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Redmi 14C 5G vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

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32.3Inno Score
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WINNER
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
77.1Inno Score
20Performance64.4
44.1Display69.8
29Camera83.6
40.3Battery92
36Features86.7
3 spec wins — Redmi 14C 5G10 spec wins — Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 77.1 to 32.3, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+55) and battery (+52). 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

  • 10% lower weight: 212 g vs 235 g
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

  • Stronger performance score: 64 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 70 vs 44
  • Stronger camera score: 84 vs 29
  • Stronger battery score: 92 vs 40
  • Stronger features score: 87 vs 36

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 14C 5G versus Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
SpecRedmi 14C 5GXiaomi 18 Pro Max
Screen size6.88 ″6.9 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDLTPO AMOLED
Resolution720x16401208x2624
Pixel density260 ppi418 ppi+61%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness600 nits4,000 nits+567%
Screen-to-body90 %91.6 %+2%

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 14C 5G versus Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
SpecRedmi 14C 5GXiaomi 18 Pro Max
ChipsetSnapdragon 4 Gen 2Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
RAM (max)6 GB16 GB+167%
Storage options64/128GB256/512GB/1TB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 4.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 14C 5G versus Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
SpecRedmi 14C 5GXiaomi 18 Pro Max
Main camera50 MP200 MP+300%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.7
Ultra-wide—50 MP
Telephoto—200 MP
Optical zoom—3.2 x
Max video1080p@30fps8K@30fps
Front camera8 MP50 MP+525%
OIS—Yes

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 14C 5G versus Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
SpecRedmi 14C 5GXiaomi 18 Pro Max
Capacity5,160 mAh8,500 mAh+65%
Wired charging18 W100 W+456%
Wireless charging—50 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 14C 5G versus Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
SpecRedmi 14C 5GXiaomi 18 Pro Max
Weight212 g+10%235 g
Thickness8.2 mm+2%8.4 mm
IP ratingIP52IP66/IP68/IP69
Frame material—Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 14C 5G versus Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
SpecRedmi 14C 5GXiaomi 18 Pro Max
5GYesYes
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth—6.0
NFC—Yes
USBUSB-CUSB-C 3.2
eSIM—No

Software

Software comparison: Redmi 14C 5G versus Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
SpecRedmi 14C 5GXiaomi 18 Pro Max
OS at launchAndroid 14 (HyperOS)Android 17 (HyperOS 4)
OS update pledge2 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 14C 5G versus Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
SpecRedmi 14C 5GXiaomi 18 Pro Max
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackYesNo

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