Redmi Note 14 SE 5G Is Launching In India On July 28: Price And Specs Expected
The Redmi Note 14 series is getting a new model in the Indian market in the next few days. The Redmi Note 14 SE 5G variant has been confirmed to be launching in the country and Xiaomi has shared most of the details about the new phone.
The mid-range device is getting an SE version after a few years in the market, and it seems to be buying the budget-conscious buyers who want a reliable brand and Redmi Note has been a known name in this segment for a long time.
Redmi Note 14 SE India Launch In July: What We Know
Xiaomi's hype for the device comes with taglines like 'killer specs' and 'killer price' which suggests the brand could go back to its roots of bringing value-friendly devices with compelling features. The Redmi Note 14 SE 5G product teasers reveal a big chunk of the features that Xiaomi is bringing to the device.
The Redmi Note 14 SE 5G will feature a 120Hz display that gets Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The phone will come equipped with dual stereo speakers and get Dolby Atmos support. Xiaomi will offer a 50MP Sony Lytia sensor with OIS support.
The phone is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 7025 chipset with up to 8GB RAM and possibly 512GB storage for the highest variant. Redmi is packing a 5,110mAh battery on the new Note 14 variant, but has not shared the charging speed details for the device.
We expect the HyperOS 2.0 version based on Android 15 to roll out with the device and hopefully the company can offer 2 or 3 OS upgrades for the new model.
The Redmi Note 14 SE 5G expected price in India could be around Rs 14,999 and might go even lower for the base variant, if the killer price claim really wants to come through. Xiaomi does need more devices in the mid-range segment to compete with other brands and the SE model will be looking to entice buyers to its side once again.
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