Realme C53
#2030
Xiaomi Redmi 14C 5G
#1652Category Breakdown
Realme C53
Xiaomi Redmi 14C 5G
Performance
78.081.7
Camera
28.419.1
Display
79.078.9
Battery
33.736.4
Build
65.873.4
Connectivity
53.671.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
52.456.2
Summary
- The Realme C53 features a 6.74-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi 14C 5G has a larger 6.88-inch IPS LCD with a 120Hz refresh rate and a lower resolution of 720 x 1640 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the C53 is powered by the Unisoc Tiger T612 chipset, whereas the Redmi 14C 5G utilizes the more advanced Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2.
- Both phones have a 50 MP rear camera and 8 MP selfie camera, but the C53 offers slightly better video recording capabilities at 1080p@30fps.
- The C53 has a 5000 mAh battery with 33W charging, while the Redmi 14C 5G has a slightly larger 5160 mAh battery with 18W charging.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring a glass front and plastic frames, but the Redmi is heavier at 205g compared to the C53's 182g.
- Finally, the C53 runs on Android 13 with Realme UI, while the Redmi 14C 5G operates on Android 14 with HyperOS, allowing for two major Android upgrades.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme C53
Xiaomi Redmi 14C 5G
General
Release Date
2023, May 31
2025, January 06
Announced
2023, May 31
2025, January 06
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.74"
6.88"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 560 nits (peak)
IPS LCD, 120Hz, 450 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~390 ppi density)
720 x 1640 pixels (~260 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
90Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc Tiger T612 (12 nm)
Qualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57
Adreno 613
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF0.3 MP, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
8 MP
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5160 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
Li-Po 5160 mAh
Charging Details
33W wired, 50% in 31 min
18W wired, PD
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
167.3 x 76.7 x 7.5 mm (6.59 x 3.02 x 0.30 in)
171.9 x 77.8 x 8.2 mm (6.77 x 3.06 x 0.32 in)
Weight
182 g
205 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic frame
Colors
Champion Gold, Mighty Black
Stardust Purple, Starlight Blue, Stargaze Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✗
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 13, Realme UI T
Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass