Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G Review | Camera & Gaming Problems!

Tech Spurt January 21, 2025
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Expect in-depth tech reviews, comparisons, unboxings and hands-on features with fresh new UK smartphones, laptops, wearables, apps and other new gadgets. With over 20 years of experience reviewing technology, UK journalist Chris Barraclough has written for Tech Radar and dozens of PC/smartphone publications, as well as editing Mobile Choice magazine. Like Unbox Therapy, Supersaf, MKBHD and others, he also spent several years presenting tech-based YouTube videos for the likes of Tech Radar and Recombu. We don't just pull things out of boxes here. We dive deep into those smartphones, gaming machines, smartwatches and other tech - Chris uses each device as it was intended for a proper real-life review, and doesn't just cover the shiny expensive stuff. You'll find budget kit as well, because we're not all minted. Check out The Spurt Hole for non-techy shenanigans! Email address provided for PR requests - we are NOT hiring editors, thumbnail artists etc!

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Reviewing Xiaomi's Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G, a budget-friendly mid-range smartphone boasting impressive durability and design. However, Xiaomi's hardware fails to impress in the Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G, with stunted gaming, old camera tech and a slower charging battery. I've been testing this phone for a week so here's my verdict - check out my comparison vs the Pro Plus model for more Redmi action! While Xiaomi smartphones usually serve up some impressive hardware for the price, this generation is slightly sub-par. Mediatek's Dimensity 7300 Ultra delivers quite juddery performance, when using the camera or gaming. Wuthering Waves can be played on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G. However, you'll need to scale the graphics down and use that HyperOS GameTurbo mode. Likewise, it's the same 200MP camera vs the old 13 Pro 5G phone from last year. This is fine for everyday pics but struggles to shoot video, again thanks to that Dimesnity chipset. Plus, while battery life is fine, the Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G is beaten by rivals for capacity and speed of recharging. Here's hoping Xiaomi brings HyperOS 2 to the Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G soon. But in the meantime, what do you think? Leave your review of my review below! Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G Review Chapters: 0:00 - So. Many. Redmis. 0:55 - Design 2:49 - HyperOS & features 5:29 - Display & audio 7:55 - Performance & gaming 9:30 - Battery life 10:55 - Cameras 14:05 - Verdict

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