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Introduction
Few device families move as many units as Xiaomi’s ever-popular Redmi Note line. And with good reason. Redmi Note devices are known for their great value proposition. This remains true with the company’s latest Redmi Note 14 lineup.
The Redmi Note 14 lineup has been around for quite some time, originally debuting in China in September 2024. Then, in December 2024, some Redmi Note 14 phones were also introduced in India with unchanged specs. And today, we’re finally getting a global release of the entire series in most other markets (albeit with some specific changes here and there).
The Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G that we have for review today should not be confused with the 4G variant of the same name. Also, this global model of the phone comes with a 200MP main camera and a 5110mAh battery, which is a sharp contrast to the Indian Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G, which has a 50MP main camera and a 5500mAh battery, but all other specifications remain the same.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro specs at a glance:
- Body: 162.3×74.4×8.2mm, 190g; Glass front, plastic back or silicone polymer back (eco leather); IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 2 meters for 24 hours).
- Display: 6.67″ AMOLED, 68B color, 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 3000 nits (peak), 1220x2712px resolution, 20.01:9 aspect ratio, 446ppi; always-on display.
- Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultra (4 nm): Octa-core (4×2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55); Mali-G615 MC2.
- Memory: 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM; UFS 2.2.
- OS/Software: Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, HyperOS.
- rear camera: wide (main): 200 MP, f/1.65, 1/1.4″, 0.56μm, PDAF, OIS; ultra wide angle: 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120-degree, 1/4.0″, 1.12μm; macro: 2 MP, F/2.4.
- Front Camera: 20 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide), 1/4.0″, 0.7µm.
- video capture: rear camera: 4K@24/30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, Gyro-EIS, OIS; front camera:1080p@30/60fps.
- Battery: 5110mAh; 45W wired charging, PD3.0.
- Connectivity: 5G; Wi-Fi 6; BT5.4, LHDC; NFC; Infrared port.
- various: Fingerprint reader (under the display, optical); Stereo speaker.
As we mentioned, Redmi Note devices are generally going to offer a great value proposition. Some of the highlights of the Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G include excellent build quality with a plastic or eco-leather back, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front, and IP68 ingress protection rating. The phone also has a powerful 5,110 mAh battery with stereo speaker setup and 45W fast charging support.
Xiaomi didn’t skimp on the display and included a large 6.67-inch, 12-bit, 120Hz, Dolby Vision AMOLED panel with an advertised peak brightness of 3,000 nits. The MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultra chip powers the Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G and comes with 128GB to 512GB of storage and 8GB or 12GB of RAM. Xiaomi has promised three major OS updates for its HyperOS software.
In the camera department, the Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G sports a 200MP, OIS-enabled main camera, 8MP ultrawide, 2MP macro, and 20MP selfie. Nothing special, but still quite versatile.
unbox
Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G comes in a white cardboard box. It is quite thick and protects the phone well.
The retail package is surprisingly rich. You get a 45W Xiaomi Fast Charge Wall Adapter. It’s Type-A to Type-C, which isn’t ideal, especially since the cable seems proprietary and has an extra pin inside. Xiaomi also gives you a relatively short Type-A to Type-C cable, which is something you should keep an eye on. Xiaomi has also included a black soft TPU case for the phone in the box, so you can start using it right away.
