Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE smartphone review - Is this already a Pro?
Sitting on the fence.
With the Redmi 14 Pro, Xiaomi offers a device lacking 5G. It has a 200 MPix lens, an ultra-wide-angle camera and a new MediaTek CPU is at work under the hood. Our review clears up any doubt whether the Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE is the happy medium or just mediocre.Benedikt Winkel, 👁 Daniel Schmidt (translated by Andrew Dickson) Published 🇩🇪 🇫🇷 ...
Verdict - The Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE is sitting on the fence
With the Redmi Note 14 series, Xiaomi has opted for small changes between the devices. This means that some phones are in a tight spot. The Note 14 Pro LTE has a hard time distinguishing itself from the cheaper Note 14 LTE model: The new processor achieves the same performance, and both the memory and feature set are on a similar level. The display has curved sides, the main camera has more megapixels and an ultra-wide-angle lens is also on board. With the same memory, the manufacturer wants you to fork out an additional $100 - at least according to the RRP.
For an extra $50, Xiaomi offers the Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G. It comes with a more performant processor, shoots 4K videos and has access to the 5G network such as Wi-Fi 6. The Poco X7 Pro from the same company offers even more power. This means that the Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE isn't quite sure where it stands and, all in all, is not very impressive.
Pros
Cons
Price and availability
At the time of reviewing, Xiaomi only sells a configuration of the Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage space. This device has a UK RRP of £300. However, the market price is already as much as £100 lower at the time of reviewing.
Possible alternatives compared
Image | Model / Review | Price | Weight | Drive | Display |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. 75.3%  | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE Mediatek Helio G100 ⎘ ARM Mali-G57 MP2 ⎘ 8 GB Memory, 256 GB UFS 2.1 | Amazon: 1. $6.99 Natbok 2+2 Pack 3D Screen Pr... 2. $319.99 Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G ... 3. $359.99 Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G ... List Price: 350€ | 180 g | 256 GB UFS 2.2 Flash | 6.67" 2400x1080 395 PPI AMOLED |
2. 85.9% v7 (old)  | Samsung Galaxy A35 5G Samsung Exynos 1380 ⎘ ARM Mali-G68 MP5 ⎘ 6 GB Memory, 128 GB UFS 2.1 | Amazon: 1. $5.98 Supershieldz (2 Pack) Design... 2. $4.99 Mr.Shield Screen Protector C... 3. $6.95 NEW'C 3 Pack Designed for Sa... List Price: 379€ | 209 g | 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash | 6.60" 2340x1080 390 PPI Super AMOLED |
3. 80.9%  | Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 8400 ⎘ ARM Immortalis-G720 MP7 ⎘ 12 GB Memory, 512 GB | Amazon: 1. $6.99 Suttkue for Xiaomi Poco X7 P... 2. $11.39 Ibywind Screen Protector For... 3. $6.79 Natbok 2+2 Pack for Poco X7 ... List Price: 430€ | 198 g | 512 GB UFS 4.0 Flash | 6.67" 2712x1220 446 PPI AMOLED |
4. 86.9% v7 (old)  | Nothing Phone (2a) MediaTek Dimensity 7200 ⎘ ARM Mali-G610 MP4 ⎘ 12 GB Memory, 256 GB | Amazon: 1. $6.95 Mr.Shield Screen Protector c... 2. $11.39 Ibywind 2 Pack Screen Protec... 3. $11.99 Foluu Clear Case for Nothing... List Price: 329€ | 190 g | 256 GB UFS 3.1 Flash | 6.70" 2412x1084 394 PPI AMOLED |
5. 82.5% v7 (old)  | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G Mediatek Helio G99 ⎘ ARM Mali-G57 MP2 ⎘ 12 GB Memory, 512 GB UFS 2.1 | Amazon: 1. $359.99 Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G ... 2. $319.99 Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G ... 3. $6.99 Suttkue for Xiaomi Redmi Not... List Price: 399€ | 188 g | 512 GB UFS 2.2 Flash | 6.67" 2400x1080 395 PPI AMOLED |
Table of Contents
- Verdict - The Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE is sitting on the fence
- Specifications
- Case - The Note 14 Pro has a curved display
- Features - Xiaomi has gone with an audio jack and microSD
- Software - The Redmi Note has HyperOS and a shortened update plan
- Communication and GNSS - The Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE only comes with WiFi 5
- Telephone functions and voice quality - The Redmi Note 14 Pro and tinny voices
- Cameras - The Redmi's 200 MPix doesn't meet expectations
- Accessories and warranty - The Redmi comes with a screen protector and Xiaomi Care
- Input devices & operation - Input errors on the Redmi Pro's display
- Display - The Note 14 Pro LTE has good brightness and high-frequency PWM
- Performance - The Note 14 Pro LTE has a Helio G100 but lacks increased performance
- Emissions - The Note 14 Pro LTE has Dolby Atmos
- Battery runtime - The Note 14 Pro LTE charges quickly
- Notebookcheck overall rating
Xiaomi offers an entire Redmi Note 14 series. This review concerns the Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE. Design-wise, the curved display and a different camera design on the rear are noticeable compared to the cheaper non-Pro Note 14.
The main and selfie cameras also have more megapixels and the newer processor should ensure better performance. However, it is unusual for a manufacturer in this price range to offer a Pro model that lacks 5G support.
Xiaomi lists different versions on the smartphone's product page. The entry-level model offers 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage space. There are also models with 256 GB of storage and either 8 or 12 GB of RAM. The largest variant has 512 GB of storage space and 12 GB of RAM. However, only the combination of 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage is listed on the sales page, and this also corresponds to our review model.
There are three colors to choose from: Aurora Purple, Midnight Black and Ocean Blue. Our review device is black.
Specifications
Case - The Note 14 Pro has a curved display
The Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE fits nicely in the hand. The rounded back makes it feel narrower than it is. The build quality is good, the buttons sit firmly in place, and the gaps are small and even. The rear camera bump protrudes quite far, but it is positioned in such a way that the smartphone hardly wobbles when lying on a table.
The shiny aluminum alloy frame clearly shows fingerprints and dust, and dirt also collects in the area between the camera lenses. The slightly shiny plastic rear sounds a touch hollow, but the smartphone is very stable and is difficult to twist, even when force is applied.
The Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE possesses IP64 certification, and the display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2.
Features - Xiaomi has gone with an audio jack and microSD
Xiaomi has stayed true to itself and offers the Redmi Note 14 Pro with a 3.5 mm audio jack, IR blaster and memory that can be expanded using a microSD card. Unfortunately, the familiar picture continues with the USB-C port, which only supports the USB 2.0 standard. Although, it does at least support exFAT and NTFS as file systems.
Combined with a Samsung 980 Pro SSD, we achieved average transfer speeds of 26.17 MB/s. The Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE also has stereo speakers and is Dolby Atmos certified.
microSD card reader
The Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE's memory can be expanded by up to 1 TB using a microSD card with the card fitting into a hybrid slot. In our tests, we used our reference card, the AV PRO microSD 128 GB V60.
Using this, we achieved an average transfer speed of 25.51 MB/s. This makes the Redmi Note 14 Pro significantly slower than
its predecessor. The Samsung Galaxy A35 enjoys transfer speeds which are twice as fast.
| SD Card Reader - average JPG Copy Test (av. of 3 runs) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A35 5G (Angelbird AV Pro V60) | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G (Angelbird V60) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (7.7 - 58.9, n=69, last 2 years) | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE (Angelbird AV Pro V60) | |
Cross Platform Disk Test (CPDT)
Software - The Redmi Note has HyperOS and a shortened update plan
Out of the box, Xiaomi's Redmi Note 14 Pro comes with Android 14, using HyperOS 1.0 as its interface. In addition to the Xiaomi and Google apps, numerous third-party programs are installed. However, these can be easily uninstalled.
HyperOS offers numerous customization options, but advertisements in some apps are annoying, especially during downloads. Xiaomi's update policy is opaque, the Note 14 Pro LTE will receive updates for shorter periods than the Note 14 LTE. The manufacturer promises three years of OS and four years of security updates. At the time of this review, the security patch is from December 2024.
Sustainability - Xiaomi is focusing on longevity
Xiaomi has not provided any information regarding the Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE's carbon footprint. The packaging is largely plastic-free but doesn't do without it entirely. After all, the smartphone is supposed to be particularly stable and therefore also durable. Xiaomi aims to achieve this with reinforced corners and shock-absorbing foams on the inside.
Communication and GNSS - The Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE only comes with WiFi 5
The Redmi Note 14 Pro only supports WiFi 5. Accordingly, the transfer speeds in combination with our reference router, the Asus ROG Rapture GT-AXE11000, are lower than with the comparison devices. Compared to the predecessor, the data-receiving speed has increased slightly.
In our tests, the connection was stable. Unlike the Redmi Note 14 LTE test, we also didn't experience any sudden dropouts with the Pro model. The Note 14 Pro LTE comes - as the name suggests - without a 5G connection. The LTE connection is fast and reliable, and more bands are covered than with the cheaper Note 14 LTE model.
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE supports all the common satellite systems but only uses a single band. The positioning is not particularly precise, as a stroll with our Garmin Venu 2 reference device showed. The recorded route often deviated from the mapped paths. However, navigation in everyday life, for example, with Google Maps, is not a problem.
Telephone functions and voice quality - The Redmi Note 14 Pro and tinny voices
The Redmi Note 14 Pro's phone quality is disappointing - at least for the person on the other end. The caller's voice is reproduced loudly and clearly. However, the Redmi user's voice comes across as tinny, muffled and somewhat choppy. Voices almost sounds as if the hands-free function is being used all the time. The noise cancellation could also be better.
Xiaomi uses Google for its software and the app is clear and not at all confusing.
Cameras - The Redmi's 200 MPix doesn't meet expectations
In its advertizing, Xiaomi emphasizes the Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE's camera quality. The shots are said to be particularly dynamic, thanks to an AI-optimized algorithm, however, the test shots lack some sharpness and the colors were also quite pale. The digital zoom is usable even at 5x magnification, but the details are a bit muddy. Overall, the images fell short of our expectations.
Shots in difficult lighting conditions turned out well, but there was significant image noise. The quality of the images from the ultra-wide-angle camera is lower than that of the main camera. The 32 MPix selfie camera takes sharp pictures but is prone to lens flare. The Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE has a 200 MPix mode for images at full resolution and a Pro mode for manual settings.
The smartphone's video quality is decent, and thanks to OIS, steady shots are possible. On top of this, the autofocus and exposure adjustment work reliably and quickly. Videos can be recorded at a maximum of 1080p, with 60 fps a possibility with the main camera, but only 30 fps with the other lenses.
Image Comparison
Choose a scene and navigate within the first image. One click changes the position on touchscreens. One click on the zoomed-in image opens the original in a new window. The first image shows the scaled photograph of the test device.
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Accessories and warranty - The Redmi comes with a screen protector and Xiaomi Care
The Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE comes in various forms of retail boxes. The packaging also includes a 45-watt power adapter, but this is not included with the device in Germany. At the factory, a well-fitted protective film was applied to the display, and this didn't come off during the test period. The manufacturer also includes a flexible, snug-fitting case with the device.
In Germany, Xiaomi's device is covered by a 12-month warranty, but the 24-month warranty remains unaffected. The manufacturer offers the "Xiaomi Care" program for its Redmi Note 14 Pro in Germany. The basic package costs 24 euros (around $25) and covers two cases of damage - even if this was caused by the user - per insurance year. For 44 euros (about $46), the device can also be insured against theft.
Input devices & operation - Input errors on the Redmi Pro's display
Xiaomi uses a curved-edged display in its Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE. Swiping gestures feel good despite the applied protective film. However, the ends of the film are noticeable at the curved edges. In our test, not every input was recognized on the curves of the display. This was the case with the settings button on YouTube, which is located exactly in that area.
Out of the box, Google's Gboard is the default keyboard, and typing is easy and mostly error-free. We liked the quiet, linear vibration motor. Unlocking is possible via an optical fingerprint reader beneath the display and via 2D face unlock. Both work very quickly and reliably.
Display - The Note 14 Pro LTE has good brightness and high-frequency PWM
The Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE uses a 20:9 aspect ratio, 6.67-inch AMOLED panel. The display offers a maximum refresh rate of 120 Hz, and according to DRM information, there are intermediate steps at 30, 60 and 90 Hz. The software factory setting automatically adjusts the rate to the content.
