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POCO X8 vs Redmi Note 14S

WINNER
POCO X8

Xiaomi

POCO X8
59.9Inno Score
VS
Redmi Note 14S
52.9Inno Score
46.7Performance46.7
66.5Display54.8
42.6Camera51.3
77.2Battery58.4
86.7Features60
5 spec wins — POCO X85 spec wins — Redmi Note 14S

InnoReviews verdict

POCO X8 wins this phone face-off, 59.9 to 52.9, pulling ahead mainly in features (+27) and battery (+19). Redmi Note 14S 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 display score: 67 vs 55
  • Stronger battery score: 77 vs 58
  • Stronger features score: 87 vs 60
  • 169% higher Peak brightness: 3,500 nits vs 1,300 nits
  • 67% higher capacity: 8,340 mAh vs 5,000 mAh

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 14S

  • Stronger camera score: 51 vs 43
  • 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
  • 20% lower weight: 179 g vs 223 g
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Display

Display comparison: POCO X8 versus Redmi Note 14S
SpecPOCO X8Redmi Note 14S
Screen size6.83 ″+2%6.67 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1280x27721080x2400
Pixel density447 ppi+13%395 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,500 nits+169%1,300 nits
Screen-to-body89.5 %93.3 %+4%

Performance

Performance comparison: POCO X8 versus Redmi Note 14S
SpecPOCO X8Redmi Note 14S
ChipsetSnapdragon 6s Gen 4MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra
RAM (max)12 GB12 GB
Storage options128/256GB128/256/512GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2/3.1UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: POCO X8 versus Redmi Note 14S
SpecPOCO X8Redmi Note 14S
Main camera50 MP200 MP+300%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.65
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@60fps
Front camera16 MP16 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: POCO X8 versus Redmi Note 14S
SpecPOCO X8Redmi Note 14S
Capacity8,340 mAh+67%5,000 mAh
Wired charging67 W67 W
Wireless charging—0 W

Design

Design comparison: POCO X8 versus Redmi Note 14S
SpecPOCO X8Redmi Note 14S
Weight223 g179 g+20%
Thickness8.6 mm8 mm+7%
IP ratingIP66/IP68/IP69/IP69KIP64
Frame materialPlastic—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: POCO X8 versus Redmi Note 14S
SpecPOCO X8Redmi Note 14S
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.15.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: POCO X8 versus Redmi Note 14S
SpecPOCO X8Redmi Note 14S
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Xiaomi HyperOS

Audio

Audio comparison: POCO X8 versus Redmi Note 14S
SpecPOCO X8Redmi Note 14S
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoYes

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