Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 4G Review: Budget-Friendly Champion?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 4G features a 108MP main camera, 20MP selfie camera, and 1080p video, but lacks an ultrawide lens.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 4G is an affordable and well-rounded smartphone with key upgrades over its predecessor. It features a 6.67-inch AMOLED display (120Hz), a 5,500mAh battery and a Helio G99 Ultra chipset for solid performance.
It retains stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, an under-display fingerprint sensor, and an IP54 rating for splash resistance. The 108MP main camera takes sharp photos, though it lacks OIS and an ultrawide lens. The 20MP selfie camera is an improvement.
While no 4K video recording and the aging chipset are drawbacks, the phone still delivers great value in the budget segment.
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 4G Specification
| 📌 Feature | 🔹 Details |
|---|---|
| 📅 Release Date | January 15, 2025 |
| ⚖️ Weight & Thickness | 196.5g, 8.2mm |
| 📱 Operating System | Android 14, HyperOS |
| 💾 Storage Options | 128GB / 256GB (microSDXC support) |
| 🔆 Display | 6.67″ AMOLED, 1080×2400, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass 5 |
| 🌞 Brightness | 1200 nits (HBM), 1800 nits (peak) |
| 🚀 Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra (6nm) |
| ⚡ RAM Options | 6GB / 8GB |
| 📸 Main Camera | 108MP (wide) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (depth) |
| 🤳 Selfie Camera | 20MP (wide) |
| 🎥 Video Recording | 1080p @ 30/60fps (rear), 1080p @ 30fps (front) |
| 🔊 Audio | 🎵 Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, 🎧 3.5mm jack |
| 📡 Connectivity | 📶 Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.3, 📍 GPS, 📲 NFC (region-based), 📡 Infrared |
| 📶 SIM & Protection | Dual Nano-SIM, 🛡️ IP54 dust/water resistance |
| 🔌 USB & Charging | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| 🔍 Sensors | 📲 Under-display fingerprint, 📡 accelerometer, 📏 gyro, 🧭 compass, 📡 proximity |
| 🔋 Battery | 5500mAh, ⚡ 33W fast charging (55% in 44 min) |
| 🎨 Colors | 🖤 Midnight Black, 💜 Mist Purple, 🔵 Ocean Blue, 💚 Lime Green |
| 🏷️ Model Number | 24117RN76G |
| ⚠️ SAR (EU) | 1.00 W/kg (head), 0.97 W/kg (body) |
| 💰 Price | 💵 $173.87 / £130.11 / €178.40 |
| 🔈 Speaker Test | 🔊 -24.8 LUFS (Very good) |
| ⏳ Battery Life | 🔋 Active use: 12h 28min |
Design & Build
Redmi Note 14 4G features a new square camera housing with rounded corners, making it stand out from its predecessor. It has a Gorilla Glass 5 front, a plastic back, and an aluminum-reinforced frame, maintaining an IP54 rating for dust and splash resistance.
The 6.67-inch AMOLED display (120Hz) has thicker bezels than the 5G model but includes an under-display fingerprint scanner. The punch-hole selfie camera houses a 20MP sensor, and the stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos enhance the audio experience.
Popular features like a 3.5mm headphone jack, IR blaster, and hybrid dual-SIM slot are present, though eSIM support is missing. The new camera design includes three raised lenses, even though the 2MP macro and depth sensors aren’t major highlights.
Phone weighs 197g and is 8.2mm thick. It has a matte, fingerprint-resistant coating and feels sturdy but manageable to hold. Redmi Note 14 4G has a well-balanced design and a robust, useful construction.
Display, battery life, charging speed, speakers
Display
Redmi Note 14 4G has a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate, similar to the previous model. It is protected by Gorilla Glass 5. Screen offers up to 1,800 nits peak brightness with 1,312 nits in auto mode, providing great visibility. Refresh rate adjusts between 120Hz & 60Hz depending on content, with streaming apps capped at 60Hz. While it doesn’t support HDR, it provides 1080p or 1440p content in standard dynamic range.
Battery Life
Redmi Note 14 4G’s 5,500mAh battery provides good performance for up to 12:28 hours of continuous operation. Compared with Redmi Note 13 4G, battery life has improved.
Charging Speed
Phone supports 33W fast charging, with the charger reaching 27% in 15 minutes, 46% in 30 minutes and 100% in 78 minutes. You can also choose between fast and standard charging with 80% charge cap option.
Speakers
Redmi Note 14 4G features stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos. The sound quality is loud but average offering good highs but lacking bass. Top speaker acts as an earpiece, providing balanced audio.
Software and performance
Redmi Note 14 4G runs HyperOS based on Android 14. This combination is common in Xiaomi’s recent phones, though some models have upgraded to Android 15. Xiaomi hasn’t confirmed how many OS updates Note 14 4G will get, but the Pro versions are promised 3 major updates and 4 years of security patches, so the same might apply here.
HyperOS 1.0 update brings new AI features like AI Erase, AI Sky and AI Beautify, along with support for Google’s Gemini AI. Some features like AI Interpreter and AI Notes, are available on Pro models but not 4G variant. Also, the system apps have ads, which can be turned off but are annoying.
Redmi Note 14 4G is powered by Helio G99 Ultra chipset (based on 6nm tech) featuring 2 high-performance cores and 6 efficiency cores. The phone comes in different storage options: 6/128GB, 8/128GB, and 8/256GB with UFS 2.2 storage. In benchmark tests, it performs well, though not the best in its class.
- GeekBench 6 score: 1950 (multi-core)
- AnTuTu 10 score: 428,667
Helio G99 Ultra offers good sustained performance without overheating or throttling, making it a solid performer for everyday tasks.
Camera
Redmi Note 14 4G has three rear cameras, but only one is really useful. The ultrawide camera has been replaced with a depth sensor and the macro camera is not very useful either. The main camera is a 108MP sensor, which takes good photos in daylight, though the dynamic range could be better.
The 108MP mode gives more detailed photos but struggles with shadows and noise, so it’s best used in good lighting. Portraits look decent, but zooming in with the 2x or 3x options reduces sharpness and detail.
The 20MP selfie camera has some issues with noise and lacks fine detail. In low light, the main camera performs surprisingly well with good dynamic range, but the color temperature may be a bit warm.
Zooming in at night with 2x and 3x is less efficient and produces hazy, noisy images. Only 1080p video may be recorded, and although the quality is respectable for the cost, it lacks dynamic range and clarity.
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Pros and Cons of Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 4G
| ✅ Pros | ❌ Cons |
|---|---|
| 🏆 Durable build with IP54 water/dust resistance | 🏎️ Older chipset may affect performance |
| 🌞 Bright OLED display with great specs | 🎥 No 4K video, no ultrawide camera |
| 🔋 Good battery life | 🤳 Average selfie camera quality |
| 📸 Reliable main camera | 🔌 No charger included in the EU |
| 🎧 3.5mm jack, 📡 IR blaster, 💾 microSD slot | 📱 Runs Android 14 instead of Android 15/HyperOS 2 |
Conclusion
Redmi Note 14 4G is a solid all-rounder with long battery life, a bright display, and a durable aluminum frame with Gorilla Glass 5. While it lacks an ultrawide camera, it improves on its predecessor in key areas.
But in 2025, its outdated chipset & lack of 4K video capture make it less competitive. Even with a 5,500mAh battery, a low-power system could have longer battery life.
