Xiaomi Poco M8x vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi Poco M8x
3category wins
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S
4category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Xiaomi Poco M8x
Bigger battery
Xiaomi Poco M8x
Faster charging
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S
Higher-resolution camera
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S
Better display
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S
Lighter body
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S
Best value for money
Xiaomi Poco M8x
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8x | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.9 | 6.67 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 1600 | 2400 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | — | 1300 |
| PPI | 254 | 395 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Screen-to-body | 86.2 | 88.9 |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8x | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 613 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 | Helio G99 Ultra |
| Process (nm) | 4 | — |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | — | HyperOS |
| OS Version | 16 | 15 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Xiaomi Poco M8x +34%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Xiaomi Poco M8x +10%AnTuTu
Xiaomi Poco M8x +13%| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8x | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 976 | 727 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 2,250 | 2,047 |
| AnTuTu | 624,021 | 554,590 |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8x | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Other | UFS 2.2 | — |
| Variants | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8x | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30/60fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 3 |
| Macro | — | 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) |
| ultrawide | — | 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide) | 200 MP, f/1.7, 23mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8x | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30/60fps |
| Features | HDR | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/2, (wide) | 16 MP, f/2.4, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8x | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 7900 | 5000 |
| Wired Charging (W) | 45 | 67 |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8x | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), plastic back or silicone polymer (eco leather), plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 170.1 | 161.1 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.8 | 8 |
| Other | IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) | — |
| Weight (g) | 232 | 179 |
| Width (mm) | 78.4 | 75 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8x | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026, August 21 | 2025, March 14 |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, August 27 | Available. Released 2025, March 14 |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8x | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41 | LTE |
| 5G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 78 SA/NSA | — |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8x | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| infrared port | — | Yes |
| NFC | No | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8x | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with dual speakers |
| Other | 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio | — |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8x | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi Poco M8x and Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S 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 M8x packs a 7900 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Xiaomi Poco M8x posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 200 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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