Last Updated on October 6, 2024 by TM
The Xiaomi Redmi 14C is a new addition to the C series line up, this smartphone appears to have launched with certain improvements recorded outrightly as compared to her predecessors of previous years.
The design is no doubt one of such but it appears to look identical with some budget smartphones in the same price range. However, that doesn’t imply they have the same specifications for sure.
The Xiaomi Redmi 14C has notable upgrades in design, battery life, camera and better processor with memory extension technology of course, which appears to be typical of most smartphones in this category. Let’s dive right into some more details.
Xiaomi Redmi 14C Key features
- Launched: August, 2024
- Display: 6.88inch LPS
- Resolution: 720 x 1640 pixels
- OS: Android 14
- Chipset: MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra
- RAM: 4GB/6GB/8GB
- ROM: 128GB / 256GB
- Side-mounted fingerprint scanner
- Face Unlock: Yes
- Network: 4G LTE
- Battery: 5160mAh
- Fast Charging: 18W
- Selfie Camera: 13MP
- Main Camera: 50MP + 2MP + Auxiliary lens
- Colours: Dreamy Purple, Starry Blue ,Midnight Black, Sage Green
Xiaomi Redmi 14C Price in Nigeria
The Xiaomi Redmi 14C price in Nigeria begins at ($85)135,000 naira. It comes in Starry Blue, Dreamy Purple, Midnight Black, and Sage Green. It is available for purchase in online and offline stores.
Design & Display
The Xiaomi Redmi 10C comes with a rounded design aesthetic that is all-new and better than that of last year. I say all-new because it has a stylish flat frame, elegant glass back cover and a matte material feel.
According to Xiaomi, the design was inspired by the serene tranquillity of nature and crafted with exquisite artistry. By this, it means you are walking around with beauty at all times. Thanks to its 8.22mm ultra-slim body that is elegantly balanced with strict standards.
On the display, we’ve got a 6.88inch immersive screen that is huge. It offers a more cinematic viewing angle for your favourite content. The Xiaomi Redmi 14C is paired with an auto-adjusting 120Hz high refresh rate that makes navigating happen almost in real-time.
Camera & Battery
On the camera system, the Xiaomi Redmi 14C is equipped with a 13MP selfie camera that is housed on the tear drop notch; while at the back, you will find the 50MP main camera that is good at capturing every frame with stunning detail.
The camera system is paired with Xiaomi’s powerful image engine which is good at optimizing picture quality and speed to bring every single moment to life. There are filters to help take better photos and record videos too; they offer textured, classic filmCamera and Pro LUTs filters to provide you with better creative options.
The battery on the other hand offers a massive 5160mAh capacity with support for 18W fast charging. It also features smart charging engine and safe battery technology which helps in ensuring a long-lasting and healthy battery life.
Software & Hardware
The Xiaomi Redmi 14C has android 14 OS preinstalled with deep tuning of HyperOS which is very clean and straight forward to use. It ensures smooth, seamless, and stable daily use.
There are different configurations for the RAM: 4GB, 6GB and 8GB. All of which are extended by default via virtual memory up to 16GB RAM (8GB + 8GB). This helps in enhancing system performance, quick app loading and seamless switching between sessions. The internal storage offers the 128GB / 256GB options with microSD card storage expansion support.
The Xiaomi Redmi 14C comes with the new MediaTek Helio G81 ultra chip which has a powerful octa-core processor that is good at lowering power consumption which helps in extending battery life and increases device performance.
Xiaomi Redmi 14C Specifications
| LAUNCH DATE | |
| Released: | August, 2024 |
| BODY | |
| Dimension: | 171.88 x 77.8 x 8.22mm |
| Weight: | 204 / 207 / 211 g |
| Colors: | Midnight Black, Dreamy Purple, Starry Blue, Sage Green |
| DISPLAY | |
| Type: | IPS LCD |
| Refresh Rate: | 120Hz |
| Size: | 6.88inch |
| Resolution: | 1640 x 720p |
| BATTERY | |
| Capacity: | 5160mAh |
| Fast Charging: | 18W |
| STORAGE | |
| RAM: | 4GB/ 6GB / 8GB |
| ROM: | 128GB/256GB |
| MAIN CAMERA | |
| Main Sensor: | 50MP + 2MP + 0.08MP |
| Flash: | LED |
| Apertures | f/1.8, f/2.4 |
| SELFIE CAMERA | |
| Front-facing | 13MP |
| PERFORMANCE | |
| Chipset: | Mediatek Helio G81 Ultra |
| GPU: | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| SOFTWARE | |
| Operating System: | Android 14, HyperOS |
| NETWORK | |
| Band: | GSM/HSPA/LTE |
| CONNECTIVITY | |
| Bluetooth: | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| WiFi: | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| FM Radio: | Yes |
| NFC: | Yes (Region dependent) |
| SENSORS | |
| Face Unlock: | Yes |
| Fingerprint | Side-mounted |
| Compass | Yes |
| Virtual Proximity Sensor | Yes |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Inside the box: | Redmi 14C/ USB Type-C Cable/ Quick Start Guide and Warranty Card/ SIM Eject Tool/ Safety Information |
Final Thoughts
As mentioned before, the Xiaomi Redmi 14C is a budget smartphone to try out, its release seems to reflect the feedback from the 13C. The big ups this time is the battery life and better camera, the CPU however is not performance heavy but works okay for normal tasks like lightweight gaming.
This feels better but we still don’t have a wired earpiece inside the box and also there seem to be a bit of miscommunication about the 18W charger stated on their website vs the 33W charger that is found inside the box after purchase.
Also, the HyperOS on this device doesn’t feel like the typical one you will find on higher Xiaomi phones, it tends to display ads around too. I’m guessing they now have a special version for their budget phones.
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