OPPO Reno13 F 5G vs Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G Comparison Review

For this comparison review, we’re putting up the OPPO Reno13 F 5G and the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G against one another.

Both devices are prominent releases that are competitively priced under PHP 25,000. It’s one thing to focus on what’s on paper in terms of specs, so we’ll be covering how the devices fared from our previous reviews as well.

With mid range options getting pricier each year, we’re here to help you guys find the best bang for your buck.

Design

Kicking things off with design, both phones went through stark differences when compared to their predecessors. The Reno12 F released last year had a circular camera enclosure housing three sensors. While the Reno13 F still kept its triple-rear shooter setup, it could be easily mistaken for having dual-shooters instead.

Meanwhile, the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ launched last year had three sensors. It still retains its triple-rear camera setup with its latest iteration, but now features a curved enclosure.

Additionally, the Reno13 F moved away from curved edges while the Note 14 Pro+ adopted it. Both devices have aluminum frames and glass back panels.

With these considered, it’s kind of interesting that the two devices swapped design languages and added their own tweaks. The main distinction is that the Reno13 F has a bit of shine seeping from its enclosure. As for the Note 14 Pro+, it gives off more of a muted look.

For certifications, the Reno13 F has an IP69 rating while the Note 14 Pro+ has an IP68 rating. This ensures that both devices are tightly sealed, preventing dust and dirt from entering them.

However, the Reno13 F does have an edge as it protects your device from high-pressure water sprays and moisture. To be fair, the Note 14 Pro+ is still good for submersion beyond one meter with minimal condensation.

Both devices are good for freshwater, but aren’t built for saltwater or a pool with chlorine.

Overall, this segment goes to the OPPO Reno13 F because of its higher ingress protection rating. Summing it up, both devices are made of similar material with the only noticeable differences in how they were fleshed out.

Frankly though, I feel like Redmi’s adjustments to design language make their offering feel more premium. Don’t get me wrong, both devices look great! If you aren’t one to mind certifications, then this is more of a matter of subjective preferences.

Display and Audio

Moving to the front, both devices have 6.67-inch AMOLED screens with a refresh rate of 120Hz. Both devices are also fitted with dual stereo speakers.

The similarities stop here though, as the Reno13 F supports FHD+ resolution while the Note 14 Pro+ supports 1.5K resolution.

For protection, the OPPO Reno13 F is protected by Asahi glass while the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ boasts coverage from Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2.

In terms of brightness, the Reno13 F peaks at 1,200 nits while the Note 14 Pro+ peaks at 3,000. This suggests more usability under direct sunlight from Redmi’s offering.

Given our recent reviews on both devices, I can assure viewers that both displays are great. However, the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ does give a smoother experience at its best.

Specs-wise, it comes with a higher resolution cap and a higher peak brightness level. In terms of experience, it offers deeper blacks and more vivid colors.

There’s also something about its curved edges that make the viewing experience feel more premium. Of course, this is preferential.

To clarify though, by no means does this take away from what the Reno13 F offers. It’s just the matter of Redmi making it feel like you’d get more bang for your buck display-wise.

In terms of sound quality, the Note 14 Pro+ also has an edge. It offers fuller audio compared to the Reno13 F with notable mids and highs.

This also improves with Dolby Atmos, which is toggled on by default. It’s just strange that there isn’t a quick toggle for this. In addition, users may also opt to use Xiaomi Sound instead under settings.

The only noteworthy thing about the Reno13 F’s audio is that users can bump it up to 300%. Personally though, I wouldn’t recommend blasting it to full. The quality dips down a bit in favor of loudness, which isn’t really nice.

And with that, we’ll have to give the point for this segment to the Redmi Note 14 Pro+. I’d say it’s well deserved, given the refinements in display, audio, and the experience that comes with it.

Honestly though, the Reno13 F offers users what it’s worth display-wise. It’s a great midrange screen. It just so happens that Redmi can offer more under its price segment.

Chipset, Memory & Storage

For performance, the OPPO Reno13 F is powered by a Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 clocking up to 2.2GHz. Meanwhile, the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ packs a Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 under the hood clocking up to 2.5GHz.

We can infer that the bump in frequencies make a difference between the two devices. As per our benchmarks, the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ has higher scores in all tests save for Antutu Storage.

In fact, the OPPO Reno13 F doubled its storage score. This suggests that its chipset is more optimized in tasks for reading and writing. This means that it could handle data from software and apps better.

Oddly enough though, the Redmi phone felt like it excels either way from experience. Setting numbers aside, both phones do well enough for day-to-day endeavors.

To be specific, casual games and MOBA titles can be run with ease. For resource-intensive games though, just be mindful to run them with low to medium graphics.

