The new Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G delivers superiorphoto quality, durability, and creative freedom

New year, new phone series. Xiaomi introduced the Redmi Note 13 series just last year, and now they’re starting off 2025 by launching its successor, the Redmi Note 14 series. In this review, we’ll take a closer look at one of the smartphones from this new series, the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G.

Overall design

The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G has a smooth and elegant design. The smartphone’s curved sides match the shape of the palm, which makes it fit comfortably in the hand. It features an aluminum composite frame, Corning Gorilla Glass 7i for the rear panel, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the front. 

The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G comes in three stylish colors: Lavender Purple, Frost Blue, and Midnight Black.

On the back panel, you can see that the lenses are grouped on a square camera island in the middle. The camera island is framed with a diamond-cut metallic ring, which adds a touch of elegance and style. The volume and power buttons are situated on the side, made with an aluminum frame. At the bottom, you’ll find the USB Type C charging port, a dual SIM card tray, and one of the dual speakers. The other speaker is located at the top.

Camera

The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G boasts a powerful flagship-level camera. With a 200MP main camera and powerful optical image stabilization (OIS), this smartphone can take images with clearer details and purer night shots. Aside from the 200MP main camera, the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G also has an 8MP ultra-wide camera and a 2MP macro camera.

The camera’s performance is further enhanced with AI technology. Xiaomi’s Imaging Engine is an AI-boosted algorithm that greatly enhances processing speed and image quality, so you can take detailed and vibrant shots. The phone camera also has 2X and 4X optical-grade lossless zoom, which makes switching between different focal lengths much easier.

Taking photos at night or in darker areas is also a breeze thanks to Smart-ISO Pro. This automatically adjusts the phone camera so it can capture better details in dark and bright areas.

AI features

Aside from having an AI-powered camera, the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G also comes with handy AI tools that can help you edit your photos with ease. Some of these tools include AI Erase Pro, which makes it easier to edit objects out of images, and AI Image Expansion, which is useful for extending your image with a bigger frame.

Making short vlogs and videos is also quick and easy with the smartphone’s AI Film feature. Just select the photos and videos you want to use and input some descriptions, and the AI will recommend templates and soundtracks you can use to make your content stand out.

Durability

The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G is designed for durability. The smartphone has IP68 dust and water resistance certification and wet touch technology, which allows you to use the phone and keep scrolling even when your fingers are wet or oily.

It’s also built to be resistant to scratches and drops. On the front, the curved screen display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, while the back is covered with Corning Gorilla Glass 7i. On the inside, the phone is equipped with a thick steel-reinforced inner core for better impact resistance.

Sound and display

The new Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G features a 3D curved screen with a 6.67” AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 3000 nits peak brightness, and 2712×1220 resolution at 446ppi. For sound, the phone has dual Dolby Atmos speakers that deliver clear and powerful audio.

With an eye-friendly screen that displays vibrant colors and details and loud dual speakers, this phone can offer an immersive cinematic experience that fits in the palm of your hand.

Performance

The processor powering the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. For memory, the base configuration starts at 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage and goes up to 12GB RAM and 512 GB. With a powerful processor and decent memory, the phone is great for everyday use, like multitasking between apps and browsing. 

The smartphone comes with a feature called Game Turbo mode, which boosts the display and touch sampling rate, but you may still experience some lag when playing more graphics-intensive games. It’s not designed for hardcore gaming, but its processor can handle more casual games.

Integrating AI technology into the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G’s features also enhances performance and user experience. It includes Gemini integration, so you can use Google’s personal AI assistant on this phone, be it for connecting the AI to other Google apps and services you use or generating beautiful images with it.

Google’s Circle to Search also works on the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G, which makes browsing experience much easier. Just circle or click on an image to search, and Google can help you find what you need.

Note: The Gemini mobile app and Circle to Search function are available on select devices and require an internet connection.

Battery and charging

The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G features a powerful 5110mAh battery for all-day battery life. The bundled charger supports fast charging with 120W HyperCharge and can help prolong battery life with Xiaomi’s battery management system. The battery health management algorithm tracks and learns your daily charging habits and adjusts the voltage in real time to optimize phone charging and delay battery aging.

The phone can retain 80% battery health after 1,600 charge cycles, which is equal to about 4 years of use. If you want to invest in a phone with good battery life and long-term use, the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G is a good choice.

Final thoughts

With a superior camera, various AI-powered features, immersive sound and display, durable design, and strong battery life, the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G is a great choice if you want to get a new phone in 2025. Its flagship-level camera and AI-powered image and video editing features are handy for capturing memories and turning them into creative content. 

Whether you’re a content creator, a casual gamer, or someone who loves binge-watching your favorite shows and movies even when on the go, the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G is a good choice.

Pricing starts at P22,999 for the 8GB RAM+256GB variant and P24,999 for the 12GB RAM+512GB variant. The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G is available on Lazada, Shopee, and Xiaomi Stores nationwide.