Xiaomi Poco M8 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi Poco M8
4category wins
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G
3category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G
Faster chip
Xiaomi Poco M8
Bigger battery
Xiaomi Poco M8
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G
Better display
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G
Lighter body
Xiaomi Poco M8
Best value for money
Xiaomi Poco M8
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.77 | 6.67 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 2392 | 2400 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | 3200 | 2100 |
| PPI | 388 | 395 |
| Glass Type | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Screen-to-body | 89.7 | 87.4 |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | IMG BXM-8-256 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Dimensity 7025 Ultra |
| Process (nm) | 4 | 6 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | HyperOS 2 | HyperOS |
| OS Version | 15 | 14 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Xiaomi Poco M8 +5%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Xiaomi Poco M8 +29%AnTuTu
Xiaomi Poco M8 +26%| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 1,013 | 969 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 3,000 | 2,321 |
| AnTuTu | 840,353 | 668,462 |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Variants | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM | 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS, OIS |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 3 |
| Macro | — | 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) |
| ultrawide | — | 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide) | 108 MP, f/1.7, 24mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR, panorama | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 20 MP, f/2.2, (wide) | 20 MP, f/2.2, 21mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 5520 | 5110 |
| Chemistry | Si/C Li-Ion | — |
| Wired Charging (W) | 45 | 45 |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Build | — | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 164 | 162.4 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.4 | 8 |
| Weight (g) | 178 | 190 |
| Width (mm) | 75.4 | 75.7 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026, January 08 | 2025, January 10 |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, January 08 | Available. Released 2025, January 16 |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Radio | No | FM radio |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos) | Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos) |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi Poco M8 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Both phones sit in the same price band, so the choice comes down to specs and brand preference.
Xiaomi Poco M8 packs a 5520 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Xiaomi Poco M8 posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 108 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
In the 30,000 to 60,000 DZD bracket, look for 5,000 mAh batteries, 120Hz screens, and at least 6 GB of RAM.
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