Xiaomi 14, with its compact design and camera, became a center of attention
Introduced by Xiaomi, the Xiaomi 14 model seems to have made its mark with both its compact design and camera features.
Xiaomi unveiled its latest flagship, the Xiaomi 14 series, as a successor to the Xiaomi 13 devices. This new series brings remarkable advancements over the previous generation.
The Xiaomi 14 stands out as a compact flagship with premium specifications. Its design is characterized by a distinctive square camera module at the back, and the body of the phone is certified as IP68 for dust and water resistance. This device also boasts a metal middle frame.
The display of the Xiaomi 14 showcases an exceptional Huaxing C8 AMOLED screen, a result of a partnership between Xiaomi and TCL. This screen measures 6.36 inches with a 1.5K resolution. Furthermore, the display comes with a 120Hz LTPO refresh rate, reaching up to 3,000 nits of peak brightness. Notably, it supports HDR 10+, HLG, and Dolby Vision, and protection is ensured by Gorilla Glass Victus. An integrated fingerprint scanner enhances the phone's security.
Xiaomi 14, with its compact design and camera, became a center of attention
Photography enthusiasts will appreciate the Leica-branded cameras on the Xiaomi 14. The device features a Vario Summilux aspherical lens, which promises superior imaging capabilities. This phone incorporates a 50MP Hunter 900 main sensor with OIS, a 50MP ultra-wide lens, and a 50MP OIS-enabled telephoto lens with focal lengths of 23mm, 14mm, and 75mm, respectively. The variable aperture ranges from f/1.6 to f/2.2. The phone also comes with a 32MP front camera. Audiophiles will be pleased with the Dolby Atmos dual stereo speakers and a 4-mic array that captures 360-degree audio during video recording.
Powering the Xiaomi 14 is the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor from Qualcomm. Users can get up to 16GB LPDDR5x RAM and 1TB UFS 4 storage. The device features an innovative heat dissipation system with a gas-liquid separation channel design. The phone's energy source is a 4,610mAh battery that supports 90W wired, 50W wireless, and 10W reverse wireless charging. Significantly, the Xiaomi 14 is the first to introduce the new HyperOS based on Android 14.
Connectivity features are abundant, including 5G, Wi-Fi, USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1, Bluetooth, and others. Additionally, an IR Blaster and an X-Axis linear motor are part of this flagship's offerings.
For those interested in purchasing the Xiaomi 14, it's available in Black, White, Pink, and Rock Green. The base 8GB + 256GB variant is priced at CNY 3,999 (~$546). Other variants like the 12GB + 256GB and 16GB + 512GB are available at CNY 4,299 and CNY 4,599, respectively. The highest variant with 16GB + 1TB storage is set at CNY 4,999.
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