Lava Blaze Dragon vs Redmi 14C
The Lava Blaze Dragon (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Redmi 14C (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra; launch prices were $109 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Blaze Dragon leads — 42/100 vs 31/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 14C has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the Lava Blaze Dragon is faster in AnTuTu (568,395 vs 358,608); the Redmi 14C has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Blaze Dragon doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Blaze Dragon
Redmi 14C
What makes Lava Blaze Dragon better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 568395 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 915 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2115 vs 1416
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $120
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 13/100)
- Better display (56/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Redmi 14C better?
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 204g vs 210g
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Blaze Dragon vs the Redmi 14C, the Lava Blaze Dragon scores 11 points higher (42/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon leads (46/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon leads (30/100 vs 13/100). Value score: Lava Blaze Dragon — 70/100, Redmi 14C — 44/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon notably outperforms the Redmi 14C (46/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon notably outperforms the Redmi 14C (30/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 14C and the Lava Blaze Dragon are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 14C is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Blaze Dragon | Redmi 14C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.8" LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 900x1600 | 720x1640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 18W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 63 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14, HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.2×77.8×9.1 mm | 171.9×77.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $120 |
Camera comparison
Lava Blaze Dragon
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 14C
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 6.8" LCD
- Resolution: 900x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 14C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 14C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Blaze Dragon and Redmi 14C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Blaze Dragon leads Redmi 14C by 58.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $11. Lava Blaze Dragon was $11 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon notably outperforms the Redmi 14C (46/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon notably outperforms the Redmi 14C (30/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 14C and the Lava Blaze Dragon are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 14C is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Redmi 14C?
The Lava Blaze Dragon is noticeably better than the Redmi 14C — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Blaze Dragon and the Redmi 14C?
The Lava Blaze Dragon has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Redmi 14C — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Redmi 14C?
The Lava Blaze Dragon leads on camera score (30/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Redmi 14C?
The Lava Blaze Dragon leads on performance (46/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Lava Blaze Dragon over the Redmi 14C?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Lava Blaze Dragon (30/100 vs 13/100).