Redmi 14C 5G vs Redmi 9
20Performance20
44.1Display29.6
29Camera20.5
40.3Battery39
36Features28
7 spec wins — Redmi 14C 5G2 spec wins — Redmi 9
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi 14C 5G wins this phone face-off, 32.3 to 26.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+15) and camera (+9). Redmi 9 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 5G
- Stronger display score: 44 vs 30
- Stronger camera score: 29 vs 21
- Stronger features score: 36 vs 28
- 285% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
Reasons to pick the Redmi 9
- 52% higher Pixel density: 394 ppi vs 260 ppi
Display
| Spec | Redmi 14C 5G | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.88 ″+5% | 6.53 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 260 ppi | 394 ppi+52% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | 90 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 14C 5G | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | MediaTek Helio G80 |
| AnTuTu | — | 260,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 410Bottom 3% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 1,320Bottom 2% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB+50% | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 64/128GB | 32GB / 64GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 14C 5G | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+285% | 13 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.2 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| OIS | — | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 14C 5G | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,160 mAh+3% | 5,020 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 18 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 14C 5G | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 212 g | 198 g+7% |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm+10% | 9.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP52 | — |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 14C 5G | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.0 |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 14C 5G | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (HyperOS) | Android 10 (MIUI 12) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 14C 5G | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |