Honor X8b vs Xiaomi Redmi 14C
Compare Honor X8b vs Xiaomi Redmi 14C side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G vs MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra (12 nm), 4500mAh vs 5160mAh battery, $699 vs $139…
Honor
Honor X8b
$699
7categories won
Xiaomi
Redmi 14C
$139
4categories won
11 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi Redmi 14C takes the overall win
The Xiaomi Redmi 14C proves superior overall against the Honor X8b, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Redmi 14C leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Redmi 14C. Choose the Redmi 14C if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Honor X8b if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
Redmi 14C takes battery honors offering 5,160 mAh alongside 18W charging.
Redmi 14C provides greater sustained gaming output with its MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra (12 nm) and 8GB RAM.
Redmi 14C takes photography with 50MP optics.
Redmi 14C wins on budget and value at $139 compared to $699.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Honor X8b vs Redmi 14C: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Honor X8b | Redmi 14C |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.88" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412Winner | 720 x 1640 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppiWinner | 260 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 2000 nitsWinner | 600 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Honor X8b | Redmi 14C |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra (12 nm) |
| Process node | — | 12 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 315,000 | — |
| Geekbench multi | 1460 | — |
| Maximum RAM | — | 8 GB |
| Maximum storage | — | 256GB |
Camera
| Specification | Honor X8b | Redmi 14C |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | — | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | — | 2 |
| Selfie camera | 50 MPWinner | 13 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p at 30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Honor X8b | Redmi 14C |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 5,160 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 35 WWinner | 18 W |
| Wireless charging | No | 25 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Honor X8b | Redmi 14C |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 166 gWinner | 204 g |
| Thickness | 6.8 mmWinner | 8.22 mm |
| Water resistance | IP53 | IP52 |
| Build | — | Glass back (Starry Blue) or matte polymer, plastic frame, glass front |
Software and support
| Specification | Honor X8b | Redmi 14C |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | 13 (Upgradable to 14, MagicOS 8.0) | Android 14 (HyperOS) |
| OS updates | — | 2 years |
| Security updates | — | 2 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Honor X8b | Redmi 14C |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | — |
| Storage expansion | None | microSD |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $699 | $139Winner |
Honor X8b
Honor X8b turns heads with an ultra-thin 6.78mm body weighing just 166 grams, 2000-nit 90Hz AMOLED screen with Magic Capsule pill cutout, 50MP front selfie spotlight camera, and up to 512GB storage.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
- Battery
- 4,500mAh
- Software
- 13 (Upgradable to 14, MagicOS 8.0)
Xiaomi Redmi 14C
The Xiaomi Redmi 14C brings flagship aesthetic design to the entry tier with a mammoth 6.88-inch 120Hz screen, luxury circular camera housing, true glass back finish, and an enlarged 5160 mAh battery.
- Display
- 6.88"
- Chipset
- MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra (12 nm)
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,160mAh