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Xiaomi 14 Ultra

Released February 2024

A camera-focused flagship with four 50 MP Leica rear cameras, a variable-aperture main lens, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and a 6.73-inch LTPO display.

Model history · 2 models, 2023–2024
  1. 2023Xiaomi 13 UltraCompare
  2. 2024Xiaomi 14 Ultra
Screen
6.73″
Display
LTPO OLED, 120 Hz
Chip
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Memory
16 GB
Storage
512 GB
Main camera
50 MP
Zoom
5×
Battery
5,000 mAh
Weight
219.8 g

What reviewers say

TechRadar and TechAdvisor praise the versatile rear cameras, bright screen, performance and fast charging. Both find the camera housing bulky and criticise parts of HyperOS. Battery judgements differ, with TechRadar finding longer endurance than TechAdvisor.

From techradar.com and techadvisor.com

Display

Screen size
6.73″
Resolution
3200 × 1440
Sharpness
521 pixels per inch
Panel
LTPO OLED
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Peak brightness
3,000 nits
Display type
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
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
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Memory
16 GB
Storage
512 GB
CPU
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
Qualcomm Adreno GPU
Storage type
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
Ultra wide camera
50 MP
Telephoto camera
50 MP
Optical zoom
5×
Front camera
32 MP
Main camera
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
Leica IMX858, 50 MP, 12 mm equivalent, f/1.8, 122° field of view, 7P lens and autofocus; 5 cm macro focus
Telephoto camera
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
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
4K or 1080p at 30 or 60 fps; Dolby Vision up to 4K 30 fps; electronic stabilisation
Camera features
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
Wired charging
Up to 90 W
Wireless charging
Up to 80 W
Battery life detail
5,000 mAh typical UK battery; Xiaomi Surge charging and battery management chipsets
Wired charging
90 W HyperCharge; maker claims 33 minutes to full in Boost mode under laboratory conditions
Wireless charging
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
Weight
219.8 g
Thickness
9.2 mm
Height × width
161.4 × 75.3 mm
Water and dust resistance
IP68
Materials
6M42 aluminium frame, Xiaomi Shield Glass and vegan leather rear
Colours
Black and White (UK)
Water resistance detail
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-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; Dolby Atmos; Hi-Res and Hi-Res Audio Wireless certification
Microphones
Four-microphone array

Software

Operating system
Android
Software at launch
Xiaomi HyperOS based on Android 14 (TechAdvisor; UK maker table names HyperOS without an Android version)
In the box
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 nano-SIM; availability depends on region
Wi-Fi
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 5.4, dual Bluetooth; SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC and LHDC 5.0
NFC
Yes
USB
USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2
Positioning
GPS L1/L5, Galileo E1/E5a, GLONASS, BeiDou and NavIC L5; assisted GPS

Storage options

Storage
512 GB

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Main camera has a one-inch sensor and variable aperture
  • Two stabilised telephoto cameras and autofocus on the ultra wide
  • 90 W wired and 80 W wireless charging

Cons

  • Large rear camera housing
  • Weighs 219.8 g
  • UK specification lists dual nano-SIM rather than eSIM

Closest rivals

Model
ScreenDisplayChipMemoryStorageMain cameraZoomBatteryWeightReleased
6.8″LTPO OLED, 120 HzTensor G416 GB128 GB – 1 TB50 MP5×5,060 mAh221 gAug 2024
6.78″LTPO OLED, 120 HzMediaTek Dimensity 940016 GB512 GB50 MP6×5,910 mAh215 gOct 2024
6.82″LTPO OLED, 120 HzQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 312 GB – 16 GB256 GB – 1 TB50 MP6×5,000 mAh221 gJan 2024

Previous model: Xiaomi 13 Ultra. Newer model: Xiaomi 15 Ultra.

Sources

  1. mi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-14-ultra/specs
  2. mi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-14-ultra
  3. ir.mi.com/system/files-encrypted/nasdaq_kms/assets/2025/05/27/6-36-49/Xiaomi%20…
  4. techadvisor.com/article/2307725/xiaomi-14-ultra-review.html

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