Xiaomi Malaysia had announced 2 new additions to their smartphone lineup, continuing the 13 series legacy, namely the Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Ultra . Let’s take a look at each of them and see what they’ve got to offer.
Both the Xiaomi 14’s boasts a Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3 processor – Qualcomm’s most advanced mobile platform. Both devices come with UFS 4.0, offering exceptional loading and data transfer speeds, along with LPDDR5 RAM for memory speeds up to 6,400Mbps.
The cameras are the highlight here
Formalizing its strategic partnership in 2022, Xiaomi and Leica have jointly revolutionized the mobile imaging industry. Through a relentless pursuit of excellence, Xiaomi has continually redefined industry standards with each successive product generation. Xiaomi 14 Series represents the pinnacle of this collaboration, incorporating Leica Summilux optics. This integration showcases the most advanced optical concepts and product designs, solidifying Xiaomi’s position as a global leader in mobile imaging innovation.
Xiaomi 14 Ultra is equipped with a professional quad-camera configuration with a remarkable range of focal lengths, spanning from 12mm to 120mm. Its main camera, equipped with a ƒ/1.63-ƒ/4.0 stepless variable aperture, offers seamless exposure adjustments in diverse scenarios. Integrating an ultra-large 1-inch LYT-900 image sensor with a dynamic range of up to 14EV guarantees outstanding image quality even in challenging environments. Completing the quad-camera setup are the Leica 75mm floating telephoto camera, the Leica 120mm periscope camera, and the Leica 12mm ultra-wide camera.
Xiaomi 14 features a comprehensive triple-camera configuration, providing a well-rounded photography experience, covering an extensive focal range from 14mm to 75mm. Xiaomi 14 has been engineered with Leica Summilux optical lenses with an upgraded ƒ/1.6 aperture on the main camera, combined with the Light Fusion 900 image sensor and boasting up to 13.5 EV of dynamic range. Moreover, the resolution of the Leica 14mm ultra-wide camera has been upgraded to 50MP while also offering the highly acclaimed Leica 75mm floating telephoto lens, with a minimum focus distance of just 10cm.
Both smartphones allow manual adjustment of shooting parameters in pro-mode. Xiaomi 13 Pro supports 10-Bit RAW DNG Camera and Color Profiles created by Adobe, leaving professionals greater post-editing room on Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom.
Xiaomi 14 Ultra:
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| RAM & Storage | UFS 4.0 12GB+256GB 12GB+512GB |
| Display | 6.73’’ 1440p 120Hz LTPO AMOLED |
| Cameras | 50 MP, f/1.6 – f/4.0 variable, 23mm (wide), Multi Directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS 50 MP, f/1.8, 75mm (telephoto), Dual Pixel PDAF (10cm – ∞), 3.2x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.5, 120mm (periscope telephoto), Dual Pixel PDAF , 5x optical zoom 50 MP, f/1.8, 12mm, 115˚ (ultrawide), AF 32 MP, f/2.0 22mm (selfie) |
| Battery | 5000 mAh 90W (in-box, 0-100% in 33 minutes) 80W Wireless Fast Charging |
| Price | 12GB+512GB : RM 5199 |
| Colors | Black, White |
Xiaomi 14
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| RAM & Storage | 12GB+256GB 12GB+512GB |
| Display | 6.36’’ 2K 120Hz LTPO AMOLED |
| Cameras | 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), PDAF, OIS 32 MP, f/2.0, 75mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3.2x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide) 32 MP, f/2.0 22mm (selfie) |
| Battery | 4610 mAh 90W Fast Charging |
| Price | 12GB+256GB – RM 3499 12GB+512GB – RM 3799 |
| Colors | Black, White, Flora Green |
What We Think
Xiaomi’s taken a bold step into super premium prices, which is a sign of growth for the brand, but it will take a lot more to convince users and existing fans to make the switch. Fingers crossed!
Pre-Order Bonuses
Pre-orders for Xiaomi 14 Ultra will start from 8 to 21 March 2024 where keen buyers will get Free Premium Gifts worth up to RM 2346.94 and other special promotions. Whereas, during the first sales period of Xiaomi 14, buyers will receive Free Premium Gifts worth up to RM 1647.94 and other special promotions. All promotions are available while stocks last.
Xiaomi is also offering an installment plan for both Xiaomi 14 Ultra and Xiaomi 14 for as low as RM 216.70 per month and RM 145.80 per month, respectively. Please visit our Authorized Xiaomi stores or website at https://event.mi.com/my/xiaomi-14-series/ for more information.
From March 8, the Xiaomi 14 will be available for purchase at all Authorized Xiaomi stores in Malaysia, and at official Xiaomi stores on Lazada and Shopee. The Xiaomi 14 Ultra will be available for purchase starting from March 22.
| Product | Price | [8 March – 21 March] | [22 March] |
| Xiaomi 14 Ultra (16GB+512GB) | RM5,199 | [Pre-order] Free Premium Gifts (worth up to RM 2346.94) + Xiaomi 14 Ultra Photography Kit (worth RM 799) + Xiaomi 80W Adaptive Wireless Charging Stand (worth RM 599) + Google One 6 months, 100GB cloud storage plan worth RM 50.94 + 1+1 Year Extended Warranty (worth RM 599) + 1 Free Screen Replacement | Free Premium Gifts (worth up to RM 1747.94) + Google One 6 months, 100GB cloud storage plan (worth RM 50.94) + 1+1 Year Extended Warranty (worth RM 599) + 1 Free Screen Replacement within 6 months upon purchase (worth RM299) |
| Xiaomi 14 (12GB+512GB) | RM 3,799 | Free Xiaomi Watch S3 (worth RM 699) + Google One 6 months, 100GB cloud storage plan (worth RM 50.94) + 1+1 Year Extended Warranty (worth RM 599) + 1 Free Screen Replacement within 6 months upon purchase (worth RM299) | Free Xiaomi 14 Gift Box (worth RM 399) + Google One 6 months, 100GB cloud storage plan (worth RM 50.94) + 1+1 Year Extended Warranty (worth RM 599) + 1 Free Screen Replacement within 6 months upon purchase (worth RM299) |
| Xiaomi 14 (12GB+256GB) | RM 3,499 | Free Xiaomi Watch S3 (worth RM 699) + Google One 6 months, 100GB cloud storage plan (worth RM 50.94) + 1+1 Year Extended Warranty (worth RM 599) + 1 Free Screen Replacement within 6 months upon purchase (worth RM299) | Free Xiaomi 14 Gift Box (worth RM 399) + Google One 6 months, 100GB cloud storage plan (worth RM 50.94) + 1+1 Year Extended Warranty (worth RM 599) + 1 Free Screen Replacement within 6 months upon purchase (worth RM299) |
