Xiaomi has unveiled its latest flagship devices, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra and the Xiaomi 14, along with several other gadgets, for the global market. The Xiaomi 14 Ultra is the most impressive of the bunch, boasting a quad 50MP rear camera system with a new Sony LYT-900 sensor and a variable aperture. The Xiaomi 14 is a more compact and affordable option, but still packs a punch with a triple 50MP rear camera setup and a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor. Here’s everything you need to know about these new Xiaomi phones and their companions.
Xiaomi 14 Ultra: A camera beast with a Leica touch
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra is the star of the show, as it features a stunning camera system that is designed in collaboration with Leica. The phone has four 50MP cameras on the back, each with a different function and a Sony IMX858 sensor. The main camera uses a new Sony LYT-900 sensor, which is a 1-inch sensor with a variable aperture that can range from f/1.63 to f/4.0. This allows the camera to adjust to different lighting conditions and capture more details and dynamic range.
The other three cameras are a 50MP ultrawide lens with a 122-degree field of view and f/1.8 aperture, a 50MP 3.2x telephoto lens with f/1.8 aperture, and a 50MP 5x periscope lens with f/2.5 aperture. Both the telephoto lenses also have macro capabilities, allowing the phone to capture close-up shots of objects as small as 2cm. The phone also has a 32MP selfie camera on the front, housed in a punch-hole cutout.
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra is not just a camera phone, but also a powerful performer. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, which is the latest and fastest processor from Qualcomm. The phone also has up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage, ensuring smooth multitasking and ample space for all your photos and videos. The phone runs on Hyper OS, which is based on Android 14 and promises four major OS updates and five years of security patches.
The phone has a 6.73-inch QHD+ OLED display with a slight curve and a 120Hz refresh rate. The screen also has a peak brightness of 3,000 nits, which is one of the highest in the industry. The phone has a 5,300mAh battery that supports 90W wired and 80W wireless charging, which can fully charge the phone in less than an hour. The phone also has an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance, stereo speakers, an in-display fingerprint scanner, and NFC.
Xiaomi 14: A smaller but still impressive flagship
The Xiaomi 14 is the smaller sibling of the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, but it still has a lot to offer. The phone has a 6.36-inch 1.5K OLED display with a flat design and a 120Hz refresh rate. The phone also has the same Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, Hyper OS, and IP68 rating as the Ultra model.
The main difference between the two phones is the camera system. The Xiaomi 14 has a triple 50MP rear camera setup, consisting of a main camera with a Sony IMX766 sensor and f/1.8 aperture, an ultrawide camera with a 110-degree field of view and f/2.2 aperture, and a telephoto camera with a 2x optical zoom and f/2.4 aperture. The phone also has a 32MP selfie camera on the front.
The Xiaomi 14 has a smaller 4,500mAh battery, but it still supports 67W wired and 50W wireless charging. The phone also has stereo speakers, an in-display fingerprint scanner, and NFC.
Other gadgets from Xiaomi
Along with the Xiaomi 14 Ultra and the Xiaomi 14, Xiaomi also launched several other gadgets for the global market. These include:
- The Xiaomi Watch S3, a smartwatch with a 1.39-inch AMOLED display, a Snapdragon Wear 5100 chipset, 1GB of RAM, 8GB of storage, a 450mAh battery, GPS, NFC, SpO2 sensor, heart rate monitor, and Hyper OS based on Wear OS.
- The Xiaomi Pad 6, a tablet with a 12.4-inch LCD display, a Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 chipset, 8GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, a 10,000mAh battery, quad speakers, a 13MP rear camera, an 8MP front camera, and Hyper OS based on Android 14.
- The Xiaomi AirPods 3, a pair of true wireless earbuds with active noise cancellation, 12mm dynamic drivers, six microphones, wireless charging, touch controls, and Hyper OS integration.
- The Xiaomi Smart TV Q1 85, a smart TV with an 85-inch 8K QLED display, a MediaTek MT9950 chipset, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, 120W speakers, HDMI 2.1, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and Hyper OS based on Android TV 14.
Pricing and availability
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra and the Xiaomi 14 will be available in various regions starting from March 2024. The pricing for the phones are as follows:
- Xiaomi 14 Ultra: ~$1,647 for the 12GB/512GB variant and ~$1,823 for the 16GB/1TB variant
- Xiaomi 14: ~$1,076 for the 8GB/256GB variant and ~$1,176 for the 12GB/512GB variant
The pricing and availability for the other gadgets will vary depending on the region. You can check the official Xiaomi website for more details.
