Xiaomi sub-brand has introduced a 2024 refresh to one of its most popular entry-level line-ups. Meet the new Redmi 14C, which features a familiar design, a large and smooth display, and a spanking new processor.
The Redmi 14C has a large circular camera island in the middle, a new design language we’re seeing in more and more devices today, not just from Xiaomi, but also from OPPO, Infinix, and realme.
In a cross layout, the top cutout holds the LED flash, the 50-megapixel main camera and an unspecified auxiliary lens in the middle, and a 50MP Camera branding at the bottom. So no, it doesn’t have four cameras.
A second proper camera is on the front. It’s a 13-megapixel sensor for selfies in a traditional waterdrop notch. It sits on top of the large 6.88-inch screen, which unsurprisingly only has an HD+ resolution, but a high 120Hz refresh rate.
The Redmi 14C is the first to use the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra processor. Providing power is a marginally bigger-than-usual 5,160mAh non-removable battery with decent 18W fast charging. Of course, it will run on Xiaomi’s new HyperOS based on Android 14.
A fingerprint scanner is on the side, which doubles as the lock/power button. And, since it’s a budget phone, it gets to have a headphone jack.
The official pricing and availability of the Redmi 14 C in the Philippines is yet to be known. However, it is already been spotted in the Czech Republic with a price of CZK2,999 (~Php7,500).
Redmi 14C Specs
- Android 14, HyperOS
- Dual SIM, Dual standby
- 6.88-inch HD+ IPS display, 1640 x 720 pixel resolution, ~260ppi
- 120Hz refresh rate
- 600-nits peak brightness
- 2.0GHz MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra octa-core processor
- 4GB/6GB/8GB RAM
- Mali-G52 MC2 GPU
- 128GB/256GB eMMC 5.1 internal storage, expandable via microSD
- 50-megapixel (f/1.8, PDAF) + auxiliary lens rear cameras, LED flash
- Side-mounted fingerprint scanner, Face unlock
- Single loudspeaker
- Headphone jack
- HSPA+, 4G LTE
- WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
- Bluetooth 5.4
- GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
- NFC
- FM radio
- USB-C
- Dimensions: 171.9 x 77.8 x 8.2mm
- Weight: 211g (Black, Purple) | 204g (Starry Blue) | 207g (Sage Green)
- Colors: Dreamy Purple, Sage Green, Starry Blue, Midnight Black
- 5,160mAh non-removable battery, 18W fast charging.