During an exclusive launch event in Barcelona, Spain, Xiaomi recently unveiled its latest flagship smartphone lineup, the Xiaomi 14 Series. The company’s partner and President, William Lu, showcased the newly upgraded group strategy “Human X Car X Home” smart ecosystem to the international markets.
Strategic Partnership with Leica Revolutionizes Mobile Imaging
Xiaomi also announced a strategic partnership with Leica to revolutionize the mobile imaging industry. The Xiaomi 14 Series, representing the pinnacle of this collaboration, incorporates Leica Summilux optics, showcasing advanced optical concepts and product designs. This solidifies Xiaomi’s position as a global leader in mobile imaging innovation.
New Devices Announced
In addition to the Xiaomi 14 Series, Xiaomi also introduced the Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4, Xiaomi Watch S3, Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro, and Xiaomi Watch 2, which will soon be available to users.
Xiaomi 14 Ultra: A Professional Imaging Flagship
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra boasts a distinctive circular camera module, a robust Xiaomi Guardian Structure, and a professional quad-camera configuration with a remarkable range of focal lengths. It leads the mobile imaging realm with 8K 30fps shooting support on all four cameras.
Xiaomi 14: Compact Size and Leading Imagery
The Xiaomi 14 features a compact design, a triple-camera configuration, and a 6.36″ CrystalRes AMOLED 1.5K screen, offering an outstanding peak brightness of 3000 nits and a variable refresh rate.
Uncompromising Hardware
Both the Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Ultra are powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform and integrate state-of-the-art processors and enhanced cooling technology.
Xiaomi HyperOS
The Xiaomi 14 Series comes equipped with the cutting-edge Xiaomi HyperOS operating system, designed for the “Human X Car X Home” smart ecosystem, focusing on Comprehensive Refactoring, Cross-Device Intelligent Connectivity, Proactive Intelligence, and End-to-End Security.
Xiaomi 14 Ultra Specifications:
- Design & Build: Circular camera module, streamlined flat back design, available in Black and White. Crafted with high-strength aluminum frame, nano-tech vegan leather, and Shield Glass.
- Display: 6.73″ AMOLED C8 WQHD+ (3200 x 1440), 522 ppi, 1-120Hz variable refresh rate, peak brightness of 3000 nits.
- Camera System: Quad-camera setup with Leica optics; main camera with ƒ/1.63-ƒ/4.0 variable aperture, ultra-large 1-inch LYT-900 image sensor, 14EV dynamic range, 8K 30fps video on all cameras, 4K 120fps and 60fps full-range zoom, Dolby Vision®️ 4K 60fps shooting, 4-Mic array.
- Performance: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform, Qualcomm FastConnect 7800, Wi-Fi 72, HBS Multi-Link, Xiaomi IceLoop cooling system, Dual-Channel IceLoop for the camera module.
- Battery & Charging: 5000mAh battery, 90W HyperCharge, 80W wireless HyperCharge.
- Operating System: Xiaomi HyperOS with comprehensive ecosystem integration.
- Additional Features: Xiaomi 14 Ultra Photography Kit for enhanced videography and photography.
Xiaomi 14 Specifications:
- Design & Build: Compact size (152.8mm x 71.5mm x 8.20mm), gently curved back panel, relocated speaker and infrared port, ultra-thin bezel with FIAA technology.
- Display: 6.36″ CrystalRes AMOLED 1.5K (2670 x 1200), 460ppi, 1-120Hz variable refresh rate, peak brightness of 3000 nits.
- Camera System: Triple-camera setup with Leica Summilux optics; main camera with ƒ/1.6 aperture, Light Fusion 900 image sensor, 13.5 EV dynamic range, 50MP ultra-wide camera, and Leica 75mm floating telephoto lens.
- Performance: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform, significant enhancements in cooling technology, Qualcomm FastConnect 7800.
- Battery & Charging: 4610mAh battery, 90W HyperCharge, 50W wireless HyperCharge.
- Operating System: Xiaomi HyperOS with advanced features and ecosystem integration.
Common Features Across Xiaomi 14 Series:
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform.
- Cooling System: Advanced cooling technology for smooth performance.
- Battery Management: Xiaomi Surge battery management system for extended performance.
- OS Upgrades: 4 generations of Android OS upgrades, 5 years of security patches.
- Cloud Storage Offer: 100GB of Google One cloud storage for 6 months, 3 months of YouTube Premium.
Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4
Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4 features a 12.4-inch 144Hz 3K display, a powerful 10000mAh (typ) battery, and is engineered with the powerful 4nm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform.
Price and Availability
The Xiaomi 14 will be available in three color options and with 2 storage variants, starting from EUR 999. The Xiaomi 14 Ultra will come in two color options and with 1 storage variant, starting from EUR 1499. The Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4 will be available in one color option and with 2 storage variants, starting from EUR 699.
