A comprehensive guide to the flagship killers
Xiaomi is one of the most popular smartphone brands in the world, known for its high-quality devices at affordable prices. The company has recently launched its latest flagship series, the Xiaomi 14, in China and India, and it is expected to be available globally soon. The Xiaomi 14 series consists of three models: the Xiaomi 14, the Xiaomi 14 Pro, and the Xiaomi 14 Ultra. We will give you a comprehensive guide to the Xiaomi 14 series and tell you everything you need to know about them.
The Xiaomi 14 series are all equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, which is the most advanced processor in the market right now. It has an octa-core CPU with a maximum clock speed of 3.3GHz and an Adreno 750 GPU. The phones also run on Android 14 with Xiaomi’s new HyperOS skin on top. They also feature the fastest RAM (LPDDR5X) and internal storage (UFS 4.0) standards.
The Xiaomi 14 series also have impressive displays that support variable refresh rates of up to 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and peak brightness of 3000 nits. They also have thin bezels and are protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus or Longjing Glass. The phones also have IP68 ratings for dust and water resistance.
The Xiaomi 14 series also have amazing cameras with Leica lenses. They have triple or quad rear camera setups with 50MP sensors for wide, telephoto, and ultrawide angles. They also have TOF 3D sensors or filter ring holders for depth sensing or optical effects. The rear cameras can record up to 8K video at 24fps with HDR, or up to 4K video at 60fps with HDR10+, Dolby Vision HDR, or LOG mode. The front cameras are 32MP sensors that can record up to 4K video at 60fps.
The Xiaomi 14 series also have large batteries that support fast charging of up to 120W via USB Type-C, or up to 50W via wireless charging. They also support reverse wireless charging of up to 10W. The phones have stereo speakers with Snapdragon Sound technology, an infrared port, NFC, Wi-Fi 6E/7, Bluetooth 5.4, and dual SIM or eSIM support. They also have under-display optical fingerprint scanners, as well as other sensors like accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer, color spectrum, and two-way satellite communication (Titanium version only).
One of the most important features of the Xiaomi 14 series is their support for 5G networks. All three models support both SA and NSA modes of 5G connectivity, as well as various bands depending on the region. The phones can deliver ultra-fast download and upload speeds, as well as low latency and high reliability on 5G networks.
The Xiaomi 14 series are available in various colors and memory configurations as follows:
- Xiaomi 14 (6.36-inch LTPO OLED display with a resolution of 2670×1200 pixels)
- Black, white, jade green, or pink
- Xiaomi Shield Glass or silicone polymer back
- Aluminum frame
- Triple rear camera:
- Main: 50MP f/1.6-f/4.0 wide with dual pixel PDAF, laser AF, and OIS
- Telephoto: 50MP f/2.0 telephoto with PDAF (10cm – ∞), OIS, and 3.2x optical zoom
- Ultrawide: 50MP f/2.2 ultrawide with AF
- Front camera:
- Selfie: 32MP f/2.0 wide
- Battery:
- Capacity: 4610mAh
- Charging:
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
- Reverse wireless: 10W
- Price:
- €999 (~$1,080) or ₹69,999 (~$950) for 8GB RAM +256GB storage or 12GB RAM +256GB storage
- €1,099 (~$1,190) or ₹69,999 (~$950) for 12GB RAM +512GB storage
- ₹89,999 (~$1,220) for 16GB RAM +512GB storage
- Not available yet for 16GB RAM +1TB storage
- Xiaomi 14 Pro (6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a resolution of 1440×3200 pixels)
- Black, silver, titanium, or green
- Glass back
- Aluminum frame or titanium frame
- Triple rear camera:
- Main:
- Glass version: Same as Xiaomi 14
- Titanium version: Same as Xiaomi Ultra
- Telephoto: 50MP f/2.0 telephoto with PDAF (10cm – ∞), OIS, and 3.2x optical zoom
- Ultrawide: 50MP f/2.2 ultrawide with AF
- Main:
- Front camera:
- Selfie: 32MP f/2.0 wide
- Battery:
- Capacity: 4880mAh
- Charging:
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
- Reverse wireless: 10W
- Price:
- About €650 for 12GB RAM +256GB storage
- About €700 for 16GB RAM +512GB storage
- About €800 for 16GB RAM +1TB storage
- Xiaomi 14 Ultra (6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a resolution of 1440×3200 pixels)
- Black or other colors
- Eco leather back
- Titanium frame
- Quad rear camera:
- Main: 50MP f/1.6-f/4.0 wide with multi-directional PDAF, laser AF, and OIS
- Periscope telephoto: 50MP f/3.0 periscope telephoto with dual pixel PDAF, OIS, and 5x optical zoom
- Telephoto: Same as Xiaomi 14 Pro
- Ultrawide: Same as Xiaomi 14 Pro
- Depth: TOF 3D sensor
- Filter ring holder (optional)
- Front camera:
- Selfie: Same as Xiaomi 14 Pro
- Battery:
- Capacity: 5300mAh
- Charging:
- Wired: Same as Xiaomi 14 Pro
- Wireless: Same as Xiaomi 14 Pro
- Reverse wireless: Same as Xiaomi 14 Pro
- Price:
- About €1500 for 16GB RAM +512GB storage
The Xiaomi 14 series are currently on sale in China and India, and they will be available globally soon. You can pre-order them from the Xiaomi UK website or other online retailers.
The Xiaomi 14 series are flagship killers that offer amazing performance, display, camera, battery, and design at a reasonable price. They are some of the best smartphones you can buy right now if you are looking for a premium device that won’t break your bank.