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Redmi 14C 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Max

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32.3Inno Score
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WINNER
Xiaomi 17 Max
71.4Inno Score
20Performance64.4
44.1Display63.8
29Camera74.3
40.3Battery92
36Features60
2 spec wins — Redmi 14C 5G9 spec wins — Xiaomi 17 Max

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 17 Max wins this phone face-off, 71.4 to 32.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+52) and camera (+45). 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

  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 17 Max

  • Stronger performance score: 64 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 64 vs 44
  • Stronger camera score: 74 vs 29
  • Stronger battery score: 92 vs 40
  • Stronger features score: 60 vs 36

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 14C 5G versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecRedmi 14C 5GXiaomi 17 Max
Screen size6.88 ″6.9 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDLTPO AMOLED
Resolution720x16401200x2608
Pixel density260 ppi416 ppi+60%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness600 nits3,500 nits+483%
Screen-to-body90 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 14C 5G versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecRedmi 14C 5GXiaomi 17 Max
ChipsetSnapdragon 4 Gen 2Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
RAM (max)6 GB16 GB+167%
Storage options64/128GB256/512GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 4.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 14C 5G versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecRedmi 14C 5GXiaomi 17 Max
Main camera50 MP200 MP+300%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.65
Ultra-wide—50 MP
Telephoto—50 MP
Optical zoom—3 x
Max video1080p@30fps—
Front camera8 MP32 MP+300%
OIS—Yes

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 14C 5G versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecRedmi 14C 5GXiaomi 17 Max
Capacity5,160 mAh8,000 mAh+55%
Wired charging18 W100 W+456%
Wireless charging—50 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 14C 5G versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecRedmi 14C 5GXiaomi 17 Max
Weight212 g+3%219 g
Thickness8.2 mm8.2 mm+1%
IP ratingIP52IP68/IP69
Frame material—Fiberglass

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 14C 5G versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecRedmi 14C 5GXiaomi 17 Max
5GYesYes
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth—5.4
NFC—Yes
USBUSB-CUSB-C 3.2

Software

Software comparison: Redmi 14C 5G versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecRedmi 14C 5GXiaomi 17 Max
OS at launchAndroid 14 (HyperOS)Android 16 (HyperOS 3)
OS update pledge2 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 14C 5G versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecRedmi 14C 5GXiaomi 17 Max
Stereo speakersNo—
3.5mm jackYesNo

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