Xiaomi Redmi 14C vs Realme C65

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Xiaomi Redmi 14C vs Realme C65

53 out of 100
Xiaomi Redmi 14C
VS
50 out of 100
Realme C65

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 Realme C65, which is powered by MediaTek Helio G85 and came out 5 months before. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.

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 Realme C65
  • Water-resistant body (IP54 classification)
  • Supports higher wattage charging (45W versus 18W)
  • Weighs 26 grams less
  • 12% faster in single-core GeekBench 6 test: 470 and 418 points

Review

Evaluation of Xiaomi Redmi 14C and Realme C65 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:
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Display

TypeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Size6.88 inches6.67 inches
Resolution720 x 1640 pixels720 x 1604 pixels
Aspect ratio20:920:9
PPI260 ppi264 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz90 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateNoNo
Max rated brightness600 nits625 nits
HDR supportNoNo
Touch sampling rate240 Hz -
Screen protectionTempered glassTempered glass
Screen-to-body ratio85.5%85.7%
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)164.6 mm (6.48 inches)
Width77.8 mm (3.06 inches)76.1 mm (3 inches)
Thickness8.22 mm (0.32 inches)7.64 mm (0.3 inches)
Weight211 g (7.44 oz)185 g (6.53 oz)
WaterproofNoIP54
Rear material - Plastic
Frame materialPlasticPlastic
ColorsBlack, Blue, Green, PurpleBlack, Gold, Purple
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-buttonYes, in-button
Screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Tests of Xiaomi Redmi 14C and Realme C65 in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G81MediaTek Helio G85
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)YesYes
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
262628
279350
CPU8145291532
GPU3514641804
Memory6640868130
UX7962277884
Total score262628279350
SamplesLess then 3[3 tests]

Memory

RAM
RAM size4, 6, 8 GB6, 8 GB
Memory typeLPDDR4XLPDDR4X
Memory clock1800 MHz1800 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 2048 GB

Software

Operating systemAndroid 14 Android 14
ROMHyperOS 1.0Realme UI 5.0

Battery

Capacity5160 mAh5000 mAh
Max charge power18 W45 W
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingNo No
Reverse chargingNoNo
Fast chargingYes (25% in 30 min)Yes (50% in 30 min)
Full charging time2:18 hr -

Main camera

Matrix50 megapixels50 megapixels
Image resolution8160 x 6144 -
ZoomDigitalDigital
FlashLEDLED
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: 50 MP
2) Depth: 2 MP
Camera features - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
- Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
Standard lens
Image resolution50 MP50 MP
Aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Focal length28 mm27 mm
Sensor - Samsung S5KJN1
Sensor size - 1/2.76"
Pixel size - 0.64 micron
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationDigitalDigital

Selfie camera

Megapixels13 megapixels8 megapixels
Image resolution - 3264 x 2448
Aperturef/2.0f/2.0
Focal length - 26 mm
SensorCMOSCMOS
AutofocusNoNo
StabilizationNoDigital
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
DisplayPortNoNo
GPSGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, GalileoGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
NFC*YesYes
Infrared portNoNo
Network
Number of SIM*22
Type of SIM cardNanoNano
Multi SIM modeStandbyStandby
eSIM support*NoNo
Hybrid slotNoNo
LTE Cat* - 7
5G supportNoNo

Sound

SpeakersMonoMono
Headphone audio jackYesYes
FM radioYesNo
Dolby AtmosNoNo
Speakers test
Max loudness

Other

CategoryBudgetBudget
AnnouncedAugust 2024April 2024
Release dateAugust 2024April 2024
Launch price$119$120
Sensors - Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint
- Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint
Bundled chargerNot includedYes, 45 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.
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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