Redmi 14C (China) vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Redmi 14C (China) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 32/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 358,608); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 14C (China) doesn't; the Redmi 14C (China) is noticeably lighter (204g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 14C (China)
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Redmi 14C (China) better?
- Lighter: 204g vs 223g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 14C (China) vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 57 points higher (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (China) (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (China) (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (China) (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (China) (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 14C (China) is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 14C (China) | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, HyperOS | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 171.9×77.8×8.2 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 14C (China)
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi 14C (China)
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 14C (China)
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 14C (China) and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Redmi 14C (China) by 93.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi 14C (China)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (China) (100/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (China) (99/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (China) (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (China) (90/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 14C (China) is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 14C (China) or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (China) by 57 points (89/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 14C (China) and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Redmi 14C (China) has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 14C (China) or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 14C (China) or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 14C (China) over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.