Redmi 14C (China) vs Xiaomi 17
The Redmi 14C (China) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 32/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 358,608); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 14C (China) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 14C (China)
Xiaomi 17
What makes Redmi 14C (China) better?
- Overall rating 32/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 204g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 14C (China) vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 55 points higher (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (China) (95/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (China) (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (China) (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (China) (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 14C (China) | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, HyperOS | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.9×77.8×8.2 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 14C (China)
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi 14C (China)
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 14C (China)
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 14C (China) and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Redmi 14C (China) by 89.5% 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 Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (China) (95/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (China) (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (China) (81/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (China) (87/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 14C (China) or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (China) by 55 points (87/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 14C (China) and the Xiaomi 17?
The Redmi 14C (China) has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 14C (China) or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 14C (China) or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 14C (China) over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.