Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra vs Xiaomi Xiaomi 14 Ultra
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| XiaomiMi 11 Ultra | XiaomiXiaomi 14 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | April 2021 | February 2024 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.81″ | 6.73″ |
| Resolution | 3200 × 1440 | 3200 × 1440 |
| Sharpness | 515 pixels per inch | 521 pixels per inch (better) |
| Panel | OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,700 nits | 3,000 nits (better) |
| Display type | Quad-curved AMOLED with Gorilla Glass Victus; rear 1.1-inch AMOLED display (Tech Advisor). | All Around Liquid Display; WQHD+ AMOLED, Xiaomi-custom C8 panel and LTPO AdaptiveSync Pro |
| Pixel density | – | 522 ppi |
| Brightness detail | – | 1,000 nits HBM typical; 3,000 nits peak |
| Screen protection | – | Xiaomi Shield Glass |
| Display features | 900 nits high-brightness mode, 480 Hz touch sampling, 10-bit colour, Dolby Vision and HDR10+. | 1–120 Hz dynamic refresh; touch sampling up to 240 Hz; Dolby Vision, HDR10+, UltraHDR, DCI-P3, TrueColor, DC dimming and 1,920 Hz PWM dimming |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Memory | 12 GB | 16 GB (better) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB (better) |
| CPU | Snapdragon 888, 5 nm process and Kryo 680 up to 2.84 GHz. | Eight cores; 1× X4-based up to 3.3 GHz, 3× A720-based up to 3.2 GHz, 2× A720-based up to 3.0 GHz and 2× A520-based up to 2.3 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 660. | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| Storage type | LPDDR5 and UFS 3.1; no microSD expansion (TechRadar). | LPDDR5X 8,533 Mbps RAM and UFS 4.0 storage; UK configuration 16 GB + 512 GB |
| Cooling | – | Xiaomi Dual-Channel IceLoop system |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Ultra wide camera | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto camera | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | 5× | 5× |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP (better) |
| Main camera | f/1.95, 1/1.12-inch Samsung GN2 sensor, optical stabilisation and four-pixel binning to 2.8 µm; Dual Pixel Pro and laser focus. | Leica LYT-900, 50 MP, one-inch sensor, 3.2 µm four-in-one pixels, 23 mm equivalent, f/1.63–f/4.0 stepless variable aperture, 8P lens, ALD coating, autofocus and OIS |
| Ultra wide camera | f/2.2, 128° field of view and phase-detection autofocus; maker overview lists a 1/2-inch sensor and 12 mm equivalent focal length. | Leica IMX858, 50 MP, 12 mm equivalent, f/1.8, 122° field of view, 7P lens and autofocus; 5 cm macro focus |
| Telephoto camera | Periscope with OIS and 5× optical zoom; f/4.1 aperture (Tech Advisor). 10× hybrid and 120× digital zoom are separate. Maker overview lists a 1/2-inch sensor and 120 mm equivalent focal length. | Leica IMX858 floating telephoto, 50 MP, 75 mm equivalent, f/1.8, 6P lens, autofocus and OIS; 10 cm macro focus |
| Second telephoto camera | – | Leica IMX858 periscope, 50 MP, 120 mm equivalent, f/2.5, autofocus and OIS; 30 cm macro focus |
| Front camera | – | 32 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.14-inch sensor and 90° field of view |
| Zoom | – | 3.2× and 5× optical telephoto cameras (TechAdvisor); maker specifies 75 mm and 120 mm equivalent focal lengths and digital zoom up to 120× |
| Video recording | All three rear cameras support 8K at 24 fps and 4K at 30/60 fps. | 8K at 30 fps; 4K at 24, 30, 60 or 120 fps; Dolby Vision up to 4K 60 fps; HDR up to 4K 30 fps; LOG recording and Director mode |
| Front video | 1080p at 30/60 fps; f/2.2 selfie aperture (Tech Advisor). | 4K or 1080p at 30 or 60 fps; Dolby Vision up to 4K 30 fps; electronic stabilisation |
| Camera features | Rear display can frame main-camera selfies; night and movie-effect modes. Reviewers disagree about the ultra-wide results. | Leica Authentic and Vibrant styles; Master-lens portrait system; Xiaomi ProFocus; Lightning Burst; DNG, HEIF and JPEG; UltraRAW up to 16-bit data collection |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | Up to 67 W | Up to 90 W (better) |
| Wireless charging | Up to 67 W | Up to 80 W (better) |
| Battery life detail | 5,000 mAh typical, 4,900 mAh minimum. | 5,000 mAh typical UK battery; Xiaomi Surge charging and battery management chipsets |
| Wired charging | UK 67 W charger included; Tech Advisor's Indian unit information instead describes a 55 W bundled charger. | 90 W HyperCharge; maker claims 33 minutes to full in Boost mode under laboratory conditions |
| Wireless charging | 67 W wireless and 10 W reverse wireless charging; Tech Advisor did not test the maximum wireless rate. | 80 W wireless HyperCharge; maker claims 46 minutes to full in Boost mode under laboratory conditions; wireless charger sold separately |
| Charges other devices | – | Reverse wireless charging; maker UK table does not publish wattage |
| Design | ||
| Type | Standard | Standard |
| Weight | 234 g | 219.8 g (better) |
| Thickness | 8.38 mm (better) | 9.2 mm |
| Height × width | 164.3 × 74.6 mm | 161.4 × 75.3 mm |
| Water and dust resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Materials | Ceramic back and Gorilla Glass Victus over the display; maker ceramic specification controls TechRadar's rear-glass description. | 6M42 aluminium frame, Xiaomi Shield Glass and vegan leather rear |
| Colours | Ceramic Black and Ceramic White. | Black and White (UK) |
| Water resistance detail | IP68 tested at 1.5 metres for up to 30 minutes under laboratory conditions. | IP68; maker tests static fresh water up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes with water/device temperature difference at most 5 K |
| Biometrics | In-display fingerprint sensor (Tech Advisor). | In-screen fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock |
| Sensors | – | Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, infrared blaster, barometer, flicker sensor, X-axis linear vibration motor and laser autofocus |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers tuned with Harman Kardon. | Stereo speakers; Dolby Atmos; Hi-Res and Hi-Res Audio Wireless certification |
| Microphones | – | Four-microphone array |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Software at launch | MIUI 12 based on Android 11; maker page notes the MIUI 12.5 update. | Xiaomi HyperOS based on Android 14 (TechAdvisor; UK maker table names HyperOS without an Android version) |
| In the box | UK charger, cable, USB-C to 3.5 mm adapter, case, SIM tool and documents. The UK maker's 12/256 configuration is used; other regional memory options are not inferred. Contemporary Gizmochina actual first-sale coverage on 2 April 2021 supports the Chinese sale month, with later UK availability distinguished. | Phone, power adapter, USB-C cable, SIM ejector, protective case, quick start guide, warranty card and safety information; maker notes regional differences |
| Connectivity | ||
| Mobile network | – | 5G and 4G; 4×4 MIMO |
| SIM | Dual SIM; network support depends on regional bands and operators. | Dual nano-SIM; availability depends on region |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6; Wi-Fi 6E availability depends on regions and an OTA update, as qualified by the maker. | Wi-Fi 7 capable; FastConnect 7800, 2×2 MIMO and Multi-Link Operation. Standards and bands depend on regional availability and network support, with features potentially enabled by OTA. |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2. | Bluetooth 5.4, dual Bluetooth; SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC and LHDC 5.0 |
| NFC | NFC. | Yes |
| USB | USB-C; no 3.5 mm socket (TechRadar). | USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
| Positioning | – | GPS L1/L5, Galileo E1/E5a, GLONASS, BeiDou and NavIC L5; assisted GPS |
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