Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB) vs Realme 14 (256GB/8GB)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth vs Realme 14 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.26"
IPS
IPS
1080x2280
12
MP
MP
24mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3350
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.67"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
50
MP
MP
16mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
6000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Realme 14 (256GB/8GB)
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5 Advantages 
20 Advantages | 25 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) |
| +18 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB) | Realme 14 (256GB/8GB) | |
| Model | Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB) | Realme 14 (256GB/8GB) |
| Other model names | ๅฐ็ฑณ8 ้ๆฅ็ M1808D2TT, Xiaomi Mi8, Xiaomi Mi 8X, Xiaomi Platina | Realme 14 5G Free Fire RE608EL1 |
| Country or region available |  China |  (Global, International) |
| Brand | Xiaomi | Realme |
| Release date | 9/1/2018 | 3/27/2025 |
| Depth | 7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches) | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 75.8 x 156.4 millimeters (2.98 x 6.16 in) | 75.65 x 163.15 millimeters (2.98 x 6.42 in) |
| Weight | 169 grams (5.92 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. |
๐ฒ Display | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB) | Realme 14 (256GB/8GB) | |
| Display type | TFT IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Screen size | 6.26" inches | 6.67" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~87% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2280 pixels | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 403 PPI | 395 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Not supported |
| Refresh rate | feature not registered | 120Hz |
| Display features | feature not registered | 2000nits[peak] Touch Sampling Rate: 180Hz |
๐ค Operating System | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB) | Realme 14 (256GB/8GB) | |
| 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 |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB) | Realme 14 (256GB/8GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 (SM6650) (4nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-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 512 650Mhz | Qualcomm Adreno 810 (895MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 760396 (v10) |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB) | Realme 14 (256GB/8GB) | |
| RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 8GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 128GB (110GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 256GB (222GB available) UFS 3.1 |
| External storage | Not supported | Not supported |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB) | Realme 14 (256GB/8GB) | |
| 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 | 300/50 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 Cat6 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) 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 |
๐ท Camera | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB) | Realme 14 (256GB/8GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.01.12ยตm | 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 | 1.4ยตm 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 |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB) | Realme 14 (256GB/8GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 24 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 5632x4224 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.4 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 24mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.8ยตm pixel | feature not registered |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB) | Realme 14 (256GB/8GB) | |
| 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 |
๐ Connectivity | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB) | Realme 14 (256GB/8GB) | |
| 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, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
| NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB) | Realme 14 (256GB/8GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB) | Realme 14 (256GB/8GB) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Si: lithium-silicon (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 3350 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 10W (5V/2A) Wired 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 |
โ Other features | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB) | Realme 14 (256GB/8GB) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | 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 | โข Colors: Twilight gold, Dream blue, Deep space gray โข MIUI โข 19:9 screen โข Quick Charge 3.0 | โข Colors: Silver, Titanium, Pink |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB) | Realme 14 (256GB/8GB) | |
| 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 |