Xiaomi Redmi 14C (China 128GB/6GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 14C vs Samsung Galaxy S23+ Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.88"
IPS
IPS
720x1640
13
MP
MP
5mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5160
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.6"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2340
50
MP
MP
12mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4700
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)
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20 Common items in both devices |
120Hz |
16 million |
LED flash |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras |
BSI sensor |
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video 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.
Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Redmi 14C (China 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB) | |
Model | Redmi 14C (China 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB) |
Other model names | Redmi 14C 4G China 2411DRN47C | Galaxy S23 Plus 5G (SM-S916B/Dual-SIM) |
Country or region available | ![]() China | ![]() (Global, International) |
Brand | Xiaomi | Samsung |
Release date | 1/29/2025, Announced: 12/30/2024 | 2/17/2023, Announced: 2/1/2023 |
Depth | 8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches) | 7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 77.8 x 171.88 millimeters (3.06 x 6.77 in) | 76.2 x 157.8 millimeters (3 x 6.21 in) |
Weight | 204 grams (7.14 ounces) | 196 grams (6.86 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front, plastic or leather back | Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
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 |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Redmi 14C (China 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | Dynamic AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.88" inches | 6.6" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~88.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1640 pixels | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 260 PPI | 390 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
Display features | 450nits[typ], 600nits[peak] Always-On Display Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz | 1750nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Redmi 14C (China 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB) | |
System version | Android 14 | Android 13 |
Firmware update | Android 15 | Android 15 |
User Interface | HyperOS | One UI 5.1 / 6.0 / 7.0 |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Redmi 14C (China 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra (12nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (SM8550-AC) (4nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) | Octa-core, 4 processors: 1x 3.36GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core) 2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Dual-core) 2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Dual-core) 3x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Triple-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (950MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 740 |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 246255 (v10) | AnTuTu: 1234088 (v9) Geekbench: 5073 (v5.1) GFXBench: 110fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Redmi 14C (China 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 8GB LPDDR5X |
Internal storage | 128GB (101GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 256GB (218GB available) UFS 4.0 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Redmi 14C (China 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | 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) + e-SIM |
Maximum Download / Upload | 300/150 Mbps | 3000/1920 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 UMTS 850/900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat20 () |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | SA/NSA/Sub6 () |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
Secondary 2G network | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat20 () |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
๐ท Camera | ||
Redmi 14C (China 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 13 megapixels 0.08MP depth f/3.0 | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 10MP telephoto f/2.470mm1/3.94"1.0ยตmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120ยฐ1/2.55"1.4ยตmSuper-Steady |
Main camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 8160x6120 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 24mm (lens) |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/1.56" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1ยตm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Digital and optical 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 | 8K@24/30fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240/960fps (slow motion) HDR10+ |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Redmi 14C (China 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm (lens) |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Redmi 14C (China 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG |
Active noise cancellation | 1 microphone | 3 microphones |
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 |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Redmi 14C (China 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB) | |
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 | Type-C reversible connector |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 5.4 + A2DP/LE | 5.3 + 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 |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Redmi 14C (China 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Virtual proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband) |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Redmi 14C (China 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 5160 mAh | 4700 mAh |
Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 1.0 | 45W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | 15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging |
Talk time autonomy | 42 hours (1.8 days) | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
Redmi 14C (China 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB) | |
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 | โข Colors: Black, Green, Silver | โข Colors: Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender, Graphite, Lime โข Samsung DeX โข Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard) |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Redmi 14C (China 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.83W/kg (head), 1.02W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.766W/kg (head), 1.453W/kg (body) |