Xiaomi Redmi 14C 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 14C 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 14C 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 1640 x 720 than Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 14C 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G |
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.88 in | 6.91 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 6500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP Dual | 50 MP + Auxiliary lens Dual |
| Price | Rs. 15877 | Rs. 13999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is January 06, 2025. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 14C 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 15877. 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 16C 5G has larger screen size of 6.91 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 14C 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.88 inch screen. Both the phones have IPS LCD Screen Type. Xiaomi Redmi 14C 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has display density of 255 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G has only 254 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi 14C 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90% than Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G's ~ 82.1%.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 14C 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s larger 6 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
They both have the same 50 MP Dual Rear Camera. Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 14C 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on 16 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 14C 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | 14C 5G | 16C 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | January 06, 2025 | December 03, 2026 (Expected) |
| 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 | |
| Weight | 205 g | |
| Colors | Stardust Purple, Starlight Blue, Stargaze Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.88 inches, 720 x 1640 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.91 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.6:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 255 PPI | ~ 254 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90% | ~ 82.1% |
| Brightness | 1000 nits HBM | |
| Features | Triple TUV Certification, Peak brightness: 600 nits, TÜV Low Blue Light Certification, TÜV Flicker-free Certification, TÜV Circadian Friendly | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | Yes, 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/n40/n78/n8 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi: 2.4GHz & 5GHz | Wi-Fi: 2.4GHz | 5GHz |
| Bluetooth | Yes, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | No | No |
| Performance | ||
| Camera Score | 63 (DxOMark) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Beidou | GPS | Glonass | Galileo | Beidou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Virtual Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Accelerometer | 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 | IP64 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | 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) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) (Auxiliary lens) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | FilmCamera, HDR Mode, Night Mode, Portrait Mode, 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 | 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Screen Flash | 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 v14 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS | HyperOS 3 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 | |
| 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, 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 | 5160 mAh | 6500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W | Yes, 33W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |