Redmi Note 14 series in development for Chinese market, to rival Realme 12, claims tipster

HIGHLIGHTS

• Realme 12 Pro series will feature a new Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 processor and a telephoto camera.
• Xiaomi could prepare a rival for a launch earlier than the usual timeline to compete with Realme’s devices.
• Redmi Note 14 series will come in a similar price range and focus on camera performance.
• Xiaomiis all set to launch its Redmi Note 13 series in India with the devices bringing multiple upgrades to Redmi’s most important phones. However, the successor to these phones could come earlier than expected to China based on a leak by a Chinese tipster. Here is what the tipster says about the upcoming Redmi Note 14.
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·        Redmi Note 14 series to rival Realme 12 series with similar specs

• Chinese Tipster “Smart Pikachu” posted (via) on Chinese social media, Weibo, stating that the Redmi Note 14 will closely rival the Realme 12 series with a similar price range and specifications. Both the series will feature a curved display and focus on camera performance.

Based on our previous report, the Realme 12 Pro and Pro+ have already been certified through BIS for an India launch and are expected to feature the new Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 processor. Other features include a telephoto lens for both devices. The Redmi Note 14 Pro series could similarly work on providing better optical zoom cameras. In India, the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ will bring a curved display to the Redmi Note series for the first time and continue with the same 200MP main sensor from last year’s model. The Redmi Note 13 series is launching in India on January 4th while the Realme 12 Pro series could be unveiled sometime in Q1 of 2024.

Redmi Note 13 series is set to launch in India on January 4th and rumours are rife that only 5G variants will be launching in the country. However, the company is also reportedly working on Redmi Note 13 and Note 13 Pro 4G versions as they have appeared on multiple certifications, including FCC, NBTC and others. Now, tipster Sudhansu Ambhore shared the renders and prices of the Redmi Note 13 and Note 13 Pro 4G variants for the European market. In a separate report from Appuals, the tipster shared the specifications.

Separately, more Redmi Note 13 4G renders have surfaced online, courtesy of Paras Guglani in collaboration with RMUpdate.

Redmi Note 13 and Note 13 Pro 4G design

• The Redmi Note 13 and Note 13 Pro 4G share an almost similar design.
• The renders shared by Parasshow some key specs of the vanilla Redmi Note 13 4G.
• There is a centre-positioned punch-hole cutout for the selfie shooter and flat edges. The Note 13 Pro 4G features slightly narrow bezels compared to the Note 13 4G.
• The volume rocker and power buttons are on the right edge.

• Both phones feature a boxy chassis with rounded edges.
• Flipping the phone to the back, you see triple camera sensors placed individually and an LED flash. We also see Redmi branding.
• The has 108MP text engraved on the back panel, while the Pro version has a 200MP sensor.
• The  has a dual-tone design around the top portion. The SIM tray section is on the left edge of the phone.
• The bottom section has a USB Type-C port, a speaker grille, and a primary microphone.
• The top section has a 3.5mm, an IR blaster, a speaker grille and another microphone.

Colours

• Redmi Note 14 4G: Blue, Green, and Black colours.
• Redmi Note 14 Pro 4G: Green, Black, and Purple colours.

Redmi Note 14 and Note 13 Pro 4G prices (expected)

• As per the report from Appuals, the Redmi Note 13 4G is tipped to be priced at EUR 199(approx Rs 18,100) for the 6GB + 128GB model and EUR 249 (approx. Rs 22,600) for the 8GB + 256GB variant.
• The Redmi Note 13 Pro is expected to be priced at EUR 349 (approx. Rs 31,800) for the 8GB + 256GB version and EUR 399 (approx. Rs 36,400) for the 12GB + 256GB model.