Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus in hand
The Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus is a good-looking phone featuring a new chipset, an upgraded display for an intuitive content consumption experience, improved cameras, and a larger battery. On paper, it seems like a recipe for a fantastic upgrade, but does it deliver? Here are five things I like (and two I don’t) about the new Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus.
Elegant and Stylish Design
Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus back
The Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus is a head-turner and one of the most stylish devices in its segment. The in-hand feel is excellent, thanks to the curved sides on the back. The vegan leather variant feels more elegant than the glass-back models, but all three retain a sophisticated look. It feels more premium in the hand than its price suggests. Despite the added weight of 6g, the phone feels sturdy and premium, not hefty.
You also get a redesigned camera island centered on the upper side of the rear panel. It looks cleaner and has a more premium aesthetic. The aluminum frame and tactile feedback of the volume rockers and power button further add to the premium experience. The Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus is rated IP68 and IP69 for dust resistance as well as protection against freshwater submersion and pressurized water, respectively.
Big and Bright Display
Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus screen
The new Redmi phone features a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 3000 nits peak brightness, and a 1220 x 2712-pixel resolution at 446ppi. It also supports HDR10+ and Dolby Vision and is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus 2.
The display is sharp, vibrant, and perfect for watching your favorite movies. It’s complemented by stereo speakers that are loud and clear. The screen gets bright enough for easy legibility in outdoor conditions. Overall, it’s an excellent device for content consumption.
All-Day Battery Life
Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus camera module
The Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus packs a 6,200mAh battery, a significant upgrade from the 5,000mAh battery on the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus. It’s a nice step forward, given today’s phones are more demanding in nature with added AI features. I like the move to carbon silicon battery tech.
My usage included hopping between WhatsApp, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram, while also using Slack and Teams and snapping a few photos. The phone easily lasted through the day. If battery life is a priority for you, this phone is an excellent choice.
The phone supports 90W fast charging with the bundled charger, going from 15% to 100% in under an hour. Features like optimized charging and a charging limit are also included if you want to better battery longevity.
Performance is Good for Most Users
Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus multitasking
The Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 SoC, paired with up to 12GB RAM and 512GB of storage, with the base configuration starting at 8GB/128GB. In day-to-day usage, the phone performs smoothly, handling multitasking, browsing, and other non-demanding tasks with ease. However, you may notice occasional jitters when playing demanding games.
This phone isn’t designed for hardcore gamers but offers sufficient performance for most users, including casual gamers. Plus, Redmi has also added new AI features like Live Interpreter and Circle to Search, which enhance the overall experience.
Decent Cameras
Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus camera module
The Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus features a 50MP primary camera, a 50MP telephoto lens with 2.5x optical zoom, and an 8MP ultrawide-angle camera. Daylight photos are impressive, with good dynamic range, vibrant colors, and consistent color science across the three sensors.
The portraits look good, and the night mode captures vibrant images, decent for social media use but low light camera performance isn’t something to boast about here.
The phone still lacks 4K60 video recording, but the stabilization is impressive, and audio quality is good. Overall, the primary camera delivers great results, while the other two sensors add versatility.
The Two Dislikes: Software Situation
Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus software
There are two things that I dislike about the Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus software. First, it runs Android 14 out of the box, which isn’t ideal for a phone launched in December 2024.
While the company promises three major OS updates, this includes Android 15, effectively bringing down the number to only two more years of OS updates. You can expect it to get up to Android 17 (potential release in 2026) and four years of security patches.
Second, there are a lot of bundled apps that spam you with unnecessary notifications. I don’t mind turning the notifications off for each app as a new user but it gets annoying when they reappear. The UI is smooth but the look and feel can be worked upon.
Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus Review: Verdict
Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus in hand
At INR 30,999, the Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus stands out as one of the most stylish phones in its segment.
It offers excellent battery life and display capabilities. The performance is also decent and the cameras can deliver superb results. But you will have to look past the aforementioned software situation – which can be a dealbreaker for many – to opt for this phone.
If you need a phone for content consumption with battery life and in-hand feel being a priority, you should consider the Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus.
