Xiaomi Redmi 14 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 14 5G has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 14 5G has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 14 5G | Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.82 in | 6.91 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh |
| Camera | 108 MP + 2 MP Dual | 50 MP + Auxiliary lens Dual |
| Price | Rs. 14999 | Rs. 13999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be December 01, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Xiaomi Redmi 14 5G is Rs. 14999. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be December 03, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G is Rs. 13999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 14 5G has screen size of 6.82 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G's 6.91 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 14 5G has IPS Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G has IPS LCD Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi 14 5G has display density of 396 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G has only 254 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi 14 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91% than Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G's ~ 82.1%. Xiaomi Redmi 14 5G has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G has 20.6:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 14 5G's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G's lower 4 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 14 5G's 108 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G's 50 MP + Auxiliary lens Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 16 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 16 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 14 5G | Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | 14 5G | 16C 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | December 01, 2026 (Expected) | December 03, 2026 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Colors | Moonstone Sliver, Pastel Blue, Jade Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 360 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.82 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.91 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20.6:9 |
| PPI | ~ 396 PPI | ~ 254 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 91% | ~ 82.1% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Brightness | 1000 nits HBM | |
| Features | Brightness: 1050 nits (typ.) | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n8/n40/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi: 2.4GHz | 5GHz |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | No |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS | Glonass | Galileo | Beidou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, IR Blaster | Virtual Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor Accelerometer, Electronic compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Gemini, Circle to Search | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP53 | IP64 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Premium Glass Back, MIUI Dialer, LPDDR4X RAM, Bottom firing loudspeaker | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 108 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) PDAF 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) (Auxiliary lens) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Night, Video, 50MP mode, Google Lens, HDR, Google lens, Voice shutter, Tilt-shift, Timed burst, Time Lapse | HDR Mode, Night Mode, Auto Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Time-lapse |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 16 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 16 | HyperOS 3 |
| Chipset | qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen2 | |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| GPU | Adreno | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 6500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 44W | Yes, 33W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |