Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Review: A Balanced Mid-Range Contender

Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G price is Rs.13,087 in India (converted from 1099 Yuan). This price is for the base variant with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. Furthermore, Its 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variants price is Rs.14,278 (converted from 1199 Yuan). Moreover, 8GB+256GB variants retail for Rs. 16,659 (converted from 1399 Yuan). Last but not least, the 12GB RAM and 256GB variant can be yours for just Rs.19,041 (converted from Rs.13,087).

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 packs the following items inside the box:

• Phone
• 45W Charger
• Type C cable
• SIM ejector tool
• Documentation

Before we talk in detail about the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14, let’s see what the on-paper specs look like:

• Display: 6.67 inches OLED screen
• Chipset: Mediatek Dimensity 7025 Ultra (6 nm)
• RAM & ROM: 6GB + 128GB
• Software: Android 14 HyperOS
• Rear camera: 50MP + 2MP
• Selfie camera: 16MP
• Battery: 5110mAh
• Weight: 190 grams
• Dimensions: 162.4 x 75.7 x 8 mm

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 is fairly light but feels quite solid because Its back and frames are made of polycarbonate. Its dimensions are 162.4 x 75.7 x 8 mm, and its weight is 190 grams. It has a nice touch owing to its fairly slender and elongated design. The rear panel is gently rounded to assist with the grip, although the overall design is flat when viewed.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 has many functionality options, including a dual microphone, 3.5mm headphones, and an IR blaster. In addition, two SIMs, two speakers, and a fingerprint reader embedded in the screen are available at this price range. Besides, the device has an IP64 rating in water and dust protection, indicating a certain robustness. Thus, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 design review is excellent.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 has dual rear cameras, including a 50MP Sony LYT 600 + 2MP sensors. However, there is no ultrawide sensor. Thanks to Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), the primary camera helps users take clear pictures and videos even in areas with poor lighting or when they are recording videos.

The pictures are well-lit with good colours, vibrant tones, and good dynamic range. The 16MP front-facing camera is also very good when taking selfies, as the pictures taken are clear and very sharp. The 4K video recording function on the back camera enhances professionalism, enabling users to record neat videos while moving. So, the camera does work in most conditions.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 has a 5,110 mAh battery, which is fairly average for today’s mid-range phones. This battery ensures that the phone lasts a full day of moderate usage, consisting of social media, video streaming, gaming and browsing. The battery for more casual users can even stretch to a day and a half.

The smartphone comes with a 45W fast charger, which compliments its efficiency. The fast charging feature means you can get a decent battery boost with just a 30-minute charge, which is great for people with busy schedules. More importantly, however, the phone takes around an hour to fully charge, which is quite remarkable considering the size of the battery. All in all, I think the battery of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 review is not too bad either.

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The Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 uses a 6.67-inch Full-HD+ AMOLED display, which also supports a high refresh rate of 120 Hz. So, the animations and scrolling are smooth and flawless. It has Corning Gorilla Glass 5 to protect the display from scratches as well as damage to drops. The device also has a flat display design with thin bezels to create a modern, high-end appearance.

The display’s brightness can reach great brightness levels of up to 2100 nits peak, which is quite impressive in this price range. This means the screen is readable even in direct sunlight, which is very good for outdoor usage. So, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 display review is excellent because it performs exceptionally well. But still, the colours are good and sharp enough to make everything easy on the eyes, producing a good viewing experience. Watching videos, gaming, or simply scrolling through social media should not be a problem with the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 7025 chipset. However, the MediaTek Dimensity 7025 chip appears to be lacking relative to its competition. Realme Narzo 70 Turbo, which I reviewed recently, and CMF Phone 1 are some devices in the same price range that are powered by the Dimensity 7300 chipset, which is better in performance. Although the Dimensity 7025 is a competent SoC, it has only two prime cores, while its competitors have four-core CPUs, considerably increasing their processing ability.

It still provides an acceptable experience, but it performs fairly well in terms of seamless performance and multitasking. However, it offers four variants of internal storage to choose from: 128GB with 6GB RAM, 128GB storage with 8GB RAM, 256GB storage and 8GB RAM, and 256GB storage and 12GB RAM. There is a UFS 2.2 storage, which I would expect in a price range like this, that is featured by UFS 3.1. Overall, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 performance review is moderate.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 has HyperOS based on Android 14. HyperOS offers a rich user experience due to its customization abilities. There are a few bloatware packages that come pre-installed on the device with an option to uninstall them.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 supports multiple 5G networks, which will allow it to work on wider 5g frequencies in due course. Additionally, it has WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3 for wireless connectivity. With these functions, many customers who want a competent smartphone should find it a good fit.

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