14 Plus excels in software optimization and ecosystem integration, delivering consistent performance through its A15 Bionic chip and iOS 16 polish. Its 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR display offers 1200 nits brightness with excellent color accuracy, though it's limited to 60Hz refresh. Xiaomi 14 Pro counters with significantly more impressive hardware: a 120Hz 3000-nits LTPO AMOLED screen, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, and a versatile triple camera setup featuring a 50MP telephoto. The 14 Pro's 120W fast charging and 50W wireless charging dramatically outpace Apple's 20W wired approach, and its 4880mAh battery provides noticeably longer endurance. Camera capabilities heavily favor Xiaomi, with superior telephoto reach and 8K recording. However, iPhone 14 Plus maintains advantages in video stabilization, computational photography, and long-term software support. For users prioritizing raw specifications, display quality, and charging speed, Xiaomi 14 Pro delivers substantially better value at only $200 more. iPhone suits those prioritizing ecosystem coherence and iOS familiarity.
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 Pro if…
- →Bright 3000-nit LTPO AMOLED display
- →Variable-aperture main camera with Leica tuning
- →Insanely fast 120W wired charging
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- 60Hz display feels outdated compared to ProMotion models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 Pro
Pros
- Bright 3000-nit LTPO AMOLED display
- Variable-aperture main camera with Leica tuning
- Insanely fast 120W wired charging
- Top-tier Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset
Cons
- Not officially sold in the US
- HyperOS bloatware in some markets
- Heavy and slippery glass back
- Telephoto limited to 3.2x reach
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 14 Plus | Xiaomi 14 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 16 | Android 14, HyperOS |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 203 g | 223 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 | 161.4 x 75.3 x 8.5 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.5, sensor-shift OIS | 50 MP variable f/1.42-f/4.0, 1/1.31" Light Hunter 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 | 12 GB / 16 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4325 mAh | 4880 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 120W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe, 7.5W Qi | 50W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.73 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2778 x 1284 | 3200 x 1440 |
| 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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