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Xiaomi Redmi 14C (Global 256GB/4GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 (16GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 14C vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 X Xiaomi Redmi 14C (Global 256GB/4GB) 25Points
6.88"
IPS

720x1640

50
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5160
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
06Points Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 (16GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 14C X
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3060
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 14C (Global 256GB/4GB)

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 256GB/4GB)} 25 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 14C (Global 256GB/4GB) vs Redmi Note 2 (16GB)} 6 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 (16GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)4%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+4GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+256GB (220GB available)19 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (11GB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.0
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)1%
Thinner
vs8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+Plastic body, glass front, plastic or leather backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+6.88"25%
Larger screen
vs5.5"
+(dual camera) 50MP + 0.08MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+f/1.8 (aperture)22%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 13MP160%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 5.0.2 Lollipop
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5160 mAh69%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3060 mAh
+18W80%
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.
vs10W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + 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
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
211 grams (7.39 ounces)vs+160 grams (5.6 ounces)32%
Lighter
720x1640 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels76%
Higher resolution screen
260 PPIvs+401 PPI54%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensorvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

21 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Full HD (1920x1080)
+14 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Redmi 14C (Global 256GB/4GB)Redmi Note 2 (16GB)
ModelRedmi 14C (Global 256GB/4GB)Redmi Note 2 (16GB)
Other model namesRedmi 14C 4G Global 2409BRN2CA, 2409BRN2CYRedmi Note 2 (2015051), Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Standard
Country or region available(Latin America)(Global, International)
(Latin America), (Global, International)
China(Global, International)
China, (Global, International)
BrandXiaomiXiaomi
Release date8/30/20248/1/2015
Depth8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)77.8 x 171.88 millimeters (3.06 x 6.77 in)76 x 152 millimeters (2.99 x 5.98 in)
Weight211 grams (7.39 ounces)160 grams (5.6 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

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Redmi 14C (Global 256GB/4GB)Redmi Note 2 (16GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.88" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1640 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)260 PPI401 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh rate120Hzfeature not registered
Display features450nits[typ], 600nits[peak]
Always-On Display
Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz
feature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Redmi 14C (Global 256GB/4GB)Redmi Note 2 (16GB)
System versionAndroid 14Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
Firmware updateAndroid 15feature not registered
User InterfaceHyperOSfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Redmi 14C (Global 256GB/4GB)Redmi Note 2 (16GB)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra (12nm)64bit: MediaTek MT6795 Helio X10 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G52 MC2 (950MHz)PowerVR G6200 MP4 700Mhz
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 246255 (v10)feature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Redmi 14C (Global 256GB/4GB)Redmi Note 2 (16GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage256GB (220GB available)
eMMC 5.1
16GB (11GB available)
eMMC 5.0
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Redmi 14C (Global 256GB/4GB)Redmi Note 2 (16GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD 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 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 7)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
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-AGPRS, EDGE

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Redmi 14C (Global 256GB/4GB)Redmi Note 2 (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
50 megapixels
0.08MP depth f/3.0
13 megapixels
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length28mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.96" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.64ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
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 only main camera
Camera extras1080p@30fpsfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Redmi 14C (Global 256GB/4GB)Redmi Note 2 (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.06" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Redmi 14C (Global 256GB/4GB)Redmi Note 2 (16GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation1 microphoneNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Redmi 14C (Global 256GB/4GB)Redmi Note 2 (16GB)
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/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Redmi 14C (Global 256GB/4GB)Redmi Note 2 (16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Virtual proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Redmi 14C (Global 256GB/4GB)Redmi Note 2 (16GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity5160 mAh3060 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 1.0
10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy42 hours (1.8 days)11.5 hours
Standbyfeature not registered144 hours (6 days)

โž• Other features

Redmi 14C (Global 256GB/4GB)Redmi Note 2 (16GB)
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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Midnight Black, Sage Green, Dreamy Purple, Starry Blueโ€ข Colors: White, Blue, Yellow, Pink, Green
โ€ข MIUI 7

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Redmi 14C (Global 256GB/4GB)Redmi Note 2 (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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