We measured a maximum brightness of 1,356 cd/m² with the ambient light sensor activated, meaning the Redmi is significantly brighter than the comparison devices. The varying brightness distribution is not noticeable in everyday life. Without the brightness sensor, the Note 14 Pro reaches a maximum of 488 nits. With HDR and APL18 content, the display gets even brighter, and we measured 1,654 nits in the APL18 test and 1,715 cd/m² with HDR content.
Our measurements confirmed the observed screen flickering at two different frequencies. A basic 120 Hz flicker and high-frequency PWM dimming at 1,666 Hz. According to the manufacturer, PWM dimming should go as high as 1,920 Hz.
In our test, the permanently regulating ambient light sensor was annoying. Especially in buildings, the smartphone constantly switches the brightness up and down, fluctuating between brightness levels that are either too bright or too dark.
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Brightness Distribution: 93 %
Center on Battery: 1298 cd/m²
Contrast: ∞:1 (Black: 0 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 1.8 | 0.5-29.43 Ø4.86
ΔE Greyscale 2.3 | 0.09-98 Ø5.1
99.7% sRGB (Calman 2D)
Gamma: 2.28
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE AMOLED, 2400x1080, 6.7" | Samsung Galaxy A35 5G Super AMOLED, 2340x1080, 6.6" | Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro AMOLED, 2712x1220, 6.7" | Nothing Phone (2a) AMOLED, 2412x1084, 6.7" | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G AMOLED, 2400x1080, 6.7" | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen | -3% | 18% | 13% | 3% | |
| Brightness middle | 1298 | 904 -30% | 1034 -20% | 1033 -20% | 994 -23% |
| Brightness | 1303 | 912 -30% | 1041 -20% | 1042 -20% | 979 -25% |
| Brightness Distribution | 93 | 97 4% | 97 4% | 96 3% | 95 2% |
| Black Level * | |||||
| Colorchecker dE 2000 * | 1.8 | 2.1 -17% | 1 44% | 1.6 11% | 1.36 24% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 max. * | 5.5 | 2.8 49% | 2.2 60% | 2.5 55% | 3.61 34% |
| Greyscale dE 2000 * | 2.3 | 2.2 4% | 1.4 39% | 1.2 48% | 2.2 4% |
| Gamma | 2.28 96% | 2.1 105% | 2.22 99% | 2.07 106% | 2.287 96% |
| CCT | 6104 106% | 6478 100% | 6553 99% | 6482 100% | 6392 102% |
* ... smaller is better
Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)
| Screen flickering / PWM detected | 120 Hz Amplitude: 15.96 % Secondary Frequency: 1666 Hz |  | |
The display backlight flickers at 120 Hz (worst case, e.g., utilizing PWM) . The frequency of 120 Hz is very low, so the flickering may cause eyestrain and headaches after extended use. In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 8439 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 343500) Hz was measured. | |||
A series of measurements with fixed levels of zoom and different brightness settings (The amplitude curve at minimum brightness looks flat, but this is due to the scaling. The enlarged version of the amplitude curve at minimum brightness can be seen in the info box.)
When it comes to color reproduction, the Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE has to admit defeat to the comparison devices. There are deviations, especially in the red tones, which are too saturated. According to the Calman 2D measurement, the sRGB color space is covered to 99.7 percent.
Display Response Times
| ↔ Response Time Black to White | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1.63 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 0.894 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 0.737 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows very fast response rates in our tests and should be very well suited for fast-paced gaming. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 7 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (20.7 ms). | ||
| ↔ Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey | ||
| 2.06 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 1.02 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 1.036 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows very fast response rates in our tests and should be very well suited for fast-paced gaming. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.165 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 8 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (32.4 ms). | ||
The Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE has impressive viewing angles. Content can be easily seen even from wide angles, and there are no color deviations to speak of. When used outdoors, the smartphone is also readable in sunlight. When viewed from the side, we would like to see even higher brightness.
Performance - The Note 14 Pro LTE has a Helio G100 but lacks increased performance
There is a surprise in the benchmark measurements. The Redmi Note 14 Pro with the MediaTek Helio G100 achieved comparable scores to last year's Redmi Note 13 Pro with the MediaTek Helio G99. The comparison devices, however, play in a league of their own regarding the Geekbench and Antutu benchmarks - especially the Poco X7 Pro with its Dimensity 8400.
