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Xiaomi Redmi 14C (Global 128GB/6GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 14C vs Samsung Galaxy S20 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S20 5G X Xiaomi Redmi 14C (Global 128GB/6GB) 08Points
6.88"
IPS

720x1640

50
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5160
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
32Points Samsung Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 14C X
6.2"
AMOLED

1440x3200

12.2
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)

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!

Redmi 14C (Global 128GB/6GB)} 8 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 14C (Global 128GB/6GB) vs Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)} 32 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+6.88"11%
Larger screen
vs6.2"
+(front) 13MP27%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 10MP
+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 13
+5160 mAh29%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4000 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)vs+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)41%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4Xvs+8GB LPDDR533%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
eMMC 5.1vs+UFS 3.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
211 grams (7.39 ounces)vs+168 grams (5.88 ounces)26%
Lighter
8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)vs+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)1%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass front, plastic or leather backvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT IPS LCDvs+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage
Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
720x1640 pixelsvs+1440x3200 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
260 PPIvs+566 PPI118%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(dual camera) 50MP + 0.08MPvs+(triple camera) 12.2MP + 64MP + 12MP76%
Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
1/2.96" inchesvs+1/1.76" inches68%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 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
4G LTE-Avs+5G mmWaveAdvantage
The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbpsvs+(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps16 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensorvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
18Wvs+25W39%
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 supportedvs+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Mono sound (not stereo)vs+Stereo soundAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
1 microphonevs+2 microphones100%
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 [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)vs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

22 Common items in both devices
128GB (101GB available) / 128GB (104GB available)
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
+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Redmi 14C (Global 128GB/6GB)Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)
ModelRedmi 14C (Global 128GB/6GB)Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)
Other model namesRedmi 14C 4G Global 2409BRN2CA, 2409BRN2CYGalaxy S20 SM-G981VZIAVZW (Snapdragon, 8GB RAM) - Verizon
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandXiaomiSamsung
Release date8/30/20246/4/2020, Announced: 5/20/2020
Depth8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)77.8 x 171.88 millimeters (3.06 x 6.77 in)69.1 x 151.7 millimeters (2.72 x 5.97 in)
Weight211 grams (7.39 ounces)168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass front, plastic or leather backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Redmi 14C (Global 128GB/6GB)Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDDynamic AMOLED
Screen size6.88" inches6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~88.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1640 pixels1440x3200 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)260 PPI566 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 6
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Display features450nits[typ], 600nits[peak]
Always-On Display
Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz
HDR10+
Always-On Display
120Hz@FHD
60Hz@QHD

🤖 Operating System

Redmi 14C (Global 128GB/6GB)Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)
System versionAndroid 14Android 10
Firmware updateAndroid 15Android 13
User InterfaceHyperOSOne UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0

⚙️ Processor

Redmi 14C (Global 128GB/6GB)Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra (12nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G52 MC2 (950MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 246255 (v10)feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Redmi 14C (Global 128GB/6GB)Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage128GB (101GB available)
eMMC 5.1
128GB (104GB available)
UFS 3.0
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Redmi 14C (Global 128GB/6GB)Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/150 Mbps5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat20 (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedmmWave (260, 261)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, mmWave
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ANot supported

📷 Camera

Redmi 14C (Global 128GB/6GB)Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
50 megapixels
0.08MP depth f/3.0
(triple camera)
12.2 megapixels
64MP telephoto f/2.029mm1/1.72"0.8µmPDAFOIS1.1x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1.4µmSuper-Steady-video
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length28mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.96" inches1/1.76" inches
Pixel size0.64µm pixel1.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras1080p@30fps4K@60fps
1080p@240fps
720p@960fps

📸 Front camera

Redmi 14C (Global 128GB/6GB)Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels10 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels3872x2592 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.06" inches1/3.2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.22µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Redmi 14C (Global 128GB/6GB)Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Stereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation1 microphone2 microphones
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Redmi 14C (Global 128GB/6GB)Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.4 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi 14C (Global 128GB/6GB)Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Virtual proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Redmi 14C (Global 128GB/6GB)Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5160 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 1.0
25W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supported15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
9W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy42 hours (1.8 days)20 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Redmi 14C (Global 128GB/6GB)Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Midnight Black, Sage Green, Dreamy Purple, Starry Blue• Colors: Cloud Pink, Cosmic Grey, Cloud White
• Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
• Bixby
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)

☢️ Radiation rate

Redmi 14C (Global 128GB/6GB)Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.91W/kg (head), 1.05W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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