Oppo A5i Pro VS Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G (Global)

In terms of overall form factor, these two phones are remarkably close, but the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G is the more compact device. Its shorter 162.4 mm height and narrower 75.7 mm width result in a smaller overall volume (98.35 cm³ vs. 101.01 cm³), which translates to a phone that sits more comfortably in smaller hands and pockets. The Oppo A5i Pro, while only 3 grams heavier and identical in thickness at 8 mm, has a noticeably taller and wider footprint that some users may find less ergonomic for one-handed use.

The most meaningful differentiator in this group is the IP rating. The Oppo A5i Pro carries an IP65 certification, while the Redmi Note 14 5G is rated IP64. Both protect against low-pressure water jets, but the ″5″ in IP65 means the Oppo also resists dust ingress completely, whereas the ″4″ in IP64 only guarantees protection against solid objects larger than 1 mm — dust can still potentially enter over time. In real-world terms, the Oppo holds a genuine edge for dusty environments like construction sites, sandy beaches, or arid climates.

Both phones share a non-rugged, non-foldable build, so neither is designed for extreme conditions beyond everyday splash and dust resistance. Overall, the Redmi Note 14 5G has the edge in ergonomics thanks to its more compact dimensions, while the Oppo A5i Pro has the edge in environmental protection due to its superior dust-resistance rating. Which advantage matters more depends entirely on the user's priorities.

The Oppo A5i Pro features an LCD, IPS display, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G has an OLED/AMOLED display. The Oppo model's screen measures 6.67″, with a pixel density of 264 ppi, while the Xiaomi model also has a 6.67″ screen, but with a higher pixel density of 395 ppi. This difference results in the Xiaomi’s screen offering a sharper display compared to the Oppo.

Both phones have the same screen size and share the same resolution of 720 x 1604 px for the Oppo and 1080 x 2400 px for the Xiaomi, with the Xiaomi's resolution providing more detail. The refresh rate is higher on the Xiaomi, at 120Hz, compared to the Oppo's 90Hz. Additionally, the Xiaomi has a faster touch sampling rate of 240Hz versus the Oppo's 180Hz.

Regarding protection, both phones come with branded damage-resistant glass, with the Oppo featuring Gorilla Glass 7i and the Xiaomi using Gorilla Glass 5. The Oppo does not support HDR10, HDR10+, or Dolby Vision, while the Xiaomi supports both HDR10 and HDR10+, and has an Always-On Display, which the Oppo lacks. Both devices do not have a secondary screen and are equipped with a touch screen.

The Oppo A5i Pro and Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G both offer solid performance, but with some key differences. The Oppo A5i Pro comes with 128GB of internal storage and 8GB of RAM, powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset. Its CPU has a configuration of 4 cores at 2.2 GHz and 4 cores at 1.8 GHz, while the GPU is the Adreno 710, clocked at 800 MHz. In Geekbench 6, it scored 2748 in multi-core and 943 in single-core tests. The Oppo also supports up to 12GB of RAM and has a 4nm semiconductor size, a 22 GB/s maximum memory bandwidth, and 128 shading units in the GPU.

On the other hand, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G offers a much larger 512GB of internal storage and 12GB of RAM. It uses the MediaTek Dimensity 7025 chipset, which has a CPU with 2 cores running at 2.5 GHz and 6 cores at 2 GHz. Its GPU is the IMG BXM-8-256, clocked at 900 MHz. The Xiaomi scored 2291 in the multi-core and 884 in the single-core Geekbench 6 tests. The device also features a 6nm semiconductor size and supports up to 16GB of RAM, with a significantly higher 51.2 GB/s maximum memory bandwidth. The GPU in the Xiaomi has fewer shading units, at 18, compared to the Oppo’s 128.

Both phones support 64-bit processing, have integrated LTE and graphics, and use big.LITTLE technology, along with HMP (heterogeneous multi-processing). Both devices use DDR5 RAM, but the Oppo has two memory channels while the Xiaomi has four. The Oppo also has a maximum memory amount of 12GB, while the Xiaomi supports up to 16GB of RAM.

The Oppo A5i Pro and Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G both feature capable camera setups, but with some key differences. The Oppo A5i Pro has a dual-lens main camera with a 50MP and 2MP configuration, a wide aperture of 2.4f for the 50MP lens and 1.8f for the 2MP lens. In contrast, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G offers a more advanced triple-lens main camera, with a 108MP, 8MP, and 2MP configuration, featuring a 1.7f aperture for the 108MP lens, 2.2f for the 8MP lens, and 2.4f for the 2MP lens. Both phones support video recording at 1080p at 30 fps, and both have continuous autofocus for movies and phase-detection autofocus for photos.

For the front camera, the Oppo A5i Pro has a 5MP sensor with a 2.2f aperture, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G comes with a much higher 20MP front camera, also with a 2.2f aperture. Both phones feature a single front camera with no front-facing LED flash. Neither phone supports HDR10 or Dolby Vision recording, and both come with a flash and the ability to shoot in raw format.

