UAE Price
AED 400
India Price
₹13,999
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Smartphone · Xiaomi · 2024
The Xiaomi Redmi 14C 256GB is Xiaomi's 2024 smartphone featuring a 6.88 inches, 112.4 cm2 (~84.0% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Mediatek Helio G81 Ultra (12 nm) chipset. It comes with a 5160 mAh battery. At AED 400 in the UAE and ₹13,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Xiaomi Redmi 14C 256GB excels with its 5160mAh battery delivering multi-day use on a single charge, 256GB storage eliminating cloud dependency, and NFC support for contactless payments in UAE and India. It targets budget-conscious buyers needing reliable daily use—students, delivery workers, or seniors—who prioritize battery life and local payment compatibility over speed. Its weakness is the Mediatek Helio G81 Ultra’s 12nm chip, which struggles with sustained multitasking and heats up noticeably during 30+ minutes of HD video streaming. In UAE at AED 400, it’s competitive because no other phone under AED 450 offers NFC and 256GB storage. In India at ₹13999, it’s overpriced; the same specs appear in Redmi 13C 256GB for ₹11999, making this model redundant unless NFC is essential. The 720p display and 13MP camera are adequate but dated. Buy only if NFC and battery longevity are non-negotiable.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Type | 5160 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired, PD |
| Battery Capacity | 5160 mAh |
| Dual | 50 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.96", PDAF or 50 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF Auxiliary lens |
| Features | LED flash, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.06" |
| Features | HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Radio | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Dimensions | 171.9 x 77.8 x 8.2 mm (6.77 x 3.06 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 204 / 207 / 211 g (7.20 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic frame, glass back or silicone polymer (eco leather) back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | IPS LCD, 120Hz, 450 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM) |
| Size | 6.88 inches, 112.4 cm2 (~84.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1640 pixels (~260 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 256 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass |
| Colors | Midnight Black, Sage Green, Dreamy Purple, Starry Blue |
| Models | 2411DRN47C, 2409BRN2CA, 2409BRN2CG, 2409BRN2CY |
| SAR EU | 0.99 W/kg (head) 0.90 W/kg (body) |
| Price | $ 123.34 / £ 138.71 / € 80.64 |
| Announced | 2024, August 30 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, August 30 |
| OS | Android 14, HyperOS |
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio G81 Ultra (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the Redmi 14c.
It remains a worthwhile buy in 2026 for budget-conscious users who prioritize storage and basic performance over flagship features. Its 256GB storage and low price make it ideal for secondary use or light daily tasks.
The Xiaomi Redmi 14C 256GB is priced at AED 400 in the UAE. It is widely available through authorized retailers and major online platforms across the country.
The Xiaomi Redmi 14C 256GB is priced at ₹13999 in India. It is readily available on official Xiaomi channels and leading e-commerce sites nationwide.
The camera delivers decent photos in good lighting but struggles in low-light conditions. It’s suitable for casual snapshots and social media use, not professional or detailed photography.
The battery lasts up to two days with moderate usage, including calls, messaging, and light app use. It handles extended screen time well without frequent recharging.
Ready to buy the Redmi 14c?
From AED 400 on Amazon UAE and Noon.
