Xiaomi Redmi 14C vs Xiaomi Redmi 17C

Compared 2 smartphones : Xiaomi Redmi 14C Manufactured in August, 2024, with display 6.88 with chipsetMediaTek Helio G81, vs Xiaomi Redmi 17C, Manufactured in June, 2026 with chipsetMediaTek Helio G81 Ultra. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

Key Differences

Device key advantages
Reasons to choose Xiaomi Redmi 14C
    Reasons to choose Xiaomi Redmi 17C
    • Lighter design: 206g vs 211g
    • Includes charger

    Versions

    Available versions and configurations
    Memory Options - 4/64 GB
    - 4/128 GB
    - 4/256 GB
    - 6/128 GB
    - 8/128 GB
    - 8/256 GB
    - 4/64 GB
    - 4/128 GB

    Review

    Key Specs Xiaomi Redmi 14C and Xiaomi Redmi 17C
    Display
    Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness
    Camera
    Main & front camera tests
    Performance
    App & system performance
    Games
    3D gaming performance
    Battery
    Battery life, charging speed & type
    Connectivity
    Connectivity features
    NanoReview Score
    Overall score by NanoReview
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    Function
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    Tests & specs

    Specs & test comparison

    Display

    Display quality comparison
    Type IPS LCD IPS LCD
    Size 6.88 in 6.88 in
    Resolution 720x1640 pixels 720x1640 pixels
    Aspect ratio 20:9 20:9
    Pixel density 260 ppi 260 ppi
    Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
    Adaptive refresh rate Yes (60-120 Hz) Yes (60-120 Hz)
    Max brightness 600 nits 600 nits
    HDR support No No
    Touch Sampling Rate 240 Hz 240 Hz
    Screen-to-body ratio 85.5 % 85.5 %
    Display test
    Peak brightness (auto)
    Xiaomi Redmi 14C
    398 nits
    Xiaomi Redmi 17C
    n/a
    sRGB gamut96 %n/a
    Response time49 msn/a
    Contrast1407:1n/a

    Design & Build

    Design and ergonomics comparison
    Height 171.88 mm (6.77 in) 171.88 mm (6.77 in)
    Width 77.8 mm (3.06 in) 77.8 mm (3.06 in)
    Thickness 8.22 mm (0.32 in) 8.22 mm (0.32 in)
    Weight 211 g (7.44 oz) 206 g (7.27 oz)
    Water resistance No n/a
    Back panel n/a Eco Leather
    Frame Plastic Plastic
    Colors - Black
    - Blue
    - Green
    - Purple
    - Black
    - Blue
    - Red
    Fingerprint sensor Yes In-Button Yes, In-Button
    Screen-to-body ratio
    Xiaomi Redmi 14C
    85.5 %
    Xiaomi Redmi 17C
    85.5 %

    Performance

    Testing Xiaomi Redmi 14C and Xiaomi Redmi 17C In benchmarks
    Processor
    Chipset MediaTek Helio G81 MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra
    Max Frequency 2000 MHz 2000 MHz
    CPU Cores 8 (2 + 6) 8 (2 + 6)
    Architecture - 6/1.8 (Cortex-A55)
    - 2/2 (Cortex-A75)
    - 6/1.7 (Cortex-A55)
    - 2/2 (Cortex-A75)
    Process TSMC TSMC
    Transistor Size 12 nm 12 nm
    Neural Processor Yes Yes
    Graphics Mali-G52 MP2 n/a
    GPU Cores 48 n/a
    GPU Frequency 950 MHz n/a
    FLOPS 91.2 GFLOPS n/a
    GeekBench v6
    Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
    Xiaomi Redmi 14C
    418
    Xiaomi Redmi 17C
    400
    Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
    Xiaomi Redmi 14C
    1390
    Xiaomi Redmi 17C
    1377
    Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)418400
    Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)13901377
    AnTuTu 10
    AnTuTu 10
    Xiaomi Redmi 14C
    256639
    Xiaomi Redmi 17C
    364670
    CPU77460117408
    GPU3514143406
    Memory69455116051
    UX7458387805
    NanoReview Score256639364670

