Lava Blaze Duo 5G vs Redmi Note 14 5G: Price, Specifications, and Features Compared

Lava has launched its latest Blaze smartphone under Rs 20,000 in India. The Blaze Duo 5G is the segment’s first dual AMOLED display device. At this price point, the Lava Blaze Duo 5G competes directly with the recently launched Redmi Note 14 5G. Let’s learn which of these two smartphones offers the best value-for-money under Rs 20,000.

Lava Blaze Duo 5G vs Redmi Note 14 5G: Price in India

4.4
₹ 16,999
₹ 17,847
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ProcessorMediaTek Dimensity 7025MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra
Display6.67″ (16.94 cm)
120Hz Display
6.67″ (16.94 cm)
120Hz Display
Rear Camera64+2 MP Rear50+8+2 MP Rear
Front Camera16 MP Front20 MP Front
RAM & Storage6 GB RAM
128 GB Storage
6 GB RAM
128 GB Storage
Battery5000 mAh
33W Charging
5110 mAh
45W Charging
OSAndroid v14Android v14

Lava Blaze Duo 5G vs Redmi Note 14 5G: Design

Device Variant Price
Lava Blaze Duo 5G
6GB+128GB Rs 16,999
8GB+128GB Rs 17,999
Redmi Note 14 5G
6GB+128GB Rs 17,999
8GB+128GB Rs 18,999
8GB+256GB Rs 20,999

The Lava Blaze Duo 5G and Redmi Note 14 5G come in similar configurations but the Redmi Note 14 5G is also available in an additional 8GB + 256GB variant. However, the Redmi offering is Rs 1,000 dearer than the Lava Blaze Duo 5G, making the latter more value-for-money.

Lava Blaze Duo 5G vs Redmi Note 14 5G: Design

  • The Lava Blaze Duo 5G is offered in Celestial Blue and Arctic White and has a premium matte finish. It weighs 186 grams and is 8.45mm thick.
  • The Redmi Note 14 5G is available in Titan Black, Mystique White, and Phantom Purple. It has an IP64 rating for dust and water resistance and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection on the front. The phone weighs 190g and is 7.99mm thick.

While design choices can be subjective, the Redmi Note 14 5G offers greater peace of mind due to its IP64 rating. Thanks to its thinner profile, it also provides a better hand feel.

Lava Blaze Duo 5G vs Redmi Note 14 5G: Display

  • The Lava Blaze Duo 5G features a 6.67-inch 3D curved AMOLED display with a resolution of 2,400 x 1,080 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. A secondary 1.58-inch AMOLED display on the back has a resolution of 460 x 228 pixels.
  • The Redmi Note 14 5G has a similarly sized 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display but with a flat panel. It offers a 120Hz refresh rate, 2100 nits peak brightness, and Gorilla Glass 5 protection.

The secondary display on Lava Blaze Duo 5G allows users to capture selfies using the rear camera, receive calls, check notifications, control music, and show battery information. The display is indeed useful; however, if that’s not something that excites you, the Redmi Note 14 5G, with higher brightness and Gorilla Glass protection, has a better display.

Lava Blaze Duo 5G vs Redmi Note 14 5G: Processor

  • The Lava Blaze Duo 5G has the MediaTek Dimensity 7025 SoC and IMG BXM-8-256 GPU. The processor is backed by LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, and up to 8GB additional virtual RAM.
  • The Redmi Note 14 5G is the first phone to use the MediaTek Dimensity 7025-Ultra processor. This 6nm processor is backed by an IMG BXM-8-256 GPU, up to 8GB RAM, and 256GB of storage.

The Redmi Note 14 5G has an Ultra variant of the same processor as the Lava Blaze Duo 5G. However, the performance bump is expected to be negligible. Both smartphones perform the same on paper, but we will put them through real-life testing soon, so stay tuned.

Lava Blaze Duo 5G vs Redmi Note 14 5G: Software

  • The Lava Blaze Duo 5G comes with near-stock Android 14 out of the box. The manufacturer assures the smartphone will receive at least an Android 15 update.
  • The Redmi Note 14 5G boots Android 14-based HyperOS interface. Redmi has assured two major Android updates and four years of security patches for the device.

While the Lava Blaze Duo 5G’s bloatware-free, near-stock Android interface will appeal to many, the Redmi Note 14 5G with the HyperOS interface wins. Not only do you get a slew of customisation and AI features, but also longer software support, which is a luxury in the budget segment.

Lava Blaze Duo 5G vs Redmi Note 14 5G: Cameras

  • The Lava Blaze Duo 5G has a dual camera system featuring an undisclosed 64MP primary Sony lens backed by a 2MP camera. On the front, there’s a 16Mp camera to take selfies.
  • The Redmi Note 14 5G flaunts an advanced triple-camera system featuring a 50MP Sony LYT-600 primary sensor with OIS and EIS. An 8MP ultra-wide and 2MP macro lens back the primary lens. On the front, there is a 20MP selfie camera.

The Redmi Note 14 5G features a more robust camera system with versatility offered by three lenses compared to two on the Lava Blaze Duo 5G. Moreover, the Redmi smartphone also flaunts a higher-resolution selfie camera. The Redmi Note 14 5G is the better camera smartphone between the two.

Lava Blaze Duo 5G vs Redmi Note 14 5G: Battery and Charging

  • The Lava Blaze Duo 5G is powered by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging.
  • The Redmi Note 14 5G has a 5,110mAh battery. The device supports 45W fast charging.

The Redmi Note 14 5G features a bigger battery and faster charging technology. The company also provides the charger with the device.

Lava Blaze Duo 5G vs Redmi Note 14 5G: Verdict

The Lava Blaze Duo 5G is for you if you want a smartphone that makes you stand out from the crowd and gets the conversation going. However, the secondary display on the Lava Blaze Duo 5G is more than just a conversation starter; it is useful. The Redmi Note 14 5G comes out on top in all other departments.

The Redmi Note 14 5G offers a brighter and sturdier display, an ultra processor with robust performance, a versatile triple camera system, longer software support, and a bigger battery with faster charging. For these upgrades, the Redmi Note 14 5G is worth the extra Rs 1,000 in its price tag.