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Redmi 14C 5G vs Redmi Note 8

WINNER
X
32.3Inno Score
VS
Redmi Note 8

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 8

$149

26.1Inno Score
20Performance20
44.1Display31.2
29Camera29.8
40.3Battery29.4
36Features20
7 spec wins — Redmi 14C 5G3 spec wins — Redmi Note 8

InnoReviews verdict

Redmi 14C 5G wins this phone face-off, 32.3 to 26.1, pulling ahead mainly in features (+16) and display (+13). Redmi Note 8 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 31
  • Stronger battery score: 40 vs 29
  • Stronger features score: 36 vs 20
  • 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 50% higher RAM (max): 6 GB vs 4 GB

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 8

  • 63% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 8 MP
  • 57% higher Pixel density: 409 ppi vs 260 ppi
  • 10% lower weight: 190 g vs 212 g

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 14C 5G versus Redmi Note 8
SpecRedmi 14C 5GRedmi Note 8
Screen size6.88 ″+9%6.3 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution720x16402340x1080
Pixel density260 ppi409 ppi+57%
Refresh rate120 Hz+100%60 Hz
Peak brightness600 nits—
Screen-to-body90 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 14C 5G versus Redmi Note 8
SpecRedmi 14C 5GRedmi Note 8
ChipsetSnapdragon 4 Gen 2Snapdragon 665
AnTuTu—250,000
Geekbench 6 (single)—330Bottom 1%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—1,300Bottom 2%
RAM (max)6 GB+50%4 GB
Storage options64/128GB64GB / 128GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2eMMC 5.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 14C 5G versus Redmi Note 8
SpecRedmi 14C 5GRedmi Note 8
Main camera50 MP+4%48 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Max video1080p@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera8 MP13 MP+63%
OIS—No

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 14C 5G versus Redmi Note 8
SpecRedmi 14C 5GRedmi Note 8
Capacity5,160 mAh+29%4,000 mAh
Wired charging18 W18 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 14C 5G versus Redmi Note 8
SpecRedmi 14C 5GRedmi Note 8
Weight212 g190 g+10%
Thickness8.2 mm+2%8.4 mm
IP ratingIP52—
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 14C 5G versus Redmi Note 8
SpecRedmi 14C 5GRedmi Note 8
5GYesNo
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—4.2
NFC—No
USBUSB-CUSB-C 2.0
eSIM—No

Software

Software comparison: Redmi 14C 5G versus Redmi Note 8
SpecRedmi 14C 5GRedmi Note 8
OS at launchAndroid 14 (HyperOS)Android 9 (MIUI 10)
OS update pledge2 years2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 14C 5G versus Redmi Note 8
SpecRedmi 14C 5GRedmi Note 8
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5mm jackYesYes

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