As anticipated, Xiaomi has officially introduced its new 14 series, which showcases significant upgrades such as the recently announced Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, a revamped Leica-branded primary camera system, a fresh design approach, and the integration of Xiaomi’s innovative HyperOS.
Xiaomi 14 Pro
The Xiaomi 14 Pro introduces a sleek design with a flat metal frame, glossy mirrored finish, and symmetrical glass panels, while the camera module is set on a Parisian hobnail-textured metal bezel. The larger 6.73-inch 1440×3200 pixels LTPO OLED display boasts a 120 Hz refresh rate and remarkable brightness up to 3,000 nits, protected by Xiaomi Longjing Glass.
This device offers various color options, including black, white, rock green, and an exclusive Titanium Special Edition with a matte titanium alloy side. Xiaomi replaces the 1-inch type sensor with the “Light Hunter 900,” featuring a 50 MP 1/1.31″ sensor with a variable aperture Leica Summilux lens. The 75 mm f/2.0 floating telephoto camera remains, capable of capturing 40 MP standard photos and 50 MP portrait mode shots. Additionally, a 50 MP f/2.2 14 mm ultrawide camera with 5 cm macro capabilities completes the camera setup.
The Xiaomi 14 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, manufactured on TSMC’s 4 nm process, with options for 12 GB or 16 GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 256 GB, 512 GB, or 1 TB of UFS 4.0 storage. It houses a 4,880 mAh battery supporting both 120 W wired and 50 W wireless charging.
Pre-orders for the Xiaomi 14 Pro in China are available in multiple configurations, with prices starting at CNY 4,999 for the base model.
Xiaomi 14:
The Xiaomi 14, a noteworthy addition to the compact flagship smartphone category, inherits the symmetrical design of the Pro model. It maintains a similar size to its predecessor, measuring 152.8 mm in length, 71.5 mm in width, and 8.20 mm in thickness. The device is offered in two variants, one with a 193 g glass build and a lighter 188 g nano-leather model.
Despite its compact form, the Xiaomi 14 features a high-quality 6.36-inch LTPO OLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate, boasting a peak brightness of 3,000 nits and a resolution of 1200×2670 pixels.
The camera setup on the Xiaomi 14 closely mirrors the 14 Pro, with a 50 MP main camera housing the “Light Hunter” sensor. However, it sports a fixed-aperture 23 mm f/1.6 lens. The 75 mm floating telephoto lens remains consistent, while the 50 MP 14 mm ultrawide lens seems to lack autofocus and macro capabilities.
Under the hood, the Xiaomi 14 shares the same Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset as its Pro counterpart. It offers configurations with 8 GB, 12 GB, or 16 GB of LPDDR5X RAM and storage options of 256 GB, 512 GB, or 1 TB of UFS 4.0 storage. Powering the device is a 4,610 mAh battery, capable of fast charging at 90 W wired and 50 W wireless.
The Xiaomi 14 is now available for pre-order, with pricing starting at CNY 3,999 (approximately €520 or INR 45,800) for the base model.
