The Redmi 14C 5G has been launched in India as a new budget-friendly 5G smartphone by Xiaomi’s sub-brand. It boasts a 6.88-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate and is powered by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset. The device is equipped with a 5,160mAh battery and supports 18W fast charging.
- The Redmi 14C 5G runs on Android 14 with Xiaomi’s HyperOS skin and promises two major OS updates and four years of security updates.
- It features a dual rear camera setup headlined by a 50-megapixel primary sensor.
- The smartphone is available in three color options and multiple RAM and storage configurations, with prices starting at Rs. 9,999.
Design and Build
The Redmi 14C 5G comes in Starlight Blue, Stardust Purple, and Stargaze Black colour options with a glass back. It sports a 6.88-inch HD+ (720×1640 pixels) LCD with a 120Hz refresh rate. The display has TÜV Rheinland certification for blue light emissions, TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free certification, and Circadian certification. It offers 600 nits peak brightness and a 240Hz touch sampling rate. The phone has an IP52 rating for dust and splash resistance.
Key Specifications
The Redmi 14C 5G is powered by a 4nm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC. It comes with up to 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM which can be virtually expanded up to 12GB using unused storage. The device offers up to 128GB of onboard storage that can be further expanded up to 1TB via a microSD card slot. It runs on Android 14 with the company’s HyperOS skin. The phone features a dual rear camera setup with a 50-megapixel primary camera with f/1.8 aperture and an 8-megapixel selfie camera on the front. Connectivity options include Bluetooth, GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Beidou, Wi-Fi, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a USB Type-C port. Sensors on board include an ambient light sensor, accelerometer, virtual proximity sensor, and e-compass. The phone is equipped with a 5,160mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging. A 33W inbox charger worth Rs. 1,999 is included in the box.
Price and Availability
The price of the Redmi 14C 5G in India starts at Rs. 9,999 for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage option. The 4GB + 128GB and 6GB + 128GB RAM and storage models are priced at Rs. 10,999 and Rs. 11,999, respectively. It is available in Starlight Blue, Stardust Purple, and Stargaze Black colour options. The sale of Redmi 14C 5G will start on January 10 at 12:00pm IST through Amazon, Flipkart, Mi.com, and Xiaomi retail stores.
Conclusion
The Redmi 14C 5G offers a competitive set of features for its price segment, including 5G connectivity, a large 120Hz display, a Snapdragon processor, and a substantial battery. With the promise of long-term software support and a capable camera, it aims to be a strong contender in the budget smartphone market in India.