Overall, this round has to go to the Redmi Note 14 Pro+.

Cameras

On to cameras, where both devices sport triple-rear shooters. The Reno13 F has a 50-megapixel main, 8-megapixel ultrawide, and a 2-megapixel macro. It also comes with a 32-megapixel selfie shooter.

Meanwhile, the Note 14 Pro+ has a 200-megapixel main, 8-megapixel ultra wide, and a 2-megapixel macro. This is also equipped with a 20-megapixel front-facing camera.

With these considered, both devices actually offered good detail and contrast. However, the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ has an advantage in offering better dynamic range from its rear cameras.

This was evident when we took our sample shots. We noticed that the Reno13 F can struggle at night and with low lighting conditions. Oddly enough, the roles kind of reversed when it came to selfies.

I’m not going to sugarcoat it, the Note 14 Pro+ doesn’t really take good selfies at night. To be fair though, most phones don’t. However, it was a pleasant surprise that the Reno13 F retained details decently with good color from selfies.

That being said, we’ll have to go with a tie under this segment. Generally speaking, both devices offer good snaps. There’s just the matter of weighing pros and cons that balance each other out.

Funnily enough, this is one of the cases where more megapixels did contribute to better photos. This was evident with the Note 14 Pro+ and its rear cameras and the Reno13 F’s selfie shooter.

Connectivity & Features

For software, the OPPO Reno13 F runs on ColorOS 15 based on Android 15. Meanwhile, the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ ships with Xiaomi HyperOS based on Android 14.

It should be a given that apps and UI design will boil down to user preference. For those curious, both devices will also have a handful of bloatware pre-installed.

For update policies, the Note 14 Pro+ is slated to receive three major software updates and four years of security patches. Unfortunately, we don’t have details on how long OPPO will be supporting the Reno13 F just yet.

For connectivity, both devices support dual nano-SIM, 5G, GPS, and NFC. The Note 14 Pro+ has an edge with eSIM support, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, and an IR blaster. For reference, the Reno13 F only features Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.1.

Call quality and connection on both phones work as intended either over Wi-Fi or via a cellular network.

With those out of the way, we’re going to have to give this round to the Redmi Note 14 Pro+. While some could argue that it ships with Android 14, the transparency on software support should be considered. There’s also its eSIM support and IR blaster feature that makes it more appealing.

Battery Capacity & Charging

Next, the Reno13 F packs a large 5,800mAh battery with support for 45W of SUPERVOOC fast charging. As for the Note 14 Pro+, it has a smaller 5,110mAh battery with a higher rated 120W of HyperCharge support.

We’ve used both devices for multiple tasks like browsing, video streaming, and gaming. Given the varying workloads, we used a couple of tests to see how the devices fared in battery life.

In PC Mark’s Work 3.0 Battery Test, the OPPO Reno13 F offered 17 hours and 13 minutes of uptime. Meanwhile, the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ only ran for 11 hours and 49 minutes.

This suggests that the Reno13 F uses less power throughout the day in spite of handling multiple apps. Of course, this also means the Note 14 Pro+ is a bit battery-hungry despite how well it performs.

In our standard video loop test, the Reno13 F was able to pump 18 hours and 3 minutes of playback. In contrast, the Note 14 Pro+ was able to come up with 18 hours and 20 minutes.

In terms of charging though, the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ has the edge. As per our review, users only need less than half an hour to juice it from 20% to full. The Reno13 F, on the other hand, takes about an hour or so to power up from empty to full.

Alright then, so this has to be a tie. While viewers can say that the Reno13 F can last longer in a day, this is remedied by the Note 14 Pro+ and its charging speed. It’s just a matter of waiting 20 minutes to an hour to balance it with both devices considered.

Pricing & Conclusion

Wrapping up, it’s time to unpack what most viewers have been waiting for. How much are these phones?

The OPPO Reno13 F 5G starts at PHP 22,999 with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. There’s also a model with 512GB with a higher price tag of PHP 25,999.

The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G, on the other hand, also starts at PHP 22,999 with the same storage configuration. However, its 512GB variant costs less with PHP 24,999.

Interested users may also opt for a Shopee exclusive offer worth PHP 17,299 with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Certainly enough, both devices are competitively priced and are good matches against each other.

All things considered though, we suggest users to check out the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ instead. It leads segments including display, audio, chipset, and features.

This doesn’t mean viewers could count the Reno13 F out. It’s still a solid pickup. I just dont think its overall performance justifies its pricing. I mean, the HONOR X9c 5G packs the same chipset and it costs PHP 16,999.

OPPO Reno13 F 5G vs Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G specs: