Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus Review: Style Meets Durability

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus starts in India at a price of Rs.31,999 for the base variant with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. Furthermore, the 8GB+256GB and 12GB+512GB variants retail for Rs.32,999 and Rs.35,999, respectively.

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

• Phone
• Charger
• Cable
• Sim Ejector
• Manual

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

• Display: 6.67-inch 1.5K AMOLED with 120Hz

• Chipset: Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 processor

• RAM & ROM: 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM

• Software: HyperOS based on Android 14

• Rear camera: 50MP+50MP+8MP

• Selfie camera: 20MP

• Battery: 6,200mAh

• Weight: 210 grams

• Dimensions: 162.5 x 74.7 x 8.7 mm

Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus has a fresh design compared to the Note 13 series, and I have the black variant for review. You get a massive squircle camera module on the back, similar to the iQOO 13, that houses the triple camera setup and LED flash. It is also available in Green and Purple colour options.

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The Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus weighs 210 grams, and I did not face any issues holding it during my review. Despite the massive 6,200mAh battery, it is slim at 8.7mm. It is the first phone in the series with an IP68 rating, although the Indian variant lacks the IP69 rating found on the Chinese variant.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus sports a triple camera setup on the back. It has a 50-megapixel OmniVision LYT-800 primary camera, an 8-megapixel Sony IMX355 and a 50-megapixel Samsung JN1 sensor. On the front, you get a 20-megapixel selfie camera.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus captured good photos in the day, and I enjoyed using the phone during my review. It is the first phone in the Note series with a telephoto lens. Speaking of the telephoto sensor, it can zoom up to 2.5x and take decent shots.

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The 8-megapixel ultrawide angle sensor is the weakest of the three, with a noticeable dip in quality and colour grading. Hopefully, Xiaomi can fix it in future updates and support.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus packs the biggest battery ever on a Note series device. It has a massive 6,200mAh battery can easily last two days on a single charge. Unlike Realme, Xiaomi has not cut down the battery size on its smartphone due to “regulatory hurdles,” so it deserves some appreciation.

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Thanks to the 90W charger in the box, I was able to charge my Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus to 100 per cent in just 1 hour during my review.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus offers one of the best displays on a Note series phone, and I had plenty of fun using it during my review. It has a 6.67-inch 1.5K curved AMOLED panel with a centre punch hole cutout and slim bezels. The company claims it is the first phone in its segment to use Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 for protection.

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The screen is also the brightest on a Note series, with a peak brightness of 3000 nits. I did not face any legibility issues outdoors, and the display is pretty sharp for content consumption as you get Dolby Vision and HDR10+ support. The 120Hz refresh rate also results in a smooth scrolling experience.