We recently conducted a thorough camera comparison between the newly launched Realme 14T (review) and Redmi Note 14 (review) to determine the better mid-range shooter. The comparison ended in a tie, and thus in order to determine which smartphone offers better performance output, we’ll now conduct a performance comparison between the two.
We evaluated both phones through benchmark scores and real-world usage. We used AnTuTu and Geekbench for overall performance measurement and the Burnout benchmark to assess sustained peak performance. In addition, we tested gaming performance, tracking average FPS and temperature changes.
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Verdict
The comparison ends in a tie between the two phones. That said, if you’re into gaming, the Realme 14T is the better pick with strong gaming performance and a big battery. However, the Redmi Note 14 is worth considering for everyday use and better cameras, since it has a more versatile camera setup and better benchmark scores.
| Scenarios | Winner |
| Geekbench | Redmi Note 14 |
| AnTuTu | Tied |
| CPU throttle | Tied |
| Gaming test | Realme 14T |
Geekbench
The Geekbench test evaluates CPU performance in two key areas: single-core and multi-core processing. The Realme 14T’s Geekbench scores are slightly lower compared to the Redmi Note 14, particularly its single-core score.
There’s not a significant gap between the multi-core scores of the two phones, which mainly dictates performance in demanding tasks like editing and gaming.
Real-world context: The primary gap between the two lies in their single-core scores, wherein the Redmi Note 14 gives it an advantage. With better single-core performance, the Redmi Note 14 should offer slightly better app loading times and browsing. There’s not a major difference between the multi-core performance of the two, which is responsible for more demanding tasks like gaming, editing and multitasking, so the performance output should roughly be the same here.
Winner: Redmi Note 14
AnTuTu
The AnTuTu benchmark is a more comprehensive test to measure a smartphone’s overall performance output. It assigns individual scores to different categories like CPU, GPU, user experience, memory performance, etc. and gives us a clearer idea of a phone’s overall performance.
The AnTuTu scores of both phones are on par with each other, with minor differences between the two, so there’s not much of a performance gap here.
Real-world context: The AnTuTu scores of both phones are nearly identical, which implies that there should be no observable difference in their performance.
Winner: Tied
CPU throttle
High performance is great, but sustained performance under heavy loads is just as important. When pushed for long periods, chipsets often throttle due to heat buildup, affecting overall stability. In terms of stability, too, both phones are basically on par with each other.
Real-world context: Since the throttling scores of both phones are nearly identical, there won’t be a significant difference in the the sustained performance output of these phones.
Winner: Tied
Gaming
Average FPS during 30 minutes of gameplay (higher is better)
Gaming performance is one of the core aspects of a phone’s capabilities and in order to assess that, we tested both phones by playing COD: Mobile, Real Racing 3 and BGMI at similar graphical settings.
| Games | Game settings (graphics + frames) | Realme P3 | Redmi Note 14 |
| COD: Mobile | Medium + High | 59.9 | 53.38 |
| Real Racing 3 | Standard | 59.8 | 55.15 |
| BGMI | HD + High | 28.7 | 28.8 |
This is where differences emerge, with Realme 14T showing better performance in COD: Mobile and Real Racing 3 compared to its competitor, likely due to internal optimisations. In BGMI, which is a more demanding title, both phones output roughly the same numbers.
Thermal performance
Temperature increase after 30 minutes of gaming (lower is better)
| Games | Realme 14T | Redmi Note 14 |
| COD: Mobile | 5.3 degrees Celsius | 10.2 degrees Celsius |
| Real Racing 3 | 3.9 degrees Celsius | 5.1 degrees Celsius |
| BGMI | 3.8 degrees Celsius | 4.7 degrees Celsius |
The Realme 14T also runs a little cooler while gaming, especially in COD: Mobile, where the Redmi Note 14 sees a big spike.
Real-world context: It is clearly evident that the Realme 14T is a better choice for gaming, since it has better FPS numbers on average and has more efficient thermal management.
Winner: Realme 14T
Final Verdict
From the comparison so far, there’s no outright winner between the two. The Realme 14T is ahead in real-world performance, especially in gaming, while the Redmi Note 14 has the upper hand in benchmarks, particularly Geekbench scores. If gaming is your priority, the Realme 14T is the better pick, thanks to its stronger gaming output and bigger battery. On the other hand, the Redmi Note 14 may appeal more to general users, especially if camera performance matters more to you. Both phones are currently priced at Rs 17,999 for the 8GB + 128GB variant.
Smartphones tested by: Aditya Pandey & Ujjwal Sharma
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