Redmi 14C 5G vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Redmi 14C 5G (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 43/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 568,395); the Xiaomi 18 Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 14C 5G doesn't; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is thinner (5.0mm vs 8.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 14C 5G
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Redmi 14C 5G better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 219g
- Overall rating 43/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 2115
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 14C 5G vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 43 points higher (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C 5G (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Redmi 14C 5G (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C 5G (85/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Redmi 14C 5G (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 14C 5G | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 171.9×77.8×8.2 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 14C 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi 14C 5G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 14C 5G
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 14C 5G and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Redmi 14C 5G by 89.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi 14C 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C 5G (99/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Redmi 14C 5G (79/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C 5G (85/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Redmi 14C 5G (75/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 14C 5G or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C 5G by 43 points (86/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 14C 5G and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Redmi 14C 5G has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 14C 5G or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 14C 5G or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 14C 5G over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.