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Redmi Note 14 Pro : test / review

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Published on: 09-03-2025 / Modified: 09-03-2025
After testing the Redmi Note 14, I went straight to ordering the Redmi Note 14 Pro and thought I'd test it quickly ... but I didn't count on the Belgian postal strike that delayed my order by two weeks. Because of this, I found myself with a bottleneck in my test schedule which had the effect of further delaying the publication of this test.

Let's get back to the subject of this article. The Redmi range hasn't changed much in recent years, and the trend is towards recycling. Redmi either reuses a large part of what was available in the previous generation, or copies another model in the range.

This time, the Redmi Note 14 Pro doesn't copy what was done with the Redmi Note 13 Pro. On the contrary, it is largely inspired by the POCO X7, which I tested earlier this year. The two most important differences are the main camera and the exterior. If you're hesitating between these 2 phones, this test should help you decide between them!

This test also applies to the Redmi Note 14 Pro+, except for the performance results. The Pro+ performs better than the Pro, but otherwise it's the same phone. For normal use, this increase in performance is of no interest.

Manufacturer web site:

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Redmi Note 14 Pro delivered by:
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Structure of my tests

I test the phones according to a pre-established structure (see below) to provide you with as much information as possible. Unfortunately, this takes a long time. Some tests like network performance tests take several days and for photo tests I sometimes have to wait until the weather is suitable to take pictures in good conditions. I am therefore obliged to publish the tests step by step, so I invite you to come back if the test is not complete at the time of your visit.

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Timeline

25/02/2025: phone received, testing can begin, but with the delay in the post and my busy schedule, publication will undoubtedly be delayed.

Unpacking

I tested the Redmi Note 14 a few weeks ago and it was the first Redmi sold without a charger. The Note 14 Pro follows the same trend. As a result, the box is smaller and contains only the bare essentials: a soft silicone shell, a manual, a USB cable and a needle to open the sim drawer

Finish

The Redmi Note 14 Pro and the POCO X7 use the same chassis. If I hide the brand, they could be confused.

The only difference is the color used and the thickness of the plastic. I have a silver version for the Poco and the black version for the Redmi.

The plastic on the back of the Redmi sinks in a little, which is not the case with the POCO.

I find the exterior of the POCO more qualitative and original, while the Redmi is more classic



The photo unit is very similar to the POCO in terms of format, but the photo sensors are different, which is the biggest difference between the two phones. I'll come back to this point later in the test



The back of the Redmi Note 14 Pro is made of uniformly colored plastic. It's clean but there's nothing really original about it, I think it gives it an anonymous look.



The perimeter is also made of plastic. The power and volume buttons are in their usual places, so there's nothing new there.



On the top, there's an infrared emitter, two sound sensors and a speaker output. There is no audio output for headphones, as on the basic Redmi Note 14



On the lower part, we find the other audio output, another sound sensor, the USB Type C port and the sim drawer, which can hold 2 sim cards in duplex mode

This phone comes in three storage versions: 128, 256 or 512 Gb without the option of using a memory card.



The 6.67-inch screen occupies around 89% of the front surface of the phone, as on the POCO. The screen is slightly curved at the edges, with very thin borders. The screen is protected by a plastic film, but over time this plastic is likely to peel off due to the curvature of the screen. As I tested the POCO X7 a few weeks ago, I can see that over time, bubbles appear under the protective plastic

The Redmi Note 14 Pro is therefore a copy of the POCO X7 but with a slightly more ordinary aesthetic, but it's still very correct

The plastic on the back of the Redmi is just a little softer

The screen is exactly the same, but I find that it's less well highlighted on the Redmi. I imagine the color plays a role

Specifications

The information below comes from the Device Info HW application. The application provides detailed technical information about the tested phone. I tested the 5G version with 8 Gb RAM and 256 Gb storage. The POCO X7 I tested had 12 Gb of RAM and 512 Gb of storage. The amount of storage is therefore different, but the type of memory used is the same

The screen supports 3 frequencies (60, 90 and 120 Hz), the battery has a capacity of 5110 mAh with a 45-watt charge. This is less than the previous generation, which had a 67-watt charge

The technical architecture in MediaTek 7300 ultra is also the same, so I expect similar results in terms of performance and network sensitivity

CPU / GPU Performance

The Redmi Note 14 PRO uses a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultra CPU with a Mali G615 MC2 GPU.

This is a mid-range piece of equipment, and when I say mid-range, I don't mean that in a derogatory way.

This CPU/GPU combination will deliver more than enough performance for the vast majority of applications.

