Last year, the Redmi Note Series celebrated a decade of accessible excellence. All the way back in March 2014, the Redmi Note Series entered the smartphone scene and quickly established itself as an affordable yet adequately powerful contender for users looking for a reasonable option.

Of course, 10 years ago, high-quality mobile photography was not yet as accessible and widespread as it is today, where even entry-level models provide crisp and clear visuals. It takes many little steps and iterations to get to today’s advanced technology. Here’s a quick look back at the past decade:

• Early 2010s: While early models may not have had the advanced features of later versions, they were instrumental in making mobile photography more accessible to a much broader audience. From here, each year the technology progressed and Android phones saw significant improvements with the integration of higher-resolution main cameras.
• 2019: The first truly game-changing innovation in the Redmi Note series came with the Redmi Note 7 series, launched in 2019. The Redmi Note 7 series introduced AI scene recognition, which enabled the camera to intelligently analyze the scene and automatically adjust settings to optimize image quality. Whether it was a landscape, portrait, or a close-up, the AI ensured that the captured image was as accurate and vibrant as possible.
• 2021: Two years later, the Redmi Note 10 series brought a new perspective to mobile photography with the inclusion of ultra-wide lenses. This allowed users to capture expansive scenes, fitting more of the surroundings into a single frame.
• 2023: Fast-forward another couple of years with the launch of the Redmi Note 12 series. This elevated low-light photography with enhanced night mode capabilities.
• 2024: Last year, the Redmi Note 13 series introduced an improved portrait mode with depth sensors. This allowed users to capture more professional-looking portrait photos with a more pronounced background blur, also known as the much-desired bokeh effect.

With a rich and storied history of innovations in its mobile photography technology, it’s safe to say that Redmi fans should prepare to be amazed by what’s coming soon.

Tune in to the official reveal of the next entry in the series, the Redmi Note 14 series, at the official FB Livestream Link — and see how it’s going to take their mobile photography to a whole new level!

Follow Xiaomi’s official channels to learn more about the Redmi Note 14 Series, launching January 15, 2025 at 5PM.