The midrange mobile smartphone is a space where companies usually struggle to find the right balance. Over the years, we’ve seen so many smartphones that come with less-than-stellar specifications at a very compelling price point. That’s been changing with companies like Xiaomi finding their stride in the midrange with phones like the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G. How? Well, it’s all about balance and building a smartphone that we can feel confident in. Here’s how the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G is doing it.
1. A 200-megapixel Main Camera augmented with the Xiaomi Imaging Engine
The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G comes with a 200-megapixel main camera sensor that comes with a large aperture. This, on its own, allows you to capture extremely detailed pictures with the lighting. However, Xiaomi isn’t just resting on the hardware. It’s introducing its own software that allows the camera to perform even better, resulting in some stunning shots even in low lighting.
The main augmentation that enhances the performance of the camera is Xiaomi’s Imaging Engine. This system uses an End-to-End (E2E) AI Remosaic to increase camera performance. This E2E AI Remosaic kicks in every time you hit the shutter button. It takes multiple exposures and processes it in an instant to give you the best picture. It sounds like it slows down the experience, doesn’t it? But all of this happens in a fraction of a second. In fact, it happens so fast that you won’t realize it’s even happening thanks to Xiaomi’s algorithm that quickens the processing by doing multiple passes in tandem rather than sequentially. You will, however, enjoy the end result.
2. The Perfect Shot& Productivity Get Even Better with AI Editing Tools
We’ve been hearing so much about AI and how they’ll be creating new experiences for us. With the new Redmi Note 14 series – that’s right, the WHOLE SERIES – Xiaomi is bringing these features to a sub-RM2,000 price point and they’re even taking it to a whole new level with the Redmi Note 14 Pro series. You’ll be able to leverage the power of the smartphones to make sure your shot is perfect in every way.
You’ll be able to use AI Magic Removal Pro to remove unwanted objects in your picture. It could be a passer-by or even a trampoline that’s just not it. This tool will be a boon for those wanting to take pictures in crowded tourist spots or even if you’re looking for the perfect shot with your special person.
It’s not just that, though, Xiaomi is also bringing AI features we’ve never seen before on a Redmi device, like AI Image expansion. This feature allows you to adjust the composition of your shot after the fact. If you’ve got that perfect mountain range but it feels too cramped, you’ll be able to use this tool to expand the composition and give that landscape some breathing space. This tool doesn’t give you new items in the shot, it just expands empty space to give you a better photo.
You’ll even be able to create videos on the fly with AI Film. This feature is going to be particularly useful for content creators. You’ll be able to create short videos from text prompts using clips in your gallery. It will even apply special camera movements and sync the footage to music rhythm points.
You’ve even got AI tools that will help you with productivity on the Redmi Note 14 Pro series. Of course, being Android smartphones, the smartphones come with Gemini and Google’s Circle to Search. On top of this, Xiaomi is also bringing its own AI features. AI Notes will help you make sense of your quick notes for easy sharing or even help you make better notes. There’s also AI Subtitles that auto-magically close captions videos you’re watching. Our favourite is AI Interpreter which helps you understand your friends better with on-the-fly translations during calls002E
3. Xiaomi’s Midrange is Even Tougher with All-Star Durability
You know how the midrange smartphone space is a tough space to be in? Well, the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G is tougher. Xiaomi is really fortifying its midrange hero with all the bells and whistles to make it one of the most durable smartphones they’ve ever created.
The Redmi Note 14 Pro series comes with an All-Star Armour structure that gives the phone added rigidity. The thickened motherboard reinforced six steel plates and strengthening ribs protect not only the insides of the smartphone but also its overall structure. This also gives it added bend resistance. It’s even got shock absorption in the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G that allows it to better survive hard knocks from drops.
The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G is further fortified by dual Corning Gorilla Glass layers covering the back and front of the smartphone – more specifically it has Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 up front and the Corning Gorilla Glass 7i on the back.. On top of this, the Redmi Note 14 Pro series also gets added water and dust resistancewith an IP68 water and dust resistance.
The cherry on top? You’ll be able to use the smartphone even with a wet display thanks to the improved Wet Touch 2.0. This allows you to use the smartphone with better responsiveness even with a wet screen. The improvements include the relocation of the new algorithm into the application processor rather than a separate Touch IC.
4. Flagship class processors across the board in the Redmi Note 14 series
The Redmi Note 14 series comes with flagship-class processors. The regular Redmi Note 14 comes with a MediaTek Dimensity 7025-Ultra, while the Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G comes with a MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Ultra. Both of these processors provide the phones with immense performance benefits and enable the myriad of AI features that come with it.
The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G on the other hand comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 processor. This processor comes with features that allow the top-of-the-line Redmi Note 14 variant to outperform the competition. Its 4nm fabrication process allows for top-tier performance while maintaining a long battery life. It also comes with an Adreno GPU that not only allows for better gaming performance but also provides incredible graphical processing capabilities that will allow creators to edit videos and photos on the go.
5. Battery to Last You All Day
The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G, Pro 5G and Redmi Note 14 5G come with a 5110mAh battery across the board while the regular Redmi Note 14 has a larger 5,500mAh battery. While not the largest it provides all-day battery life. Even in our review, the Redmi Note Pro+ 5G lasted well over 24 hours on a single charge. On standby, it goes even further needing to be charged only after about 6 days.
Even with continual use, you should be able to get at least 10 hours of battery life with the most intense usage. We’ve got about 4 hours of battery life playing heavy games like Solo Levelling and Diablo Immortal.
The Redmi Note 14 series as a whole is changing what we’re expecting from a midrange smartphone overall. Each entry into the series is upping the ante a whole lot when it comes to balancing features, performance and price point. What’s most important is Xiaomi’s midrange is hitting 3 price points simultaneously – the sub-RM800 price point, the sub-RM1500 price point and the sub-RM2,000 price point. Do you know any other series or offering that does this? But more importantly, it’s got features that people have been asking for at a price that suits their affordability. THAT’S EXACTLY HOW YOU CHANGE A WHOLE PRODUCT CATEGORY.