    Memory

    RAM
    RAM Size - 4 GB
    - 6 GB
    - 8 GB
    4 GB
    Memory Type LPDDR4X LPDDR4X
    Memory Frequency 1800 MHz 1800 MHz
    Channels 2 2
    Storage
    Storage Capacity- 64 GB
    - 128 GB
    - 256 GB
    64 GB
    Storage TypeeMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1
    Memory CardMicroSDMicroSD

    Software

    OS Android 14 Android 16
    UI Skin HyperOS 1.0 HyperOS 3

    Battery

    Volume 5160 mAh 5160 mAh
    Max Charging Power 18 W 18 W
    Battery Type Li-Po Li-Po
    Removable No No
    Wireless Charging No No
    Reverse Charging No No
    Fast Charging Yes (25% in 30 min) Yes
    Full Charge Time 2:18 h n/a

    Main camera

    Matrix 50 MP 13 MP
    Photo resolution 8160x6144 pixels n/a
    Zoom Digital Digital
    Flash LED LED
    Stabilization Digital Digital
    8K Recording No No
    4K Recording No No
    1080p Recording Yes (Up to 30 fps) Yes (Up to 30 fps)
    Lenses count Standard: 50 MP
    Depth: 2 MP
    Depth: 50 MP
    Standard: 13 MP
    Features - Bokeh effect
    - Pro mode
    - Bokeh effect
    - Pro mode
    Main lens
    Matrix50 MP13 MP
    Aperturef/1.8f/2.2
    Focal length28 mm25 mm
    Sensor size1/2.96n/a
    AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
    StabilizationDigitalDigital

    Front camera

    Matrix 13 MP 5 MP
    Aperture f/2.0 n/a
    Sensor CMOS CMOS
    Autofocus No No
    Stabilization No No
    Video resolution 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps
    TOF 3D sensor No No

    Connectivity

    Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
    Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
    - Wi-Fi Direct
    - Wi-Fi Hotspot
    - Wi-Fi Display
    - Dual Band
    - Wi-Fi Direct
    - Wi-Fi Hotspot
    - Wi-Fi Display
    Bluetooth version 5.4 5.4
    Bluetooth features LE LE
    USB type USB Type-C USB Type-C
    USB version 2 2
    USB features - Charging
    - USB Storage Mode
    - OTG
    - Charging
    - USB Storage Mode
    - OTG
    DisplayPort No No
    GPS - GPS
    - GLONASS
    - Beidou
    - Galileo
    - GPS
    - GLONASS
    - Beidou
    - Galileo
    NFC* Varies by region No
    Infrared Port No No
    Connectivity
    SIM Count*22
    SIM TypeNanoNano
    SIM ModeDual SIM StandbyDual SIM Standby
    eSIM Support *NoNo
    Hybrid SlotNoNo
    2G BandsGSM 2/3/5/8GSM B3/B5/B8
    3G BandsWCDMA 1/5/8WCDMA B1/B5/B8
    LTE Bands*LTE (B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28/B38/B40/B41)LTE (B1/B3/B5/B8/B34/B38/B39/B40)
    5G SupportNoNo

    Sound

    Speakers Mono n/a
    3.5 mm Jack Yes Yes
    FM Radio Yes Yes
    Dolby Atmos No No
    Speaker Test
    Max Volume
    Xiaomi Redmi 14C
    86 dB
    Xiaomi Redmi 17C
    n/a

    Other

    Class Budget Budget
    Announced August, 2024 yr June, 2026 yr
    Release Date August, 2024 yr June, 2026 yr
    Launch Price ($) 119 n/a
    Sensors - Accelerometer
    - Ambient Light Sensor
    - Compass
    - Fingerprint sensor
    - Accelerometer
    - Ambient Light Sensor
    - Compass
    - Fingerprint sensor
    Charger Included No Yes, 18 W

    Note

    Xiaomi Redmi 14C:

    The smartphone weighs 211 grams in black and purple colors, 204 grams in blue, and 207 grams in green.

    * Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

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