Introduction and specifications
The iconic Redmi Note series is here, and as usual the Pro+ model comes out on top as the most versatile and powerful of the bunch. The 14 Pro+ appears to come with several upgrades over its predecessor, which may justify the price hike.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G (Global) • Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro+
Please note that we are reviewing the global Redmi Note 14 Pro+ variant which offers different camera setup, faster charging, lower battery capacity and more base storage compared to the Indian model.
Yes, you read that right: the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ has just become about €20-50 more expensive in Europe and is slowly venturing into a higher segment. But as mentioned, it brings a few upgrades to make up for that.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G (Global) specifications at a glance:
- Body: 162.5×74.7×8.8mm, 205g; Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass 7i) or silicone polymer back (eco-leather), aluminum frame; IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes).
- 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: 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM; UFS 2.2.
- Operating system/software: Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, HyperOS.
- Reversing camera: Broad (head): 200 MP, f/1.7, 23mm, 1/1.4″, 0.56 µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS; Ultra wide angle: 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚, 1/4.0″, 1.12 µm; Macro: 2MP, f/2.4.
- 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: 5110mAh; 120W wired.
- Connectivity: 5G; eSIM; Wi-Fi region; BT 5.4; NFC; Infrared port.
- Miscellaneous: Fingerprint reader (under display, optical); stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos); Circle to search; virtual proximity sensor.
The new Note 14 Pro+ gets a new Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset, a slightly larger battery, now 5,110 mAh, and an upgraded selfie. The screen remains the same, which is good as it’s a bright 6.67-inch curved OLED with all the bells and whistles.
These seem like solid specs overall, but competition in this segment is fierce.
Unboxing the Redmi Note 14 Pro+
The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ comes with a full-stack box that includes not only the usual user manuals and a USB-A to USB-C cable with an accompanying 120W charger.
There is also a transparent silicone case in the box.