Redmi Note 14 5G review: Unboxing and brief conclusion

At the beginning of the year, Xiaomi introduced several new entry-level and mid-range smartphones with the Redmi Note 14 series. One of these devices is the Redmi Note 14 5G, which is currently available for under €200.

For this attractive price, you get, among other things, an OLED display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, the MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra, up to 12GB of RAM, a 5.110mAh battery, and a 108MP main camera. On paper, that sounds like great value for money, but find out whether the Redmi Note 14 5G can also impress in everyday use in this short review.

Conclusion on the Redmi Note 14 5G

As the specs suggest, the Redmi Note 14 5G is a good smartphone with an interesting price-performance ratio. For under €200, the bright OLED display, long battery life, stylish design with thin bezels, good fingerprint sensor, and solid speakers are particularly impressive. The main camera also does a good job. However, there is room for improvement in terms of performance. The MediaTek Dimensity 7025-Ultra is rather weak and, in conjunction with the software, simply seems overwhelmed – even with simple applications. If you can overlook that, I can recommend the Redmi Note 14 5G for the current price recommend across the board.

Unboxing and scope of delivery

In addition to the smartphone itself, the box contains a black plastic protective case, a charging cable, the usual paperwork, and a SIM card removal tool. A particularly practical feature is that the display already has a protective film applied – a really useful extra, in my opinion. If Xiaomi had also included a power adapter, the overall package would have been almost perfect.

Impressions from everyday life

The Redmi Note 14 5G At 162,4 x 75,7 x 7,99 millimeters, it's a fairly large smartphone—rather unsuitable for one-handed use. However, those who like large smartphones will enjoy it. Both the frame and the back are made of matte plastic, which is solidly constructed but doesn't feel particularly high-quality in the hand.

The angular shape is reminiscent of devices such as the Pixel 9ProIt looks stylish, but doesn't feel quite as ergonomic in the hand. I particularly like the green patterned back and the almost borderless display on the front.

Display

The 6,67-inch OLED display offers a sharp resolution of 2.400 × 1.080 pixels and a refresh rate of 120 Hz, ensuring a very smooth user experience. Colors appear natural, the black level is strong, and everything remains legible even in direct sunlight. The viewing angle stability is also absolutely impressive. Overall, the display is really good for an entry-level device.

Software and performance

The Redmi Note 14 5G still ships with Android 14, but the new Xiaomi HyperOS based on Android 15 is already in the starting blocks. Two major Android updates and four years of security updates are planned – quite acceptable for a device in this price range.

Inside is the MediaTek Dimensity 7025-Ultra, which, depending on the version, is supported by up to 12 GB of RAM. 128, 256, or 512 GB of flash storage are also available. In everyday use, however, the device's budget class is noticeable: The system often seems sluggish, stutters occur regularly, and, especially after rebooting, the phone takes a while to run smoothly. While the performance is sufficient for simple applications, the device quickly reaches its limits for more demanding tasks. The processor is simply too weak or not well optimized.

Battery and other equipment

The 5.110 mAh battery easily gets you through the day. I often had 3,5–4,5% battery left after 45 to 60 hours of screen-on time. While the power consumption occasionally seems a bit high—presumably due to the processor—overall, I'm very satisfied with the battery life.

The stereo speakers sound surprisingly good and reach a decent volume. Less convincing, unfortunately, is the vibration motor, which feels a bit spongy—but not an uncommon weakness in this price range. The side-mounted fingerprint sensor responds reliably and quickly.

camera

The 108-megapixel main camera takes truly beautiful, color-rich shots in daylight, even if the dynamic range can't quite keep up. At higher zoom levels or in difficult lighting conditions, image quality quickly deteriorates. The ultra-wide-angle and macro cameras deliver usable results in good light, but are technically rather basic. The device records videos in Full HD at 30 frames per second. pro second stabilized, but without changing the camera during recording.