Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S review: specs, battery & used prices

Summary

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S is a 2025 mid-range model on the Helio G99, pairing a 200-megapixel stabilized main camera with an 8-megapixel ultrawide and a 2-megapixel telephoto module, a 6.67-inch 120 Hz OLED rated at 1300 nits, a 5000 mAh battery and 67 W charging in an IP64 body at 179 grams. Our catalog scores it 92 on compactness and 49 on camera, with two years of OS updates declared. Tracked listings start at about $260 for the 8/128 GB trim. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G is the network-upgraded sibling, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 4G is the entry trim of the family.

Display and design

The 6.67-inch OLED refreshes at 120 Hz with a 1300-nit peak, scoring 68 on our screen axis and staying readable outdoors. The 179-gram IP64 body earns a compactness score of 92: light, splash-sealed and easy to handle, among the better ergonomics in its price class.

Performance

The Helio G99 posts an everyday axis of 41 and a gaming axis of 6 in our model: a long-proven budget platform for daily apps and media, with serious gaming out of scope. The 67 W charging and camera hardware are where the budget goes instead.

Camera

The 200-megapixel stabilized main sensor leads the rear, supported by an 8-megapixel ultrawide and a minimal 2-megapixel telephoto module. A camera axis of 49 is strong for the class: high-resolution daylight shots crop well and stabilization helps handheld clips, though the auxiliary modules are largely nominal.

Battery and charging

The 5000 mAh battery scores 40 on our battery axis, a standard full day, and the 67 W charger earns a charging score of 48, restoring the cell notably faster than the 33 W budget norm. Fast refill is the practical offset to the modest capacity.

Verdict

At about $260 new for 8/128 GB, the Redmi Note 14S is a camera-and-charging play: a 200-megapixel stabilized main sensor and 67 W refill in a light 179-gram body. Performance and the two-year software window are the boundaries. Used market data is sparse, so the new channel is the reference.