Another dark horse from Redmi.

On September 26th, Redmi held a new product launch event for the Redmi Note 14 series in Beijing. As the 10th anniversary edition of the Note series, Redmi has poured a lot of effort into it, and it would not be an exaggeration to say that it is currently the most cost-effective product in the Redmi Note series and even among products at similar price points.

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Lei Technology was invited to attend and report on the Redmi Note 14 series new product launch event. Let's take a look at this product with Xiao Lei.

Significant upgrade in design, the most elegant work of the Note series?

Perhaps in earlier years, people's impression of the Redmi Note series was that it offered high cost-effectiveness, but the design was somewhat "macho" and "cheap." However, starting with last year's Note 13 series, Redmi enhanced the design of the Note series. Therefore, we see distinctive designs and a flagship-level body texture in the new Note 14 series.

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The Note 14 series adopts a centered lens design. To enhance the overall premium feel, Redmi also incorporated a delicate textured design around the outer rim. The back of the phone adopts a dual-curved design, significantly improving the grip.

In terms of color options, the Redmi Note 14 series comes in three colors: Star Sand Green, Mirror Porcelain White, and Midnight Black.

In addition to design and color changes, the Redmi Note 14 series also underwent upgrades in its body structure. The Note 14 Pro+ adopts a brand-new diamond frame structure, with both sides of the body equipped with shatter-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass. Combined with the shock-absorbing design, its shatter resistance is 100% better than the previous generation, making it one of the most shatter-resistant products in its class.

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Perhaps unexpectedly, Redmi has even equipped it with IP66, IP68, and IP69 full-level water resistance. Coupled with a one-year battery cover warranty, one-year screen protection, one-year water damage protection, five-year battery warranty, and a 365-day replacement service for first-sale devices, the Redmi Note 14 series significantly reduces user costs.

Performance remains top-notch, the most powerful Note arrives

In terms of hardware configuration, the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ is the global first to launch the third-generation Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s processor, which uses TSMC's 4nm process technology and features the same flagship-level 4*A720 + 4*A520 CPU architecture as its predecessors. Compared to the second-generation Snapdragon 7s, its AnTuTu benchmark score improves by 25%, making it a highly cost-effective and powerful processor.

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Thanks to this new processor, Redmi has equipped the Note 14 Pro+ with a luxurious imaging configuration: the main camera is the Photo Hunter 800, featuring a massive 1/1.55-inch sensor and a rare 13.2EV native ultra-high dynamic range for its class. Additionally, the 60mm telephoto lens allows users to capture shots from multiple angles. This combination surprised Xiao Lei, who didn't expect the current Redmi Note series to adopt high-specification telephoto lenses.

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Moreover, the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ boasts a 6.67-inch 1.5K high-brightness eye-care display, supporting a 120Hz refresh rate, a peak brightness of up to 3000 nits, 20,000 levels of automatic brightness adjustment, Xiaomi's Qingshan Eye Protection solution, True Tone Display, and more. As a result, it has obtained the "Visual Health Friendliness S++ Certification" and the "TÜV Rheinland Triple Eye Care Certification."

Battery life is also noteworthy. The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ is equipped with a massive 6200mAh battery, making it the first Redmi device to adopt solid-state electrolyte technology. Combined with a 2.8V boost chip, it achieves long battery life even in cold environments. Coupled with 90W wired fast charging technology, it can quickly recharge.

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As for the Note 14 Pro and Note 14, they are equipped with the Dimensity 7300 Ultra and Dimensity 7025 Ultra processors, respectively, both achieving a balance between performance and energy efficiency. Due to space limitations, please refer to the detailed configuration chart below for other specifications.

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Conclusion: Another "dark horse" from Redmi

In terms of pricing, the specific prices for the Redmi Note 14 series are as follows:

Redmi Note 14:

6+128GB version: 1099 yuan;

8+128GB version: 1199 yuan;

8+256GB version: 1399 yuan;

12+256GB version: 1599 yuan.

Redmi Note 14 Pro:

8+128GB version: 1399 yuan;

8+256GB version: 1499 yuan;

12+256GB version: 1699 yuan;

12+512GB version: 1899 yuan.

Redmi Note 14 Pro+:

12+256GB version: 1899 yuan;

12+512GB version: 2099 yuan;

16+512GB version: 2299 yuan.

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Overall, the pricing of the Redmi Note 14 series is extremely competitive, especially for the top-of-the-line Note 14 Pro+, which offers such configurations at around 2000 yuan. This was unimaginable just two years ago. The Note 14 continues to shoulder the responsibility of making high-quality smartphones accessible to more users, making it an outstanding product as well. We eagerly anticipate how many more surprises the Redmi Note series will bring us in the future as performance continues to improve.

Source: Lei Technology