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The Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro were unveiled during the company’s launch event in China on Thursday. The new pair of smartphones comes with Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC and runs on Xiaomi’s HyperOS, a replacement for the company’s MIUI user interface. The Xiaomi 14-series smartphones feature LTPO OLED displays with up to 2K resolution and 120Hz dynamic refresh rate. They flaunt a Leica-tuned triple camera setup on the back. Both the phones come with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB of storage. Both the Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro come with an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance.
Xiaomi 14 Pro, Xiaomi 14 price
The Xiaomi 14 Pro price starts at CNY 4,999 (approximately Rs. 56,500) for the 12GB + 256GB RAM + storage model. The pricing goes up to CNY 5,499 (approximately Rs. 62,000) for the 16GB + 512GB variant, CNY 5,999 (approximately Rs. 68,200) for the 16GB + 1TB configuration and CNY 6,499 (approximately Rs. 74,000) for the 16GB + 1TB model.
On the other hand, the Xiaomi 14 is priced at CNY 3,999 (roughly Rs. 50,000) for the 8GB + 256GB RAM and storage variant, CNY 4,299 (roughly Rs. 48,000) for the 12GB + 256GB variant. It costs CNY 4,599 (roughly Rs. 52,000) for the 16GB + 512GB model and CNY 4,999 (roughly Rs. 56,000) for the 16GB + 1TB configuration.
Both smartphones come in Classic Black, Rock Blue, Snow Mountain Pink and White (translated from Chinese) colors and are currently available in the following colors: available for pre-order.
Details regarding the launch of the Xiaomi 14 series in India are yet to be announced by the company. To recall, the Xiaomi 13 Pro (Review) was launched in India with a price tag of Rs. 79,999 for the sole 12GB + 256GB RAM and storage configuration. The Xiaomi 13 was launched globally in February for EUR 999 (nearly Rs. 87,600), but was never introduced in India.
Xiaomi 14 Pro Specifications
Running on the company’s new HyperOS UI, the dual SIM (Nano) Xiaomi 14 Pro features a 6.73-inch 2.5D LTPO display with a 2K resolution (1,440×3,200 pixels) with up to 120Hz refresh rate. It’s powered by the brand-new 4nm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset that was announced this week. The new series is the first phone to feature Qualcomm’s new chipset, which marks a significant upgrade over its predecessor, the Xiaomi 13, which used a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. It comes with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.0 onboard storage.
Xiaomi 14 Pro
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For optics, the Xiaomi 14 Pro features a Leica-branded triple rear camera unit with a Summilux lens. The camera setup consists of a 50-megapixel Hunter 900 sensor with optical image stabilization (OIS) with f//1.6 aperture, a 50-megapixel telephoto lens, and a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens. For selfies and video chatting, there’s a 32-megapixel front-facing camera.
Connectivity options on the Xiaomi 14 Pro include 5G, Wi-Fi 7, USB 3.2 port, Bluetooth, GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, Beidou, NavIC, and a USB Type-C port. Sensors onboard include an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, e-compass, proximity sensor, linear motor, IR blaster, flicker sensor, and color sensor. Additionally, the phone comes with an in-display fingerprint sensor and supports face unlock feature. It also packs an X-axis linear vibration motor for gaming. The handset also features stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support. Both models in the new series are IP68-rated for dust and water resistance.
The Xiaomi 14 Pro features a 4,880mAh battery with support for 120W charging and 50W wireless charging. The handset also supports 10W wireless reverse charging. The handset measures 161.4 x 75.3 x 8.49mm and weighs 223g.
Xiaomi 14 specifications
The Xiaomi 14 shares the same SIM and software specifications as the Xiaomi 14 Pro. However, the vanilla model features a 6.36-inch LTPO AMOLED (1,200×2,600 pixels) display with a 1.5K resolution, 460 ppi pixel density, and an adaptive refresh rate of 1Hz to 120Hz. The display is rated to deliver a peak brightness of 3,000 nits and full DC Dimming. It’s also powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage.
Xiaomi 14
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The 50-megapixel triple rear camera setup, 32-megapixel selfie camera and an IP68 rating are also available on the standard Xiaomi 14 model. Connectivity options are identical to the Xiaomi 14 Pro, as are the sensors.
Xiaomi has equipped the regular Xiaomi 14 with a 4,610mAh battery with support for 90W wired charging, 50W wireless charging, and 10W wireless reverse charging. The device measures 152.8 x 71.5 x 8.20mm and weighs 193g.
