Redmi Note 14 SE 5G announced, launching in India on July 28: Details inside
The upcoming phone is confirmed to launch with a 6.67-inch 120Hz display protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5 and capable of clocking up to 2,100nits of peak brightness, MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra processor, and a 5,110mAh battery. The Redmi Note 14 SE is also set to get an in-display fingerprint reader and dual speakers supporting Dolby Atmos. The main camera uses a 50-megapixel Sony LYT-600 main sensor with optical image stabilisation.If all this sounds familiar, it is because it is what's inside the Redmi Note 14 as well. Given that some specs are still under the wraps, it would be interesting to see where Xiaomi plans to go with its next Redmi Note which, per the company, is being launched to celebrate its 11 years in India.The design of the Redmi Note 14 SE is also remarkably like the Redmi Note 14, the only difference is that it is set to launch in a burgundy-red option. More details are awaited.- Ends
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