Is the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G the ultimate budget flagship? This detailed review dives deep into its stunning design, impressive camera capabilities, and powerful performance, revealing whether it lives up to the hype. Prepare to be amazed!
Design and Display: A Feast for the Senses
The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G isn't just a phone; it's a statement. The Phantom Purple vegan leather back feels luxurious and ergonomic in your hand, a clear step up from its predecessors. This premium design is complemented by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the front and Gorilla Glass 7i on the back, ensuring lasting durability. The IP68 rating adds an extra layer of protection against dust and water, making it a reliable companion for any adventure. But the design isn't just about looks. It features a responsive in-display fingerprint scanner that effortlessly unlocks the device, proving functionality can be as attractive as design.
Beyond the Surface: The stunning display is ready for action. The 6.67-inch 3D curved AMOLED display is simply breathtaking. Its vibrant colors and 1.5K resolution make everything from photos to videos pop. The 120Hz refresh rate ensures scrolling is butter-smooth, while the 480Hz touch sampling rate makes gaming incredibly responsive. With peak brightness reaching 3,000 nits, you'll enjoy clear visibility even in direct sunlight, perfect for capturing stunning outdoor shots with your Redmi camera.
Performance: The Power Within
Under the hood, the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G boasts the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 mobile platform, along with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage – the perfect configuration for speed and multitasking. But the question remains – does this meet expectations?
Benchmarking the Beast. Our Geekbench tests revealed impressive results with a single-core score of 1164 and a multi-core score of 3209, with the GPU score reaching 3319.
Daily usage is effortless. Handling daily tasks is a breeze, with seamless multitasking, streaming, and smooth social media browsing. While gaming performance is commendable with games such as Genshin Impact, Call of Duty Mobile, and Pokemon GO, we need to remind ourselves that it isn’t exactly in the top-tier range. The 5000mm² vapor chamber ensures effective thermal management during extended gaming sessions.
Camera: Stunning Snaps That Wow
Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G’s imaging capabilities deliver exceptionally crisp, clear images, whether outdoors in stunning daylight or in dimly-lit settings. Experience the vivid details and sharpness that set it apart.
Triple-camera supremacy. The triple camera system includes a 50MP primary sensor, a 50MP telephoto lens, and an 8MP ultra-wide lens.
Low light wins, too. The rear camera delivers impressive low-light photos, exceeding expectations with minimal noise thanks to the effective use of its night mode.
Superior portrait shots, also. The portrait mode perfectly captures stunning photos, using AI to enhance the photo.
Selfie star quality. The 20MP front camera offers brilliant selfie capabilities that can rival many flagship smartphones.
Battery and Charging: Power That Lasts
Redmi clearly prioritized endurance, providing the device with a phenomenal 6200mAh battery. It easily lasts two days on moderate use and an entire day, even when gaming.
Hypercharge in a flash. Supporting the immense battery is an impressive 90W HyperCharge, which charges the phone up to 50% within just 25 minutes, fully topping off the massive 6200mAh battery within an hour. This will reduce the downtime that other similar competitor phones usually experience. Charging speeds are so important when it comes to long lasting battery life.
Take Away Points
The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G is a truly compelling mid-range phone. Its stunning design, vibrant display, powerful performance, impressive camera system, and exceptional battery life are unmatched at its price point. However, those seeking top-tier gaming might consider a phone with slightly faster UFS 3.1 storage and an even more robust CPU. While a minor setback, this device’s strengths considerably outweigh the downsides, especially when one considers the budget-friendly price range.