Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro+ (Global) review

HyperOS and Android 14

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro+ runs on HyperOS 1.0 based on Android 14 out of the box, which isn't ideal given that Android 15 was launched in Q4 2024. Xiaomi's custom overlay HyperOS is version 1.0, with some other devices in the portfolio already running on HyperOS 2.0 based on Android 15.

Xiaomi hasn't promised any specific number of updates for this model. Still, we can only assume that the device is entitled to 3 major OS updates and 4 years of security patches just like the Indian model with the same name.

We've already reviewed this specific HyperOS 1.0 + Android 14 combo in a dedicated article, so we suggest you check that one out. Keep in mind that some higher-end features are not available on this Redmi.

HyperOS and Android 14

Still, Xiaomi promises to bring a plethora of AI-powered smarts with a future OTA update after January 31, like AI Erase Pro and AI Image Expansion - image editing tools in the default gallery. For now, you can make use of AI Interpreter, AI notes, AI Recorder, AI Subtitles, AI Film and AI Beautify.

Recent apps, settings menu, AI features

Of course, Circle to Search and Google Gemini are both Android-intrinsic features at this point and are both available on the Redmi Note 14 Pro+.

Benchmark performance

The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ is the first device we review with the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 SoC, which was launched in H2 2024. The chip is a direct successor to the SD 7s Gen 2 and sits under the SD 7 Gen 3 and SD 7+ Gen 3. It promises a significant leap in CPU, GPU and AI performance compared to its predecessor.

The 4nm-based chip employs an octa-core CPU with 1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520 clusters and a 940MHz-clocked Adreno 710 GPU.

Interestingly enough, Xiaomi says the 14 Pro+ uses UFS 2.2 storage, which is a pretty dated storage type and a downgrade over the last generation Redmi Note 13 Pro+, which had UFS 3.1. The available memory options are 8GB/256GB, 12GB/256GB and 12GB/512GB. Offering 256GB storage by default is pretty generous, though, so we give them that.

The Redmi Note 14 Pro+'s Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chip isn't inherently flawed, but the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ seems to be surrounded by a lot of heavy-hitters in the price bracket. As you can see, there are more powerful alternatives than not. The Redmi performed as expected, utilizing the SoC's full potential, but in benchmarks such as Antutu, it's actually the UFS 2,1 storage that's holding it back to the performance level of last year's model.

Sustained performance

Surely, the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 isn't very demanding, but the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ passed our CPU and GPU stress tests with flying colors. The system retained near-maximum CPU performance throughout the whole stress test.

CPU and GPU stress tests

The GPU stability according to 3DMark's Wild Life Extreme Stress Test was also pretty high - 99%. The phone didn't even get too warm.