Xiaomi Poco M5 (India)
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Xiaomi Redmi 14C
#1775Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Poco M5 (India)
Xiaomi Redmi 14C
Performance
78.974.8
Camera
28.428.4
Display
76.578.9
Battery
33.736.4
Build
88.674.3
Connectivity
65.465.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
54.155.1
Summary
- The Xiaomi Poco M5 features a 6.58-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, while the Xiaomi Redmi 14C offers a larger 6.88-inch IPS LCD with a smoother 120Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the Poco M5 is powered by the Mediatek Helio G99 chipset, whereas the Redmi 14C utilizes the Helio G81 Ultra, which is slightly less efficient due to its 12 nm process.
- Both devices have a 50 MP rear camera setup, but the Redmi 14C includes a higher-resolution 13 MP selfie camera compared to the 8 MP on the Poco M5.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher on the Redmi 14C at 5160 mAh versus the Poco M5's 5000 mAh, but both support 18W charging.
- The Poco M5 runs on Android 12 with MIUI 13, while the Redmi 14C comes with Android 14 and HyperOS, offering a more updated software experience.
- Both phones have similar build quality, featuring Gorilla Glass 3 on the front and plastic frames, with the Redmi 14C offering an option for a glass or eco-leather back.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Poco M5 (India)
Xiaomi Redmi 14C
General
Release Date
2022, September 05
2024, August 30
Announced
2022, September 05
2024, August 30
Description
N/A
Not to be confused withXiaomi Redmi 14Cfor China
Display
Size
6.58"
6.88"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 400 nits (typ)
IPS LCD, 120Hz, 450 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
720 x 1640 pixels (~260 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
90Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
Mediatek Helio G81 Ultra (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.96", PDAFor50 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAFQVGA, f/3.0
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.06"
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5160 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
5160 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
18W wired, PD
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164 x 76.1 x 8.9 mm (6.46 x 3.00 x 0.35 in)
171.9 x 77.8 x 8.2 mm (6.77 x 3.06 x 0.32 in)
Weight
201 g
204 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic frame, glass back or silicone polymer (eco leather) back
Colors
Poco Yellow, Icy Blue, Power Black
Midnight Black, Sage Green, Dreamy Purple, Starry Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.85 W/kg (head) 0.67 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.4, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 12, MIUI 13
Android 14, HyperOS
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass