Both Xiaomi Redmi 14C 5G and Honor Play 9C comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 14C 5G has better resolution of 1640 x 720 than Honor Play 9C which has resolution of 1612 x 720. Honor Play 9C has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi 14C 5G
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 14C 5G | Honor Play 9C |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.88 in | 6.56 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 5200 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP Dual | 13 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 9499 | Rs. 9499 |
The launch Date of the first phone is January 06, 2025. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 14C 5G is Rs. 9499. The launch Date of the second phone is September 23, 2024. The Expected cost of Honor Play 9C is Rs. 9499.
Honor Play 9C has screen size of 6.56 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi 14C 5G's 6.88 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 14C 5G has IPS LCD Screen type where as Honor Play 9C has Screen type. Honor's phone has display density of 269 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 255 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90% than Honor's phone ~ 83%.
Both phones come with 4 GB RAM Honor Play 9C has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 14C 5G (64 GB).
Xiaomi Redmi 14C 5G's 50 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Honor Play 9C's 13 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi 14C 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 8 MP Front Camera in comparison to Honor Play 9C's 5 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 14.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 14C 5G | Honor Play 9C |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | 14C 5G | Play 9C |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | January 06, 2025 | September 23, 2024 |
| In The Box | Redmi 14C 5G, 33W In-Box Fast Charger, Adapter, USB Type-C Cable, SIM Eject Tool, Quick Start Guide and Warranty Card, Safety Information | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.8 x 171.88 x 8.22 mm | 75.33 x 163.59 x 8.39 mm |
| Weight | 205 g | 190 g |
| Colors | Stardust Purple, Starlight Blue, Stargaze Black | Ink Jade Blue , Phantom Night Black |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color TFT LCD (16.7 M) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.88 inches, 720 x 1640 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.56 inches, 720 x 1612 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.15:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 255 PPI | ~ 269 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90% | ~ 83% |
| Features | Triple TUV Certification, Peak brightness: 600 nits, TÜV Low Blue Light Certification, TÜV Flicker-free Certification, TÜV Circadian Friendly | 780nits Brightness |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | 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/n40/n78/n8 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi: 2.4GHz & 5GHz | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | Yes, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | No | |
| Performance | ||
| Camera Score | 63 (DxOMark) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Beidou | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Virtual Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Accelerometer | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP52 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | LPDDR4X RAM, Speaker with 150% Super Volume, 2 Years Of Android Updates + 4 Years security updates | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) | 13 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | FilmCamera, HDR Mode, Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Time-lapse | 10x digital zoom |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Screen Flash | 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS | Magic UI 8 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6100 Plus |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Performance Cores@2.2GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz | |
| GPU | Adreno | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | 5160 mAh | 5200 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W | Yes, 22.5W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |