Redmi 14C 5G vs Moto G45 5G: Price, Specifications and Features Compared

Redmi 14C 5G vs Moto G45 5G: Specs at Glance

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	Xiaomi Redmi 14C	Moto G45 5G
	₹ 9,999	₹ 10,323
Expert Score	--	7.7/10 by Expert
Processor	Snapdragon 4 Gen 2	Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
Display	6.88″ (17.48 cm) 120Hz Display	6.5″ (16.51 cm) 120Hz Display
Rear Camera	50 MP Rear	50+2 MP Rear
Front Camera	8 MP Front	16 MP Front
RAM & Storage	4 GB RAM 64 GB Storage	4 GB RAM 128 GB Storage
Battery	5160 mAh 18W Charging	5000 mAh 20W Charging
OS	Android v14	Android v14

Redmi 14C 5G vs Moto G45 5G: Price in India

Both phones retail for Rs 10,999 for the 4GB + 128GB variant. However, the Redmi 14C is more affordable as it can be bought for under 10K. The Moto G45 can be preferred if you want more RAM, up to 8GB. Motorola is offering instant bank discounts of up to Rs 2,250 for the variant with 8GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

Redmi 14C 5G vs Moto G45 5G: Design

• The Redmi 14C 5G has a premium starlight design for the Starlight Blue shade with dual-tone colours. The device is also available in Stardust Purple and Stargaze Black colour options with a glass back. It has a new circular camera ring on the rear and an ultra-slim body with 8.2mm thickness. The handset weighs 205 and 212 grams for the plastic and glass back variants, respectively. It also has IP52 dust and splash resistance.
• The Moto G45 5G features an IP52 water-repellent design with PANTONE-validated colours. The device sports a sleek and luxurious design with its vegan leather option. It is available in Brilliant Blue, Brilliant Green, and Viva Magenta colours. The handset has a thickness of 8.03 mm and weighs 183 grams.

The Moto G45 5G is lighter than the Redmi 14C 5G, with a vegan leather design and a centred punch-hole cutout that enhances its overall look. In contrast, the Redmi 14C 5G offers a glass-back version, providing a slightly better in-hand feel.

Redmi 14C 5G vs Moto G45 5G: Display

• The Redmi 14C 5G sports a 6.88-inch LCD screen with HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The display supports a 240Hz touch sampling rate, 600 nits peak brightness, and features TÜV Low Blue Light, flicker-free, and Circadian Friendly certifications.
• The Moto G45 5G features a 6.5-inch LCD with HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It has a 20:9 aspect ratio, 500 nits peak brightness, an 85% screen-to-body ratio, and gets Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection.

The Redmi 14C 5G features a taller and brighter display, giving it a slight edge over the Moto G45. However, the Moto G45 offers Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection, enhancing durability and, therefore, can be a better choice in this regard.

Both phones come with a 3.5mm headphone jack. In contrast, the Moto G45 5G boasts a stereo speaker setup with Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res audio.

Redmi 14C 5G vs Moto G45 5G: Performance

• The Redmi 14C 5G packs the Qualcomm 4 Gen 2 SoC with an octa-core architecture, including two Cortex A78 cores at 2.2GHz, six Cortex A55 cores at 1.8GHz, and an Adreno 613 GPU. The SoC is built on a 4nm process and paired with LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.2 internal storage.
• The Moto G45 5G has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 SoC, paired with identical RAM and storage type. The chipset is also fabricated on a 4nm process and features two Cortex A78 at 2.3GHz, six Cortex A55 at 2.0GHz cores, and an Adreno 619 GPU.

The Moto G45 5G, powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 SoC, delivers superior performance with faster CPU cores and an improved Adreno GPU. Both smartphones feature identical RAM and storage types.

We have yet to conduct synthetic benchmark tests on both devices, which would reveal the performance differences between the Redmi 14C 5G and the Moto G45 5G.

Redmi 14C 5G vs Moto G45 5G: Software

• The Redmi 14C 5G runs Hyper OS based on Android 14 out of the box. Xiaomi confirms that the device will receive two OS updates and four years of security patch updates.
• The Moto G45 5G runs My UX based on Android 14 out of the box. Motorola will push one major Android update and three years of security patch updates.

The Redmi 14C 5G has an advantage over the Moto G45 5G as it offers more OS updates. In contrast, the My UX on the Moto G45 5G offers a nearly stock Android experience without bloatware apps. Additionally, the smartphone comes with Moto Gestures, Moto Secure, and more.

Redmi 14C 5G vs Moto G45 5G: Cameras

• The Redmi 14C 5G houses a 50MP primary camera with an f/1.8 aperture, an auxiliary lens, and an LED flash. The handset has an 8MP selfie snapper with an f/2.0 aperture.
• The Moto G45 5G flaunts a dual camera setup with a 50MP Quad Pixel primary camera with an f/1.8 aperture and a secondary 2MP macro camera with an f/2.4 aperture. For selfies, the device sports a 16MP snapper with an f/2.4 aperture.

The Redmi 14C 5G and Moto G45 5G feature an identical rear camera setup. Xiaomi has added various film filters to improve the appearance of images. The Moto G45 5G boasts a higher-resolution selfie camera, giving it an edge over the competition.

Redmi 14C 5G vs Moto G45 5G: Battery and Charging

• The Redmi 14C 5G sports a 5,160mAh battery with 18W fast charging support. The device supports Smart Charging and has an enhanced battery life span of up to 1,000 cycles, which can retain 80% of the battery. Xiaomi has included a faster 33W charger in the box.
• The Moto G45 5G packs a 5,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging tech. Similar to Xiaomi, Motorola also ships the smartphone with a slightly faster 20W adapter.

In terms of battery, the Redmi 14C 5G and the Moto G45 5G have almost identical battery capacities with similar fast charging speeds. However, Xiaomi includes a faster 33W in the box without any additional costs, giving it a slight advantage over the Moto G45 5G.

Redmi 14C 5G vs Moto G45 5G: Verdict

The Redmi 14C 5G is an excellent choice for buyers seeking an affordable 5G smartphone. It features a unique glass back design and a slightly brighter display, along with a longer software update policy and a marginally larger battery.

In contrast, the Moto G45 5G is perfect for those prioritising better performance within the segment. It provides superior display protection, a higher-resolution selfie camera, and a clean software experience.