Redmi 14C vs Sony Xperia 1 VI
21.8Performance55.2
43.9Display51.4
30.1Camera55.8
40.3Battery49.1
33.3Features73.3
5 spec wins — Redmi 14C12 spec wins — Sony Xperia 1 VI
InnoReviews verdict
Sony Xperia 1 VI wins this phone face-off, 55.2 to 32.7, pulling ahead mainly in features (+40) and performance (+33). Redmi 14C still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi 14C
- 89% higher Wild Life Extreme stability: 97 % vs 52 %
Reasons to pick the Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Stronger performance score: 55 vs 22
- Stronger display score: 51 vs 44
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 49 vs 40
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 33
Display
| Spec | Redmi 14C | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.88 ″+6% | 6.5 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 260 ppi | 396 ppi+52% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits | 1,862 nits+210% |
| Screen-to-body | 89.7 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 14C | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 410Bottom 3% | 2,250+449%Top 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,011Bottom 1% | 6,804+573%Top 25% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 97 %+89%Top 45% | 52 %Bottom 9% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 14C | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 7.1 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@120fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 14C | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,160 mAh+3% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 30 W+67% |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 14C | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 211 g | 192 g+9% |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | — | IP65/IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Metal |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 14C | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 14C | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (HyperOS 1) | Android 14 |
| OS update pledge | — | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 14C | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |