Vivo Y400 5G VS Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G (Global)

The two phones are nearly identical twins in terms of physical dimensions — both sit at roughly 162.4 mm tall and 75.5 mm wide, making them virtually indistinguishable in-hand from a size perspective. The Redmi Note 14 5G is marginally lighter at 190 g versus the Vivo Y400 5G's 197 g, a 7-gram difference that most users won't consciously notice during everyday use. The Vivo is fractionally thinner at 7.9 mm compared to the Redmi's 8 mm, again a negligible real-world gap. Neither device is foldable or rugged-built, so both target the same mainstream form-factor audience.

Where the two phones meaningfully diverge is in water protection. The Vivo Y400 5G carries an IP68 rating, which means it is certified for submersion in water — typically up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes — and is classified as fully waterproof. The Redmi Note 14 5G, by contrast, holds an IP64 rating, offering protection against dust and water splashes from any direction, but with no submersion capability — hence the weaker classification of merely water resistant. In practical terms, the Vivo can survive an accidental drop in a sink or pool; the Redmi cannot.

Overall, the Vivo Y400 5G holds a clear design advantage in this category. The marginally slimmer profile is a minor plus, but the decisive differentiator is its superior IP68 waterproofing versus the Redmi's IP64 splash resistance — a meaningful real-world benefit for users who want peace of mind around water exposure.

At a foundational level, these two phones are mirror images of each other on paper: both sport a 6.67-inch OLED/AMOLED panel at 1080 x 2400 px, land at an identical 395 ppi pixel density, and share a 120Hz refresh rate. That means users of either device get the same inherently vibrant colors, deep blacks, and smooth scrolling experience that AMOLED technology delivers — there is genuinely no gap to discuss at this tier of specs.

The differentiation emerges in two specific areas. First, the Redmi Note 14 5G ships with branded damage-resistant glass — the kind of certified coating that meaningfully reduces the risk of scratches and cracks from everyday drops and keys in a pocket — while the Vivo Y400 5G offers no such protection. Second, the Redmi supports HDR10+ in addition to the HDR10 that both phones share. HDR10+ adds dynamic metadata that adjusts brightness and contrast on a scene-by-scene basis, resulting in more nuanced highlight and shadow detail when streaming compatible content compared to the static-tone-mapping of standard HDR10.

Both phones include an Always-On Display and neither supports Dolby Vision, so those factors are a wash. But taken together, the Redmi's damage-resistant glass and HDR10+ support give it a tangible edge in this category — one protecting the screen physically over time, the other enhancing premium video content quality. The Redmi Note 14 5G wins the display comparison on durability and HDR capability, even though raw panel specs are identical.

The Vivo Y400 5G and Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G (Global) differ in several performance specifications. The Vivo Y400 5G features 256GB of internal storage and 8GB of RAM, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G offers more storage at 512GB and 12GB of RAM. Both devices support a maximum memory amount of 16GB and have DDR5 memory, but the Xiaomi phone provides more RAM for potentially better multitasking and performance under heavy loads.

In terms of the chipset, the Vivo Y400 5G is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, with a CPU speed of 2 x 2.3 GHz and 6 x 2 GHz cores, paired with an Adreno 613 GPU that runs at 955 MHz. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G, on the other hand, is equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 7025 chipset, featuring a CPU with 2 x 2.5 GHz and 6 x 2 GHz cores, and an IMG BXM-8-256 GPU running at 900 MHz. Both phones support integrated LTE and have integrated graphics, but the Vivo Y400 5G uses a smaller 4 nm semiconductor size, while the Xiaomi device uses a 6 nm process.

Both devices support 64-bit architecture, DirectX 12, big.LITTLE technology, and OpenCL version 2. The Vivo Y400 5G has a faster RAM speed at 3200 MHz compared to the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G's 2750 MHz, potentially resulting in faster memory performance in the Vivo device.

The Vivo Y400 5G and Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G (Global) have quite different camera setups. The Vivo Y400 5G features a dual-lens main camera with a 50 MP and 2 MP configuration, with wide apertures of f/2.4 and f/1.8 respectively. The front camera is a 32 MP lens with a f/2.5 aperture. In comparison, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G boasts a triple-lens main camera setup with 108 MP, 8 MP, and 2 MP sensors, with wide apertures of f/1.7, f/2.2, and f/2.4 respectively. Its front camera is a 20 MP lens with a f/2.2 aperture. Both phones support features like phase-detection autofocus, continuous autofocus for video, and the ability to record video at 1080 x 30 fps.

In terms of stabilization, the Vivo Y400 5G lacks built-in optical image stabilization, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G includes it. Both phones support slow-motion video recording, have a flash, and can create panoramas in-camera. Neither phone supports HDR10 recording, Dolby Vision recording, or 3D photo/video recording. Both devices include manual controls for exposure, ISO, and white balance, as well as touch autofocus, but neither device shoots in RAW format or has manual shutter speed.

Both phones are equipped with a single LED flash on the rear, but neither features a dual-tone LED flash. The Vivo Y400 5G’s front camera lacks a front-facing LED flash, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G also doesn’t have this feature. Neither device includes a dual-lens front camera or a front-facing camera under the display.

The Vivo Y400 5G runs on Android 15, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G operates on Android 14. Both devices offer similar privacy features, including clipboard warnings, location privacy options, and camera/microphone privacy controls. Neither phone supports Mail Privacy Protection. Both phones support theme customization, dynamic theming, and blocking app tracking, but they do not block cross-site tracking.

Both devices include on-device machine learning, notification permissions, and media picker features. They also allow for games to be played while downloading and have dark mode. Battery health check and extra dim mode are available on both phones, though the Vivo Y400 5G offers app offloading, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G does not.

Other shared features include customizable notifications, Live Text, full-page screenshots, split screen support, and PiP (Picture-in-Picture). Neither device supports Quick Start or can be used as a PC. Both devices support widgets, offline voice recognition, and voice commands. Additionally, both can track the device’s position and support multi-user systems. Neither phone offers focus modes, and neither has Quick Start enabled.

The Vivo Y400 5G and Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G (Global) differ in their battery specifications. The Vivo Y400 5G features a larger 6000 mAh battery, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G has a 5110 mAh battery. Both phones lack wireless charging support, but they do support fast charging. The Vivo Y400 5G offers a faster charging speed of 90W, compared to the Xiaomi device's 45W charging speed.

Neither device has a removable battery, but both have a rechargeable battery. Both phones also include a battery level indicator, providing users with an easy way to monitor their battery status.

The Vivo Y400 5G and Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G (Global) differ significantly in audio features. The Vivo Y400 5G lacks a 3.5 mm audio jack, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G includes one, offering more flexibility for wired headphones or audio devices. Both phones are equipped with stereo speakers, delivering enhanced sound quality, but when it comes to advanced Bluetooth audio codecs, the Vivo Y400 5G does not support aptX, LDAC, or any other aptX variants, whereas the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G supports LDAC, enabling high-resolution audio streaming over Bluetooth.

Additionally, the Vivo Y400 5G does not have a radio, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G includes a radio feature, allowing users to listen to FM stations without needing an internet connection.

Both the Vivo Y400 5G and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G (Global) support 5G connectivity and offer similar Wi-Fi capabilities, including Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) and Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac). They both also feature dual SIM support. When it comes to Bluetooth, the Vivo Y400 5G uses Bluetooth version 5, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G has the newer Bluetooth version 5.3, offering potential improvements in range and data transfer speed. The Vivo Y400 5G lacks an external memory slot, while the Xiaomi device includes one, allowing for expandable storage.

In terms of USB connectivity, both phones feature USB Type-C with USB version 2. Both devices have NFC, fingerprint scanners, and support GPS and Galileo for navigation. Additionally, both phones are equipped with a gyroscope, accelerometer, and compass for enhanced movement and orientation tracking. Neither device supports ANT+, heart rate monitoring, crash detection, or emergency SOS via satellite. The Xiaomi device, however, adds an infrared sensor, a feature not present in the Vivo Y400 5G.

Neither phone includes a barometer, HDMI output, 3D facial recognition, iris scanner, stylus, motion tracking, optical tracking, or a built-in projector. Both devices do support Wi-Fi, and they both have a cellular module. The Vivo Y400 5G does not have an infrared sensor, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G does. Both devices have similar download speeds, with the Vivo Y400 5G reaching 2500 Mbits/s and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G slightly faster at 2770 Mbits/s.

Both the Vivo Y400 5G and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G (Global) include a video light, providing additional illumination for video recording. However, the two devices differ in terms of display design. The Vivo Y400 5G features a curved display, giving it a more dynamic look, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G has a traditional flat display without any curvature.

Neither phone has sapphire glass display protection or an e-paper display, so both share the same display protection limitations. Overall, the Vivo Y400 5G stands out with its curved screen, while the Xiaomi device sticks to a more conventional flat screen design.