Realme 14 Pro Plus 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
Compare Realme 14 Pro Plus 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 6000mAh vs…
Realme
14 Pro Plus 5G
$349
2categories won
Xiaomi
17 Pro
$999
16categories won
3 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 17 Pro takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 17 Pro proves superior overall against the Realme 14 Pro Plus 5G, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the 17 Pro leads with superior optics, while battery life remains closely matched. Choose the 17 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the 14 Pro Plus 5G if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Both phones deliver comparable battery performance with 6,000 mAh.
17 Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.
17 Pro takes photography with 50MP optics and 3.2x optical telephoto capabilities.
14 Pro Plus 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $349 vs $999.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
14 Pro Plus 5G vs 17 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | 14 Pro Plus 5G | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.36" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 | 1200 x 2670Winner |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 460 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2000 nits | 3200 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | 14 Pro Plus 5G | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 2,400,000 | 3,060,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 8900 | 10420Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | 16 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | 14 Pro Plus 5G | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.2x |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps | 8K@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | 14 Pro Plus 5G | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,000 mAhWinner | 5,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 90 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | 14 Pro Plus 5G | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 196 g | 191 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.75 mm | 8.2 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP65 | IP68 |
| Build | Luxury vegan leather back with luxury watch dial fluted bezel, glass front | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 2.0 front, high-strength polished aluminum alloy frame, velvet frosted glass rear |
Software and support
| Specification | 14 Pro Plus 5G | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS updates | 3 years | 5 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 3 years | 5 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | 14 Pro Plus 5G | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $349Winner | $999 |
Realme 14 Pro Plus 5G
Realme brings authentic periscope telephoto optics to the budget-conscious enthusiast with the 14 Pro Plus 5G, pairing a 50MP Sony IMX882 periscope lens with a 6,000 mAh battery and vegan leather styling.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,000mAh
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Packing a Snapdragon 8 Elite, a dense 5,500 mAh battery, and Leica Summilux optics with stepless variable aperture into a 6.36-inch chassis with 1.1mm symmetrical bezels, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is the gold standard for compact flagships.
- Display
- 6.36"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,500mAh