Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G Review

Few device families move quite as many units as Xiaomi's ever-popular Redmi Note line. And with good reason. Redmi Note devices are known for their great value proposition. This continues to be true with the company's latest Redmi Note 14 lineup.

The Redmi Note 14 lineup has been around for quite some time now, originally making its debut in China in September 2024. Then, in December 2024, a few of the Redmi Note 14 phones were also introduced in India with unchanged specs. And today, we are finally getting a global release of the entire series to most other markets (albeit with some spec changes here and there).

The Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G we have for review today should not be confused with the 4G variant with the same name. Also, this global model of the phone ships with a 200MP main camera and a 5110mAh battery, in stark contrast to the Indian Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G, which has a 50MP main camera and a 5500mAh battery but otherwise the same remaining specs.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro specs at a glance:

• Body: 162.3x74.4x8.2mm, 190g; Glass front, plastic back or silicone polymer back (eco leather); IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 2m for 24 hours).
• 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: Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Ultra (4 nm): Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55); Mali-G615 MC2.
• Memory: 128GB 8GB RAM, 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/1.65, 1/1.4", 0.56µm, PDAF, OIS; Ultra wide angle: 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120-degree, 1/4.0", 1.12µm; Macro: 2 MP, f/2.4.
• Front camera: 20 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (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, high-density with improved performance in sub-zero temps; 45W wired charging, PD3.0.
• Connectivity: 5G; Wi-Fi 6; BT 5.4, LHDC; NFC; Infrared port.
• Misc: Fingerprint reader (under display, optical); stereo speakers.

As we mentioned, Redmi Note devices are generally all about offering a great value proposition. Some of the highlights of the Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G include excellent build quality, with a plastic or eco-leather back, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and an IP68 ingress protection rating. The phone also has a stereo speaker setup and a solid 5,110 mAh battery with 45W fast charging support.

Xiaomi didn't skimp on the display and included a large 6.67-inch, 12-bit, 120Hz, Dolby Vision AMOLED panel with an advertised peak brightness of 3,000 nits. A MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultra chip powers the Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G and comes with anywhere from 128GB to 512GB of storage and either 8GB or 12GB of RAM. Xiaomi promises three major OS updates for its HyperOS software.

In the camera department, the Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G has a 200MP, OIS-enabled main camera, an 8MP ultrawide, a 2MP macro and a 20MP selfie. Nothing too special, but it's still quite versatile.

Unboxing

The Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G ships in a white cardboard box. It is pretty thick and protects the phone well.

The retail package is surprisingly rich. You get a 45W Xiaomi fast charge wall adaptor. It is Type-A to Type-C, which isn't ideal, especially since the cable seems to be proprietary and has an extra pin inside. Xiaomi gives you a relatively short Type-A to Type-C cable, which you should keep track of. Xiaomi also includes a black soft TPU case for the phone in the box, so you can start using it straight away.

Design, build quality, handling

The Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G does not exactly shine in the design department. The camera island is rather memorable but not truly unique in any way. It has pretty soft shapes and curves and does not stick out too much, which we like.

There is, unfortunately, quite a bit of writing on the back of the phone, which we aren't a huge fan of. Still, at least it is symmetrical, which we can appreciate.

The phone's body is nicely curved on both sides, making for a nice and comfy in-hand feel.

The Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G can be had with a standard plastic back or an eco-leather. Our plastic unit doesn't really have any particular texture or finish. It is just matte and a bit silky, but just a bit. It doesn't attract or retail dirt and fingerprints, which is nice. As expected, the leather Lavender Purple option is a bit thicker at 8.55mm compared to the 8.4mm of the plastic Midnight Black and Coral Green models.

There is no hollowness to the back, which is good to see. In fact, the entire body of the phone, despite incorporating a plastic frame, feels very solid. There is practically no flex to the chassis.

One new upgrade this year is the inclusion of a full proper ingress protection rating on the Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G. In fact, thanks to new materials, processes, and better glues in particular, the Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G has an IP69K rating in some markets, and where that isn't available, it is still certified for IP68.

