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Xiaomi Redmi 14C vs Tecno Spark 20

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Xiaomi Redmi 14C vs Tecno Spark 20

53 out of 100
Xiaomi Redmi 14C
VS
48 out of 100
Tecno Spark 20
Xiaomi Redmi 14C
Tecno Spark 20

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 20, which is powered by MediaTek Helio G85 and came out 1 year and 8 months before. 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)
  • The phone is 1 year and 8 months newer
  • More recent OS version: Android 14 versus 13
Reasons to consider the Tecno Spark 20
  • Water-resistant body (IP53 classification)
  • Stereo speakers
  • Weighs 21 grams less

Review

Evaluation of Xiaomi Redmi 14C and Tecno Spark 20 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 20

Display

TypeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Size6.88 inches6.6 inches
Resolution720 x 1640 pixels720 x 1612 pixels
Aspect ratio20:920:9
PPI260 ppi267 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz90 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateNoNo
Max rated brightness600 nits500 nits
HDR supportNoNo
Touch sampling rate240 Hz -
Screen protectionTempered glassTempered glass
Screen-to-body ratio85.5%85%
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)163.69 mm (6.44 inches)
Width77.8 mm (3.06 inches)75.6 mm (2.98 inches)
Thickness8.22 mm (0.32 inches)8.45 mm (0.33 inches)
Weight211 g (7.44 oz)190 g (6.7 oz)
WaterproofNoIP53
Rear material - Plastic
Frame materialPlasticPlastic
ColorsBlack, Blue, Green, PurpleWhite, Black, Gold, Blue
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-buttonYes, in-button
Screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Tests of Xiaomi Redmi 14C and Tecno Spark 20 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
Redmi 14C
262628
Spark 20
262438
CPU8145282752
GPU3514640346
Memory6640866494
UX7962272846
Total score262628262438
SamplesLess then 3[4 tests]

Memory

RAM
RAM size4, 6, 8 GB8 GB
Memory typeLPDDR4XLPDDR4X
Memory clock1800 MHz1800 MHz
Channels22
Storage
Storage size64, 128, 256 GB256 GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1
Memory cardMicroSDMicroSD
Memory card max sizeUp to 1024 GBUp to 512 GB

Software

Operating systemAndroid 14 Android 13
ROMHyperOS 1.0HiOS 13

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 (37% in 30 min)
Full charging time2:18 hr1:48 hr

Main camera

Matrix50 megapixels50 megapixels
Image resolution8160 x 61448190 x 6144
ZoomDigitalDigital
FlashLEDDual LED
StabilizationDigitalDigital
8K video recordingNoNo
4K video recordingNoNo
1080p video recordingUp to 30FPSUp to 30FPS
Slow motion - No
Lenses1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Depth: 2 MP
3) Depth
1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Depth
Camera features - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode		 - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
Standard lens
Image resolution50 MP50 MP
Aperturef/1.8f/1.6
Focal length28 mm -
Pixel size - 0.64 micron
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationDigitalDigital

Selfie camera

Megapixels13 megapixels32 megapixels
Image resolution - 6464 x 4864
Aperturef/2.0f/2.2
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 version5.45.2
Bluetooth featuresLELE
USB typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB version22
USB features - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG
DisplayPortNo -
GPSGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, GalileoGPS, GLONASS, Galileo
NFC*YesDepends on the region
Infrared portNoNo
Network
Number of SIM*22
Type of SIM cardNanoNano
Multi SIM modeStandbyStandby
eSIM support*NoNo
Hybrid slotNoNo
LTE Cat* - 7
5G supportNoYes

Sound

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

Other

CategoryBudgetBudget
AnnouncedAugust 2024January 2023
Release dateAugust 2024January 2023
Launch price$119$125
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.
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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