The Xiaomi 14T and Xiaomi 14T Pro were launched last week and are now available for purchase in Germany. The Xiaomi 14T is priced at EUR 649, while the Xiaomi 14T Pro starts at EUR 799. Customers can upgrade from the MediaTek Dimensity 8300-Ultra to the Dimensity 9300+ for an additional EUR 150. This upgrade also includes faster charging capabilities, with 120 watts instead of 67 watts, 50 watts of wireless fast charging, and enhancements to the camera system.
Camera Specifications
The Xiaomi 14T features a 50 MP f/1.7 main camera with a 1/1.56-inch sensor and a 50 MP f/1.9 telephoto camera that has a focal length of 50 mm. In contrast, the Xiaomi 14T Pro comes equipped with a 50 MP f/1.6 main camera featuring a larger 1/1.31-inch sensor, along with a 50 MP telephoto camera that has a 60 mm f/2.0 lens. Both models share a 12 MP f/2.2 ultra-wide-angle camera. According to a detailed review by DxOMark, the Xiaomi 14T received a score of 134, while the Pro version scored slightly higher at 135. These scores place them at 45th and 49th on the list of best-performing smartphones.
Comparison with Competitors
These scores place the Xiaomi 14T series on par with notable competitors like the Apple iPhone 14, Google Pixel 6 Pro, and Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra. However, the Leica cameras in the Xiaomi 14T series struggle to match the performance of more recent flagship devices. The Xiaomi 14T is praised for its natural color reproduction, accurate skin tones, impressive depth of field, precise white balance, and sharp photos and videos in well-lit conditions.
Low Light Performance
In low-light situations, though, the devices exhibit significant image noise despite strong noise reduction efforts that can compromise detail. The dynamic range is relatively limited, and a color cast may appear in dim lighting. Additionally, highlights in the background can appear unnaturally rendered in portrait mode. For video recording, DxOMark points out issues with inconsistent skin tones and fluctuations in exposure and white balance from frame to frame under certain conditions.
DxOMark (Xiaomi 14T | Xiaomi 14T Pro)
