POCO X8 vs Redmi 14C 5G
46.7Performance20
66.5Display44.1
42.6Camera29
77.2Battery40.3
86.7Features36
7 spec wins — POCO X85 spec wins — Redmi 14C 5G
InnoReviews verdict
POCO X8 wins this phone face-off, 59.9 to 32.3, pulling ahead mainly in features (+51) and battery (+37). Redmi 14C 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO X8
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 44
- Stronger camera score: 43 vs 29
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 40
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 36
Reasons to pick the Redmi 14C 5G
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | POCO X8 | Redmi 14C 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″ | 6.88 ″+1% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 720x1640 |
| Pixel density | 447 ppi+72% | 260 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits+483% | 600 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 89.5 % | 90 %+1% |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X8 | Redmi 14C 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+100% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 64/128GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2/3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X8 | Redmi 14C 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+100% | 8 MP |
| OIS | Yes | — |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X8 | Redmi 14C 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,340 mAh+62% | 5,160 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67 W+272% | 18 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO X8 | Redmi 14C 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 223 g | 212 g+5% |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8.2 mm+4% |
| IP rating | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K | IP52 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X8 | Redmi 14C 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | — |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | POCO X8 | Redmi 14C 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 14 (HyperOS) |
| OS update pledge | — | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X8 | Redmi 14C 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |