Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Redmi 14C (China)
ZTE Blade A72
Performance
62.562.5
Camera
42.442.4
Display
79.575.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
66.866.8
Overall
60.759.9
Summary
- The Xiaomi Redmi 14C features a larger 6.88-inch IPS LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate, providing smoother visuals compared to the ZTE Blade A72's 6.75-inch display with a 90Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the Redmi 14C is powered by the Mediatek Helio G81 Ultra, which generally offers better processing capabilities than the ZTE's Unisoc SC9863A or T606 chipsets.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Blade A72 includes additional macro and depth sensors, enhancing its versatility.
- The Redmi 14C has a 5160 mAh battery, while the Blade A72 offers a larger 6000 mAh capacity, allowing for longer usage between charges.
- Software-wise, the Redmi 14C runs Android 14 with HyperOS, providing a more updated experience compared to the Blade A72's Android 11.
- Both devices have similar build quality, with slight differences in dimensions and weight, but neither offers water resistance.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 14C (China)
ZTE Blade A72
General
Release Date
2024, December 30
2022, June 10
Announced
2024, December 30
2022, June 10
Description
Not to be confused withXiaomi Redmi 14CandXiaomi Redmi 14C 5Gfor the Global market
N/A
Display
Size
6.88"
6.75"
Type
IPS LCD, 120Hz, 450 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM)
IPS LCD, 90Hz
Resolution
720 x 1640 pixels (~260 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~390 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
90Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Helio G81 Ultra (12 nm)
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm) - version 1Unisoc T606 (12 nm) - version 2
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55) - version 1Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55) - version 2
GPU
Mali-G52 MC2
IMG8322 - version 1Mali-G57 MP1 - version 2
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
64GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, (wide), PDAFAuxiliary lens
13 MP, AF2 MP (macro)2 MP (depth)
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, (wide)
5 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5160 mAh
6000 mAh
Battery Details
5160 mAh
Li-Ion 6000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired, PD
22.5W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
171.9 x 77.8 x 8.2 mm (6.77 x 3.06 x 0.32 in)
168 x 77.5 x 9.4 mm (6.61 x 3.05 x 0.37 in)
Weight
204 g
214 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Green, Silver
Space Gray, Sky Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Yes
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 14, HyperOS
Android 11
OS Version
Android 14, HyperOS
Android 11
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

