Introduction
The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ is the latest flagship model in Xiaomi’s highly successful Redmi Note series of premium mid-range devices. Although the device was initially launched exclusively in China, it is now also available in USA, along with the cheaper Redmi Note 14 Pro and the Redmi Note 14 devices.
The new model replaces the previous generation Redmi Note 13 Pro+ and features an extensive range of improvements. This includes a new design, an updated screen, a newer chipset, a larger battery and the company’s latest software with a host of AI features.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro+ specifications at a glance:
- Body: 162.5×74.7×8.8mm, 205g; Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorrila Glass 7i) or silicone polymer back (eco leather); IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 2 meters for 24 hours), IP69K (depending on market/region).
- Display: 6.67″ AMOLED, 68B colors, 120 Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 3000 nits (peak), 1220x2712px resolution, 20.01:9 aspect ratio, 446ppi; Always-on display.
- Chipset: Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm): Octa-core (1×2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 and 3×2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 and 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A520); Adreno 710 (940MHz).
- Memory: 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM; UFS 2.2 or UFS 3.1.
- Operating system/software: Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, HyperOS.
- Reversing camera: Broad (head): 50 MP, f/1.6, 24mm, 1/1.55″, 1.0 µm, PDAF, OIS; Telephoto: 50 MP, f/2.0, 60mm, 1/2.76″, PDAF (50cm – ∞), 2.5x optical zoom; Ultra wide angle: 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚, 1/4.0″, 1.12 µm.
- Front camera: 20 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (wide), 1/4.0″, 0.7 µm.
- Video recording: Rear camera: 4K at 24/30 fps, 1080p at 30/60/120 fps, gyro EIS, OIS; Front camera: 1080p at 30/60 fps.
- Battery: 6200mAh; 90W wired, PD.
- Connectivity: 5G; eSIM; Double SIM card; WiFi 6; BT 5.4, LHDC; NFC; Infrared port.
- Miscellaneous: Fingerprint reader (under display, optical); stereo speakers.
In this preview we’ll take a look at some aspects of the new model and see how it stacks up in the current market.
Unpack
The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ comes in fairly standard packaging, consisting of the phone, a 90W fast charger, a USB cable, a case, a good quality rubber sleeve and some paperwork.