Xiaomi 14: Review of the Flagship Line

One of the largest Chinese corporations Xiaomi presented new flagship models of 14th generation smartphones in October 2023. The presentation of the global basic version of the Xiaomi 14 smartphone took place in February 2024.

What is it about the new generation of smartphones that has captivated users so much? Let’s take a closer look at all the characteristics of these flagships.

Xiaomi 14, Xiaomi 14 Pro and Xiaomi 14 Ultra Specifications

Compared to its predecessor, the 13th model, the new smartphones have become even more productive, powerful and stylish.

Smartphones are sold in standard packaging. The kit includes:

• instruction;
• charger;
• USB cable for charging and data transfer.

Users who purchase Xiaomi 14 will find a small surprise in the package – a case. Experts have already noted that in terms of technical characteristics, smartphones from the new Xiaomi line can compete with gadgets from other famous world brands.

Compared to previous generation smartphones, gadgets from this line work longer in autonomous mode without recharging – up to 40 hours. New mobile phones have a more productive chipset, which has a positive effect on the speed of operation and multitasking of the device.

Design and construction of smartphones of the Xiaomi 14 series

All devices in the flagship line have a stylish, laconic design. There are no radical changes compared to the predecessor, but there are key differences:

• back cover is glass, glossy;
• the body has rounded corners and an aluminum frame;
• The camera has a protrusion above the back cover.

All connectors – for the charger, speakers, volume control buttons, lock, SIM card slot – are located on the sides of the case and at the bottom of the smartphone.

In appearance, the Pro gadget is not very different except for the back cover. It is also glass, but matte. In addition to the traditional aluminum inserts on the sides, the Pro version has models with titanium frames.

Another representative of this generation, Ultra, differs from its brothers. There is no ledge on the back cover. The camera is located differently. If in the 14 and 14 Pro smartphones it is standard in the form of a square in the upper left part, then in this gadget it is located in the middle and has a round shape with a golden frame.

The frame is metal, but the back cover is not made of glass, like other flagships of this generation, but of nano-leather.

The cases of all smartphones have the following characteristics:

• water resistance;
• dustproof;
• high strength.

You can immerse your mobile phone to a depth of 1.5 m and its functionality will not be affected.

You can choose the gadget in the following colors:

• white;
• green;
• black.

The Ultra mobile phone is currently available in only two colors: white and black.

Xiaomi 14 Display

The display of the Xiaomi phone ultimate edition 14th generation has been updated with good detail and image quality. Let’s look at the key parameters of the display.

Despite the impressive diagonal, the screen does not look too big. All shades are bright and saturated. HDR10+ and Dolby Vision technologies make color rendering even better.

If the smartphone is not in use, it automatically reduces the frequency to save battery power. In the settings, you can independently select the refresh rate and brightness level. The kit includes a protective glass, which is already installed from the factory. It protects the display well from scratches and other damage, and does not affect the image quality and color rendering.

The other two smartphones in the flagship line have an AMOLED screen. Organic light-emitting diodes are used as light-emitting elements. The display has a higher resolution than the base model.

The screens are protected from accidental touches using artificial intelligence algorithms.

These gadgets come with another protective glass, which is characterized by high strength and protects the display even from a hammer blow.

Xiaomi 14 Super Flagship Performance

If you have previously used smartphones from this brand and want to buy a new one from the flagship line, you will like this device because of its good performance.

Another plus is the reduced price. In the Aliexpress marketplace, you can order the Xiaomi 14 Pro mobile phone with a 51% discount. Get an additional bonus – activate cashback on the Megabonus service and return up to 6.46% of the purchase price.

All three models have a powerful Snapdragon processor, which has become 30% more productive compared to its predecessors. The 8-core processor together with the video accelerator provide support for various mobile games.

Smartphones work well in multitasking mode. You can install various programs and applications, there are no restrictions.

The processor handles fast work of business applications, photo and video processing.

It is worth noting separately the operation of mobile phones in autonomous mode. The capacity of batteries has increased, and accordingly, the operating time without recharging has changed proportionally.

With continuous use of the smartphone for working on the Internet, the battery lasts 13.5 hours.

If you watch videos or movies non-stop, the battery life will be up to 17.5 hours.

But the Pro and Ultra versions have a larger battery capacity, so the smartphone can be used continuously in autonomous mode for up to 24 hours.

The charging speed is also impressive. With a power of 90%, a completely discharged battery will be charged to 100% in just 35 minutes. There is also wireless charging.

operating system

To control the device, programs and applications, the Chinese corporation uses the HyperOS 1.0 operating system, which works on the basis of artificial intelligence. This is the proprietary interface used for gadgets of this manufacturer.

Visually, the new OS is almost no different from MIUI, which was used previously, but there are still some differences:

• There are no labels under the icons in the control center;
• font changed;
• Application icons have become more concise and have a rounded shape.

The operating system works well and smoothly. Applications do not freeze. HyperOS offers users:

• personalize your lock screen;
• choice of text, animation, notifications;
• Organize your desktop space into two types of large folders;
• customizing the interface when working in multiple windows.

These mobile phones have a number of useful built-in applications:

• file manager;
• player;
• browser.

Other devices can be controlled wirelessly via IR port.

The developers have already announced the release of an update for this operating system, which will allow:

• optimize performance;
• improve security features;
• improve system stability.

But for now, the update will only be available for Xiaomi 14 Ultra. You can buy such a gadget with a 33% discount and get cashback . On average, buyers can get back about 5,580 rubles from the purchase amount.

Xiaomi 14 Cameras

As before, mobile phones have one front and two rear cameras. Xiaomi 14 Ultra Global Version has four rear cameras. They are completely updated. The main camera, telephoto lens and ultra-wide-angle module have 50 megapixels. The front camera has an indicator of 32 MP.

The basic version does not have an adjustable aperture, unlike other devices in this line.

This smartphone has artificial intelligence for automatic photo processing. The camera shoots well in daylight and at night.

When using zoom, the image quality does not change. There is a wide dynamic range. There is no noise.

Photos from the main camera are distinguished by good detail, color rendering and glare processing. Macro shots are of high quality.

These gadgets can be used for video shooting with quality up to 8K 24 FPS. There is electronic stabilization.

The 14 Ultra smartphone has the same basic set as other models in this line. But there are also additions – a 50-megapixel periscope lens with an f/2.5 aperture.

Portrait and selfie photos are high-quality, expressive and clear. Video recording can be done in 8K 30 FPS format.

Xiaomi 14 Flagship Smartphone Line Review

If we conditionally put all three new smartphones on the podium, then the Ultra definitely takes first place. Silver goes to the Pro, and bronze goes to the smartphone in the basic configuration.

Buyers will be pleasantly surprised that the kit includes a case and protective glass.

In terms of performance, all three flagships are approximately the same, but the Ultra is the leader in all areas, especially in terms of the camera.

Buyers have not yet been able to fully appreciate the high quality and good performance of smartphones, since such mobile phones have appeared on the market relatively recently.

These are the world’s first devices that have a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, which provides high performance and speed. Such a gadget will appeal to both ordinary users and bloggers, businessmen.