With the launch of the Redmi 14C, Xiaomi has yet again pleased the market with an affordable smartphone offering powerful features at a lower cost. With it being the successor to the popular Redmi 13C, the new model intends to bring fantastic value to the table for folks searching for a budget phone, but one that retains the important features of the phone. If you like that budget smartphone vibe, here’s everything you need to know about the Redmi 14C, one of Xiaomi’s latest contenders for the best budget phone.
A Refined Design with Premium Touches
The Redmi 14C comes in four vibrant colors: black, green, and purple, blue. Two models are available, the green version having a unique leather textured finish, the blue model has a stylish gradient design. Redmi 14C features a sleek 8.22 mm thickness with all edges rounded like premium smartphones; the best looking phone in the midrange category. Other designworthy highlights include a side-mounted fingerprint reader, a drop-shaped notch in the screen, and a beloved circular headphone jack.
Display: Big, Bright, and Smooth
Coming with a Redmi 14C at 6.88 inches, display wise, it has one of the largest displays any phone in this price range. An IPS LCD panel with HD+ resolution, 600 nits of brightness and an admirable 120Hz refresh rate is part of the package, something fairly rare in budget phones. The screen is smooth and fluid to touch and an experience that is superior to players in the same price bracket.
Performance: Built for Everyday Use
Redmi 14C, under the hood, has MediaTek Helio G81-Ultra processor which is a good reliable processor for every day task and light gaming. The phone comes powered with Xiaomi’s HyperOS which comes paired with a smooth, customizable user experience. With 18W fast charging, you can fill up the 5,160 mAh battery up in just under an hour, covering you for up to two days on a single charge.
Camera: Impressive for the Price
Xiaomi proves with camera technology that it cares even for a low budget. Redmi 14C’s 50 MP main camera, whose f/1.8 aperture is equipped with surprisingly sharp, vivid photos, when it’s priced. The secondary portrait lens provides for good depth and good subject isolation, while the FullHD+ quality video recording only augments the multimedia experience.
Pricing and Availability
The Redmi 14C is now available in Spain on Xiaomi’s official store and major partner retailers. The phone comes in three configurations:
4GB RAM + 128GB storage: €149.99
6GB RAM + 128GB storage: €159.99
8GB RAM + 256GB storage: €179.99
This already affordable phone only gets better with a €10 discount, which makes it available on sale for €149, a price that is difficult to refuse for the moment.
Final Thoughts
For the price, Redmi 14C offers the best combination of cost and features, that’s why it’s a strong pick if you’re on a tight budget and you are looking for a good, reliable smartphone. With its premium design, vast high-refresh-rate screen, very long battery life and good camera, it’s one of the best value phones in its category. Redmi 14C is a budget option that still feels premium, whether you are looking for a secondary device.