Upcoming Redmi Note 14 Series Poised as Potential Competitor to Realme 12 Lineup, Reports Suggest
The eagerly awaited Redmi Note 13 series, initially launched as an exclusive in the Chinese market, is now officially set to make its debut in India on January 4. In the midst of this imminent release, speculations are already rife regarding its potential successor, the purported Redmi Note 14. According to assertions from a prominent Chinese tipster, Xiaomi appears to be gearing up for the imminent unveiling of the Redmi Note 14 lineup, tailored for the brand’s native market. These upcoming models are anticipated to go head-to-head against competitors like the Realme 12 series. Notably, the Redmi Note 13 series, comprising the Redmi Note 13, Redmi Note 13 Pro, and Redmi Note 13 Pro+, boasts a 6.67-inch 1.5K full-HD+ AMOLED display, offering a glimpse into the brand’s commitment to display technology. Furthermore, the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Ultra SoC, enhancing the lineup’s performance capabilities.
Chinese Tipster Smart Pikachu (translated from Chinese) on Weibo claimed that Xiaomi is preparing to unveil the Redmi Note 14 series in China. The rumoured Note 14 series smartphones are said to rival the Realme 12 lineup with a similar price range and specifications. Both Redmi Note 14 and Realme 12 series are tipped to debut as camera-focused handsets with curved displays.
Like the Redmi Note 13 series, the Redmi Note 14 family could also include at least three entries — Redmi Note 14, Redmi Note 14 Pro, and Redmi Note 14 Pro+. While details of the Realme 12 series are yet to be officially announced, references about Realme 12, Realme 12 Pro, and Redmi 12 Pro+ have purportedly appeared on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) website, hinting at their imminent arrival in the Indian market. They are tipped to run on Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC.
The Redmi Note 13 series was launched in September with a starting price tag of CNY 1,199 (roughly Rs. 13,900) in China. They are confirmed to go official in India on January 4.
The Redmi Note 13 series operates on the Android 13-based MIUI 14 platform and showcases a prominent 6.67-inch 1.5K full-HD+ AMOLED display boasting a refresh rate of 120Hz, ensuring a seamless visual experience. Diving into the hardware specifics, the standard Redmi Note 13 houses the MediaTek Dimensity 6080 SoC, while its Pro variant is equipped with the formidable Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SoC, underscoring its performance capabilities. Meanwhile, the top-tier model, the Redmi Note 13 Pro+, stands distinguished with its powerful MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Ultra SoC, promising enhanced performance and efficiency across tasks and applications.
The imaging prowess of the Redmi Note 13 lineup is notable, with the base model featuring a dual rear camera setup spearheaded by a robust 100-megapixel primary sensor. In contrast, the Pro variants elevate the photography game further, boasting a triple rear camera configuration. This setup includes a commanding 200-megapixel Samsung ISOCELL HP3 primary sensor equipped with optical image stabilization (OIS) for exceptional clarity and stability. Additionally, all models incorporate a 16-megapixel front-facing sensor, ensuring high-quality selfies and video calls.