The front of the phone is covered with Gorilla Glass Victus 2, a nice little display protection upgrade since last year.

The plastic middle frame on the phone gives off a pretty convincing brushed metal look. It is quite thin, and so are the power and volume buttons. Still, these are easy enough to feel out and offer decent tactile feedback.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G

There is nothing on the left-hand side of the phone. In contrast, the top and bottom are quite busy. We have to point out the symmetrical speakers on both sides. Also, the fact that there is still an IR blaster on the Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G. One notable omission since last year's model is the 3.5mm audio jack. It is no more.

Speaking of controls, nothing is visible on the front of the phone. All the sensors are well hidden, most under the display. The display bezels aren't too large.

The Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G uses an in-display fingerprint reader. It is quite fast and accurate. We have no complaints about it.

Display

The Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G has a pretty impressive display. It is large at 6.67 inches and has an above FullHD resolution of 1220 x 2712 pixels. That works out to around 446 ppi of pixel density, which is incredibly sharp. The panel offers 12-bit color, has a 120Hz refresh rate, and is certified for both HDR10+ and Dolby Vision.

Xiaomi advertises a whopping 3,000 nits of peak brightness for this generation of OLED panels. We did our standardized tests and didn't quite manage anything in that ballpark. The Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G gets about as bright as its Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G predecessor. That is to say, around 532 nits by maxing out the slider and then a very respectable 1,138 nits by using sunlight mode and auto brightness.

Refresh rate

The display supports up to 120Hz refresh rate, and there are two refresh modes - Custom (choose between 120Hz or 60Hz refresh ceilings) and Default (automatic switching behavior).

The screen supports fixed refresh rates at 60Hz, 90Hz and 120Hz. There is no adaptive or dynamic refresh rate. That hasn't made its way to the affordable Redmi line quite yet.

The adaptive refresh rate works as expected - it drops down to 60Hz when the screen shows static content. All streaming apps are capped at 60Hz for UI and streaming, too. And, of course, incompatible HFR apps such as the Camera app and Google Maps are always rendered at 60fps.

We tried some high refresh rate gaming and had success with most titles we tested. Just lock your refresh rate to 120Hz and go from there.

HDR and streaming

The Redmi Note 14 Pro comes with Widevine L1 DRM support, and Full HD streaming with HDR10 and Dolby Vision support is available across popular platforms, including Netflix.

Battery life

Our Global/European version of the Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G has a battery capacity of 5,110 mAh, just like the Poco X7. This is in contrast to the 5,550 mAh battery in the Chinese and Indian variants of the device.

Interestingly, the 5,110 mAh used here is a high-density one, and Xiaomi claims it has improved performance in sub-zero temps.

The Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G managed a respectable Active Use Score of 11:39 hours. While not overly impressive, that's still a solid result that should easily get you through a full day's use. We are also happy to see that the Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G battery results converge pretty nicely with those of the Poco X7, which is expected given their almost identical hardware.

Charging speed

The Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G supports 45W proprietary Xiaomi HyperCharge fast charging for its 5,110 mAh battery. While not the fastest charging handset, the phone does do quite alright in this department.

Fifteen minutes on the charger results in around 36% of battery, and half an hour delivers around 63% of charge. A full top-off takes just over an hour.

Still, it is worth noting that last year's Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G charges a bit faster.

Speakers - loudness and quality

The Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G has a stereo speaker system. It is a proper one, too, with two speakers on either side of the device, not a hybrid affair. As a result, the setup is very well-balanced.

The sound it produces is nice and clear. Plus, there is support for the Dolby Atmos enhancement, and it's ON by default.

The Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G just narrowly missed the "VERY GOOD" loudness category with its test result. In practical terms, however, its "GOOD" mark makes it just a bit quieter than the Redmi Note 13 Pro. The sound quality is very good - the vocals are great, the high frequencies are well presented, and there is some minor bass presence.

