Redmi 14C vs Redmi 8A

The Redmi 14C (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Redmi 8A (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439; launch prices were $120 and $100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi 14C leads — 31/100 vs 23/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 14C has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Redmi 14C is faster in AnTuTu (358,383 vs 193,115); the Redmi 14C has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 8A doesn't; the Redmi 8A is noticeably lighter (188g vs 204g).

The Redmi 14C edges out the Redmi 8A by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 14C
Performance 30
Display 43
Camera 13
Battery 46
Portability 55
Value for money 44
Redmi 8A
Performance 12
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money 30
What makes Redmi 14C better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 358383 vs 193115
  • Better Geekbench Single: 432 vs 199
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 1416 vs 795
  • Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (30/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better camera (13/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better display (43/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Redmi 8A better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 204g
  • Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $120

  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi 14C vs the Redmi 8A, the Redmi 14C scores 8 points higher (31/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi 14C leads (30/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Redmi 14C — 44/100, Redmi 8A — 30/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi 14C notably outperforms the Redmi 8A (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi 14C is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi 14C and the Redmi 8A are nearly equal (13/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 8A is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 14C and the Redmi 8A are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).

Redmi 14C: The Redmi 14C is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi 8A: The Redmi 8A is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi 14C Redmi 8A
Processor MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
AnTuTu 358383 193115
Geekbench Single 432 199
Geekbench Multi 1416 795
Display 6.9" IPS LCD 6.2" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1640
Refresh rate 90 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 5160 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W
DXOMark (camera) 63
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Front camera 13 MP 8 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 2GB / 3GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 32GB
OS Android 14, HyperOS
Brightness (peak) 600 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 171.9×77.8×8.2 mm 156.5×75.4×9.4 mm
Weight 204 g 188 g
Launch price $120 $100
Camera comparison
Redmi 14C
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 13MP
13
camera
Redmi 8A
  • Main: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Redmi 14C
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1640
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display
Redmi 8A
  • 6.2" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Battery and charging
Redmi 14C
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Redmi 8A
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi 14C and Redmi 8A, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi 14C MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra
31/100
358383 AnTuTu
Redmi 8A Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
23/100 -85.6%
193115 AnTuTu

Redmi 14C leads Redmi 8A by 85.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi 14C
$120
Redmi 8A
$100

Launch price difference: $20. Redmi 8A was $20 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi 14C notably outperforms the Redmi 8A (30/100 vs 12/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi 14C is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi 14C and the Redmi 8A are nearly equal (13/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi 8A is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi 14C and the Redmi 8A are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 14C or the Redmi 8A?

The Redmi 14C edges out the Redmi 8A by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Redmi 14C and the Redmi 8A?

The Redmi 14C has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Redmi 8A — 23/100.

Which is more powerful: the Redmi 14C or the Redmi 8A?

The Redmi 14C leads on performance (30/100 vs 12/100).

Should you choose the Redmi 14C over the Redmi 8A?

The Redmi 14C is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 8A is a better fit for everyday use.