Redmi 14C vs Tecno Spark 40 Pro
The Redmi 14C (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100; launch prices were $120 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro leads — 46/100 vs 31/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 14C has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Tecno Spark 40 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (576,015 vs 358,383); the Tecno Spark 40 Pro is thinner (6.7mm vs 8.2mm).
Redmi 14C
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $150
- Overall rating 31/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 576015 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 727 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2014 vs 1416
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 204g
- Higher performance (44/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (29/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (70/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Redmi 14C vs the Tecno Spark 40 Pro, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro scores 15 points higher (46/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro leads (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro leads (29/100 vs 13/100). Value score: Redmi 14C — 44/100, Tecno Spark 40 Pro — 68/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 14C (70/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 14C (29/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro and the Redmi 14C are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 14C (76/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi 14C | Tecno Spark 40 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | MediaTek Helio G100 | |
| AnTuTu | 358383 | 576015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 2014 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1224x2720 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 45W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 63 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, HyperOS | Android 15, HIOS 15.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 171.9×77.8×8.2 mm | 163.7×75.9×6.7 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $120 | $150 |
Redmi 14C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 14C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 14C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi 14C and Tecno Spark 40 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Spark 40 Pro leads Redmi 14C by 37.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $30. Redmi 14C was $30 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 14C (70/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 14C (29/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro and the Redmi 14C are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 14C (76/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 14C or the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
The Tecno Spark 40 Pro is noticeably better than the Redmi 14C — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi 14C and the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
The Redmi 14C has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 14C or the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
The Tecno Spark 40 Pro leads on camera score (29/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 14C or the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
The Tecno Spark 40 Pro leads on performance (44/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 14C over the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
The Redmi 14C is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Spark 40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.