Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (128GB) vs Realme 14 (512GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 8 SE vs Realme 14 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/9/2025 10:07 PM, updated: 6/9/2025 10:21 PM

Compare Realme 14 X Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (128GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.88"
AMOLED

1080x2248

12
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3120
mAh

(Non removable)

18Points Realme 14 (512GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi 8 SE X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

16mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Realme 14 (512GB)

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!

7 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (128GB)	vs	18 Advantages Realme 14 (512GB)
+164 grams (5.74 ounces)20% Lighter	vs	196 grams (6.86 ounces)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)7% Thinner	vs	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	AMOLED
+424 PPI7% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	395 PPI
+(front) 20MP25% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 16MP
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)14% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4X	vs	+12GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (110GB available)	vs	+512GB (458GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
1080x2248 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels7% Higher resolution screen
5.88"	vs	+6.67"13% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP	vs	+(back) 50MP194% Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps150% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
3120 mAh	vs	+6000 mAh92% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18W	vs	+45W150% 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.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+IP68/IP69 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

26 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (128GB)	Realme 14 (512GB)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (128GB)	Realme 14 (512GB)
Other model names	小米8 SE, Xiaomi Mi8 SE (128GB + 6GB RAM), Xiaomi Sirius	Realme 14 5G Free Fire RE608EL1
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	(Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	Realme
Release date	6/1/2018	3/27/2025
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.09 x 147.28 millimeters (2.88 x 5.8 in)	75.65 x 163.15 millimeters (2.98 x 6.42 in)
Weight	164 grams (5.74 ounces)	196 grams (6.86 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68/IP69 certified: water immersion up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes, waterproof against high-pressure water jets, and dust protection.
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (128GB)	Realme 14 (512GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen size	5.88" inches	6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~80.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~87% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2248 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	395 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	2000nits[peak] Touch Sampling Rate: 180Hz
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (128GB)	Realme 14 (512GB)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 15
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	Realme UI 6.0
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (128GB)	Realme 14 (512GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SDM710 (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 (SM6650) (4nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Single-core) 3x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A520 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 616 500Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 810 (895MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 760396 (v10)
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (128GB)	Realme 14 (512GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	12GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (110GB available) eMMC 5.1	512GB (458GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (128GB)	Realme 14 (512GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	800/150 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat15 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) VoLTE	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (128GB)	Realme 14 (512GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.01.12µm	50 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60/120fps
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (128GB)	Realme 14 (512GB)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (128GB)	Realme 14 (512GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (128GB)	Realme 14 (512GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (128GB)	Realme 14 (512GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (128GB)	Realme 14 (512GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Si: lithium-silicon (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3120 mAh	6000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	45W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (128GB)	Realme 14 (512GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Gray, Blue, Red, Gold • MIUI 9.5 • 18.7:9 / DCI-P3 / HDR10 display • Quick Charge 3.0 • WiFi display	• Colors: Silver, Titanium, Pink
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (128GB)	Realme 14 (512GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered