Poco F8 vs Redmi 14C
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi 14C (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra; launch prices were $499 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 31/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5160); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 358,608).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Redmi 14C
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Redmi 14C better?
- Lighter: 204g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $499
- Better portability (55/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Redmi 14C, the Poco F8 scores 43 points higher (74/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 leads (37/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 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 Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Redmi 14C (37/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 14C and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | Redmi 14C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 720x1640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 63 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 600 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 171.9×77.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $120 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi 14C
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 14C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi 14C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 and Redmi 14C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Redmi 14C by 771.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $379. Redmi 14C was $379 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (91/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (90/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Redmi 14C (37/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (86/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 14C and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Redmi 14C?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C by 43 points (74/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Redmi 14C?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Redmi 14C — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Redmi 14C?
The Poco F8 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Redmi 14C?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Redmi 14C?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.