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).
Redmi 14C
Redmi 8A
- 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)
- Lighter: 188g vs 204g
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $120
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 46/100)
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).
| 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 |
Redmi 14C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi 8A
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 14C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi 8A
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi 14C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 8A
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi 14C and Redmi 8A, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi 14C leads Redmi 8A by 85.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $20. Redmi 8A was $20 cheaper at launch.
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).
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.