Realme 14x 5G vs Redmi Note 14 5G: Which is the better budget smartphone?

Realme 14x

Realme has launched the 14x 5G smartphone in India, which focuses on durability. Moreover, it offers military-grade certification and is rated IP69 for enhanced dust and water resistance. On the other hand, Xiaomi also launched its latest budget smartphone, the Redmi Note 14 5G, which offers enhanced specifications at similar price range. We now compare these two smartphones to see which one is worth buying under Rs 20,000.

Realme 14x 5G Vs Redmi Note 14 5G: Performance

On the performance front, the Realme 14x 5G is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 6300 chipset, clocked at 2.4 GHz. In contrast, the Redmi Note 14 5G comes with a slightly more powerful MediaTek Dimensity 7025 chipset, which runs at 2.5 GHz.

Both devices offer 128GB of internal storage on their base variants, but the Redmi model also comes with a 256GB storage option.

Realme 14x 5G Vs Redmi Note 14 5G: Display

Both smartphones feature 6.67-inch displays, but the Redmi Note 14 5G has a sharper Full HD+ resolution screen compared to the HD+ screen on the Realme 14X 5G. Additionally, the Redmi phone offers an AMOLED screen, while the Realme smartphone uses an IPS display.

The Redmi Note’s AMOLED display also supports advanced features like Dolby Vision and HDR10+, and an in-display fingerprint scanner, providing a superior viewing experience.

Realme 14x 5G Vs Redmi Note 14 5G: Camera

If we talk about the photography prowess of these smartphones, the Realme 14x 5G offers a single rear camera with a 50 MP main sensor. It also has an 8MP selfie camera. Both lenses can shoot Full HD videos at 30fps.

The Redmi Note 14 5G, on the other hand, sports a more advanced camera system, featuring a 50 MP primary lens, an 8 MP ultra-wide camera, and a 2 MP macro lens. The front camera is also significantly more powerful at 20 MP. However, its video recording capabilities are also capped at Full HD 30fps.

Realme 14x 5G Vs Redmi Note 14 5G: Battery

The Realme 14x 5G boasts a larger 6000 mAh battery, while the Redmi Note 14 5G is equipped with a 5110 mAh battery. Both smartphones also offer similar 45W charging speeds.

Realme 14x 5G Vs Redmi Note 14 5G: Price

The Realme 14x 5G comes at a more affordable price point as it has a starting price of Rs 14,999. On the other hand, the Redmi Note 14 5G is slightly costlier, as it has a starting price of Rs 18,999. The Redmi Note 14 5G is also available in two more variants with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB storage, priced at Rs 19,999 and Rs 21,999.

The Realme 14x 5G’s flagship variant with 8GB RAM is available for Rs 15,999.