The Xiaomi 14 has now been officially introduced outside mainland China, debuting alongside the Xiaomi 14 Ultra and a range of other products in Barcelona today.
Xiaomi 14 Overview
It currently stands as the sole compact flagship smartphone within the Android realm apart from the Galaxy S24, boasting superior specifications compared to Samsung's offering while also carrying a higher price tag.
Xiaomi 14 Specifications
The Xiaomi 14 showcases a design that deviates slightly from its predecessor, the Xiaomi 13. Notably, the camera island is larger and devoid of any lines. The device features a metal frame and a glass back, measuring approximately 8.2mm in thickness and weighing around 193g.
The front of the handset boasts a 6.36-inch flat OLED display, offering a resolution of 2670 x 1200 pixels (1.5K), 460 PPI, and a 1-120Hz refresh rate (LTPO). This 10-bit screen supports DC dimming, Dolby Vision, and a peak brightness level of 3000 nits.
Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 mobile platform, the device is coupled with LPDDR5x RAM and UFS 4.0 storage, with thermal management facilitated by a VC (vapor chamber) liquid cooling system.
At the back of the phone resides a Leica-tuned triple camera system, comprising a 50MP primary sensor, a 50MP ultrawide unit, and a 50MP 3.2x floating telephoto shooter. Additionally, a 32MP front-facing camera is housed within the centered punch-hole.
Connectivity and Features
Connectivity options on the handset include dual SIM, 5G, WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, GNSS, NFC, and USB 3.2 Gen1. It also features an x-axis linear vibration motor, dual stereo speakers, an IR blaster, an in-display fingerprint sensor, and an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. The device runs on HyperOS based on Android 14 and is fueled by a 4,610mAh battery supporting 90W wired, 50W wireless, and 10W reverse wireless charging.
Xiaomi 14 Pricing
The Xiaomi 14 is available for €999 with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Customers can choose from Black, White, or Jade Green color variants, all featuring a glass back. Pricing may vary depending on the region.