Both devices share several features, such as optical zoom of 0x, manual exposure, manual ISO, serial shot mode, manual focus, and the ability to create panoramas in-camera. Neither device has a dual-tone LED flash, laser autofocus, or 360° panorama shooting, but both support slow-motion video recording, timelapse, and touch autofocus. The Oppo A5i Pro does not have a BSI sensor but has a CMOS sensor, while the Xiaomi also uses a CMOS sensor with no BSI sensor. Both phones allow for manual white balance adjustments, but neither supports a front-facing camera under the display or 3D photo/video recording capabilities.

The Oppo A5i Pro and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G both run Android, but with different versions. The Oppo A5i Pro uses Android 16, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G runs on Android 14. Both phones support a wide range of privacy features, including clipboard warnings, location privacy options, camera/microphone privacy options, and the ability to block app tracking. Neither device has Mail Privacy Protection, but both include theme customization, customizable notifications, and support for widgets.

Both devices feature useful functions such as dark mode, media picker, playing games while downloading, battery health check, an extra dim mode, and PiP (Picture in Picture). However, the Oppo A5i Pro has the ability to offload apps, while the Xiaomi device lacks this feature. Additionally, the Oppo supports dynamic theming and offers Live Text and full-page screenshots, just like the Xiaomi. Both devices also have offline voice recognition, voice commands, and the ability to track the current position of a mobile device.

In terms of multitasking, both phones support split-screen mode and a multi-user system. Neither device offers direct OS updates or the Quick Start feature. Additionally, both phones include a child lock, but the Xiaomi does not support app offloading, which is available on the Oppo. Both phones are free and open-source and provide similar privacy and security options for users.

The Oppo A5i Pro and Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G both feature large batteries, but with a difference in capacity. The Oppo A5i Pro is equipped with a 6000 mAh battery, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G has a slightly smaller 5110 mAh battery. Both phones support fast charging at 45W, and neither offers wireless charging. They also both come with a charger in the box and have a rechargeable, non-removable battery.

Both devices include a battery level indicator to help users keep track of their remaining charge. The Oppo A5i Pro and Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G share the same features in terms of charging speed, battery type, and the lack of wireless charging. There are no significant differences in their charging capabilities, and both phones provide a consistent charging experience.

Overall, while the Oppo A5i Pro has a larger battery capacity, both phones offer similar battery-related features, including support for fast charging and the presence of a battery level indicator.

Both the Oppo A5i Pro and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G are equipped with a 3.5 mm audio jack, allowing users to connect wired headphones or earphones. However, when it comes to audio features, there are some differences between the two devices. The Oppo A5i Pro does not have stereo speakers, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G includes stereo speakers for a richer audio experience.

In terms of wireless audio technologies, the Oppo A5i Pro supports aptX, but lacks support for LDAC, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, or aptX Lossless. On the other hand, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G does not support aptX but includes LDAC for high-quality audio streaming over Bluetooth. Both phones are missing support for aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, and aptX Lossless.

Additionally, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G has a radio, which is not available on the Oppo A5i Pro. This gives the Xiaomi an edge if you're looking for a device that can tune into FM or AM radio stations.

The Oppo A5i Pro and Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G offer a variety of connectivity and feature options, but with some key differences. The Oppo A5i Pro does not support 5G, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G includes 5G support. Both phones feature Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) and Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) for wireless connectivity, and both support two SIM cards. Bluetooth is supported by both devices, with the Oppo A5i Pro using Bluetooth 5, while the Xiaomi uses the more recent Bluetooth 5.3.

When it comes to additional features, the Oppo A5i Pro lacks an external memory slot, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G offers this feature, allowing users to expand storage. Both phones have NFC, USB Type-C with USB version 2, a fingerprint scanner, and GPS, as well as a gyroscope, compass, accelerometer, and cellular module. Neither phone has an infrared sensor, barometer, HDMI output, 3D facial recognition, iris scanner, or built-in projector.

The Oppo A5i Pro and Xiaomi both support Galileo for satellite navigation and include features like emergency SOS via satellite and crash detection, though neither has these safety features. The Xiaomi model also includes an infrared sensor, which is not present on the Oppo. Both phones have similar download speeds, with the Oppo at 2900 MBits/s and the Xiaomi at 2770 MBits/s. Neither phone offers motion tracking or optical tracking.

The Oppo A5i Pro and Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G both share a few common features in this category. Both phones include a video light, which can be useful for improving lighting when recording videos in low-light conditions. However, neither phone is equipped with sapphire glass displays, curved displays, or e-paper displays. These features are absent in both devices.

Thus, in terms of miscellaneous features, both phones are essentially identical. They both offer a video light but lack other premium display technologies such as sapphire glass, curved screens, or e-paper displays.

Overall, the Oppo A5i Pro and Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G have very similar capabilities in this category with no significant differences between them.