Stuff Verdict

Fresh looks and new silicon help the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ stay current. It’s not much of a leap from its predecessor in any other area, though.

Pros

Very detailed shots from the main camea

Solid mid-range performance

Respectable battery life and very fast charging

Cons

Redmi really should’ve called time on the weak secondary cameras

Dial down the out-of-box bloatware, please

Why not launch with the latest version of Android?

Introduction

We’re only a few weeks into 2025 and the affordable phone floodgates have well and truly opened. The Poco X7 and X7 Pro were literally announced the day before Redmi pulled back the curtain on this, the global version of the Note 14 Pro+. Xiaomi’s other value-minded brand has gone for a keenly-priced mid-ranger instead of a true bargain blower here – but one with a more capable camera than you’d expect.

An optically stabilised 200MP main snapper sounds impressive, with artificial intelligence on hand to create convincing zoom shots without needing eons to process each pic. Other highlights include being first out the gate with new Qualcomm silicon, a much brighter OLED screen than its predecessor, and some of the fastest charging speeds around.