Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G: Can this mid-range titan challenge flagships?

Redmi’s popular Note series makes a powerful comeback with the 2025 edition of the Note series as the Redmi Note 14 series. The Redmi Note 14 series includes the base models, the Redmi Note 14 4G and Redmi Note 14 5G; the mid-range option is the Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G, and the top-of-the-line option is the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G.

The top-of-the-line Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G is the successor to last year’s popular mid-range model, the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G. The Note 13 Pro+ 5G held its ground, giving tough competition in the price segment in Nepal and the international market. Carrying the popularity, the Note 14 Pro+ 5G. The Note 14 Pro+ 5G has some major changes from its predecessor, such as design, processor, build quality, front camera, battery, and colour options.

Like the rest of the smartphones in the Note 14 series available in Nepal, the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G is the global variant. India and China get a separate variant across the lineup. The major differences between the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G available in India and China and the global variant are the IP rating, rear camera, connectivity features, battery size, and technology and charging capabilities.

Let us see what the smartphone delivers in terms of specifications.

Specifications of the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G

Design and Display

The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G has a similar design to its younger sibling, the Note 14 Pro 5G. The rear camera has been shifted from the top left in the Note 13 Pro+ 5G. The design looks more classy and premium with the vegan leather on the back in the Lavender Purple colour. The Lavender Purple colour option has a vegan leather back with a dual-tone finish. The edges of the smartphone are slightly curved with a light purple finish and stitching. The middle portion has a darker tone, giving a nice contrast. The other two colour options, Frost Blue and Midnight Black, have a glass back and a matte finish at the back.

The frame of the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G is made of a high-strength aluminium composite frame, improving rigidity by 10% compared to its predecessor. Its four-corner internal reinforcements and polymer buffering materials enhance durability, protecting from daily accidental drops. Additionally, a steel-reinforced inner core with a crisscross layout boosts impact resistance, ensuring reliable protection for everyday use.

The display of the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G has a curved display, giving it a more premium look. The display has a hole-punch cutout at the centre, which holds the selfie camera. The bezels on the sides are non-existent with the curved display, whereas the top and the bottom have thin bezels complementing the rest of the design.

The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G features a 6.67-inch CrystalRes AMOLED display with a sharp 1.5K resolution (2712 x 1220). It offers smooth visuals with a refresh rate of up to 120Hz and a super-responsive touch sampling rate of 480Hz. It has a peak brightness of 3000 nits; the display ensures proper visibility even under bright sunlight. It supports a 12-bit colour depth, a wide DCI-P3 colour gamut, Dolby Vision, and HDR10+, delivering vibrant colours and lifelike contrast with a 5,000,000:1 contrast ratio. For comfortable viewing, it includes a TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light hardware solution, Flicker Free certification, Circadian Friendly certification, and features 1920Hz PWM dimming with 20,000-level brightness adjustments.

The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, offering strong resistance against scratches and drops. It has an IP68 rating for dustproof and water-resistant, ensuring durability in tough conditions.

Performance and Storage

The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G is powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset. Its octa-core CPU combines one high-performance Cortex-A720 core at 2.5 GHz, three Cortex-A720 cores at 2.4 GHz, and four power-efficient Cortex-A520 cores at 1.8 GHz for smooth multitasking and app responsiveness. The chipset is paired with the Adreno 710 GPU for smooth graphics performance for gaming and media.

The smartphone runs on Xiaomi HyperOS, based on Android 14, and is set to receive 3 major OS updates and 4 years of security updates. It comes in two configurations: 8GB RAM with 256GB storage or 12GB RAM with 512GB storage. It is equipped with an advanced VC cooling system spanning nearly 5000 mm², ensuring efficient heat dissipation. The cooling solution effortlessly manages high-load activities like gaming and streaming high-resolution videos, keeping it cool and performing at its best.

AI Features

The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G brings new AI-powered features for precise and efficient experiences. At its core is Google’s Gemini AI, which serves as a personal assistant to enhance productivity. The Gemini Extensions allow users to connect seamlessly to other Google apps and services, while the Gemini Overlay offers context-aware help directly on your screen. Additionally, Gemini enables stunning image generation and provides effortless search functionality by Circle To Search feature for users to click on an image to retrieve relevant information quickly.

The smartphone also acts as a reliable companion for meetings and travel with advanced AI tools. The AI Interpreter offers real-time translations for face-to-face interactions, phone calls, or online meetings. AI Notes deliver features like summaries, layouts, proofreading, and translations through cloud-based AI. For content creation, AI Subtitles automatically generate and translate subtitles for meetings and videos, while the AI Recorder supports speech-to-text transcription, speaker recognition, summary generation, and translation.

Camera

The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G features a triple rear camera setup. It is led by a 200MP main sensor with Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS). This main camera includes a wide f/1.65 aperture, 16-in-1 pixel binning for superior low-light performance, a large 1/1.4” sensor size, and a 7P lens for sharper details. It is complemented by an 8MP ultra-wide camera with an f/2.2 aperture for capturing expansive landscapes and a 2MP macro camera with an f/2.4 aperture for close-up shots.

The rear camera supports a wide range of advanced features and video recording capabilities. Photography features include motion tracking focus, lightning burst, portrait mode, night mode, and dual video, catering to creative and professional needs. It can record videos in crisp 4K at 24/30 fps, smooth 1080p at 30/60 fps, and 720p at 30 fps. For slow-motion videos, it offers 1080p at 120 fps and 720p at 120/240 fps.

On the front, the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G is equipped with a 20MP selfie camera with an f/2.2 aperture for bright and detailed self-portraits. It includes AI Beautify, Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Palm Shutter, and a Selfie Timer. For video, the front camera supports 1080p at 30/60 fps and 720p at 30 fps, making it perfect for clear video calls and high-resolution vlogging.

Battery and Others

The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G is powered by a large 5110mAh battery that ensures all-day usage without interruptions. It supports 120W wired charging, allowing the smartphone to charge incredibly quickly, with a 120W adapter conveniently included in the box for maximum efficiency. The smartphone offers seamless connectivity with Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 and Bluetooth 5.4 for fast and reliable connections. It supports dual SIM options, accommodating either two nano SIMs or a combination of nano SIM and eSIM, with LTE and 5G capabilities for fast network performance.

For enhanced multimedia and user experience, the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G features dual stereo speakers for immersive audio. The in-screen fingerprint sensor ensures quick and secure unlocking, while an array of sensors—including a proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, accelerometer, electronic compass, IR blaster, flicker sensor, gyroscope, and X-axis linear motor.

The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G is available in three colour options; Frost Blue, Midnight Black, and Lavender Purple.

The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G is official in Nepal and costs Rs 49,999 for the 8GB RAM and and 256GB storage and Rs 54,999 for the 12GB RAM and 256GB.