Xiaomi continues to roll out new products, with the latest being the Redmi Note 14 5G and Redmi Buds 6. The Note 14 5G serves as the entry-level model in the series, joining the Note 14 Pro and Note 14 Pro+. Meanwhile, the Buds 6 are the newest in-ear true wireless earbuds from Xiaomi’s sub-brand.
Redmi Note 14 5G
The Redmi Note 14 comes with a 6.67-inch OLED display with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The phone comes with a peak brightness of 2,100 nits, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. In terms of power, it houses the MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra chipset, offering up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, with microSD expansion support.
The phone includes a 50MP main camera with Sony’s LYT-600 sensor and OIS, alongside a 2MP macro lens. For selfies, it has a 16MP front-facing camera housed in a punch-hole cutout.
The Redmi Note 14 runs Xiaomi Hyper OS, based on Android 14, designed for smooth performance and enhanced security. It comes with a 5,110mAh battery, supporting 45W fast charging, and goes from 0% to 50% charge in about 30 minutes.
In terms of colors, it comes in Starry White, Phantom Blue, and Midnight Black. The Redmi Note 14 is priced at CNY 1,199 ($170) for the 6GB RAM + 128GB variant and CNY 1,699 ($245) for the 12GB RAM + 256GB model. Open sales in China will begin soon, with potential for global release in the coming months. Its blend of high-end features and affordability makes it a strong contender in the mid-range market.
Redmi buds 6
The Redmi Buds 6 are the upgraded successors to last year’s Redmi Buds 5, offering several notable enhancements. They are equipped with dual drivers, including 12.4mm titanium-coated dynamic drivers and 5.5mm piezoelectric tweeters. The Buds 6 features Bluetooth 5.4 and supports pairing with two devices simultaneously.
The active noise cancellation (ANC) system now blocks up to 49dB of surrounding noise, retaining the three noise-canceling modes from the previous generation. Additionally, the Redmi Buds 6 comes with 360 spatial audio and customizable EQ profiles, accessible through the Xiaomi Headphones app, for users who like to play around with their electronic settings.
Battery life has been significantly improved, offering up to a whopping 42 hours of total playback time when combined with the charging case, a huge improvement for all those music enthusiasts out there. Redmi Buds 6 comes in White, Black, and Cyan.
The Redmi Buds 6 are priced at CNY 199 ($30), providing a solid option for users seeking affordable, feature-rich wireless earbuds.
