Redmi 14C (China) vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Redmi 14C (China) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 32/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 358,608); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 14C (China) doesn't; the Redmi 14C (China) is noticeably lighter (204g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 14C (China)
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Redmi 14C (China) better?
- Lighter: 204g vs 235g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 14C (China) vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 60 points higher (92/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (China) (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi 14C (China) (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (China) (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (China) (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 14C (China) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (55/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 14C (China) | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, HyperOS | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 171.9×77.8×8.2 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 14C (China)
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi 14C (China)
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 14C (China)
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 14C (China) and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Redmi 14C (China) by 92.8% 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 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (China) (100/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi 14C (China) (82/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (China) (100/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (China) (92/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 14C (China) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (55/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 14C (China) or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (China) by 60 points (92/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 14C (China) and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Redmi 14C (China) has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 14C (China) or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 14C (China) or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 14C (China) over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.