Xiaomi Redmi Note 14: Worth the Upgrade or Just Another Budget Phone?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 14: Worth the Upgrade or Just Another Budget Phone?
- 108MP Back Camera.
- 120Hz Refresh Rate
- 5,500mAh Big Battery.
- 5,500mAh Big Battery.
In the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 once again the company promises a mid-range smartphone with great potential. To be specific, it is designed to be modern with a sleek form and powerful specifications to achieve maximum capability at an affordable price. Whether you are a gamer, a photographer or a person who wants a phone that would last the whole day, the Redmi Note 14 does not disappoint.
Nevertheless, it has to be questioned if it is really capable of doing so. Below is a detailed insight on the things you need to learn about before making the final verdict. Also share Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 price in Bangladesh.
An In-Depth Review on Xiaomi Redmi Note 14
This phone is part of the Xiaomi’s Note series, its name is Xiaomi Redmi Note 14. The phone has created quite a sensation in the Bangladesh market. However, the phone has its positive and negative aspects. Here you will get the negative aspects, positive aspects and Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 price in Bangladesh.
Box Content
The package which was unboxed was quite compact and contained all the necessary accessories for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14:
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Smartphone
- 33W Charger
- USB Type-C cable
- Silicone case
- User manual
- SIM tool
The items contained in the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 box are Handset, Quick Start Guide, USB Cable, 33W Charger, Eject Tool and Phone Cover. You will have all that is needed for using the new phone in your hands as soon as you make a purchase.
Design & Build Quality
It is slim and elegant as per the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14. The size of the device is 163.3mm in height, 76.6mm in width, approximately 8.2mm in thickness and it weighs approximately 196.5grams. It has a slim and light weight form factor, meaning that it can be easily carried around.
The back panel is made of glass and the frame seems to be plastic with metal texture finish on the outside. This combination makes it quite appropriate in delivering the right balance of performance and aesthetics. It comes in four styles of color namely Midnight Black, Mist Purple, Ocean Blue, and Lime Green whereby the users can be flexible to chose whichever color of their choice.
The Latest Redmi Note 14 has the Protection of the IP64 dust and water splash. This one offers an extra protection to accidental loss or damage which may happen on a daily basis. The front side has Corning Gorilla Glass 5 in order to provide protection and minimize the chances of getting scratches.
Display
The screen type of Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 is AMOLED, and it has a size of 6.67 inches. This one also has the capacity of increasing the refreshing rate to 120Hz for smooth moving pictures. The resolution of this device is 2400 x 1080 pixels and so, there is sharpness in the views of this device. HDR10+ and Dolby Vision are the display’s capabilities that enhance the quality of colors and contrast ratio.
The maximum luminance which is 1800 nit is suitable to be used under the sunlight to help in the visibility. The screen also has a 20:9 aspect ratio and a pixel density of 395ppi making the images and the texts on the screen to be well defined.
It is therefore protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the screen which makes the device more shock and scratch resistant. Also, the phone has an anytime screen feature whereby the user for example can see notifications without necessarily waking up the screen.
Camera
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 has a solid camera system as its components. The primary camera has 108 MP, aperture of f/1.7, while the wide camera has Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), the secondary camera has 2 MP aperture of f/2.4, the third one also has 2 MP aperture of f/2.4 for macros. This combination allows you to capture quality image under various conditions.
On the front side of the Redmi Note 14 has been mounted an aperture of f/2.2 with 20 MP front camera. It also has a good flash for capturing bright and lively images when making selfies. This front camera also has different modes of beauty and AI optimization for a brighter and better-looking face in every capture. It is capable of attaining 1080p for video calls and vlogs which is 30/ 60 fps because it has a fast processing power.
The cameras of Redmi Note 14 have an ability to capture high-quality video recording with a lot of flexibility. The cam can capture the 4K videos at 24fps or 30fps and the 1080p videos at 30, 60, and 120fps. This is because gyro-EIS and OIS help to reduce motion while shooting a video even when the shooter is in motion.
Performance & Software
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 is powered by the Mediatek Helio G99 Ultra, the chipset that is in question is a relatively new and 6nm node part. This chipset comes with 2x2.2 GHz of ARM Cortex-A76 and it also has 6x2.0 GHz of ARM Cortex-A55 which gives an optimal combination of performance and power efficiency. The memory of the phone is embedded with 8GB RAM and 256MB ROM and has also an extra space in the form of a micro sim card.
This is the Redmi Note 14, and for the user who needs a phone for browsing the web, social networks, or simple gaming, Redmi Note 14 is quite reliable. AnTuTu, the benchmark score of Redmi Note 14 is around 4,50,000 which is quite reasonable for today’s mid-range smartphones.
It is equipped with Xiaomi’s HyperOS 1.02 based on Android 14 out of the box. The operating system is also known as HyperOS, and among the features, it is possible to name such a perfect user interface, as well as the possibility to change the settings. They include dual window mode, apps, and privacy options among others. This means at least three full-year major updates, and one year of security updates for the phone to always be on the latest version or the latest security patch to protect it.
Battery & Charger
It is available in Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 with a 5500mAh battery. It also offers a rather big battery capacity that will enable users to enjoy more usage time especially those who are power users. So in case the phone is used meaningly you can take up to two days before the battery goes off.
For connection, the phone comes with support for 33W fast charging. This means you can be able to have your phone fully charged in the shortest time possible. It is also equipped with a charger of 33W, and the cable Type-C to Type-A is also used. From 0% to 100%, it charges just below 45 minutes.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 price in Bangladesh
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 price in Bangladesh is BDT 23,999 (Official) with 6GB RAM and 128GB inbuilt storage. There is another variant of this model, 8GB + 256GB which costs BDT 26,999 (Official).
It is available in four beautiful colours Midnight Black, Mist Purple; Ocean Blue and Lime Green, out of which you can select any one colour. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 can be purchased in Xiaomi stores, authorized stores or shops and online stores.
Verdict
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 is a good performer, attractive in terms of design and value for money. In terms of display, performance, and battery life, it seems to be a proud member of the mid-range category. However, these are minor issues such as bloatware on MIUI and sub-par low-light camera performance that can be considered to be holding the device back.

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