Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G (Global) review
Display
The Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G has a pretty impressive display. It is large at 6.67 inches and has an above FullHD resolution of 1220 x 2712 pixels. That works out to around 446 ppi of pixel density, which is incredibly sharp. The panel offers 12-bit color, has a 120Hz refresh rate, and is certified for both HDR10+ and Dolby Vision.
Xiaomi advertises a whopping 3,000 nits of peak brightness for this generation of OLED panels. We did our standardized tests and didn't quite manage anything in that ballpark. The Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G gets about as bright as its Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G predecessor. That is to say, around 532 nits by maxing out the slider and then a very respectable 1,138 nits by using sunlight mode and auto brightness.
Max display brightness test
White test pattern, 75% fill (nits)
- Manual mode
- Auto mode
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Poco X7
Refresh rate
The display supports up to 120Hz refresh rate, and there are two refresh modes - Custom (choose between 120Hz or 60Hz refresh ceilings) and Default (automatic switching behavior).
The screen supports fixed refresh rates at 60Hz, 90Hz and 120Hz. There is no adaptive or dynamic refresh rate. That hasn't made its way to the affordable Redmi line quite yet.
The adaptive refresh rate works as expected - it drops down to 60Hz when the screen shows static content. All streaming apps are capped at 60Hz for UI and streaming, too. And, of course, incompatible HFR apps such as the Camera app and Google Maps are always rendered at 60fps.
We tried some high refresh rate gaming and had success with most titles we tested. Just lock your refresh rate to 120Hz and go from there.
HDR and streaming
The Redmi Note 14 Pro comes with Widevine L1 DRM support, and Full HD streaming with HDR10 and Dolby Vision support is available across popular platforms, including Netflix.
Battery life
Our Global/European version of the Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G has a battery capacity of 5,110 mAh, just like the Poco X7. This is in contrast to the 5,550 mAh battery in the Chinese and Indian variants of the device. We aren't quite sure why Xiaomi decided to reduce the capacity for this phone variant, but it likely has to do with certifications. Perhaps Xiaomi couldn't or wasn't willing to get the Si/C tech certified for international use. That's just speculation on our part, though.
The Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G managed a respectable Active Use Score of 11:39 hours. While not overly impressive, that's still a solid result that should easily get you through a full day's use. We are also happy to see that the Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G battery results converge pretty nicely with those of the Poco X7, which is expected given their almost identical hardware.
Charging speed
The Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G supports 45W proprietary Xiaomi HyperCharge fast charging for its 5,110 mAh battery. While not the fastest charging handset, the phone does do quite alright in this department.
Fifteen minutes on the charger results in around 36% of battery, and half an hour delivers around 63% of charge. A full top-off takes just over an hour.
Still, it is worth noting that last year's Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G charges a bit faster.
Charging speed
- in 15 min
- in 30 min
- Time to full charge (from 0%)
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Speakers - loudness and quality
The Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G has a stereo speaker system. It is a proper one, too, with two speakers on either side of the device, not a hybrid affair. As a result, the setup is very well-balanced.
The sound it produces is nice and clear. Plus, there is support for the Dolby Atmos enhancement, and it's ON by default.
The Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G just narrowly missed the "VERY GOOD" loudness category with its test result. In practical terms, however, its "GOOD" mark makes it just a bit quieter than the Redmi Note 13 Pro. The sound quality is very good - the vocals are great, the high frequencies are well presented, and there is some minor bass presence.
Turning OFF the Dolby Atmos makes a little difference - it offers a slightly richer but less balanced output.
Use the Playback controls to listen to the phone sample recordings (best use headphones). We measure the average loudness of the speakers in LUFS. A lower absolute value means a louder sound. A look at the frequency response chart will tell you how far off the ideal "0db" flat line is the reproduction of the bass, treble, and mid frequencies. You can add more phones to compare how they differ. The scores and ratings are not comparable with our older loudspeaker test. Learn more about how we test here.
Connectivity
The Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G is a 5G device. It supports both SA and NSA Sub-6 connectivity. It is available in either a single physical Nano-SIM variant or a dual Nano-SIM one. Our dual-SIM model does not support eSIM. However, as far as we know, the single-SIM variant allegedly supports eSIM. We still encourage you to check that bit with your local retailer to be safe if you plan to use it.
The phone has GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO and QZSS support for location. Local connectivity is handled by dual-band Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4 with LE support. Some regions get NFC support. There is also an IR blaster on the top frame of the device. No FM radio, though and no 3.4mm audio jack, like we mentioned already.
The Type-C port on the Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G is backed up by a simple USB 2.0 data connection, which means theoretical max transfer speeds of up to 480 Mbps. There is USB OTG/Host support, but nothing fancy beyond that, like video output.
In terms of sensors, you are looking at a bosch bmi260 accelerometer and gyroscope combo, a qst qmc6308 magnetometer and compass combo, a si sip1328 light sensor and an Eliptic Labs hardware ultrasonic proximity sensor. The latter only works when the phone is in a vertical position but it does seem to be a proper hardware sensor, as opposed to a virtual one. There is no barometer on board.
Reader comments
- I AM AMAZING
- 2 hours ago
- xjH
So, this phone has an active use score of 11:39h, has a subpar chipset for the price, has a low res 2mp macro (completely useless), the main 200MP camera is poor, launches with last year's OS... And it gets a 4.0 star rating? How? How is th...
- Scrooge
- 3 hours ago
- Gft
practically similar performance as last year. And the same "meh" battery performance. But wait, it charges slower, and it lost the headphone jack. What it has gained is a polarising curved screen, a ip69 rating i bet many are indifferent to...