Xiaomi Redmi 14C (Global 256GB/4GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)

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

5/30/2025 2:19 AM, updated: 5/30/2025 7:48 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S20+ Plus 5G X Xiaomi Redmi 14C (Global 256GB/4GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.88"
IPS

720x1640

50
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5160
mAh

(Non removable)

32Points Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 14C X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1440x3200

12.2
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)

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!

7 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 14C (Global 256GB/4GB)	vs	32 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)
+6.88"3% Larger screen	vs	6.7"
+(front) 13MP27% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 10MP
+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer	vs	Android 13
+5160 mAh15% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4500 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)41% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4X	vs	+12GB LPDDR52 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 3.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
211 grams (7.39 ounces)	vs	+188 grams (6.58 ounces)12% Lighter
8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)5% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front, plastic or leather back	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
720x1640 pixels	vs	+1440x3200 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen
260 PPI	vs	+524 PPI102% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(dual camera) 50MP + 0.08MP	vs	+(quad camera) 12.2MP + 64MP + 12MP + 0.3MP77% Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
1/2.96" inches	vs	+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-A	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 5000 Mbps16 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage 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	+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 supported	vs	+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 microphone	vs	+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 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.
Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

23 Common items in both devices

256GB (220GB available) / 256GB (222GB available)

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

120Hz

16 million

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras

BSI sensor

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Redmi 14C (Global 256GB/4GB)	Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)
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Model	Redmi 14C (Global 256GB/4GB)	Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)
Other model names	Redmi 14C 4G Global 2409BRN2CA, 2409BRN2CY	삼성갤럭시 S20 Plus 5G SM-G986NZPAKOO (Snapdragon, 12GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Global, International)	South Korea
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	8/30/2024	3/6/2020, Announced: 2/11/2020
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.8 x 171.88 millimeters (3.06 x 6.77 in)	73.7 x 161.9 millimeters (2.9 x 6.37 in)
Weight	211 grams (7.39 ounces)	188 grams (6.58 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front, plastic or leather back	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 (Global 256GB/4GB)	Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Dynamic AMOLED
Screen size	6.88" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~90.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1640 pixels	1440x3200 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	260 PPI	524 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 6
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
Display features	450nits[typ], 600nits[peak] Always-On Display Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz	HDR10+ Always-On Display 120Hz@FHD 60Hz@QHD
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi 14C (Global 256GB/4GB)	Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)
System version	Android 14	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 15	Android 13
User Interface	HyperOS	One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi 14C (Global 256GB/4GB)	Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra (12nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)
CPU	Octa-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 controller	ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (950MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 246255 (v10)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi 14C (Global 256GB/4GB)	Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	256GB (220GB available) eMMC 5.1	256GB (222GB available) UFS 3.0
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi 14C (Global 256GB/4GB)	Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/150 Mbps	5000/1024 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (78)
Primary 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
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Redmi 14C (Global 256GB/4GB)	Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 50 megapixels 0.08MP depth f/3.0	(quad camera) 12.2 megapixels 64MP telephoto f/2.029mm1/1.72"0.8µmPDAFOIS1.1x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1.4µmSuper-Steady-video 0.3MP TOF 3D f/1.0
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.96" inches	1/1.76" inches
Pixel size	0.64µm pixel	1.8µm 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	4K@60fps 1080p@240fps 720p@960fps
📸 Front camera
	Redmi 14C (Global 256GB/4GB)	Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	10 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	3872x2592 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3.06" inches	1/3.2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.22µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi 14C (Global 256GB/4GB)	Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones
Radio	FM	FM
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 (Global 256GB/4GB)	Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)
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	5.0 + 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	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi 14C (Global 256GB/4GB)	Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)
Sensors	Accelerometer 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 alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi 14C (Global 256GB/4GB)	Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5160 mAh	4500 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 1.0	25W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 9W 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 (Global 256GB/4GB)	Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)
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	• Colors: Midnight Black, Sage Green, Dreamy Purple, Starry Blue	• Colors: Cosmic Black, Cosmic Grey, Cloud Blue, Cloud White, Aura Red, Aura Blue • Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor • Bixby • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi 14C (Global 256GB/4GB)	Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.749W/kg (head), 1.26W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered