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Xiaomi
14 Ultra
- 6.7-inch LTPO AMOLED
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform
- 220 g
- 5000 mAh
Available colors
Selected: Black
Physical specifications
6.7"
Display size
220 g
Weight
161.4 mm
Height
75.3 mm
Width
9.2 mm
Thickness
19.5:9
Aspect ratio
Release and pricing
- Released
- February 25, 2024
Display
- Display size
- 6.7"
- Display technology
- LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution
- 3200 × 1440
- Refresh rate
- 120 Hz
- Peak brightness
- 3000 nits
- Protection
- Xiaomi Shield Glass
Performance
- Chipset
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform
- RAM
- 16 GB
- Storage
- 512 GB
- Expandable storage
- No
Battery & charging
- Typical capacity
- 5000 mAh
- Wired charging
- 90 W
- Wireless charging
- 80 W
Cameras
- Rear cameras
- Wide · 50 MP · f/1.63-f/4.0 · OIS; Telephoto · 50 MP · f/1.8 · OIS; Periscope · 50 MP · f/2.5 · OIS; Ultra Wide · 50 MP · f/1.8
- Front cameras
- Selfie · 32 MP · f/2.0
Connectivity
- Cellular
- 5G, LTE, 3G, 2G
- Wi‑Fi
- Wi-Fi 7
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.4
- USB
- USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
- NFC
- Yes
Sizometry Analysis
Overall Score
8.5
out of 10
A camera-first Xiaomi flagship with exceptional Leica versatility and fast wired-wireless charging, held back in daily-life sentiment by heavy 219.8 g ergonomics, a pocket-snagging camera bump, merely OK endurance, and HyperOS friction.
Category scores
Camera
9.5
Variable aperture, one-inch-class main sensor, and Leica tuning place it among the most versatile 2024 mobile imaging systems for engaged shooters.
Battery and charging
7.0
5,000 mAh sounds generous but earns only moderate runtime praise; 90W and 80W charging compensate strongly.
Performance
7.5
Flagship speed in bursts with recurring warmth during prolonged capture, gaming, and navigation stress.
Handling and portability
6.0
219.8 g and 75.3 mm width push most owners to two-hand use; grip accessory helps shooting, not thumbs.
Build quality
9.0
Premium materials and purposeful camera-ring construction match pricing, with bump ergonomics as the practical caveat.
Value
8.5
A camera-first Xiaomi flagship with exceptional Leica versatility and fast wired-wireless charging, held back in daily-life sentiment by heavy 219.8 g ergonomics, a pocket-snagging camera bump, merely OK endurance, and HyperOS friction.
Strengths
- Exceptional Leica camera versatility with variable aperture
- 90W wired and 80W wireless fast charging
- Excellent high-refresh display for editing and HDR media
- Premium build that feels commensurate with Ultra pricing
Weaknesses
- Heavy 219.8 g body with pocket-snagging camera bump
- Real-world battery merely OK despite 5,000 mAh cell
- Thermal warmth and throttling under sustained stress
- HyperOS bloatware and shorter OS support than leading rivals
Best for
- Mobile photographers who want Leica flexibility over pocket fit
- Upgraders from Xiaomi 13 Ultra or dedicated compact cameras
- Owners who budget for the photography grip accessory
- Users with strong wireless charging desk routines
Less suitable for
- Buyers who need compact one-handed daily phones
- Shoppers sensitive to total cost with grip and cases
- Heavy gamers prioritizing cool sustained performance
- Users who want longest advertised software support
Upgrade recommendation
Current device: Xiaomi 13 Ultra or older camera flagship
Recommendation: Strongly recommendedNotes: Refined variable aperture, faster dual charging, and display gains directly improve mobile imaging workflows.
Current device: Xiaomi 14 compact
Recommendation: Depends on prioritiesNotes: Major imaging upgrade at the cost of pocket comfort and one-handed use — only if photography is the primary goal.
Current device: Galaxy S24 Ultra
Recommendation: Depends on prioritiesNotes: Choose Xiaomi for Leica aperture creativity; choose Samsung for zoom reach and longer update marketing.
Current device: Non-photography flagship
Recommendation: Worth consideringNotes: Worth the switch only for owners who will actively use pro camera modes and telephoto reach.
Current device: Recent Ultra satisfied with pocket habits
Recommendation: Probably unnecessaryNotes: Incremental unless Leica tuning and aperture control solve specific creative gaps.
Everyday usability
Estimated from device dimensions and weight.
One-handed use
ManageableOne-handed use is workable, with some stretch for top-of-screen reach.
Pocket friendliness
GoodGenerally pocket-friendly for everyday carry.
Carry comfort
HeavyHeavier in the hand; longer sessions may feel more tiring.
Reading and media
More comfortable for reading and media than compact phones.
Gaming
High-endIts processor and graphics hardware are suited to demanding games and higher visual settings.
Bottom line
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra earns its reputation through camera versatility, Leica character, and fast wired-wireless charging rather than easy daily carry. Its strongest appeal is replacing a compact camera kit for travel and street work when owners accept two-hand ergonomics and budget the photography grip. The dominant trade-offs remain 219.8 g weight, a bump that fights front pockets, battery life that underwhelms relative to the 5,000 mAh label, heat under sustained stress, and HyperOS cleanup alongside shorter update promises than Samsung or Google.
Models and configurations
- Storage
- 512 GB
- Connectivity
- 5GLTE3G2G
- Colors
- BlackWhite
- RAM
- 16 GB
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