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Redmi 9C vs Xiaomi 14 CIVI

Redmi 9C

Xiaomi

Redmi 9C

$119

24.7Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 14 CIVI
55.1Inno Score
20Performance46.7
20Display61.6
20.5Camera55.5
38.8Battery55.6
28Features65.3
1 spec wins — Redmi 9C12 spec wins — Xiaomi 14 CIVI

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 14 CIVI wins this phone face-off, 55.1 to 24.7, pulling ahead mainly in display (+42) and features (+37). Redmi 9C still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Redmi 9C

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

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 14 CIVI

  • Stronger performance score: 47 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 62 vs 20
  • Stronger camera score: 56 vs 21
  • Stronger battery score: 56 vs 39
  • Stronger features score: 65 vs 28

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 9C versus Xiaomi 14 CIVI
SpecRedmi 9CXiaomi 14 CIVI
Screen size6.53 ″6.55 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDAMOLED
Resolution1600x7201236x2750
Pixel density269 ppi—
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness—3,000 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 9C versus Xiaomi 14 CIVI
SpecRedmi 9CXiaomi 14 CIVI
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G35Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
AnTuTu110,000—
RAM (max)3 GB12 GB+300%
Storage options32GB / 64GB256/512GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 9C versus Xiaomi 14 CIVI
SpecRedmi 9CXiaomi 14 CIVI
Main camera13 MP50 MP+285%
Main aperturef/2.2f/1.63
Ultra-wide—12 MP
Telephoto—50 MP
Optical zoom—2 x
Max video1080p@30fps4K@60fps
Front camera5 MP32 MP+540%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 9C versus Xiaomi 14 CIVI
SpecRedmi 9CXiaomi 14 CIVI
Capacity5,000 mAh+6%4,700 mAh
Wired charging10 W67 W+570%

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 9C versus Xiaomi 14 CIVI
SpecRedmi 9CXiaomi 14 CIVI
Weight196 g179 g+9%
Thickness9 mm7.5 mm+17%
Frame materialPlastic—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 9C versus Xiaomi 14 CIVI
SpecRedmi 9CXiaomi 14 CIVI
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 4Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.05.4
NFCYesYes
USBMicro-USB—
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Redmi 9C versus Xiaomi 14 CIVI
SpecRedmi 9CXiaomi 14 CIVI
OS at launchAndroid 10 (MIUI 12)Android 14 (HyperOS)
OS update pledge2 years3 years+50%

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 9C versus Xiaomi 14 CIVI
SpecRedmi 9CXiaomi 14 CIVI
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackYes—

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