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Redmi 14C 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 VI

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32.3Inno Score
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WINNER
Sony Xperia 1 VI
55.2Inno Score
20Performance55.2
44.1Display51.4
29Camera55.8
40.3Battery49.1
36Features73.3
3 spec wins — Redmi 14C 5G9 spec wins — Sony Xperia 1 VI

InnoReviews verdict

Sony Xperia 1 VI wins this phone face-off, 55.2 to 32.3, pulling ahead mainly in features (+37) and performance (+35). Redmi 14C 5G 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

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Reasons to pick the Sony Xperia 1 VI

  • Stronger performance score: 55 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 51 vs 44
  • Stronger camera score: 56 vs 29
  • Stronger battery score: 49 vs 40
  • Stronger features score: 73 vs 36

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 14C 5G versus Sony Xperia 1 VI
SpecRedmi 14C 5GSony Xperia 1 VI
Screen size6.88 ″+6%6.5 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDLTPO OLED
Resolution720x16401080x2340
Pixel density260 ppi396 ppi+52%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness600 nits1,862 nits+210%
Screen-to-body90 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 14C 5G versus Sony Xperia 1 VI
SpecRedmi 14C 5GSony Xperia 1 VI
ChipsetSnapdragon 4 Gen 2Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Geekbench 6 (single)—2,250Top 25%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—6,804Top 25%
Wild Life Extreme stability—52 %Bottom 9%
RAM (max)6 GB16 GB+167%
Storage options64/128GB256GB/512GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 14C 5G versus Sony Xperia 1 VI
SpecRedmi 14C 5GSony Xperia 1 VI
Main camera50 MP+4%48 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.9
Ultra-wide—12 MP
Telephoto—12 MP
Optical zoom—7.1 x
Max video1080p@30fps4K@120fps
Front camera8 MP12 MP+50%
OIS—Yes

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 14C 5G versus Sony Xperia 1 VI
SpecRedmi 14C 5GSony Xperia 1 VI
Capacity5,160 mAh+3%5,000 mAh
Wired charging18 W30 W+67%
Wireless charging—15 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 14C 5G versus Sony Xperia 1 VI
SpecRedmi 14C 5GSony Xperia 1 VI
Weight212 g192 g+9%
Thickness8.2 mm8.2 mm
IP ratingIP52IP65/IP68
Frame material—Metal

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 14C 5G versus Sony Xperia 1 VI
SpecRedmi 14C 5GSony Xperia 1 VI
5GYesYes
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth—5.4
NFC—Yes
USBUSB-CUSB-C 3.2
eSIM—Yes

Software

Software comparison: Redmi 14C 5G versus Sony Xperia 1 VI
SpecRedmi 14C 5GSony Xperia 1 VI
OS at launchAndroid 14 (HyperOS)Android 14
OS update pledge2 years3 years+50%

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 14C 5G versus Sony Xperia 1 VI
SpecRedmi 14C 5GSony Xperia 1 VI
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackYesYes

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