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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U) vs Xiaomi Redmi 14C (China 128GB/4GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi 14C phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Redmi 14C X Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U) 31Points
6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

12.2
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4300
mAh

(Non removable)

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10Points Xiaomi Redmi 14C (China 128GB/4GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G X
6.88"
IPS

720x1640

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5160
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U)} 31 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U) vs Redmi 14C (China 128GB/4GB)} 10 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 14C (China 128GB/4GB)
+3.09GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)46%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)
+8GB LPDDR5100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR4X
+UFS 3.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+194 grams (6.79 ounces)5%
Lighter
vs204 grams (7.14 ounces)
+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage
Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+1080x2400 pixels120%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1640 pixels
+393 PPI51%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs260 PPI
+(triple camera) 12.2MP + 64MP + 12MP6 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 13MP + 0.08MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+(front) 10MP99%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps16 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual proximity sensor
+25W39%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs18W
+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+Stereo soundAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
vsMono sound (not stereo)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
Not supportedvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)1%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Plastic body, glass front, plastic or leather backAdvantage
More resistant material
60Hzvs+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
6.7"vs+6.88"3%
Larger screen
Android 13vs+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
4300 mAhvs+5160 mAh20%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

20 Common items in both devices
128GB (103GB available) / 128GB (101GB available)
16 million
LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
BSI sensor
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras
f/1.8 (aperture)
+13 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U)Redmi 14C (China 128GB/4GB)
ModelGalaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U)Redmi 14C (China 128GB/4GB)
Other model namesGalaxy Note20 SM-N981U (Snapdragon) - US CarriersRedmi 14C 4G China 2411DRN47C
Country or region availableUSA
USA
China
China
BrandSamsungXiaomi
Release date8/21/2020, Announced: 8/5/20201/29/2025, Announced: 12/30/2024
Depth8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)75.2 x 161.6 millimeters (2.96 x 6.36 in)77.8 x 171.88 millimeters (3.06 x 6.77 in)
Weight194 grams (6.79 ounces)204 grams (7.14 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front, plastic or leather back
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U)Redmi 14C (China 128GB/4GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLED PlusTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.7" inches6.88" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~89.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)720x1640 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)393 PPI260 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Not supported
Refresh rate60Hz120Hz
Display featuresHDR10+
Always-On Display
450nits[typ], 600nits[peak]
Always-On Display
Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U)Redmi 14C (China 128GB/4GB)
System versionAndroid 10Android 14
Firmware updateAndroid 13Android 15
User InterfaceOne UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0HyperOS

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U)Redmi 14C (China 128GB/4GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (SM8250-AB) (7nm)64bit: MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra (12nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 3.09GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 650 (250-646MHz)ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (950MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 246255 (v10)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U)Redmi 14C (China 128GB/4GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR54GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (103GB available)
UFS 3.0
128GB (101GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U)Redmi 14C (China 128GB/4GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload5000/1024 Mbps300/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
VoLTE
LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (2, 5, 41, 66, 71)
mmWave (260, 261)
Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U)Redmi 14C (China 128GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
12.2 megapixels
64MP telephoto f/2.027mm1/1.72"0.8µmPDAFOIS3x-hybrid-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.2120°13mm1/2.55"1.4µm
(dual camera)
13 megapixels
0.08MP depth f/3.0
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/1.76" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.8µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras4K@60fps
1080p@240fps
720p@960fps
1080p@30fps

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U)Redmi 14C (China 128GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)10 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution3872x2592 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3.2" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U)Redmi 14C (China 128GB/4GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more1 microphone
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U)Redmi 14C (China 128GB/4GB)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.4 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U)Redmi 14C (China 128GB/4GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U)Redmi 14C (China 128GB/4GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4300 mAh5160 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
18W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 1.0
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
4.5W Reverse wireless charging
Not supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered42 hours (1.8 days)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U)Redmi 14C (China 128GB/4GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Mystic Gray, Mystic Green, Mystic Bronze, Mystic Red, Mystic Blue
• Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
• Bixby
• Samsung Wireless DeX
• Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)
• Stylus pen (Bluetooth integration)
• Colors: Black, Green, Silver

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U)Redmi 14C (China 128GB/4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.78W/kg (head), 0.92W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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