POCOs had always been marketed as performance-oriented phones, but since the Redmi range uses the same hardware, performance will be identical on both sides.

Benchmark Antutu/3DMark

I obtained a score of 480522 points with Antutu v8, which is a mid-range performance level that will enable you to use most applications and games without any problems. Unsurprisingly, the score is more or less the same on the POCO X7.

This is a performance level situated between the Samsung Galaxy A35 and the A55.

So you'll be able to play most games in good conditions, with the occasional small sacrifice to be made in terms of graphics.



Raw performance



To measure raw performance and power consumption I successively push all components to maximum for several minutes. On this graph you can see the evolution of the test with the CPU first, followed by the GPU and then the FPU. I then push everything hard for several minutes to measure power consumption and temperature.

As I ran the same test on the POCO X7, I should have identical results. This is partly the case.

In terms of CPU consumption, I obtained an average consumption of around 6 watts, for the GPU I got 2.43 watts and 4.38 for the FPU.

My results for computing power are almost the same as with the POCO. Yet power consumption is lower for each element.

I also measured a difference in battery temperature. The Redmi achieved 2 degrees less than the POCO.

The Redmi therefore consumes less power at equivalent output.

If I push all the components at the same time, I get a consumption of just under 6 watts. This consumption is lower than the sum of the individual consumptions. This is explained by a drop in CPU performance. I can see that the CPU isn't running at full speed when all the other components are pushed to the maximum.

With this test, I can estimate the autonomy in an extreme scenario where the phone is pushed to the maximum all the time. Here I get 3h55 where I got 3h15 with the POCO X7. So there's definitely a difference in power consumption

These are obviously not normal conditions, but it gives you an idea of what the phone's got up its sleeve




Gaming

To test the performance in game, I download the mobile PUBG game and evaluate the in-game experience, graphics level and depth of vision. This game is quite demanding and should help you evaluating the performance of a phone.

I used PUBG Mobile to illustrate the gaming performance of this phone.

This game automatically adapts to the phone's performance, so the experience is good but it sometimes comes at the expense of the level of detail.

The Redmi Note 14 Pro has a boost mode that can be accessed via the top left corner of the screen. This mode allows you to obtain a higher fps number, which here will be around 60 fps

This phone is clearly not designed for hardcore gamers, but the gaming experience is still quite good. With 60 fps and a screen running at 120 Hz, I can hardly complain.

Mobile network sensitivity

To test the sensitivity to the mobile network, I use a probe which measures the quality of the mobile signal 24 hours a day (eg: cell id, rssi, rsrq, snr, frequency,...) for more than 3 years. I then measure the phone signal under the same conditions to compare them to the probe's reference signal.

Phones tested:





This part of the test is very technical, but don't run off because it's very important. Poor network sensitivity can make the difference between a good buy and a bad one

I took over 1000 signal measurements and obtained an average signal of -104.9 dBm with the phone and -106.2 with the probe. The Redmi therefore has good sensitivity to the mobile network, and I had obtained a similar result with the POCO

The signal is on the whole fairly stable, there are a few small fluctuations but the amplitude is fairly limited.

Wifi performance

To test a phone's ability to receive the network properly, I take measurements near my router and then remotely (and always at the same place). This gives me an average in dBm where a value of -90 dBm indicates poorer performance than a value at -30 dBm.


Wifi signal



To assess sensitivity to the wifi signal, I took 53 measurements to obtain an average signal of -21 dBm. I obtained exactly the same result with the POCO X7, which is about average



Download/Upload speed

To test the speed in Wifi, I connect to my router in 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz (if available) and use the Ookla application to measure the speed.

GPS performance

To test the accuracy of the GPS signal, I use two positioning applications to evaluate the difference between the actual position and the position indicated by the phone. This test is done outdoors with nothing to obstruct the signal. An accuracy level of up to 3 meters can easily be corrected by an application (e.g. Google Maps).



To test the accuracy of the GPS signal, I use two measurements.

First, there's the accuracy calculated by the phone, which corresponds to the blue line on the graph.

Then there's the accuracy I've calculated between latitude/longitude and the phone's actual position.

I took 5454 measurements to analyze signal accuracy. That's a bit too many, but that's because I'd left my phone outside. So it continued to take measurements until the battery ran out

You can see from the graph that the accuracy level isn't very good in the first few seconds.

I get an accuracy of less than 2.61 meters with the value calculated by the phone and an accuracy of less than 4.09 meters for the calculation in relation to the real position.

