Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro+ (Global) review

Introduction and specs

The iconic Redmi Note series is here, and as usual, the Pro+ model sits on top as the most feature-rich and powerful of the bunch. The 14 Pro+ appears to come with several upgrades over its predecessor, potentially justifying the price hike.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G (Global) • Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro+

Keep in mind that we are reviewing the global Redmi Note 14 Pro+ variant, which features a 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+ just got approximately €20-50 more expensive in Europe, slowly venturing into a higher-tier segment. But as mentioned, it brings a few upgrades to make up for that.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G (Global) specs 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 1.5m for 30 min).
• 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: 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/1.7, 23mm, 1/1.4″, 0.56µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS; Ultra wide angle: 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚, 1/4.0″, 1.12µm; Macro: 2 MP, f/2.4.
• 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: 5110mAh; 120W wired.
• Connectivity: 5G; eSIM; Wi-Fi region; BT 5.4; NFC; Infrared port.
• Misc: 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 bigger battery, now 5,110 mAh, and an upgraded selfie. The display 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 the competition in the segment is fierce.

Unboxing the Redmi Note 14 Pro+

The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ arrives with a full-stack retail box containing not just the usual user manuals and a USB-A to USB-C cable with a corresponding 120W charger.

A transparent silicone case is also inside the box.

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