Here are the five reasons why the Redmi 14C is a great smartphone, and the not-so-great ones.
The Redmi 14C is officially launched with a starting price of around 5K. The brand released the smartphone as an entry-level offering with MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra. But is it worth buying for that price?
Key upsides of the Redmi 14C lie in its design, display, battery, and software. It features an enormous 6.88-inch IPS LCD panel with 720p resolution and 120Hz refresh rate.
You can have the smartphone with a glass back or faux leather cover for that matted feel. The handset can last an entire day with its 5,160mAh battery and quickly charge up via an 18W charging rate.
The main camera setup is placed inside a ring-like camera module. It consists of a 50MP main sensor, auxiliary lenses, and an LED flash. A single camera is seen at the front inside the dewdrop cutout.
Reasons to buy
- Very large display
- Fast charging
- Choice between glass or matte finish
- 2 TÜV Rheinland certifications for eye protection
- 3.5mm headphone jack
Not-so-great
- Price-to-performance ratio
- Slow processor; 262,145 AnTuTu points
- No degree of dust and water resistance
- Dewdrop cutout for the selfie camera
- Only 4GB memory for the lowest variant
There are many alternatives to the Redmi 14C in terms of performance, connectivity, and price, including the itel P55 with Dimensity 6080 and 5G, itel P65 with Unisoc T615 for less than 5K, the more affordable TECNO SPARK Go 1 at less than 4K.
