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 — 75/100 vs 31/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5160); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 358,383).

The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C by 44 points (75/100 vs 31/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Performance 92
Display 90
Camera 37
Battery 86
Portability 54
Value for money 76
Redmi 14C
Performance 30
Display 43
Camera 13
Battery 46
Portability 55
Value for money 44
What makes Poco F8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 358383
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 432
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1416
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5160 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 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 44 points higher (75/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (92/100 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 — 76/100, Redmi 14C — 44/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (92/100 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).

Poco F8: The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi 14C: The Redmi 14C is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F8 Redmi 14C
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra
AnTuTu 3119308 358383
Geekbench Single 3041 432
Geekbench Multi 9494 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/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Redmi 14C
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 13MP
13
camera
Display comparison
Poco F8
  • 6.6" OLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Redmi 14C
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1640
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display
Battery and charging
Poco F8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless charging: no data
86
battery
Redmi 14C
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco F8 and Redmi 14C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F8 Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Redmi 14C MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra
31/100 -770.4%
358383 AnTuTu

Poco F8 leads Redmi 14C by 770.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco F8
$499
Redmi 14C
$120

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 (92/100 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 44 points (75/100 vs 31/100).

What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Redmi 14C?

The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, 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 (92/100 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, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi 14C is a better fit for everyday use.