After the successful launch of the Xiaomi 14 series in October, selling approximately 1.5 million units in a short period of time, Xiaomi is now gearing up for its next big release, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra. This new model is expected to follow in the footsteps of its predecessors by focusing on camera improvements. Rumors suggest that the Xiaomi 14 Ultra will be launched in April 2024, according to leaked information from tipster Fixed Focus Digital. However, it is worth noting that the leak also indicates a slowdown in smartphone launches in China after mid-December, which could suggest a temporary lull in the industry.
Xiaomi is not the only brand planning to release flagship smartphones in the coming months. Both Huawei and Vivo are also set to make their debuts with the Huawei P70 and Vivo X100 Ultra, respectively. Interestingly, the leak reveals that the Vivo X100 Pro+ will be renamed as the X100 Ultra. Unlike its siblings, the Vivo X100 and X100 Pro, the X100 Ultra is rumored to come with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC instead of the Dimensity 9300.
According to a previous report, both the Vivo X100 Ultra and the Xiaomi 14 Ultra will feature a 1-inch primary camera sensor from Sony. On the other hand, there are reports suggesting that the Huawei P70 could come with in-house cameras.
In terms of battery capacity, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra is expected to come with a larger 5500mAh battery, a significant upgrade from the Xiaomi 13 Ultra's 5000mAh, as reported by CNMO.
Overall, the upcoming Xiaomi 14 Ultra, along with the Huawei P70 and Vivo X100 Ultra, is generating excitement among smartphone enthusiasts. With camera improvements and upgraded specifications, these flagship smartphones are poised to make a splash in the market. As we await their official releases, it will be interesting to see how they perform and whether they can replicate the success of the Xiaomi 14 series in the global market.
