Redmi 14C vs Tecno Pova 8 5G
21.8Performance32.4
43.9Display56.5
30.1Camera30.1
40.3Battery81.9
33.3Features60
4 spec wins — Redmi 14C11 spec wins — Tecno Pova 8 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Tecno Pova 8 5G wins this phone face-off, 49.4 to 32.7, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+42) and features (+27). 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
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Tecno Pova 8 5G
- Stronger performance score: 32 vs 22
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 44
- Stronger battery score: 82 vs 40
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 33
- 188% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 2,914 vs 1,011
Display
| Spec | Redmi 14C | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.88 ″+2% | 6.76 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1080x2344 |
| Pixel density | 260 ppi | 382 ppi+47% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits | 950 nits+58% |
| Screen-to-body | 89.7 % | 91.4 %+2% |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 14C | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 |
| AnTuTu | — | 811,323 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 410Bottom 3% | 1,001+144%Bottom 30% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,011Bottom 1% | 2,914+188%Bottom 36% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 97 %Top 45% | 99 %+2%Top 35% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 14C | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1440p@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 14C | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,160 mAh | 8,000 mAh+55% |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 45 W+150% |
| Active use endurance | — | 17 h |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 14C | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 211 g+6% | 225 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm+7% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | — | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 14C | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 14C | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (HyperOS 1) | Android 16 (HiOS 16) |
| OS update pledge | — | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 14C | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |