Realme 14 Pro and 14 Pro+ launched in India with some intriguing features at mid-range prices. The Realme 14 Pro+ starts at ₹29,999 for the 8GB+128GB variant, while the Pro starts at ₹24,999.
While both phones offer a similar look with the color-changing back plate, a circular camera island, and the world’s first “MagicGlow Triple Flash”, the internal specifications make the Pro+ model stand out. In this video, I’ll discuss how the higher-end model stands out from the standard one.
Specs, design, and features: what sets the 14 Pro+ apart?
To begin with, the Realme 14 Pro+ is slightly larger than the Pro model: 6.83-inch as compared to 6.77-inch. The higher-end model packs a flat display while the one on the standard model is served on the sides. The bigger and flat display of the Pro+ also has a higher resolution: 1.5K as compared to 1080p. But it’s just the beginning.
The Realme 14 Pro+ is powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chip, which is a step up from the Dimensity 7300 Energy chip in the Pro model. Both phones share the same Realme UI 6.0 based on Android 15 and a massive 6000mAh battery, but the Pro+ takes the lead with 80W fast charging, compared to the Pro’s 45W.
The camera department is where the Pro+ really shines. It boasts a 50MP Sony IMX896 (1/1.56″) primary camera, a 50MP 3x periscope lens (IMX882), and an 8MP ultra-wide sensor. Add to that a 32MP selfie camera, and you’ve got a pretty serious photography setup for a mid-range. This phone even supports 4K video recording from the 3x telephoto and the selfie camera.
While the standard model also benefits from Realme’s HYPERIMAGE+ image processing, it packs a smaller IMX882 (1/1.95″) main sensor which is paired with a basic 2MP monochrome lens. The selfie camera also has a lower 16MP resolution.
But does the pricing justify the differences?
The Realme 14 Pro+ starts at ₹29,999 for the 8GB+128GB variant, while the 8GB+256GB and 12GB+256GB options are priced at ₹31,999 and ₹34,999, respectively. For comparison, the Realme 14 Pro starts at ₹24,999 for the 8GB+128GB variant and ₹26,999 for the 8GB+256GB variant.
While the back design and battery capacity are the same, 45W charging is still decent, and the chipset on the standard model is also okay for regular usage, the 3x periscope telephoto instead of a 2MP monochrome and a larger main sensor is hard to overlook for someone looking for a versatile camera, even if it asks for ₹5,000 extra.
However, for someone like me who still prefers curved displays, the base model might be the better choice. It looks nearly identical to the Pro+ from the back and still offers the signature color-changing feature in its Pearl White color option.
