Redmi Note 14 Pro+: A Decade of Innovation, Durability and Imaging Excellence

Redmi Note 14 Pro+: A Decade of Innovation, Durability and Imaging ExcellenceTen years since its inception, Redmi has achieved a remarkable milestone of surpassing 420 million units sold globally, solidifying its reputation as a benchmark for technology and affordability. To commemorate this momentous occasion, Redmi presents the Redmi Note 14 Pro+, the most durable Note series smartphone ever

Redmi Note 14 Pro+: A Decade of Innovation, Durability and Imaging Excellence

Ten years since its inception, Redmi has achieved a remarkable milestone of surpassing 420 million units sold globally, solidifying its reputation as a benchmark for technology and affordability. To commemorate this momentous occasion, Redmi presents the Redmi Note 14 Pro+, the most durable Note series smartphone ever. Featuring an innovative Diamond Armor design, it offers comprehensive protection across all eight sides and four corners. This is further complemented by rigorous IP66, IP68, and IP69 waterproof standards, demonstrating a user-centric design philosophy. Furthermore, the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ marks the first time a Note series phone features a full-focal length triple camera setup, incorporating the flagship-grade Light Hunter 800 professional high-dynamic imaging sensor. This enables lossless five-focal length photography, enhancing the overall user experience.

I. Aesthetics: Curved Screen and Smooth 8-Sided Grip, Redmi's Most Elegant Note Phone

The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ embodies Redmi's most elegant Note creation. The rear design adopts a centered symmetrical aesthetic, with a four-curved back shell that exudes a smooth and comfortable feel. Whether held vertically or horizontally, it offers a seamless grip, making it the most comfortable Redmi Note series phone to date. The rear camera module features a centered symmetrical design, housing a full-focal length triple camera complemented by a single-color temperature fill light, a rear environment light sensor, and an infrared remote control sensor. Integrated with a blacked-out lens module, it exudes a unified and premium texture. Redmi Note 14 Pro+ utilizes a finely crafted texture design around the edge of the lens module. This meticulous attention to detail reflects Redmi's dedication to product design, aiming to provide users with an enjoyable experience through both visual and tactile elements. The phone's power button and volume buttons are conveniently located on the right side of the device.

The front features a 6.67-inch Huaxing Optoelectronics OLED display. The curved design seamlessly blends with the narrow bezels on all four sides, creating a clean and symmetrical aesthetic. The screen supports a peak touch sampling rate of 2560Hz, with a default of 240Hz and support for a 120Hz refresh rate. Notably, the peak brightness of the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ has been significantly boosted to 3000 nits, a near-doubling compared to the Note 13 Pro+ at 1800 nits. Additionally, the Note 14 Pro+ introduces Xiaomi's Qing Shan eye protection technology.

The Redmi Note 14 Pro+'s 20-megapixel front-facing camera is positioned in the center at the top of the display. The top and bottom of the device are equipped with independent speaker openings, forming a symmetrical stereo sound field. The top houses two noise-canceling microphones, while the bottom features a Type-C and headphone combo interface, a microphone, and a SIM card slot. The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ packaging includes a 90W fast charging set.

II. Durability Testing: Waterproof and Drop-Proof, Warranty Coverage Even for Water Damage

The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ is Redmi's first phone to achieve a perfect balance between drop resistance and IP66, IP68, and IP69 waterproof capabilities.

1. Drop Resistance

In testing the Redmi Note 14 Pro+'s drop resistance, we simulated real-life scenarios, subjecting the phone to freefall tests from a height of 1.8 meters, allowing it to directly impact a hard marble floor. After retrieval, the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ demonstrated remarkable resilience, with its screen remaining flawless, free from scratches or cracks. The phone's frame and glass back panel also remained in pristine condition, exhibiting no signs of chipping or deformation. This outstanding test outcome serves as a testament to Redmi's robust design philosophy, emphasizing durability. It also highlights the phone's exceptional ability to withstand external impacts, such as accidental drops or friction in active environments. This ensures that the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ provides reliable protection, whether it's a casual drop in everyday life or a more demanding usage scenario.

