Redmi Note 14 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
30.1Performance64.4
60.2Display65.7
36.4Camera48.4
53.5Battery49.1
65.3Features70.7
7 spec wins — Redmi Note 14 5G3 spec wins — Sony Xperia 1 VIII
InnoReviews verdict
Sony Xperia 1 VIII wins this phone face-off, 59 to 45.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+34) and camera (+12). Redmi Note 14 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 Note 14 5G
- Stronger battery score: 54 vs 49
- 125% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 48 MP
- 67% higher Front camera: 20 MP vs 12 MP
- 50% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 30 W
Reasons to pick the Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 30
- Stronger display score: 66 vs 60
- Stronger camera score: 48 vs 36
- Stronger features score: 71 vs 65
- 500% higher ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″+3% | 6.5 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | — |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| AnTuTu | 664,087Bottom 13% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 255,422Bottom 13% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 57,772Bottom 11% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 150,942Bottom 19% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 199,951Bottom 10% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 950Bottom 25% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,250Bottom 23% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+125% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 48 MP+500% |
| Telephoto | — | 48 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2.9 x |
| Max video | 1080p@60fps | — |
| Front camera | 20 MP+67% | 12 MP |
| OIS | No | — |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,110 mAh+2% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+50% | 30 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g+5% | 200 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm+1% | 8.3 mm |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP65/IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (HyperOS) | Android 16 |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 4 years+33% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |