Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi has quietly launched the Redmi Note 14S without any fanfare. The device is now listed on the company’s official Czech Republic website, confirming all the details.

At first glance, you might think this is a brand-new model, but in reality, we’ve seen it before. The Redmi Note 14S is essentially a rebranded Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G, which originally launched in January last year. 

The only noticeable change is a slightly tweaked back design. Beyond that, the specs remain identical, except for one minor detail—the 14S is slightly lighter at 179 grams compared to its predecessor’s 188 grams.

Redmi Note 14S specs: déjà vu?

The phone features a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with an FHD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and Corning Gorilla Glass protection. Powering everything is MediaTek’s Helio G99 Ultra, paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.

That Helio G99 is a 4G-only chipset, meaning you’re out of luck if you were hoping for 5G connectivity. Oddly enough, Xiaomi hasn’t even specified which version of its HyperOS software the phone is running.

On the back, there’s a 200MP main camera, an 8MP ultrawide lens, and a practically useless 2MP macro sensor. Up front, you get a 16MP selfie camera.

Keeping the lights on is a 5,000mAh battery with support for 67W wired charging. For biometrics,  Redmi has included an optical under-display fingerprint scanner. One small but notable upgrade is the improved ingress protection—bumped up from IP54 to IP64 for better dust and water resistance.

Still, for the most part, this is the same phone as last year’s Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G.

Price and availability

The Redmi Note 14S is available in three color options: blue, black, and purple. And it is priced at 5,999 CZK (roughly $260) for the sole 8/256GB model in the country.

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Redmi unveiled the Redmi Note 14 series earlier this year. The lineup includes 4G models, such as the Note 14 and Note 14 Pro, and 5G options, like the Note 14 5G, Note 14 Pro 5G, and Note 14 Pro+ 5G. Recently, the upcoming Redmi Note 14S, a 4G offering, was found listed in the database of the UAE’s TDRA certification platform. Now, a new report by WinFuture.de has revealed the entire specifications, renders, and expected price of the Note 14S, claiming that it will be unveiled soon.

Redmi Note 14S specifications (rumored)

The report reveals that the Redmi Note 14S will feature an AMOLED panel that offers an FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. While the exact screen size is not mentioned, it appears to feature a 6.67-inch screen integrated with a fingerprint sensor.

Under the hood, the Note 14S will feature the Helio G99 Ultra, 8GB of RAM, and a 5,000mAh battery with 67W fast charging support. The device will ship with the older Android 14 onboard. Therefore, it appears that the device may not ship the latest HyperOS 2.0 UI.

For photography, the Redmi Note 14S will feature a 200-megapixel primary camera with OIS support, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. The device will be equipped with a 16-megapixel front-facing camera.

To sum up, the Redmi Note 14S is nothing but a rebranded version of the Redmi Note 13 Pro (4G) from last year. It is expected to be released in Europe with a price of under 240 euros. It is also expected to launch in India. As the leaked renders have revealed, the Note 14S will be available in blue, purple, and black.

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