2. Waterproof Capabilities

Through redesigned structural stacking and 17 custom structural components, the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ achieves systematic waterproofing enhancements, encompassing the Type-C port, screen adhesive, and device buttons, resulting in IP66, IP68, and IP69 waterproof certification.

• 1.5 Meter Depth Test: The phone was submerged in 1.5 meters of water for half an hour, and after removal, it was simply shaken off and continued to function flawlessly, including video recording and making phone calls.

• 2 Meter Depth Test: The phone was used to record a video, extended to a depth of two meters for 15 minutes. Upon retrieval, video recording continued uninterrupted.

This unwavering pursuit of product quality is a profound manifestation of Redmi's brand values, and it's a key factor in their ability to stand out in a fiercely competitive market. The Redmi Note 14 Pro+'s exceptional durability and protection have further empowered Redmi to offer users unparalleled quality assurance. This includes a one-year battery cover warranty, one-year screen warranty, one-year water damage warranty, five-year battery warranty, and a 365-day "replacement-only" guarantee. These five Diamond Protection guarantees underscore Redmi's unwavering confidence in the quality of their products, providing users with unprecedented peace of mind.

III. Performance and Gaming: Global Debut of Snapdragon 7s Gen3, Seamless Gameplay for Popular Mobile Games

The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ debuts globally with the Snapdragon 7s Gen3 mobile platform, crafted with TSMC's 4nm process technology. It is a groundbreaking AI chip that boasts a 30% improvement in AI performance over its predecessor. The CPU utilizes the new Cortex-A720 + Cortex-A520 architecture, also achieving significant performance enhancements.

Benchmark Performance

• AnTuTu Benchmark: 756,000 points

• GeekBench 6 Single-Core Score: 1139 points

• GeekBench 6 Multi-Core Score: 3256 points

• Flash Memory Test: Sequential Read 1968.81 MB/s, Sequential Write 1614.87 MB/s, Random Read 132.75 MB/s, Random Write 125.0 MB/s

From a performance perspective, the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ stands as the most comprehensively powerful phone in the category of durability-focused devices.

Gaming Test

We selected three highly representative mainstream mobile game titles: "Honor of Kings," "PUBG Mobile," and "Call of Duty: Mobile," for gaming tests. We recorded frame rates, power consumption, energy efficiency, and the device's temperature during gameplay.

• Honor of Kings: With High Definition Graphics and Ultra-High Frame Rate settings, the average frame rate remained stable at 119.49 FPS, with minimal fluctuations in the frame rate curve. Average power consumption was 3.3 W, resulting in an energy efficiency of 36.2 FPS/W. The maximum temperature on the back of the device reached 39.1 degrees Celsius.

• PUBG Mobile: With HDR High Definition Graphics and Extreme Frame Rate settings, the average frame rate remained stable at 54.81 FPS. Average power consumption was 3.2 W, resulting in an energy efficiency of 17.13 FPS/W. The back of the device reached a temperature of 40.5 degrees Celsius.

• Call of Duty: Mobile: With Ultra Graphics and Extreme Frame Rate settings, the game ran at a maximum of 60 FPS, with an average frame rate of 59.71 FPS. Average power consumption was 3.36 W, resulting in an energy efficiency of 17.77 FPS/W. The back of the device reached a maximum temperature of 38.2 degrees Celsius.

IV. Imaging: Full-Focal Length Triple Camera System Debuts on Note, Delivering All-Scenario Photography

The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ is the first Note series phone from Redmi to feature a full-focal length triple camera module. The main camera uses the same Light Hunter 800 sensor as the Redmi K70 Pro, boasting a 1/1.55-inch sensor size, 2.0-micron pixel fusion, an f/1.6 aperture, and OIS optical image stabilization. The telephoto lens utilizes a 50-megapixel Samsung S5KJN1 sensor with a 1/2.76-inch sensor size, 2.5x optical zoom, an f/2.0 aperture, and a 50 cm focusing distance. The ultra-wide-angle lens features an 8-megapixel Sony IMX355 sensor with a 120 field of view, an f/2.2 aperture.

Main Camera

In daylight scenarios, even under less-than-ideal lighting conditions, the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ captures rich details and true-to-life