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Xiaomi Redmi 14C vs Tecno Spark 30

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Xiaomi Redmi 14C vs Tecno Spark 30

53 out of 100
Xiaomi Redmi 14C
VS
57 out of 100
Tecno Spark 30
Xiaomi Redmi 14C
Tecno Spark 30

Here we compared two budget smartphones: the 6.88-inch Xiaomi Redmi 14C (with MediaTek Helio G81) that was released on August 30, 2024, against the Tecno Spark 30, which is powered by MediaTek Helio G91 and came out 1 month after. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery life
  6. Camera
  7. Comments

Key differences

An overview of the main advantages of each smartphone
Reasons to consider the Xiaomi Redmi 14C
  • Higher display refresh rate – 120 Hz
  • Newer Bluetooth version (v5.4)
Reasons to consider the Tecno Spark 30
  • Water-resistant body (IP64 classification)
  • 52% higher pixel density (396 vs 260 PPI)
  • Stereo speakers
  • Supports Dolby Atmos sound technology
  • Weighs 18 grams less
  • Has a built-in infrared port

Review

Evaluation of Xiaomi Redmi 14C and Tecno Spark 30 crucial features
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Performance
CPU and memory performance (apps, system)
Gaming
Capabilities for playing modern games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
Scores with a red asterisk (*) are approximate and may change in the future as we gather more data.
NanoReview Score
Final comparison evaluation
Choose the importance of each parameter to more accurately identify the smartphone that best meets your particular needs.

Tests and specifications

Comparison table of technical specifications and tests
Phone:
Redmi 14C
vs
Spark 30

Display

TypeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Size6.88 inches6.78 inches
Resolution720 x 1640 pixels1080 x 2460 pixels
Aspect ratio20:920:9
PPI260 ppi396 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz90 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateNoNo
Max rated brightness600 nits800 nits
HDR supportNoNo
Touch sampling rate240 Hz -
Screen protectionTempered glassTempered glass
Screen-to-body ratio85.5%86.5%
Display tests
RGB color space96% -
PWMNot detected -
Response time49 ms -
Contrast1407:1 -
Peak brightness test (auto)

Design and build

Height171.88 mm (6.77 inches)168 mm (6.61 inches)
Width77.8 mm (3.06 inches)76.4 mm (3.01 inches)
Thickness8.22 mm (0.32 inches)7.9 mm (0.31 inches)
Weight211 g (7.44 oz)193 g (6.81 oz)
WaterproofNoIP64
Rear material - Eco-leather
Frame materialPlasticPlastic
ColorsBlack, Blue, Green, PurpleWhite, Black
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-buttonYes, in-button
Screen-to-body ratio
Redmi 14C
85.5%
Spark 30+1%
86.5%

Performance

Tests of Xiaomi Redmi 14C and Tecno Spark 30 in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G81MediaTek Helio G91
Max clock2000 MHz2000 MHz
CPU cores8 (2 + 6)8 (2 + 6)
Architecture- 6 cores at 1.8 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 2 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A75		- 6 cores at 1.8 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 2 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A75
ManufacturingTSMCTSMC
Lithography process12 nanometers12 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)YesMediaTek APU
GraphicsMali-G52 MP2Mali-G52 MP2
GPU shading units4848
GPU clock950 MHz1000 MHz
FLOPS~91.2 GFLOPS~96 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
Redmi 14C
262628
Spark 30+6%
277736
CPU8145288981
GPU3514642092
Memory6640874771
UX7962271892
Total score262628277736
SamplesLess then 3Less then 3

Memory

RAM
RAM size4, 6, 8 GB8 GB
Memory typeLPDDR4XLPDDR4X
Memory clock1800 MHz2133 MHz
Channels22
Storage
Storage size64, 128, 256 GB128, 256 GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1
Memory cardMicroSDMicroSD
Memory card max sizeUp to 1024 GBUp to 1024 GB

Software

Operating systemAndroid 14 Android 14
ROMHyperOS 1.0HIOS 14.5

Battery

Capacity5160 mAh5000 mAh
Max charge power18 W18 W
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingNo No
Reverse chargingNoNo
Fast chargingYes (25% in 30 min)Yes (50% in 40 min)
Full charging time2:18 hr1:50 hr

Main camera

Matrix50 megapixels64 megapixels
Image resolution8160 x 6144 -
ZoomDigitalDigital
FlashLEDQuad LED
StabilizationDigitalDigital
8K video recordingNoNo
4K video recordingNoNo
1080p video recordingUp to 30FPSUp to 30FPS
Lenses1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Depth: 2 MP
3) Depth
1) Standard: 64 MP
2) Depth
Camera features - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode		 - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
Standard lens
Image resolution50 MP64 MP
Aperturef/1.8 -
Focal length28 mm -
Sensor - Sony IMX682
Sensor size - 1/1.7"
Pixel size - 0.8 micron
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationDigitalDigital

Selfie camera

Megapixels13 megapixels13 megapixels
Aperturef/2.0 -
SensorCMOSCMOS
AutofocusNoNo
StabilizationNoNo
Video resolution1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS
Depth sensor (TOF 3D)NoNo

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display		 - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version5.45
Bluetooth featuresLELE
USB typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB version22
USB features - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG
DisplayPortNoNo
GPSGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, GalileoGPS, GLONASS, Galileo
NFC*YesYes
Infrared portNoYes
Network
Number of SIM*22
Type of SIM cardNanoNano
Multi SIM modeStandbyStandby
eSIM support*NoNo
Hybrid slotNoNo
5G supportNoNo

Sound

SpeakersMonoStereo
Headphone audio jackYesYes
FM radioYesYes
Dolby AtmosNoYes
Speakers test
Max loudness

Other

CategoryBudgetBudget
AnnouncedAugust 2024September 2024
Release dateAugust 2024October 2024
Launch price$119$130
Sensors - Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint		 - Proximity sensor
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint
Bundled chargerNot includedYes, 18 W
Further details
Notes on Redmi 14C:
    - The smartphone weighs 211 grams in black and purple colors, 204 grams in blue, and 207 grams in green.
Notes on Spark 30:
    - In a standard plastic case, the smartphone has a thickness of 7.7 mm, and with an eco-leather cover, it is 7.9 mm thick.
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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