Xiaomi has officially launched the Redmi 14C in Europe, offering a budget-friendly smartphone packed with impressive features. This budget smartphone includes nice features. The Redmi 14C, part of Xiaomi's budget Redmi line, aims to balance performance, aesthetic design, and price, so it can be a good option for consumers with modest (or limited) budget. Released on August 30, 2024, the Redmi 14C could truly turn heads with its impressive specs and sleek design.
Display and Design
Xiaomi has equipped the Redmi 14C with a 6.88-inch HD+ IPS LCD display that boasts a resolution of 720x1640 pixels, which provides a pixel density of 260 PPI. Furthermore, the display supports a refresh rate of 120Hz to ensure smoother scrolling and gaming experience. The phone offers a brightness of 600 nits HBM, which makes it possible to view the screen display even when under direct sunlight. It is also certified by TUV Rheinland for low blue light and flicker-free capabilities, proving helpful for extended use.
The Redmi 14C has an available color palette of four choices; Midnight Black, Sage Green, Dreamy Purple and Starry Blue, each having additional textures which complements them. The Sage Green features a leather-matte texture while the Starry Blue color options features a star trail texture. It possesses a nice premium feel and it is lightweight, measuring in at 171.88 x 77.8 x 8.22 mm while weighing either 204g or 211g depending on choice of color.
Performance and Hardware
Moving to the internals, the Redmi 14C is powered by the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra SoC, which is an eight-core chipset running at 2.0GHz along with a Mali-G52 MC2 GPU to handle graphics. This setup enables efficient power management with effective multi-tasking, and is suitable for typical tasks and casual gaming.
The device comes in multiple configurations:
4GB RAM + 128GB storage
4GB RAM + 256GB storage
6GB RAM + 128GB storage
8GB RAM + 256GB storage
All variants support LPDDR4X RAM and eMMC 5.1 storage for efficient performance. Additionally, users can expand the storage up to 1TB using a dedicated microSD card slot. Virtual RAM of up to 16GB is also available for enhanced performance during heavy tasks.
Camera System
The Redmi 14C features a dual rear camera system with a 50MP configuration. The stunning primary lens, with f/1.8 aperture, captures clear and detailed shots with the use of Phase Detection Auto Focus (PDAF) to ensure fast focusing. Additionally, there's a 2MP depth sensor to enhance portrait shots and a 0.08MP enhancement lens. The rear camera captures HDR and records 1080p video at 30fps.
For the user experience, there is a 13MP f/2.0 front selfie camera that is great for selfies and video calls. It includes HDR capabilities and can also record in 1080p.
Battery and Charging
The Redmi 14C is powered by a large 5,160mAh battery, ensuring excellent battery life for everyday use. It supports 18W wired fast charging via a USB Type-C port, making it convenient for users to quickly charge the device.
Software and Features
The Redmi 14C is powered by Android 14 along with Xiaomi's latest software skin, HyperOS. The interface offers a quick and convenient, customizable experience throughout. HyperOS also includes various optimizations to better match each user's gestures and movements while optimizing battery life.
In terms of security features, it has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and Face Unlock to secure access to the phone. In addition, there's NFC for contactless payments, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a phone for dual-SIM use, plus GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, and BDS for the GPS standards.
Connectivity and Other Features
The Redmi 14C offers extensive connectivity options, including:
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (dual-band)
Bluetooth 5.4
FM Radio
USB Type-C 2.0
The device supports 4G LTE with bands including 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, and 41. However, it does not support 5G, Which is fine in this price range, but in this fast-moving world, this is a drawback.
Pricing and Availability
The Redmi 14C is available in Europe in the following configurations:
4GB + 128GB: Priced at CZK 2,999 (~Rs 11,100 or 120 EUR)
8GB + 256GB: Priced at CZK 3,699 (~Rs 13,700 or 150 EUR)
The device is available in four colors: Midnight Black, Sage Green, Dreamy Purple, and Starry Blue.
For the budget segment of the Indian market, the Redmi 14C presents a tremendous value-for-money proposition; the base storage (4GB+128GB) option is offered at the competitive price of ₹11,100, while the top-tier option (8GB+256GB) is approximately ₹13,700. Regarding the specs of this smartphone, it is also approximately the same as the European one.
In general, with the budget variant, users will love the contemporary device design, general good user experience with the efficient MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra chipset, and niother key specifications and features that will cater for gaming, streaming, and standard daily internet browsing. Users can expect a full day of usage with the 5160mAh capacity battery, while the 18-watt fast charging will be a quicker turnaround time when you need to re-charge the phone. Additionally, the built-in specifications of the Redmi 14C such as its 120Hz display, its dual rear 50MP cameras, and Android 14-based HyperOS provide an exceptionally easy user experience for a very low price, catered towards students and working professionals in India. Furthermore, the 3.5mm audio jack for music, the microSD card for adding external storage, and the contactless payment (NFC approved) capability are ad
The Redmi 14C is an excellent choice for users seeking a budget-friendly phone with a good balance of performance and features. Its 120Hz display, MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra chipset, and long-lasting battery make it suitable for everyday tasks, while the 50MP dual-camera system ensures quality photography. Priced affordably, the Redmi 14C stands out as a strong contender in the budget smartphone segment.
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