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Redmi 14C vs Xiaomi 12 Lite

Redmi 14C

Xiaomi

Redmi 14C
32.7Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 12 Lite

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 12 Lite

$399

43.4Inno Score
21.8Performance32
43.9Display45.6
30.1Camera39
40.3Battery51.8
33.3Features65.3
3 spec wins — Redmi 14C11 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Lite

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 12 Lite wins this phone face-off, 43.4 to 32.7, pulling ahead mainly in features (+32) and battery (+12). 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

  • 20% higher capacity: 5,160 mAh vs 4,300 mAh
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Lite

  • Stronger performance score: 32 vs 22
  • Stronger camera score: 39 vs 30
  • Stronger battery score: 52 vs 40
  • Stronger features score: 65 vs 33
  • 272% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 18 W

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 14C versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecRedmi 14CXiaomi 12 Lite
Screen size6.88 ″+5%6.55 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDAMOLED
Resolution720x16402400x1080
Pixel density260 ppi402 ppi+55%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness600 nits950 nits+58%
Screen-to-body89.7 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 14C versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecRedmi 14CXiaomi 12 Lite
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G81 UltraSnapdragon 778G
AnTuTu—784,274
Geekbench 6 (single)410Bottom 4%1,020+149%Bottom 32%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,011Bottom 1%2,930+190%Bottom 35%
Wild Life Extreme stability97 %Top 46%—
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128/256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 14C versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecRedmi 14CXiaomi 12 Lite
Main camera50 MP108 MP+116%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.9
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Max video1080p@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera13 MP32 MP+146%
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 14C versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecRedmi 14CXiaomi 12 Lite
Capacity5,160 mAh+20%4,300 mAh
Wired charging18 W67 W+272%

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 14C versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecRedmi 14CXiaomi 12 Lite
Weight211 g168 g+20%
Thickness8.2 mm7.3 mm+11%
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 14C versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecRedmi 14CXiaomi 12 Lite
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.45.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Redmi 14C versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecRedmi 14CXiaomi 12 Lite
OS at launchAndroid 14 (HyperOS 1)Android 12 (MIUI 13)
OS update pledge—3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 14C versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecRedmi 14CXiaomi 12 Lite
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackYesNo

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