Xiaomi, the prominent Chinese smartphone manufacturer, has recently introduced its latest flagship series, featuring the impressive Xiaomi 14 Ultra, a device designed to delight photography enthusiasts. With a price tag of Rs. 99,999, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra boasts an unparalleled quad 50-megapixel camera configuration, equipped with Leica optics and a 3D time-of-flight sensor, marking it as the world’s first smartphone to offer such remarkable camera capabilities.
However, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra offers more than just exceptional cameras. Powered by the cutting-edge Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, it also features a substantial 512GB of storage and an impressive 16GB of RAM.
The device sports a 6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a resolution of 3200×1400 pixels and a peak brightness of 3,000 nits. It supports Dolby Vision and features a 120Hz refresh rate. Xiaomi has incorporated its proprietary Shield Glass protection for added durability.
In terms of design, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra combines premium materials, including an aluminium frame and a leather back. Additionally, it boasts IP68 water and dust resistance, ensuring protection against accidental spills and splashes.
Now, let’s delve into the camera features in more detail. The primary sensor is a Sony LYT900 series 1-inch 50-megapixel sensor with an f/1.6 aperture and optical image stabilization (OIS). The telephoto camera offers a 3.2X 75mm lens, similar to the standard Xiaomi 14, while an additional periscope camera enables 5X optical zoom with an f/2.5 aperture. The ultra-wide camera provides a 12mm focal length and a wide 122-degree field of view. All these cameras benefit from Leica’s renowned optics, camera tuning, and colour science. Additionally, the front camera boasts a resolution of 32 megapixels.
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra also offers impressive video capabilities, supporting 8K video at 24 frames per second and 4K video at 60 frames per second. It can shoot in Dolby Vision HDR 10-bit.
Other notable features include 24-bit audio at 192KHz for hi-res and hi-res wireless audio, USB 3.2 Gen2 support (Type-C), and compatibility with various satellite navigation systems such as GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILIEO, QZSS. The Xiaomi 14 Ultra runs on the latest Android 14 operating system, skinned with Xiaomi’s own HyperOS. Some specific variant is equipped with a massive 5,000mAh battery and supports 90W wired charging, 80W wireless charging, and 10W reverse wireless charging.
Price and Availability:
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra is priced at Rs. 99,999 for the variant with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. It comes in Black and White color options. Additionally, Xiaomi offers a three-month subscription to YouTube Premium with the smartphone. The company has introduced a Reserve Edition of the phone, where customers can reserve it by paying Rs. 9,999 and receive it on April 8, before the official sale date. Pre-reservations open on March 11.
Customers can purchase the phone starting April 12 at 12 noon through Xiaomi’s official website and Xiaomi Home outlets. There’s a Rs. 5,000 discount available when using ICICI bank cards, along with an extra Rs. 5,000 exchange bonus for select devices.
Specifications and Features:
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra boasts a 6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED micro-curved display with a resolution of 3,200 x 1,440 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. It achieves a peak brightness of 3,000 nits. Powering the device is an octa-core Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset paired with up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1TB UFS 4.0 internal storage. The phone runs on HyperOS based on Android 14.
In terms of cameras, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra houses a quad rear camera setup within a circular module. This setup includes a 50-megapixel Sony LYT900 primary camera with optical image stabilization (OIS), along with two other 50-megapixel Sony IMX858 sensors offering 3.2x and 5x optical zoom, respectively. There’s also a 50-megapixel ultra-wide lens. For selfies and video calls, it features a 32-megapixel front camera.
The device is fueled by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 90W wired, 80W wireless, and 10W wireless charging. Connectivity options include 5G, WiFi, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, NavIC, and a USB Type-C port. It also carries an IP68 rating for dust and splash resistance.
Full Specifications:
| GENERAL | |
|---|---|
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone |
| Release Date | February 22, 2024 |
| DESIGN | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 75.3 x 161.4 x 9.2 mm |
| Weight | 224.4 g |
| Colors | Black, Blue, White, Titanium Gray |
| DISPLAY | |
|---|---|
| Type | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.73 inches, 1440 x 3200 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 522 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.6% |
| Glass Type | Xiaomi Longjing Glass |
| Features | 3000nit, Instantaneous Touch Sampling Rate: up to 2160Hz |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| MEMORY | |
|---|---|
| RAM | 16 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 |
| Card Slot | No |
| CONNECTIVITY | |
|---|---|
| GPRS | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes |
| 3G | Yes |
| 4G | Yes |
| 5G | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes |
| EXTRA | |
|---|---|
| GPS | Yes, with tri-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, NavIC Support |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyro, Compass, Color Spectrum, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No |
| NFC | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes |
| CAMERA | |
|---|---|
| Rear Camera | 50 MP 23mm (wide), 1.0″-type, 1.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, Laser f/1.6-f/4 (Wide Angle) |
| 50 MP 120mm, 1/2.51″, Dual-Pixel PDAF (30cm – ∞), OIS, 5x optical zoom f/2.5 (Telephoto) | |
| 50 MP 5mm, 1/2.51″, Dual-Pixel PDAF (10cm – ∞), OIS, 3.2x optical zoom f/1.8 (Telephoto) | |
| 50 MP 12mm, 122˚, 1/2.51″, Dual-Pixel PDAF f/1.8 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus | |
| Features | HDR, Panorama, Leica lenses |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 24 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 2K @ 60 fps QHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | |
|---|---|
| Front Camera | Punch Hole 32 MP f/2 (Wide Angle) with Autofocus and Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| TECHNICAL | |
|---|---|
| OS | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen3 |
| CPU | 3.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1xCortex-X4@3.3 GHz & 5xCortex-A720@3.2 GHz & 2x Cortex-A520@2.3 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 750 |
| Java | No |
| Browser | Yes |
| MULTIMEDIA | |
|---|---|
| Yes | |
| Music | MP3, FLAC, APE, AAC, OGG, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB |
| Video | MP4, MKV, AVI, WMV, WEBM, 3GP, ASF playback |
| Document Reader | Yes |
| BATTERY | |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5300 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 90W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 80W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 10W |
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