Realme 14 vs Redmi Note 8
The Realme 14 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Redmi Note 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665; launch prices were $229 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 14 leads — 54/100 vs 30/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 14 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Realme 14 is faster in AnTuTu (969,048 vs 329,457).
Realme 14
Redmi Note 8
- Higher AnTuTu: 969048 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 1071 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3057 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 189g vs 190g
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 60/100)
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $229
- Better camera (33/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Realme 14 vs the Redmi Note 8, the Realme 14 scores 24 points higher (54/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme 14 leads (58/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 14 leads (56/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Realme 14 — 66/100, Redmi Note 8 — 28/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Realme 14 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (58/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Realme 14 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (79/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 8 and the Realme 14 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 14 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (56/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 14 is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Realme 14 | Redmi Note 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 969048 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1071 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3057 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×75.7×8.0 mm | 158.3×75.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $229 | $180 |
Realme 14
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 8
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme 14
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 8
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme 14
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme 14 and Redmi Note 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme 14 leads Redmi Note 8 by 194.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $49. Redmi Note 8 was $49 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme 14 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (58/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 14 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (79/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 8 and the Realme 14 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 14 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (56/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 14 is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Realme 14 or the Redmi Note 8?
The Realme 14 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 by 24 points (54/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 14 and the Redmi Note 8?
The Realme 14 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Redmi Note 8 — 30/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme 14 or the Redmi Note 8?
The Realme 14 leads on performance (58/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Realme 14 over the Redmi Note 8?
The Realme 14 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 8 is a better fit for everyday use.