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Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 (16GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 14C (Global NFC 256GB/8GB)

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

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

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3060
mAh

(Removable)

vs
26Points Xiaomi Redmi 14C (Global NFC 256GB/8GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 X
6.88"
IPS

720x1640

50
MP

13mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5160
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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 Note 2 (16GB)} 6 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 (16GB) vs Redmi 14C (Global NFC 256GB/8GB)} 26 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 14C (Global NFC 256GB/8GB)
+160 grams (5.6 ounces)32%
Lighter
vs211 grams (7.39 ounces)
+1080x1920 pixels76%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1640 pixels
+401 PPI54%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs260 PPI
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual proximity sensor
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
2GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)4%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+8GB LPDDR4X3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (11GB available)vs+256GB (220GB available)19 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.0vs+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)1%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Plastic body, glass front, plastic or leather backAdvantage
More resistant material
5.5"vs+6.88"25%
Larger screen
(back) 13MPvs+(dual camera) 50MP + 0.08MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.2 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)22%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 13MP160%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 5.0.2 Lollipopvs+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
3060 mAhvs+5160 mAh69%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
10Wvs+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.
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
4.0 + A2DPvs+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

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 Note 2 (16GB)Redmi 14C (Global NFC 256GB/8GB)
ModelRedmi Note 2 (16GB)Redmi 14C (Global NFC 256GB/8GB)
Other model namesRedmi Note 2 (2015051), Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 StandardRedmi 14C 4G Global NFC 2409BRN2CG
Country or region availableChina(Global, International)
China, (Global, International)
(Europe)(Global, International)
(Europe), (Global, International)
BrandXiaomiXiaomi
Release date8/1/20158/30/2024
Depth8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)76 x 152 millimeters (2.99 x 5.98 in)77.8 x 171.88 millimeters (3.06 x 6.77 in)
Weight160 grams (5.6 ounces)211 grams (7.39 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front, plastic or leather back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Redmi Note 2 (16GB)Redmi 14C (Global NFC 256GB/8GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches6.88" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels720x1640 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI260 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered120Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered450nits[typ], 600nits[peak]
Always-On Display
Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Redmi Note 2 (16GB)Redmi 14C (Global NFC 256GB/8GB)
System versionAndroid 5.0.2 LollipopAndroid 14
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 15
User Interfacefeature not registeredHyperOS

โš™๏ธ Processor

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

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Redmi Note 2 (16GB)Redmi 14C (Global NFC 256GB/8GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR38GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage16GB (11GB available)
eMMC 5.0
256GB (220GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Redmi Note 2 (16GB)Redmi 14C (Global NFC 256GB/8GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps300/150 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 networkTD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 7)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Redmi Note 2 (16GB)Redmi 14C (Global NFC 256GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels(dual camera)
50 megapixels
0.08MP depth f/3.0
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.96" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.64ยตm pixel
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 sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@30fps

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Redmi Note 2 (16GB)Redmi 14C (Global NFC 256GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels13 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.06" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Redmi Note 2 (16GB)Redmi 14C (Global NFC 256GB/8GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supported1 microphone
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Redmi Note 2 (16GB)Redmi 14C (Global NFC 256GB/8GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP5.4 + A2DP/LE
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, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Redmi Note 2 (16GB)Redmi 14C (Global NFC 256GB/8GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Redmi Note 2 (16GB)Redmi 14C (Global NFC 256GB/8GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3060 mAh5160 mAh
Charger, watts10W Wired charging18W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 1.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy11.5 hours42 hours (1.8 days)
Standby144 hours (6 days)feature not registered

โž• Other features

Redmi Note 2 (16GB)Redmi 14C (Global NFC 256GB/8GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: White, Blue, Yellow, Pink, Green
โ€ข MIUI 7
โ€ข Colors: Midnight Black, Sage Green, Dreamy Purple, Starry Blue

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Redmi Note 2 (16GB)Redmi 14C (Global NFC 256GB/8GB)
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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