Xiaomi Redmi 14C 5G (128GB/4GB) vs Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 14C 5G vs Sony Xperia 5 IV phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/30/2025 5:21 AM, updated: 5/30/2025 7:39 AM

Compare Sony Xperia 5 IV X Xiaomi Redmi 14C 5G (128GB/4GB) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.88"
IPS

720x1640

50
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5160
mAh

(Non removable)

31Points Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 14C 5G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
OLED

1080x2520

12
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62)

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!

5 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 14C 5G (128GB/4GB)	vs	31 Advantages Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62)
+6.88"13% Larger screen	vs	6.1"
+(dual camera) 50MP + 0.08MP39% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP
+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer	vs	Android 13
+5160 mAh3% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	5000 mAh
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)	vs	+3GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)15% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4X	vs	+8GB LPDDR5100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
UFS 2.2	vs	+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
212 grams (7.42 ounces)	vs	+172 grams (6.02 ounces)23% Lighter
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+OLEDAdvantage OLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+HDR8Advantage The HDR8 display provides vibrant colors and more details
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
720x1640 pixels	vs	+1080x2520 pixels130% Higher resolution screen
260 PPI	vs	+449 PPI73% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 12MP50% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
18W	vs	+30W67% 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.
Not supported	vs	+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Mono sound (not stereo)	vs	+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass VictusAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

24 Common items in both devices

128GB (101GB available) / 128GB (104GB available)

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)

120Hz

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+17 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Redmi 14C 5G (128GB/4GB)	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62)
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Model	Redmi 14C 5G (128GB/4GB)	Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62)
Other model names	Redmi 14C 5G 2411DRN47I	Sony Xperia 5 IV (e-SIM) XQCQ62B-GC, XQCQ62G.GC
Country or region available	(Global, International), India	USA
Brand	Xiaomi	Sony
Release date	1/10/2025, Announced: 1/6/2025	9/22/2022, Announced: 9/1/2022
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.8 x 171.88 millimeters (3.06 x 6.77 in)	67 x 156 millimeters (2.64 x 6.14 in)
Weight	212 grams (7.42 ounces)	172 grams (6.02 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Redmi 14C 5G (128GB/4GB)	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	OLED
Screen size	6.88" inches	6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1640 pixels	1080x2520 pixels (21:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	260 PPI	449 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
Display features	450nits[typ], 600nits[peak] Always-On Display Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz	HDR8 BT.2020
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi 14C 5G (128GB/4GB)	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62)
System version	Android 14	Android 12
Firmware update	Android 15	Android 13
User Interface	HyperOS	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi 14C 5G (128GB/4GB)	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (SM4450) (4nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (SM8450) (4nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 1.95GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core) 3x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 1.79GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 613 (955MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 246255 (v10)	AnTuTu: 835038 (v9) Geekbench: 3448 (v5.1) GFXBench: 63fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi 14C 5G (128GB/4GB)	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.2	128GB (104GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi 14C 5G (128GB/4GB)	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 8, 28) TD-LTE (40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 78)	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 8, 28) TD-LTE (40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Redmi 14C 5G (128GB/4GB)	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 50 megapixels 0.08MP depth f/3.0	(triple camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.460mm1/3.5"PDAFOIS 12MP ultrawide f/2.2124°16mm1/2.5"PDAF
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.7" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.8µm pixel
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	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@30fps	4K@24/30/60/120fps 1080p@30/60/120fps Zeiss optics
📸 Front camera
	Redmi 14C 5G (128GB/4GB)	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	12 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3.06" inches	1/2.9" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.25µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi 14C 5G (128GB/4GB)	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi 14C 5G (128GB/4GB)	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.2 + 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 [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi 14C 5G (128GB/4GB)	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi 14C 5G (128GB/4GB)	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5160 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 1.0	30W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Qi wireless charging Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	42 hours (1.8 days)	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Redmi 14C 5G (128GB/4GB)	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Stargaze Black, Starlight Blue, Stardust Purple	• Colors: Black, Ecru White, Green • PS5 Remote Play • Sony Alpha
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi 14C 5G (128GB/4GB)	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62)
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