Redmi 14C 5G vs Lava Shark 2

Redmi 14C 5G front and back in Starlight Blue

87

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Redmi 14C 5G

₹8,998

Lowest price since launch

Lava Shark 2 front and Back in Aurora Gold

54

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Lava Shark 2

₹7,498

Was ₹6,999 1 day(s) ago

Key Specifications

ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2Unisoc T7250
Display6.88", IPS LCD, 120Hz6.75", LCD, 120Hz
Camera50MP+2MP/8MP (Front)50MP/8MP (Front)
Battery5160mAh, 33W5000mAh, 18W
RAM4GB4GB
Storage64GB64GB

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General

ColorsStarlight Blue, Stardust Purple, Stargaze BlackEclipse Grey, Aurora Gold
LaunchJanuary 06, 2025October 25, 2025
AvailabilityJanuary 10, 2025November 13, 2025
Launch Price₹9,999₹6,999

Display

Winner:Redmi 14C 5G

TypeIPS LCDLCD
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
FeaturesSDRSDR
Size6.88 inches6.75 inches
Resolution Width720 pixels720 pixels
Resolution Height1640 pixels1600 pixels
Resolution Ratio20:920.9
Pixel Per Inch260 ppi259 ppi
Display ResolutionHD+HD+
Peak Brightness600 nits

Body

Winner:Redmi 14C 5G

Weight205 grams
Front--
BackGlassPlastic
SidePlastic FramePlastic Frame
PortUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C
IP ratingIP52 (Dust and Splash Resistant)IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant)
SpeakerMono SpeakerLoudspeaker

Processor

Winner:Redmi 14C 5G

Chipset BrandQualcommUnisoc
Chipset NameSnapdragon 4 Gen 2T7250
CPUOcta-coreOcta-core
GPUAdreno 613Arm Mali-G57 MP1
Software NameAndroidAndroid
Software SkinXiaomi HyperOSLava Android
OS Updates(Years)2 year(s)1 year(s)

Main Camera

Winner:Redmi 14C 5G

Camera Resolution50 MP50 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution2 MP
Camera 2 TypeDepth
FeaturesFilm Camera Mode, HDR, LED Flash, Night Mode, PanoramaLED-Flash
StabilizationNo StabilizationNo Stabilization
Video

Selfie Camera

Winner:Redmi 14C 5G

Front Camera Resolution8 MP8 MP
Front Camera TypeWideSingle
FeaturesFace Unlock, Screen FlashFace unlock, Screen flash
Video1080p@30fps

Battery

Winner:Redmi 14C 5G

Capacity5160 mAh5000 mAh
Battery TypeLithium Polymer
Wireless Charging
Charging Speed33 W18 W

Memory

Winner:Redmi 14C 5G

Storage64 GB64 GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1
RAM4 GB4 GB
RAM typeLPDDR4XLPDDR4X

Network

Sim SlotDual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs + 1 microSD)
Network5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMAGSM, LTE, WCDMA

Connectivity

Winner:Redmi 14C 5G

WLANWi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/acWi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth5.45.2
PositioningBDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPSGPS
NFC-
RadioFM RadioFM Radio

Features

Fingerprint ScannerSide MountedSide Mounted
AI FeaturesAI Smart Charging
SensorsAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Virtual Proximity SensorAccelerometer