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Redmi 14C vs Redmi A5
Product A: Redmi
78 of 162 known
Product B: Redmi
86 of 162 known
56 of 154 fields differ
- 33 different values
- 23 known for one only
- 33 the same
- 65 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 284 phones.
- Maximum wired charging power (claimed)A: 18WB: 15W14C is 3 W higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- A14C: 77.8 × 171.9 mm
- BA5: 77.8 × 171.7 mm
Weight
0 to 250 g
All 162 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
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Model numbers
25028PC03G, 25028RN03A, 25028RN03I, 25028RN03L, 25028RN03Y5Spec databasegsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_a5_4g-13737.phpRead 11 October 2026Models row lists 25028PC03G, 25028RN03A, 25028RN03I and 25028RN03Y. Not tied to one region here.6Reviewifixit.com/Device/Xiaomi_Redmi_A5Read 11 October 2026Repair page covers models 25028RN03A, 25028RN03L and 25028RN03Y.
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
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Status
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Predecessor
Redmi 13C7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Xiaomi-Redmi-14C-smartphone-review-Budget-phone-with-a-faster-screen-than-the-iPhone.928052.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Notebookcheck's review of the Redmi 14C with the Helio G81 Ultra names the Redmi 13C as its predecessor.
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Successor
Redmi 15C8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Xiaomi-Redmi-15C-4G-smartphone-review-Ideal-second-phone-with-120-Hz-display-amp-audio-jack.1147375.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck's review of the Redmi 15C 4G calls the Redmi 14C its predecessor.
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Colours
Midnight Black1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-14-c/specsRead 8 October 2026Exact represented UK 4 GB/128 GB Midnight Black finish. Green and Blue body values and the non-NFC CA model are excluded.5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/terms/sales2024-new-yearRead 8 October 2026Same explicit Midnight Black configuration row.
Ocean Blue, Lake Green, Sandy Gold, Midnight Black1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-a5/specsRead 11 October 2026
Form factor
OS support period (claimed)
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Security support period (claimed)
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Security updates until
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Body
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Height
Width
Thickness
Thickness with camera bump
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Folded dimensions
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Weight
Frame
Front
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Back
Dust and water rating
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Water resistance depth
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Water resistance time
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MIL-STD-810
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SIM capacity
Nano-SIMs2Active eSIM capacity0eSIM onlyNo3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-552664Read 11 October 2026SIM slot type Dual SIM + microSD. eSIM is not supported.
Stylus
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Stylus name
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Display
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Screen size
Resolution
Pixel density
260.3ppi
260.3ppi
Aspect ratio
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Display type
LCD (IPS)1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-14-c/specsRead 8 October 20267Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Xiaomi-Redmi-14C-smartphone-review-Budget-phone-with-a-faster-screen-than-the-iPhone.928052.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact same 4 GB/128 GB NFC model review display specification explicitly identifies IPS.
Display type (as published)
Max refresh rate
Min refresh rate
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Touch sampling rate
Instant touch sampling
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Display brightness (typical, claimed)
Outdoor brightness (claimed)
Peak display brightness (claimed)
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Minimum brightness
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Colour depth per channel
DCI-P3 coverage
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HDR playback formats
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PWM dimming frequency
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Always-on display
Front camera cutout
Cover screen size
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Cover screen resolution
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Cover screen refresh rate
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Cover screen type
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Platform
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OS at launch
Android 15 (Go edition)1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-a5/specsRead 11 October 2026
Software
Xiaomi HyperOS 17Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Xiaomi-Redmi-14C-smartphone-review-Budget-phone-with-a-faster-screen-than-the-iPhone.928052.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026
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Latest stable OS (verified)
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Chipset
MediaTek Helio G81-Ultra1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-14-c/specsRead 8 October 2026
Process
CPU cores
CPU configuration
ARedmi 14C
Not availableBRedmi A5
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Cortex-A75 | 1.8 |
| 6 | Cortex-A55 | 1.6 |
Max CPU clock
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1.8GHz
GPU
NPU performance
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Memory
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RAM
4GB1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-14-c/specsRead 8 October 2026Physical installed 4 GB, excluding virtual RAM extension.5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/terms/sales2024-new-yearRead 8 October 2026Actual UK stock-limited December 30, 2024 sale table explicitly lists Midnight Black 4 GB + 128 GB, 100 units.
3, 4, 6GB1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-a5/specsRead 11 October 2026Page lists 3 GB + 64 GB and 4 GB + 128 GB. Memory extension is virtual RAM and is not counted.5Spec databasegsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_a5_4g-13737.phpRead 11 October 2026Internal row lists 64 GB with 3 GB and 4 GB RAM, and 128 GB with 4 GB and 6 GB RAM.
RAM type
Storage (nominal)
128GB1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-14-c/specsRead 8 October 2026Exact 4 GB + 128 GB maker pairing. Nominal marketed decimal GB.5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/terms/sales2024-new-yearRead 8 October 2026Same exact sold configuration row. Later promotional GBP price is not converted into launch USD/EUR.
Storage type
Memory card
microSD (own slot)1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-14-c/specsRead 8 October 2026
Max card size
Rear cameras
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Physical rear cameras
ARedmi 14C
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Autofocus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 50 | 1.8 | PDAF |
| Not available | Not available | 3 | Not available |
Source1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-14-c/specsRead 8 October 2026Maker specifies a 50 MP main camera and a physical auxiliary lens. Aux resolution and photographic role are not stated in this regional specification. Other circular rear elements are not counted as cameras.6Maker product pagemi.com/pk/support/faq/details/KA-426105Read 8 October 2026Camera Q7/Q11 explicitly identifies f/3.0 for the auxiliary QVGA unit and PDAF for the main camera. The auxiliary role and ambiguous 8 W QVGA pixel claim remain unknown. Supplier-dependent sensor models, optical formats and FOV variants are not assigned to the selected SKU.
