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Xiaomi Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 14C vs Samsung Galaxy A2 Core phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A2 Core X Xiaomi Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB) 23Points
6.88"
IPS

720x1640

13
MP

5mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5160
mAh

(Non removable)

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03Points Samsung Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 14C X
5"
PLS

540x960

5
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Octa-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)

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Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)} 23 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB) vs Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)} 3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)44%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X7 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR3
+256GB (220GB available)17 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (12GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)11%
Thinner
vs9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+Plastic body, glass front, plastic or leather backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT PLS
+720x1640 pixels128%
Higher resolution screen
vs540x960 pixels
+260 PPI18%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs220 PPI
+6.88"38%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(dual camera) 13MP + 0.08MP162%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+f/1.8 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.9 (aperture)
+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 8.1 Oreo
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5160 mAh98%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2600 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.2 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
204 grams (7.14 ounces)vs+142 grams (4.97 ounces)44%
Lighter
Virtual proximity sensorvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

23 Common items in both devices
eMMC 5.1
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo on both cameras
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
ModelRedmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
Other model namesRedmi 14C 4G China 2411DRN47CGalaxy A2 Core SM-A260F/Dual-Sim
Country or region availableChina
China
South AfricaEgyptMorocco(Global, International)
South Africa, Egypt, Morocco, (Global, International)
BrandXiaomiSamsung
Release date1/29/2025, Announced: 12/30/20244/1/2019
Depth8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)77.8 x 171.88 millimeters (3.06 x 6.77 in)71 x 141.6 millimeters (2.8 x 5.57 in)
Weight204 grams (7.14 ounces)142 grams (4.97 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass front, plastic or leather backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT PLS
Screen size6.88" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1640 pixels540x960 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)260 PPI220 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate120Hzfeature not registered
Display features450nits[typ], 600nits[peak]
Always-On Display
Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz
feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
System versionAndroid 14Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 15feature not registered
User InterfaceHyperOSfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra (12nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G52 MC2 (950MHz)ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 246255 (v10)feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage256GB (220GB available)
eMMC 5.1
16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/150 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Dual-Band 900/1800
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 900/1800
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/2100
UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 900/1800
Secondary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/2100
Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
13 megapixels
0.08MP depth f/3.0
5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras1080p@30fpsfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation1 microphoneNot supported
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.4 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Virtual proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity5160 mAh2600 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 1.0
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy42 hours (1.8 days)16 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Black, Green, Silver• Colors: Black, Blue, Red, Gold
• Android Go edition

☢️ Radiation rate

Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.527W/kg (head), 1.093W/kg (body)
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