Turning OFF the Dolby Atmos makes a little difference - it offers a slightly richer but less balanced output.

Use the Playback controls to listen to the phone sample recordings (best use headphones). We measure the average loudness of the speakers in LUFS. A lower absolute value means a louder sound. A look at the frequency response chart will tell you how far off the ideal "0db" flat line is the reproduction of the bass, treble, and mid frequencies. You can add more phones to compare how they differ. The scores and ratings are not comparable with our older loudspeaker test. Learn more about how we test here.

Connectivity

The Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G is a 5G device. It supports both SA and NSA Sub-6 connectivity. It is available in either a single physical Nano-SIM variant or a dual Nano-SIM one. Our dual-SIM model does not support eSIM. However, as far as we know, the single-SIM variant allegedly supports eSIM. We still encourage you to check that bit with your local retailer to be safe if you plan to use it.

The phone has GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO and QZSS support for location. Local connectivity is handled by dual-band Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4 with LE support. Some regions get NFC support. There is also an IR blaster on the top frame of the device. No FM radio, though and no 3.4mm audio jack, like we mentioned already.

The Type-C port on the Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G is backed up by a simple USB 2.0 data connection, which means theoretical max transfer speeds of up to 480 Mbps. There is USB OTG/Host support, but nothing fancy beyond that, like video output.

In terms of sensors, you are looking at a bosch bmi260 accelerometer and gyroscope combo, a qst qmc6308 magnetometer and compass combo, a si sip1328 light sensor and an Eliptic Labs hardware ultrasonic proximity sensor. The latter only works when the phone is in a vertical position but it does seem to be a proper hardware sensor, as opposed to a virtual one. There is no barometer on board.

HyperOS 1.02

The Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G runs Xiaomi's HyperOS 1.02 on top of Android 14. In contrast, the Poco X7 Pro comes with android 15-based Hyper OS 2. We expect the Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G will also be getting that version soon. Still, this does rub us the wrong way since it is effectively a not particularly subtle trick to offer users fewer major OS updates, which we do not appreciate in any way.

You will feel right at home if you come from a MIUI-powered Xiaomi. The software isn't very different from the last few iterations of MIUI, but it does appear to be more polished, and Xiaomi claims to have some under-the-hood optimizations as well.

Regarding software support, Xiaomi offers at least three years of major updates and one extra year of security patches.

We've already covered HyperOS extensively in our detailed review and not a lot has changed. Most of the features tend to stay the same across Redmi and Poco devices, but there are still some slight differences here and there.

HyperOS

For instance, Poco smartphones come with the app drawer enabled by default, and you can double-tap an empty space on the home screen to lock the device.

Google Gemini is onboard and works very well, so if you fancy some AI help, it is there for you.

Google Gemini

Benchmarks and performance

The Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G uses the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultra chipset - a modern 4nm part. The CPU has 4x 2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 cores and 4x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores, while the GPU is the Mali-G615 MC2.

You can get the phone in a plethora of memory and storage combos. These include 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM and 512GB 12GB RAM. The storage chips are fast UFS 2.2 ones. Our review unit is an 8GB 256GB one.

The Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G offers pretty decent performance for its price range. It is not chart-topping in any way, but the Dimensity 7300 Ultra still holds its own well. You can expect similar performance to the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 and the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2. Of course, the Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G manages practically identical results to the Poco X7, which is expected, seeing how the two phones are practically identical hardware-wise.

With its more compound set of tests, AnTuTu is surprisingly even kinder to the Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G, recording excellent performance for the price range. The Mali-G615 MC2 GPU is doing well for itself, too.

Thermal-throttling

The Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G has excellent thermal behavior. The Dimensity 7300 Ultra chip doesn't seem to throw out too much heat and the heat that is there is well managed. The phone retains a large chunk of its maximum performance even with prolonged stress testing and without any jarring stutters or performance drops.

Thermal throttling

The phone's surface also remained reasonably lukewarm and perfectly fine to the touch during our stress testing.

A versatile triple camera setup

The Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G has a trio of cameras on the back with a 200MP shooter at the helm. We wouldn't say that the hardware here is overly impressive; for instance, there is no autofocus on either the ultrawide or the selfie cameras, but you still get quite capable hardware for the price.

We have to address the confusing bit of the story here. The unit we are reviewing today is the global version. Unlike the Chinese and Indian models, which have a 50MP main camera, the European model has a 200MP main camera.

The main camera is a 200MP Samsung unit - the S5KHP3, commonly known as the HP3. Then we have an 8MP ultrawide, courtesy of Sony - the IMX355. Finally, there is a 2MP dedicated macro cam on the back, based on an OmniVision OV02B10 sensor. On the selfie side, there is a 20MP OmniVision OV20B unit.

 

• Wide (main): 200 MP Samsung ISOCELL HP3, TetraPixel, f/1.65, 1/1.4", 0.56µm, OIS, multi-directional PDAF; 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps
• Ultrawide: 8 MP Sony IMX355, f/2.2, 15mm, 1.12µm, fixed focus; 1080p@30fps
• Macro: 2 MP OmniVision OV02B10, f/2.4
• Front camera: 20 MP OmniVision OV20B, f/2.2, 25mm, 1/4.0", 0.7µm; 1080p@60fps

The camera UI is a very familiar affair. Everything is laid out nicely. There are no confusing menus, well, perhaps apart from the fact that the macro mode is still a toggle in the main photo mode instead of a separate camera mode of its own.

Daylight photo quality

The Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G captures binned stills at around 12.5MP from its main 200MP camera. The quality is pretty good. There is plenty of detail, as expected from such a high-resolution sensor. The colors are nice and natural, the contrast is good, and the dynamic range is quite wide.

There is a lot of sharpening, yet the photos are not terribly sharp, so we are not exactly fans of the processing of the fine detail when examined from up close.

But overall, the photos are well-balanced at fit-to-screen magnification, with good exposure and colors.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G: 12.5MP main camera samples

The 2x zoom shots from the main camera look good - at least much better than those from the Poco X7's 50MP camera. They bear much of the same positive aspects as the regular 1x shots.

However, upon closer inspection, you can see these photos have a lot more noise.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G: 12.5MP main camera 2x zoom samples

The Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G takes average photos of people. Skin tones are not our favorite, and skin texture looks a bit unnatural.

In portrait mode, subject detection and separation are good. We also like the quality of the background blur. It is quite convincing, and subject separation looks especially good at 2x.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G: 12.5MP main camera portrait samples

You can also take photos in the full 200MP resolution. The file size is massive, roughly ten times larger than the standard binned photos. All the while, we wouldn't say you get any tangible benefits to quality.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G: 200MP main camera samples

Ultrawide camera

The 8MP ultrawide camera on the Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G isn't particularly impressive. Just as expected from this sort of hardware, the detail and contrast are subpar. At least the colors are fine.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G: 8MP ultrawide camera samples

Macro camera

The Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G has a dedicated 2MP macro camera. You can't expect too much from such a camera. We guess the photos are usable but definitely not impressive. There is plenty of noise and softness. The limited 2MP resolution isn't helping either.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G: 2MP macro camera samples

Selfie camera

The 20MP selfie camera does alright, but it's nothing to phone home about. The detail is okay, but facial features look a bit soft.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G: 20MP selfie camera samples

Low-light camera quality

Night Mode is available for the main and ultrawide cameras, and it also triggers automatically.

The Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G produces excellent night-time photos with its main camera. There is a lot of detail, no noise, pleasant color saturation and wide dynamic range.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G: 12.5MP main camera low-light samples

The 2x zoomed photos are cropped and upscaled from the regular ones. And if you don't look at them at 100% magnification, you will find them just fine.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G: 12.5MP main camera 2x zoom low-light samples

At nighttime, the ultrawide camera remains unremarkable. The photos are soft and with poor contrast. At least the color saturation is fine, and the dynamic range is good. These photos are balanced and look fine on the phone's screen, but their image quality won't hold to scrutiny.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G: 8MP ultrawide camera low-light samples

Video capture quality

The Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G supports 4K@30fps and up to 1080p@60fps video capturing on its primary camera. The ultrawide camera maxes out at 1080p@30fps, while the 2MP macro supports 720p@30fps. Finally, 1080p at 60fps is available on the selfie cameras.

There is always-on electronic stabilization working across all cameras but the macro. It works okay, but the focus hunting on the main camera is quite unpleasant.

The 4K daylight videos from the main camera are quite good. Detail is very good, though it could still be better. There is practically no noise, accurate colors, good dynamic range, and good contrast. The 2x zoomed videos are upscaled from the standard footage.

The daylight video from the ultrawide camera is decent, though nothing to phone home about. Frankly, we would have appreciated a bit more detail and a bit more sharpness. At least colors look great, and we have good contrast and dynamic range.

The 4K low-light video from the main camera is excellent - there is a good balance between detail, sharpness and noise reduction. The dynamic range is great. The colors are true to life. 2x zoom videos at night aren't particularly great. The ultrawide low-light videos are subpar but acceptable, nothing more. The detail is poor, and the light sources are badly blown out.

Finally, all cameras have always-on electronic stabilization (except the macro cam, of course). The stabilization does a fine job when shooting from a stationary position and handholding the phone during recording. However, for anything more demanding - like walking shake - the system is not up to the task, and you get some wobbling in the video - though nothing as bad as the Poco X7.

Our verdict

It's really hard to find any glaring faults with the Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G, as should frankly be the case with a phone that has all the makings to become insanely popular sales-wise. Xiaomi just knows how to deliver value at this competitive mid-range price point.

The Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G might not sport the most premium of materials, but it is extremely well made and also, new for this year, extremely well protected against the elements. An SD card slot would have been great, and we are sure some will mourn the demise of the trusty old 3.5mm audio jack, but other than that, we can't say anything is missing or out of place in this design. The controls are where they should be. The stereo speakers are symmetrical, well-balanced and quite nice-sounding. The display bezels are very reasonably seized, with practically every sensor hidden away somewhere and not in the way. This makes for an overall very clean and, dare we say, even classic design language.

The MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultra is far from a chart-topper in the grand scheme of things, but it is still a modern and efficient chip with all the connectivity features you may expect at this price point. There's ample battery to get most users through a full day, which is pretty adequate in our book. The same goes for the charging rate.

The Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G has a perfectly adequate and versatile camera setup. There are no glaring faults in either the photos or videos it captures. These are not quite flagship-grade by any means, but again, we can't realistically ask for much more for the class.

The fact that the Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G ships with Android 14 and HyperOS 1 while some of its siblings, like the Poco X7 Pro, come with Android 15 and XyperOS 2 out of the box is far from ideal. Let's call this a pretty obvious and not-so-clever trick to offer users fewer major OS updates in total, which we don't approve of.

We definitely wish that Xiaomi had made things a bit easier when it comes to differentiating between all the different models and regional versions of the Redmi Note 14 line. Things still get more confusing when we branch out into the Poco X7 family. If you like the Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G, then you might benefit from looking at the Poco X7 for essentially the same experience and potentially a better price tag.

All things considered, the Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G is an excellent overall package, and you can hardly go wrong when choosing the Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G or its Poco X7 counterpart.

Pros

• Great build quality, now with an IP68 rating.
• Great AMOLED, high-res, 120Hz, Dolby Vision.
• Pretty good stereo speaker setup.
• Adequate performance for the price point.
• High-density battery with improved performance at sub-zero temps.
• Excellent photo and video quality at night.
• Rich connectivity options.

Cons

• The 3.5mm audio jack is now gone.
• Slower charging than the previous model.
• Doesn't come with the latest Android 15/HyperOS 2 out of the box.