Nevertheless, in everyday situations, the Redmi Note 14 Pro runs considerably smoother than the Redmi Note 14 LTE, which also uses a Helio G99.
| CrossMark - Overall | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Average of class Smartphone (187 - 2674, n=157, last 2 years) | |
| Nothing Phone (2a) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A35 5G | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE | |
| Average Mediatek Helio G100 (n=1) | |
| UL Procyon AI Inference for Android - Overall Score NNAPI | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Nothing Phone (2a) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (1267 - 81594, n=149, last 2 years) | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE | |
| Average Mediatek Helio G100 (n=1) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A35 5G | |
In terms of the GPU, Xiaomi has opted to use the same hardware as the predecessor as well as the cheaper Redmi Note 14 LTE - the Mali-G57 MP2 graphics chip. This means that the Xiaomi smartphone has no chance against the competing devices, coming last in every benchmark.
GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7: T-Rex Onscreen | 1920x1080 T-Rex Offscreen
GFXBench 3.0: on screen Manhattan Onscreen OGL | 1920x1080 1080p Manhattan Offscreen
GFXBench 3.1: on screen Manhattan ES 3.1 Onscreen | 1920x1080 Manhattan ES 3.1 Offscreen
GFXBench: on screen Car Chase Onscreen | 1920x1080 Car Chase Offscreen | on screen Aztec Ruins High Tier Onscreen | 2560x1440 Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen | on screen Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Onscreen | 1920x1080 Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen | 3840x2160 4K Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen
| 3DMark / Wild Life Extreme Unlimited | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Nothing Phone (2a) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A35 5G | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE | |
| 3DMark / Wild Life Extreme | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Nothing Phone (2a) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A35 5G | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G | |
| 3DMark / Wild Life Unlimited Score | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Nothing Phone (2a) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A35 5G | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G | |
| 3DMark / Wild Life Score | |
| Nothing Phone (2a) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A35 5G | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| 3DMark / Solar Bay Score | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| 3DMark / Solar Bay Unlimited Score | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| 3DMark / Steel Nomad Light Unlimited Score | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| 3DMark / Steel Nomad Light Score | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| 3DMark / Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited Physics | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy A35 5G | |
| Nothing Phone (2a) | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G | |
| 3DMark / Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited Graphics | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Nothing Phone (2a) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A35 5G | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE | |
| 3DMark / Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Nothing Phone (2a) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A35 5G | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE | |
| GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7 / T-Rex Onscreen | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy A35 5G | |
| Nothing Phone (2a) | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE | |
| GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7 / T-Rex Offscreen | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Nothing Phone (2a) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A35 5G | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE | |
| GFXBench 3.0 / Manhattan Onscreen OGL | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy A35 5G | |
| Nothing Phone (2a) | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE | |
| GFXBench 3.0 / 1080p Manhattan Offscreen | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Nothing Phone (2a) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A35 5G | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE | |
| GFXBench 3.1 / Manhattan ES 3.1 Onscreen | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Nothing Phone (2a) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A35 5G | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE | |
| GFXBench 3.1 / Manhattan ES 3.1 Offscreen | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Nothing Phone (2a) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A35 5G | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE | |
| GFXBench / Car Chase Onscreen | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Nothing Phone (2a) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A35 5G | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE | |
| GFXBench / Car Chase Offscreen | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Nothing Phone (2a) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A35 5G | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE | |
| GFXBench / Aztec Ruins High Tier Onscreen | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Nothing Phone (2a) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A35 5G | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE | |
| GFXBench / Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Nothing Phone (2a) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A35 5G | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE | |
| GFXBench / Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Onscreen | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Nothing Phone (2a) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A35 5G | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE | |
| GFXBench / Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Nothing Phone (2a) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A35 5G | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE | |
| GFXBench / 4K Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Nothing Phone (2a) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A35 5G | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE | |
| Jetstream 2 - 2.0 Total Score | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro (Chrome 132.0.6834.163) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (13.8 - 387, n=165, last 2 years) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A35 5G (Chrome 123.0.6312.100) | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE (chrome 132) | |
| Average Mediatek Helio G100 (n=1) | |
| Nothing Phone (2a) (Firefox 124.2.0) | |
| Speedometer 2.0 - Result | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro (Chrome 132.0.6834.163) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (15.2 - 569, n=146, last 2 years) | |
| Nothing Phone (2a) (Chrome 123.0.6312.99) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A35 5G (Chrome 123.0.6312.100) | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE (chrome 132) | |
| Average Mediatek Helio G100 (n=1) | |
| Speedometer 3.0 - Score | |
| Average of class Smartphone (1.03 - 34, n=96, last 2 years) | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro (Chrome 132.0.6834.163) | |
| Nothing Phone (2a) (Chrome 123.0.6312.99) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A35 5G (Chrome 123.0.6312.100) | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE (chrome 132) | |
| Average Mediatek Helio G100 (n=1) | |
| WebXPRT 4 - Overall | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro (Chrome 132.0.6834.163) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (22 - 273, n=157, last 2 years) | |
| Nothing Phone (2a) (Firefox 124.2.0) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A35 5G (Chrome 123.0.6312.100) | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE (chrome 132) | |
| Average Mediatek Helio G100 (n=1) | |
| Octane V2 - Total Score | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro (Chrome 132.0.6834.163) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (2228 - 100368, n=206, last 2 years) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A35 5G (Chrome 123.0.6312.100) | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE (chrome 132) | |
| Average Mediatek Helio G100 (n=1) | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G (Chrome 123) | |
| Nothing Phone (2a) (Firefox 124.2.0) | |
| Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Total | |
| Average Mediatek Helio G100 (n=1) | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE (chrome 132) | |
| Nothing Phone (2a) (Firefox 124.2.0) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (277 - 28190, n=166, last 2 years) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A35 5G (Chrome 123.0.6312.100) | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro (Chrome 132.0.6834.163) | |
* ... smaller is better
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE | Samsung Galaxy A35 5G | Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | Nothing Phone (2a) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G | Average 256 GB UFS 2.2 Flash | Average of class Smartphone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AndroBench 3-5 | -42% | 110% | 25% | 4% | 2% | 78% | |
| Sequential Read 256KB | 933 | 529.32 -43% | 3969.01 325% | 1028.37 10% | 933.8 0% | 905 ? -3% | 2054 ? 120% |
| Sequential Write 256KB | 798 | 270 -66% | 1813.29 127% | 952 19% | 795.4 0% | 725 ? -9% | 1667 ? 109% |
| Random Read 4KB | 218 | 244.24 12% | 362.61 66% | 273.19 25% | 246.8 13% | 231 ? 6% | 286 ? 31% |
| Random Write 4KB | 215 | 62.59 -71% | 49.17 -77% | 311.8 45% | 222.2 3% | 241 ? 12% | 327 ? 52% |
Emissions - The Note 14 Pro LTE has Dolby Atmos
Temperature - The Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE remains consistently cool
The Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE stays pleasantly cool in everyday life as well as when playing games or watching films. Under extreme load in the Burnout benchmark, we recorded a maximum temperature of 37.8 degrees Celsius on the top of the device. On the bottom, the maximum was only 35 degrees Celsius.
In the stress tests, the Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE is stable and hardly throttles at all. The Steel Nomad stress test was aborted by the device.
(+) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 37.8 °C / 100 F, compared to the average of 35.1 °C / 95 F, ranging from 21.9 to 63.7 °C for the class Smartphone.
(+) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 35 °C / 95 F, compared to the average of 33.9 °C / 93 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 25.6 °C / 78 F, compared to the device average of 32.8 °C / 91 F.
3DMark Steel Nomad Stress Test
| 3DMark | |
| Wild Life Stress Test Stability | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE | |
| Nothing Phone (2a) | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G | |
| Samsung Galaxy A35 5G | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Wild Life Extreme Stress Test | |
| Nothing Phone (2a) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A35 5G | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
Speakers - The Xiaomi offers stereo sound and an audio jack
The Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE has stereo speakers and is Dolby Atmos certified. Sounds are emitted on the top of the device both through the earpiece to the front and through an opening in the frame to the top.
The mids are balanced, and this is a noticeable improvement over the predecessor. Bass or low frequencies, on the other hand, are absent. In addition, the rear vibrates noticeably at higher volumes.
The Redmi Note 14 Pro has a headphone jack. At 74.09 dBFS, the measured signal-to-noise level is only moderate. In our tests, the smartphone connected easily to various Bluetooth headphones.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE audio analysis
(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (86.4 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 28.5% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (11.5% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(±) | higher mids - on average 6% higher than median
(+) | mids are linear (5.7% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 4.5% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (2.7% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (19.2% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 23% of all tested devices in this class were better, 8% similar, 69% worse
» The best had a delta of 12%, average was 36%, worst was 134%
Compared to all devices tested
» 44% of all tested devices were better, 7% similar, 49% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 24%, worst was 134%
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G audio analysis
(±) | speaker loudness is average but good (81.6 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 25.4% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (10.7% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(±) | higher mids - on average 6.6% higher than median
(±) | linearity of mids is average (7.3% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(±) | higher highs - on average 5.3% higher than median
(+) | highs are linear (6.8% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (23.8% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 51% of all tested devices in this class were better, 9% similar, 40% worse
» The best had a delta of 12%, average was 36%, worst was 134%
Compared to all devices tested
» 69% of all tested devices were better, 7% similar, 24% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 24%, worst was 134%
Battery runtime - The Note 14 Pro LTE charges quickly
Power consumption - The Redmi is economical
The Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE's low-level computing power is largely reflected in the smartphone's low energy consumption. However, the device isn't the front-runner in every discipline.
| Off / Standby |   0.07 / 0.15 Watt |
| Idle |  1.13 / 1.21 / 1.25 Watt |
| Load |
5.35 / 7.25 Watt |
    
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max: Metrahit Energy | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE 5500 mAh | Samsung Galaxy A35 5G 5000 mAh | Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro 6000 mAh | Nothing Phone (2a) 5000 mAh | Average Mediatek Helio G100 | Average of class Smartphone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Consumption | -34% | -24% | -18% | 0% | -19% | |
| Idle Minimum * | 1.13 | 0.89 21% | 1.07 5% | 0.81 28% | 1.13 ? -0% | 0.872 ? 23% |
| Idle Average * | 1.21 | 1.99 -64% | 1.29 -7% | 2.01 -66% | 1.21 ? -0% | 1.415 ? -17% |
| Idle Maximum * | 1.25 | 2.14 -71% | 1.36 -9% | 2.07 -66% | 1.25 ? -0% | 1.556 ? -24% |
| Load Average * | 5.35 | 4.57 15% | 6.14 -15% | 4.16 22% | 5.35 ? -0% | 7.04 ? -32% |
| Load Maximum * | 7.25 | 12.31 -70% | 13.94 -92% | 7.91 -9% | 7.25 ? -0% | 10.6 ? -46% |
* ... smaller is better
Power consumption: Geekbench (150 cd/m²)
Power consumption: GFXbench (150 cd/m²)
Battery life - The Note 14 Pro LTE is an average performer
In our realistic WiFi web surfing test, the Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE achieved a runtime of 17 hours, surpassing the Note 13 Pro 4G, At 5,500 mAh, however, it has a 10 percent larger battery capacity.
The Nothing Phone 2a has a more powerful processor that manages almost the same time with a capacity of 5,000 mAh. In everyday life, as long as you don't play games or watch long videos, you will be able to use the device for two days without recharging.
The Note 14 Pro LTE is charged at a maximum of 45 watts - wireless charging is not supported. The smartphone charges from 1 to 60 percent in 35 minutes and takes 75 minutes to fully charge from 1 to 100 percent.
| Battery Runtime - WiFi v1.3 | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE | |
| Samsung Galaxy A35 5G | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Nothing Phone (2a) | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G | |
Notebookcheck overall rating
The Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE has a problem: It is hardly any better than the much cheaper Note 14 LTE and not much cheaper than the better-equipped Note 14 Pro 5G. The smartphone gets left behind in terms of performance by the comparable devices in this price range.
The camera performance is not bad but fell short of our expectations. The bright AMOLED display and the balanced speakers made a positive impression. With NFC, memory expansion and an audio jack, the Note 14 Pro LTE is also well-equipped. However, the device is too expensive for the performance it offers.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE
- 02/21/2025 v8
Benedikt Winkel
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