Why this difference? The 2.61 meters detected by the phone are the result of an estimate because the phone doesn't know exactly where it is. My calculation is based on the phone's actual position, so the result is more realistic

If you look closely at the graph, you can see that there's something wrong. The phone didn't move throughout the test, but at one point the GPS signal went haywire.

The calculated accuracy rose from 1.93 meters to 12 meters for a long time, then fell back to around 3 meters. The phone's signal then followed a cyclical roller-coaster ride. I find this cycle on all the phones I test, so it's normal.

However, the amplitude of these cycles is much greater here. A priori, nothing has changed in my test conditions. All I can see is that the latitude and longitude changed during the test, while the phone didn't move a single millimeter. There are several reasons for this, including an error in the phone's algorithm.

This level of error should be able to be corrected by an application like Google Maps, but you could see your position suddenly jump a few meters to get back to the initial position.

As for the average signal over all measurements, it's just about average

For frequencies, it's single-band like L1, E1 or B1, with support for Galileo, Baidu and Glonass.

Battery range

To test battery life I developed an application that measures the battery level minute by minute until the battery is empty. This application consumes about ten percent of the phone's resources and I do a test with 100 brightness. This test aims to reproduce a contemplative use of a phone (e.g. surfing the internet, reading articles, spending time on social networks). These results are not valid for intensive gaming/streaming use.

I measured the charging speed with my UGREEN 100 watt charger and it took me 70 minutes to go from 1% to 100% battery. That's about the same charging time as the POCO. It's normal, they have the same battery and the same charging speed of 45 watts

As you can see from the graph, there are several steps in the charging speed. I reached 40% in 20 minutes.

The speed then decreases to 85% and then slows down a second time to 100%. I reached 80% in 50 minutes and the last 20 percent took 20 minutes.

That's half the speed of the first 20 percent.
This test will enable you to determine how long you need to leave your phone charging to reach the desired percentage.



I obtained a battery life of 612 minutes with maximum brightness and 1143 with brightness at 50%.

This is the same level of autonomy as the POCO X7, but it will vary according to ambient brightness.

As the screen adapts automatically, power consumption will be higher in a bright environment. Your autonomy in full sunlight will therefore not be the same as indoors in subdued light.

I did my battery test indoors, so the autonomy will be less good outdoors.

In principle, with normal lighting and normal use of the phone, you should be able to last 2 days.

Photo camera test

To test the quality of photos produced by a phone, I do a technical test (resolution, sharpness, chromatic aberration,...) in studio (identical conditions) to evaluate the technical part objectively. From the second half of 2020, I built my own laboratory to take completely objective technical measurements. I then take pictures in real conditions to see how the camera performs. I then evaluate these photos according to my criteria but I publish the photos so that you can evaluate the result according to your criteria.

Hardware

The Redmi Note 14 Pro uses exactly the same main sensor as the Redmi Note 13 Pro. So there are no changes here. It's a Samsung S5KHP3 sensor with 200 million pixels. The POCO X7 uses a Sony sensor, which is the biggest difference between these 2 phones.

Don't be too quick to be impressed by the number of pixels, it's not very useful unless you want to zoom inside the image.

The secondary sensor for ultra-wide-angle shots is a Sony IMX355 sensor with 8 million pixels. This is by far the most widely used sensor for ultra-wide-angle photos. I've tested it in around twenty phones

And finally, for the selfie sensor, the Redmi Note 14 Pro is equipped with a 20-megapixel Omnivision OV20B. This is the same sensor as the Redmi Note 14 or the POCO X7.

Photo quality

Photo quality (indoor/studio)

The studio test is carried out under the same conditions so that the results can be compared on an equal basis. I calibrate my lighting for each test to obtain the same brightness and colour temperature. This test is a preliminary analysis of the technical qualities of a camera. Most phones fail this test, so you should also read the results of the other tests in the following paragraphs.

Main sensor (Samsung S5KHP3)



Smartphones don't like the light in my studio, and the photos are often too dark and cold. I changed the backdrop to reduce the problem and I see that the result is much better. The colors produced by this Samsung sensor are natural and realistic. The level of detail is quite good and the dynamic range is good. You'll see later that these elements are also present in the outdoor photo



This photo confirms that the level of sharpness is excellent. The small letters on the Canadian banknote are perfectly legible even at 100% zoom. Peripheral sharpness is also good

Secondary sensor (Sony)



This sensor is not designed for photos like this one, the distortion is very visible. This sensor should be used for landscape shots, where there is no distortion. The colors delivered by the Sony IMX 355 are excellent for a sensor of this type, and it can easily compete with the main sensor



The level of detail, on the other hand, is far less good, and the small print is not as sharp as with the main sensor. It's no big deal, this kind of sensor isn't designed for that, and it's the same with all sensors of this type



Outdoor photo quality

Main sensor (Samsung S5KHP3)



I was lucky enough to have sunny weather to test this phone, so conditions were very good for taking outdoor photos

The result is good, photos are well exposed, the level of detail is good, dynamic range is good. I don't see as many over- or underexposed areas as on the POCO X7. On the other hand, the Redmi overdoes saturation. Colors are too pronounced. This is particularly noticeable in the sky, which sometimes takes on a slightly mauve hue. The same goes for water. The use of AI and HDR tends to accentuate this saturation. If you're not a fan of this type of color, you should disable these features.

As usual, the sharpness processing is a little forced, but this is only noticeable when zooming into the photo. The color temperature may also be just a little too low, but with the orange winter light, I'm not shocked



Here are a few photos taken at 200 million pixels with 100% zoom.
Using the 200 megapixel mode will allow you to zoom into the image, but this will be at the expense of a loss of quality, as you can see. The race for pixels doesn't make much sense on a phone. These 200-megapixel photos take up more storage space and don't really add anything that would justify buying the phone



Secondary sensor (Sony IMX 355)

This type of sensor is much more at home with landscape photos than photos like the ones I took indoors.

The Sony IMX 355 is a good ultra-wide-angle sensor, in fact it's probably one of the best. It still has the usual shortcomings such as lack of precision and angle distortion, but colors are well rendered. The exposure level is also good for a sensor of this type

With this sensor, you'll be able to take beautiful landscape photos on a clear day



Test photo / night

Main sensor (Samsung S5KHP3)



For night shots, you can use the normal photo mode without processing or the night mode with processing. Night mode is more effective at enhancing the contours of light sources, making photos brighter and forcing color saturation a little.

The result is a little better than what I obtained with the POCO x7, mainly because the photos are brighter.

There's always a little exaggeration with this type of photo, but I don't find it disturbing. I can also see traces of internal reflections in the optical unit, and you shouldn't zoom in too far, as the loss of detail will become apparent more quickly



Secondary sensor (Sony IMX 355)



Photos taken with the secondary sensor are clearly less bright, but this gives them a more natural feel. The level of detail is clearly less good, and light halos are less well managed. It's the same with all sensors of this type.

Ultra-wide-angle lenses are not designed for night photography anyway, and this Sony sensor is no exception to the rule, but still ranks above average.

Video quality

Stabilisation



The Redmi Note 14 Pro features a stabilization mechanism that absorbs a large proportion of vibrations. Stabilization doesn't completely erase the shocks of walking, but the result is good for a phone in this price range

Pixel recalculation is fortunately quite fast, you only see a flash of sorts before the image stabilizes

Stabilization is most effective in 1080p, but I base all my tests on maximum resolution, so you'll only see a video shot in 4k.

Video normale conditions


The Redmi Note 14 Pro is capable of filming in 4k at 30 frames per second or 1080p at 60 frames per second

The result is good, and I have the same comments for photos. Video quality is generally good. Dynamic range is good, and pixel recalculation and focusing are fast. Colors are a little over-saturated here too, and the use of 30 frames per second will cause jerking in fast-motion shots.

Zooming, on the other hand, brings no benefit, the loss of quality is far too great.

Night video



The Redmi produces night videos of acceptable quality. I can't see any pixel recalculation, the exposure level could probably be a notch higher but I'm not going to be picky, we're in the mid-range here. Focusing works fairly well, and I didn't see any loss of sharpness. The level of detail is good as long as you don't zoom into the video.

This phone therefore produces night videos that are perfectly in line with what you'd expect from a phone in this price range.

External audio quality

This test is intended to give you an overview of the volume and sound quality during calls and when listening to music through the external speakers.



I tested the audio quality on several levels and will start with the external speakers.

I created a 3-minute soundtrack with royalty-free tracks, making sure to vary the music styles.

The sound produced by this Redmi is fairly balanced, I didn't notice any significant difference between the speakers. Sound quality is good across almost all frequencies, but when the phone is pushed to its maximum, there's clearly saturation. You'll have to turn the volume down a notch or two to get saturation-free sound.



The sound quality on calls is good, the sound is softened and I don't hear as much treble as on some phones. The volume on the normal speaker is quite high, well above average in any case

If I switch the sound to the external speaker, the volume is obviously higher, but here too the sound is of good quality, with, as with music, a little saturation at maximum volume

Audio quality (headphones)

To test the quality of the phone's audio output, I connect the device's audio output to a measuring tool, then play sounds on all frequencies and measure the differences between the original sound and the sound produced by the phone. In this way I measure the phone's ability to correctly reproduce all sounds.
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Screen quality

To test the screen, I use a colorimetric probe that measures the color accuracy of a screen, as well as other parameters to see if a screen is able to correctly reproduce an image. I also test the brightness level to determine if the screen will be able to display an image in full sunlight.

Colorimetry

The screen is AMOLED and has a resolution of 2712x1220 for a diagonal of 6.67 inches.

It's exactly the same as the POCO X7, that's normal, it's exactly the same Focaltech screen.

There are a few small differences in the calibration, which I'll explain right away.

The Redmi Note 14 pro is configured by default in "intense colors" mode and for once the result isn't bad at all.



I obtained a delta E of 2.35 for colors and 2.11 for grays. This is a good result, but on closer inspection, I see two problems:

First, the white is 5.9, too cold and tending towards blue. Because of this, the lighter greys are also too cold

To get a better result, it's very simple.

You need to move the color temperature towards the red/orange zone, as in my example.



It's not super precise because there's no indication of where you are, so you have to try to get as close as possible to my position.



With this position, you get a delta E of 0.98 with white at 0.8. Grays fall to 2.1, with a much smaller gap on light grays.

Color space is also impeccable, with 100% DCI-P3. This is perfect for HDR rendering



I also measured contrast and obtained infinite contrast, as is often the case with this type of screen.

Redmi and POCO have been using good-quality screens for some years now, right from the entry-level, and this is once again the case with this phone. With infinite contrast, you get a black that is truly black



Brightness / Contrast

The screen is able to exceed 520 cd/m² naturally, which is not bad at all; with the automatic mode, I obtained a brightness of over 1000 cd/m².

It's a little less than with the POCO, but at this level, it doesn't matter.

With this level of brightness, you'll be able to use this phone outdoors without any problem, without losing legibility, as is the case here in the studio.

Just be aware that with 1000 cd/m² the screen will also consume much more energy, so your battery life will decrease.

If you spend all day in the sun, your battery life will be less than if you stay at home.

That's it for the screen...as with the Poco, the screen will be one of this phone's strengths.

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Test / Review conclusion

I recently tested the Redmi Note 14 and my conclusion was a big "bof". It's not a bad phone, but it doesn't bring much to the table compared with the previous generation. My conclusion for the Redmi Note 14 Pro will follow the same trend, except that here the level is even higher

The Redmi Note 14 Pro is a good mid-range phone that offers good performance, decent photo quality for this price range, good battery life, good mobile network/wifi sensitivity, good sound quality, an excellent screen with excellent brightness. I also find the level of finish to be good, despite a slight setback compared to the POCO

If I have to find a few weaknesses, I'd start with the pollution of unwanted applications. They're not dangerous, but when I take a phone out of its box, I'd like it to be as pure as possible.

Xiaomi has taken to pre-installing a bunch of apps that fill up my home screen when I haven't asked for anything. I'd rather spend time installing what I need than uninstalling what I don't need.

The quality of the material used is a little poorer than on the Poco, the back is slightly soft and sinks in a little.

Charging speed has dropped from 67 watts to 45 watts since the last generation.

I also had some jumps in GPS precision, not enough to make you lose the road, but the position wasn't always very stable.

Let's move on to the comparison and I'll start with the Redmi note 13 pro.

The 14 Pro performs a little better, it's also more thrifty, its screen is brighter and it covers a few more mobile frequencies. The Redmi Note 13 Pro has faster charging. The differences aren't huge, but for the same price, I'd give the 14 Pro the edge

Let's move on to the sister model, the POCO X7. I've noticed a few differences between the two, notably in terms of power consumption, but apart from the camera, they're the same phones. For the same price, I give the Redmi Note 14 Pro the win because the main camera is more versatile

I also have to take into account the Redmi Note 14 Pro+. This phone performs better than the Pro version. Otherwise, it's identical in every way. I think Redmi is playing on the fear of missing out a little to justify my price difference. Unless you're a fan of performance or demanding mobile games, the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ is of no interest. The cameras are exactly the same

And I'll finish with the Samsung Galaxy A35, as the A36 doesn't yet exist. Here the comparison is easier because the A35 is less powerful, charging is much slower, autonomy is not as good, the camera is not as good. Samsung's latest generation doesn't do wonders for network sensitivity either. The A35, on the other hand, has a more powerful memory. So I give the Redmi the win too

Strengths

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Weaknesses

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