Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G (Global) review

A versatile triple camera setup

The Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G has a trio of cameras on the back with a 200MP shooter at the helm. We wouldn't say that the hardware here is overly impressive; for instance, there is no autofocus on either the ultrawide or the selfie cameras, but you still get quite capable hardware for the price.

We have to address the confusing bit of the story here. The unit we are reviewing today is the global version. Unlike the Chinese and Indian models, which have a 50MP main camera, the European model has a 200MP main camera.

The main camera is a 200MP Samsung unit - the S5KHP3, commonly known as the HP3. Then we have an 8MP ultrawide, courtesy of Sony - the IMX355. Finally, there is a 2MP dedicated macro cam on the back, based on an OmniVision OV02B10 sensor. On the selfie side, there is a 20MP OmniVision OV20B unit.

• Wide (main): 200 MP Samsung S5KHP3, f/1.65, 1/1.4", 0.56µm, OIS, PDAF; 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps
• Ultrawide: 8 MP Sony IMX355, f/2.2, 15mm, 1.12µm, fixed focus; 1080p@30fps.
• Macro: 2 MP OmniVision OV02B10, f/2.4
• Front camera: 20 MP OmniVision OV20B, f/2.2, 25mm, 1/4.0", 0.7µm; 1080p@60fps

The camera UI is a very familiar affair. Everything is laid out nicely. There are no confusing menus, well, perhaps apart from the fact that the macro mode is still a toggle in the main photo mode instead of a separate camera mode of its own.

Daylight photo quality

The Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G captures binned stills at around 12.5MP from its main 200MP camera. The quality is pretty good. There is plenty of detail, as expected from such a high-resolution sensor. The colors are nice and natural, the contrast is good, and the dynamic range is quite wide.

There is a lot of sharpening, yet the photos are not terribly sharp, so we are not exactly fans of the processing of the fine detail when examined from up close.

But overall, the photos are well-balanced at fit-to-screen magnification, with good exposure and colors.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G: 12.5MP main camera samples

The 2x zoom shots from the main camera look good - at least much better than those from the Poco X7's 50MP camera. They bear much of the same positive aspects as the regular 1x shots.

However, upon closer inspection, you can see these photos have a lot more noise.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G: 12.5MP main camera 2x zoom samples

The Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G takes average photos of people. Skin tones are not our favorite, and skin texture looks a bit unnatural.

In portrait mode, subject detection and separation are good. We also like the quality of the background blur. It is quite convincing, and subject separation looks especially good at 2x.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G: 12.5MP main camera portrait samples

You can also take photos in the full 200MP resolution. The file size is massive, roughly ten times larger than the standard binned photos. All the while, we wouldn't say you get any tangible benefits to quality.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G: 200MP main camera samples

Ultrawide camera

The 8MP ultrawide camera on the Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G isn't particularly impressive. Detail is about average, colors tend to be oversaturated, and contrast is mediocre.

The 8MP ultrawide camera on the Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G isn't too impressive. Just as expected from this sort of hardware, the detail and contrast are subpar. At least the colors are fine.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G: 8MP ultrawide camera samples

Macro camera

The Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G has a dedicated 2MP macro camera. You can't expect too much from such a camera. We guess the photos are usable but definitely not impressive. There is plenty of noise and softness. The limited 2MP resolution isn't helping either.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G: 2MP macro camera samples

Selfie camera

The 20MP selfie camera does alright, but it's nothing to phone home about. The detail is okay, but facial features look a bit soft.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G: 20MP selfie camera samples

Low-light camera quality

Night Mode is available for the main and ultrawide cameras, and it also triggers automatically.

The Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G produces excellent night-time photos with its main camera. There is a lot of detail, no noise, pleasant color saturation and wide dynamic range.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G: 12.5MP main camera low-light samples

The 2x zoomed photos are cropped and upscaled from the regular ones. And if you don't look at them at 100% magnification, you will find them just fine.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G: 12.5MP main camera 2x zoom low-light samples

At nighttime, the ultrawide camera remains unremarkable. The photos are soft and with poor contrast. At least the color saturation is fine, and the dynamic range is good. These photos are balanced and look fine on the phone's screen, but their image quality won't hold to scrutiny.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G: 8MP ultrawide camera low-light samples

Video capture quality

The Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G supports 4K@30fps and up to 1080p@60fps video capturing on its primary camera. The ultrawide camera maxes out at 1080p@30fps, while the 2MP macro supports 720p@30fps. Finally, 1080p at 60fps is available on the selfie cameras.

There is always-on electronic stabilization working across all cameras but the macro. It works okay, but the focus hunting on the main camera is quite unpleasant.

You can check out the playlist below, which includes multiple video samples.

The 4K daylight videos from the main camera are quite good. Detail is very good, though it could still be better. There is practically no noise, accurate colors, good dynamic range, and good contrast. The 2x zoomed videos are upscaled from the standard footage.

The daylight video from the ultrawide camera is decent, though nothing to phone home about. Frankly, we would have appreciated a bit more detail and a bit more sharpness. At least colors look great, and we have good contrast and dynamic range.

The 4K low-light video from the main camera is excellent - there is a good balance between detail, sharpness and noise reduction. The dynamic range is great. The colors are true to life. 2x zoom videos at night aren't particularly great. The ultrawide low-light videos are subpar but acceptable, nothing more. The detail is poor, and the light sources are badly blown out.

Finally, all cameras have always-on electronic stabilization (except the macro cam, of course). The stabilization does a fine job when shooting from a stationary position and handholding the phone during recording. However, for anything more demanding - like walking shake - the system is not up to the task, and you get some wobbling in the video - though nothing as bad as the Poco X7.