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Redmi Note 8 vs Samsung Galaxy A14

Redmi Note 8

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 8

$149

26.1Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy A14
28.6Inno Score
20Performance20
31.2Display30.3
29.8Camera30.1
29.4Battery38.8
20Features28
4 spec wins — Redmi Note 87 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A14

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy A14 wins this phone face-off, 28.6 to 26.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+9) and features (+8). Redmi Note 8 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 8

  • 20% higher Wired charging: 18 W vs 15 W
  • Lower launch price: $149 vs $199

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A14

  • Stronger battery score: 39 vs 29
  • Stronger features score: 28 vs 20
  • 25% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,000 mAh
  • 24% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 410 vs 330
  • Has NFC — the other doesn't

Display

Display comparison: Redmi Note 8 versus Samsung Galaxy A14
SpecRedmi Note 8Samsung Galaxy A14
Screen size6.3 ″6.6 ″+5%
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution2340x10802408x1080
Pixel density409 ppi+2%400 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi Note 8 versus Samsung Galaxy A14
SpecRedmi Note 8Samsung Galaxy A14
ChipsetSnapdragon 665MediaTek Helio G80
AnTuTu 10250,000Top 97%260,000+4%Top 96%
Geekbench 6 (single)330Top 100%410+24%Top 97%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,300Top 99%1,320+2%Top 97%
RAM (max)4 GB4 GB
Storage options64GB / 128GB64GB / 128GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi Note 8 versus Samsung Galaxy A14
SpecRedmi Note 8Samsung Galaxy A14
Main camera48 MP50 MP+4%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP—
Max video4K@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera13 MP13 MP
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi Note 8 versus Samsung Galaxy A14
SpecRedmi Note 8Samsung Galaxy A14
Capacity4,000 mAh5,000 mAh+25%
Wired charging18 W+20%15 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi Note 8 versus Samsung Galaxy A14
SpecRedmi Note 8Samsung Galaxy A14
Weight190 g+5%201 g
Thickness8.4 mm+8%9.1 mm
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi Note 8 versus Samsung Galaxy A14
SpecRedmi Note 8Samsung Galaxy A14
5GNoNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth4.25.3
NFCNoYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Redmi Note 8 versus Samsung Galaxy A14
SpecRedmi Note 8Samsung Galaxy A14
OS at launchAndroid 9 (MIUI 10)Android 13 (One UI 5)
OS update pledge2 years2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi Note 8 versus Samsung Galaxy A14
SpecRedmi Note 8Samsung Galaxy A14
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5mm jackYesYes

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