BRedmi A5
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Sensor optical format | Pixel size (µm) | Autofocus | OIS | Field of view | Sensor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 32 | 2 | 1/3.6" | 0.612 | PDAF | No | 77.1° | OmniVision OV32D40 |
Source1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-a5/specsRead 11 October 20263Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-552664Read 11 October 2026Rear camera is a main camera plus a QVGA auxiliary lens. Main: OmniVision OV32D40, 32 MP, 1/3.6 inch, 0.612 um, f/2.0, 4P lens, FOV 77.1 degrees, continuous focus CAF/PDAF, no stabilisation. The QVGA lens is not a photo camera and is not counted.
Number of rear cameras
2
1
Main camera
50MP
32MP
Longest physical-lens optical zoom
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Maximum photo digital zoom
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Flash
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Camera features
Film camera, HDR mode, Night mode, Portrait mode, 50MP mode, Time-lapse1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-14-c/specsRead 8 October 2026
Film camera, HDR mode, Ultra HD, Night mode1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-a5/specsRead 11 October 2026
Maximum rear video rate per resolution
ARedmi 14C
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 30 |
| 1280 | 720 | 30 |
BRedmi A5
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 30 |
| 1280 | 720 | 30 |
Max video resolution
1920 × 1080px
1920 × 1080px
Recorded video HDR formats
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Log recording
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Video recording codecs
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Video stabilisation
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Maximum slow-motion capture rate
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Front camera
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Front cameras
ARedmi 14C
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Autofocus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 13 | 2 | Fixed |
BRedmi A5
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Pixel size (µm) | Autofocus | OIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 8 | 2 | 1.12 | Fixed | No |
Maximum front video rate per resolution
ARedmi 14C
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 30 |
| 1280 | 720 | 30 |
BRedmi A5
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 30 |
| 1280 | 720 | 30 |
Front autofocus
No
No
Audio
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Stereo speakers
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3.5 mm jack
Audio features
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Microphones
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Network
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Network
2G bands
3G bands
4G bands
5G bands
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5G modes
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5G mmWave
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Maximum modem download rate
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Satellite
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Connectivity
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
Bluetooth
Bluetooth audio codecs
NFC
Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-14-c/specsRead 8 October 2026Exact UK specification explicitly says NFC Yes. Manufacturer NFC-specific CY guide corroborates its NFC radio.3Owner's manualgl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/Redmi/Redmi%2014C/C3NN%20SI_%E6%AC%A7%E8%A7%8414%E8%AF%AD%E7%89%88_%E6%AC%A7%E8%8B%B1%E5%90%88%E5%B9%B6%E7%89%88_V3.pdfRead 8 October 2026English frequency table explicitly includes NFC 13.56 MHz for this CY hardware.
Ultra-wideband
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Positioning
GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Beidou1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-14-c/specsRead 8 October 2026
GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BDS (B1C only)1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-a5/specsRead 11 October 2026GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BDS (only B1C).
Dual-frequency GNSS
Connector
USB data standard
Video out over USB
IR blaster
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Features and sensors
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Fingerprint
Face unlock
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Sensors
Virtual proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic compass1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-14-c/specsRead 8 October 2026
Virtual proximity sensor, Virtual ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic compass1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-a5/specsRead 11 October 2026
Extra buttons
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Haptic motor
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Battery and charging
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Rated battery capacity
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Battery capacity (typical)
Rated battery energy
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Battery type
Claimed battery life
ARedmi 14C
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Standby | 504 |
| Talk time | 42 |
| Video playback | 22 |
BRedmi A5
Not availableMaximum wired charging power (claimed)
Wired charging standards
Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)
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Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)
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Wireless charging
Wireless charging power
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Wireless standards
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Built-in alignment magnets
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Reverse wireless output power
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Reverse wired
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Charger in box
Measured
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Geekbench single-core
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Geekbench multi-core
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3DMark Wild Life Extreme
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AnTuTu
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Display brightness (measured)
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PWM dimming (measured)
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Mixed-use battery life (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)
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EU label and regulatory
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EU energy class
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Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)
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Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)
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Drop resistance class
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Repairability class
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SAR head (US)
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SAR body (US)
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SAR head (EU)
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SAR body (EU)
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Hearing aid compatibility
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In the box
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In the box
Redmi 14C, USB Type-C Cable, Quick Start Guide and Warranty Card, SIM Eject Tool, Safety Information1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-14-c/specsRead 8 October 2026
Mobile Phone, Adapter, USB Type-C Cable, SIM Eject Tool, Protective Case, Quick Start Guide and Warranty Card, Safety Information1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-a5/specsRead 11 October 2026Package contents as listed on the Xiaomi Global specs page.
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
Manual
gl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/Redmi/Redmi%2014C/C3NN%20SI_%E6%AC%A7%E8%A7%8414%E8%AF%AD%E7%89%88_%E6%AC%A7%E8%8B%B1%E5%90%88%E5%B9%B6%E7%89%88_V3.pdf3Owner's manualgl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/Redmi/Redmi%2014C/C3NN%20SI_%E6%AC%A7%E8%A7%8414%E8%AF%AD%E7%89%88_%E6%AC%A7%E8%8B%B1%E5%90%88%E5%B9%B6%E7%89%88_V3.pdfRead 8 October 2026
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EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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