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Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S (8GB + 256GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£180RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:6.67 inchesMain camera megapixels:200 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP

Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S (8GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S (8GB + 256GB)
7.1/10

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 62% of models
Score components

90%

6.9

Technical score

10%

8.3

User score

â–²Better than 62% of smartphones
7.8

Value for money

Value for money
7.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 78% of models
Score components

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

â–²Better than 78%
6.9

Technical score

Technical score
6.9/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 60% of models
Score components

25%

6.1

Performance & Hardware

18%

7.7

Camera

15%

7.1

Display

15%

6.4

Battery

10%

7.6

Software

10%

6.8

Connectivity

4%

8.3

Audio

3%

7.1

Design

â–²Better than 60%
8.3

User score

User score
8.3/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 75% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

6.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 75%
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S (8GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 60% of models
Score components:

25%

6.1

Performance & Hardware

18%

7.7

Camera

15%

7.1

Display

15%

6.4

Battery

10%

7.6

Software

10%

6.8

Connectivity

4%

8.3

Audio

3%

7.1

Design

6.9
User score
User score
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 75% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

6.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.3
Popularity
Popularity
6.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 58% of models
Popularity:
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S (8GB + 256GB) has a popularity of 6.4 points, which is higher than 57.9% of smartphones.
6.4
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 78% of models
Score components:

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

7.8
Brand name
Xiaomi
Processor model
MediaTek Helio G99
This smartphone uses the MediaTek Helio G99 processor model which is slower than processors in 77.1% of smartphones and equal to processors in 3.8% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
8 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 8 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 28.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 30.4% of smartphones.
Internal storage
256 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 256 GB which is larger than the storage of 38.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 38.3% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.2 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.2 GHz which is lower than the boost speed of 68.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 14.2% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 15
Android version
Android 15
This smartphone runs Android version Android 15 which is newer than that found in 70.6% of smartphones and equal to that in 25.1% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
200 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 200 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP which is higher than that of 97.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.4% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.7 & f/2.2 & f/2.4
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.7 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 which is wider than that of 83.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.1% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
128 mm²
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 128 mm² which is larger than the main camera sensor area of 99% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.9% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
0.8 µm
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 0.8 µm which is larger than in 35.5% of smartphones and equal to the size in 21.9% of smartphones.
1.6 binned
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Number of SIM slots
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
no
This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.67 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches which is larger than the screens of 38.3% of smartphones and equal to those of 13.4% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2400 px
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2400 px which is higher than that of 36.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 20.4% of smartphones.
Pixel density
395 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi which is higher than that of 41.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 8.9% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 34.7% of smartphones and equal to that in 55.2% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 5,000 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 28.3% of smartphones and equal to those in 28.8% of smartphones.
Charging speed
67 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 67 W which is faster than in 72.8% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 4.1% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
?
FM radio
yes
This smartphone includes an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
161.1 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 161.1 mm which is shorter than 74.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 1% of smartphones.
Width
75 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 75 mm which is narrower than 68.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 3.3% of smartphones.
Thickness
8 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 8 mm which is thinner than 63.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 6.9% of smartphones.
Weight
179 g
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 179 g which is lighter than 86.6% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 1% of smartphones.
Device volume
96,600 cm³
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 96,600 cm³ which is smaller than 54.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.7% of smartphones.
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S (8GB + 256GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • 4x larger main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (128 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    128 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Has optical image stabilization
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (200 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    200 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • 2.03x faster charging speed
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (67 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    67 W vs 33 W
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This smartphone has a higher contrast ratio than the average smartphone (5000000:1 vs 1000000:1). The average smartphone contrast ratio is 1000000:1.
    AMOLED/OLED displays have an effectively infinite contrast ratio
    5,000,000:1 vs 1,000,000:1
  • Higher on-device AI tier
    This smartphone runs on the productivity AI tier, while the average smartphone runs on fundamental, enabling stronger on-device AI features.
    Gemini Overlay, Circle to Search, AI Erase, AI Sky, AI Beautify, AI Image Expansion, AI Notes, AI Film
    productivity vs fundamental
  • Supports aptX Adaptive
    This smartphone supports aptX Adaptive, the average smartphone does not. 34.5% of smartphones include aptX Adaptive support.
  • 55.1% faster memory speed
    This smartphone supports faster memory speed than the average smartphone (4266 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone supports 2750 MHz memory speed.
    4,266 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 4.3% higher user score
    User score
    8.3/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S
    the average smartphone
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S (8GB + 256GB) has a higher user score than the average smartphone (8.34 vs 8.000).
    8.34 vs 8
  • 6.8% better value for money
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S (8GB + 256GB) has better value for money than the average smartphone (7.83 vs 7.3).
    7.83 vs 7.34
  • 44.4% cheaper
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S (8GB + 256GB) is cheaper than the average smartphone (£180 vs £260).
    £180 vs £260
  • 55.1% faster memory speed
    This smartphone supports faster memory speed than the average smartphone (4266 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone supports 2750 MHz memory speed.
    4,266 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • Higher on-device AI tier
    This smartphone runs on the productivity AI tier, while the average smartphone runs on fundamental, enabling stronger on-device AI features.
    Gemini Overlay, Circle to Search, AI Erase, AI Sky, AI Beautify, AI Image Expansion, AI Notes, AI Film
    productivity vs fundamental
  • Newer Android version
    This smartphone features a newer Android version than the average smartphone (Android 15 vs Android 14). The average version is Android 14.
    Android 15 vs Android 14
  • 4x larger main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (128 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    128 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Has optical image stabilization
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (200 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    200 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Wider main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a wider main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.7 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.7 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Has an infrared sensor
    This smartphone includes an infrared sensor, the average smartphone does not. 33.3% of smartphones feature an IR blaster.
  • 1 more external displays supported
    This smartphone supports more external displays than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone supports 1 external displays.
    2 vs 1
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This smartphone has a higher contrast ratio than the average smartphone (5000000:1 vs 1000000:1). The average smartphone contrast ratio is 1000000:1.
    AMOLED/OLED displays have an effectively infinite contrast ratio
    5,000,000:1 vs 1,000,000:1
  • Has an always-on display
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.2% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • Has a curved display
    This smartphone features a curved display, the average smartphone does not. 24.5% of smartphones have curved screens.
  • 300 nits higher peak brightness
    This smartphone has a higher peak brightness than the average smartphone (1300 nits vs 1000 nits). The average peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    1,300 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • 2.03x faster charging speed
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (67 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    67 W vs 33 W
  • Supports aptX Adaptive
    This smartphone supports aptX Adaptive, the average smartphone does not. 34.5% of smartphones include aptX Adaptive support.
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Has FM radio
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.2% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • 8.8% lighter
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (179 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    179 g vs 196.2 g
  • 2.5 mm shorter
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (161.1 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    161.1 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 1 year/s newer release date
    This smartphone has a newer release date than the average smartphone (2025 vs 2024). 1.00% of smartphones are released annually.
    March 2025
    2025 vs 2024
  • 1 mm narrower
    This smartphone is narrower than the average smartphone (75 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone width is 76 mm.
    75 mm vs 76 mm
  • 0.3 mm thinner
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (8 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    8 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Helio G99 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Helio G99 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • No 5G connectivity
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • Lacks focus mode
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • No reverse wired charging
    This smartphone does not support reverse wired charging, the average smartphone does. 60.8% of smartphones support reverse wired charging.
  • 16.7% higher TDP (less efficient)
    This smartphone has a higher TDP than the average smartphone (5 W vs 6 W). The average smartphone has a TDP of 6 W.
    5 W vs 6 W
  • Worse main camera video quality
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x60 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • Lacks instant markup
    This smartphone does not support instant markup, the average smartphone does. 52.2% of smartphones include instant markup tools.
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Helio G99 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Helio G99 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 16.7% higher TDP (less efficient)
    This smartphone has a higher TDP than the average smartphone (5 W vs 6 W). The average smartphone has a TDP of 6 W.
    5 W vs 6 W
  • 87.5% fewer shader units
    This smartphone includes fewer shader units than the average smartphone (32 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    32 vs 256
  • 8.3% lower CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a lower CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 50% less L2 cache
    This smartphone has a smaller L2 cache than the average smartphone (512 KB vs 1024 KB). The average smartphone has an L2 cache of 1024 KB.
    512 KB vs 1,024 KB
  • 14.3% lower maximum RAM capacity
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 14 GB
  • 22.3% lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (1968 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in the Geekbench 6 multi-core test.
    1,968 vs 2,533
  • 33.2% lower memory bandwidth
    This smartphone has lower memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (17.1 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average smartphone has a bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.
    17.1 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • Lacks focus mode
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • Lacks instant markup
    This smartphone does not support instant markup, the average smartphone does. 52.2% of smartphones include instant markup tools.
  • Worse main camera video quality
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x60 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2.4 vs f/2.2). The average smartphone front aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.4 vs f/2.2
  • No 5G connectivity
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • No reverse wired charging
    This smartphone does not support reverse wired charging, the average smartphone does. 60.8% of smartphones support reverse wired charging.
  • Lower IP rating
    This smartphone has a lower IP rating than the average smartphone (IP64 vs IP67). 0.00% of smartphones have a higher IP rating.
    IP64 vs IP67

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rendeljkinait.hu
03/02/2026
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Redmi Note 14S smartphone test
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18/03/2025
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The Redmi Note 14S is just a Redmi Note 13 Pro!
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05/04/2025
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Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this

Verdict

The Redmi Note 14S is a mid-range smartphone featuring a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 2400 x 1080 pixel resolution for smooth and vibrant visuals. It is powered by a MediaTek Helio G99-Ultra 6nm octa-core processor and offers a triple camera system, with a high-resolution 200MP main lens with optical image stabilization (OIS), an 8MP ultrawide, and a 2MP macro lens. The phone also boasts a 5000mAh battery with 67W fast charging, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of expandable storage. Additional features include dual speakers with Dolby Atmos, an in-display fingerprint sensor, and an IP64 rating for dust and splash resistance. A notable drawback is its lack of 5G support, and some reviewers have noted that the auxiliary cameras are less impressive.

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