Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro+ hands-on review | Infinium-tech

Introduction

The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ is the latest flagship model in Xiaomi’s highly successful Redmi Note series of premium mid-range devices. While the device was initially launched exclusively in China, it is now also available in India along with the cheaper Redmi Note 14 Pro and Redmi Note 14 devices.

Replacing the previous generation Redmi Note 13 Pro+, the new model features extensive improvements. It features a new design, an updated display, a new chipset, a larger battery, and the company’s latest software with several AI features.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro+ specs at a glance:

• Body: 162.5×74.7×8.8 mm, 205 g; Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla 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, 120Hz, 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 & 3×2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A520); Adreno 710 (940 MHz).
• Memory: 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM; UFS 2.2 or UFS 3.1.
• OS/Software: Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, HyperOS.
• rear camera: wide (main): 50 MP, f/1.6, 24mm, 1/1.55″, 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS; telephoto: 50 MP, f/2.0, 60 mm, 1/2.76″, PDAF (50 cm – ∞), 2.5x optical zoom; ultra wide angle: 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚, 1/4.0″, 1.12μm.
• Front Camera: 20 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (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: 6200mAh; 90W wired, PD.
• Connectivity: 5G; é SIM; dual SIM; Wi-Fi 6; BT5.4, LHDC; NFC; Infrared port.
• various: Fingerprint reader (under the display, optical); Stereo speaker.

In this preview, we’ll take a look at some aspects of the new model and see how it fares in the current market.

unbox

The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ comes in fairly standard packaging that includes the phone, a 90W fast charger, a USB cable, a case, a good quality rubber case, and some paperwork.