Our Xiaomi 14 Ultra video review is out

30 March 2024
Is it the camera king it so desperately wants to be? Let's find out.

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  • 03 May 2024

The camera is great, but the main lens fogged up amost immediately when used outside. Totally unusable. I just sent it back, because in this pricepoint, this is a dealbreaker. Extremely disappointing after paying 1500€.

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    • pinoy
    • nt6
    • 04 Apr 2024

    i am liking chinese phones now a days more than any other countries made of... thing is, JUst stay away from philippine properties, stay out from our Exclusive Economic Zone, then claim whatever behind it.

      Notafanboy-Fanboy, 30 Mar 2024The Magic 6 Pro has almost no bloatware... Otherwise, I... moreWell i never said Honor magic is bad.
      For once i like chinese brands because they proven to be user more friendly and user better than non chinese

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        • dcdev
        • 8sc
        • 31 Mar 2024

        AnonD-1147675, 31 Mar 2024The camera I picked up is actually pretty affordable (about... moreNice price! I've seen prices on Olympus OM system and they are sooo high, more expensive than APS-C cameras from other brands

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          • AnonD-1147675
          • 03P
          • 31 Mar 2024

          dcdev, 31 Mar 2024That's nice for you. I won't worry about cameras ... moreThe camera I picked up is actually pretty affordable (about 800$, and there are cheaper ones out there as well), and allowed me to get a cheaper phone as well.

            Notafanboy-Fanboy, 30 Mar 2024The Magic 6 Pro has almost no bloatware... Otherwise, I... moreAny phone camera (and ILC lenses) can get the foggy lens issue if it is exposed to drastic changes in temperature. Now, that Xiaomi's lenses are more prone to this than others does indeed, not bring them such a great reputation, but in the end, there are a few ways to prevent it and besides, you don't even know how the users reporting this problems have used their phones or in what conditions they used the phone. The lens of a camera doesn't get foggy without a reason, clearly.

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              • dcdev
              • 8sc
              • 31 Mar 2024

              AnonD-1147675, 31 Mar 2024As I said, the Zenfone11U is particularly good in performan... moreThat's nice for you. I won't worry about cameras if I buy a camera, but cameras are important for people nowadays. Especially if people spend $1000+ on phones.

                Overpriced phone. Calm down Xiaomi.

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                  • Zuzuz
                  • mA{
                  • 31 Mar 2024

                  Volt, 30 Mar 2024Honor Magic6 Pro or Xiaomi 14 Ultra?14 ultra. Better overall

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                    • AnonD-1147675
                    • 03P
                    • 31 Mar 2024

                    dcdev, 30 Mar 2024If you don't use cameras, maybeAs I said, the Zenfone11U is particularly good in performance (CPU, GPU, RAM), battery life, and having a jack. It is not better, and in fact, worse, in display resolution, cameras, and software updates.
                    I, personally, bring a micro four thirds camera with me if I'm going to take photos, so I don't give a lot of weight to camera quality in my phone.

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                      • dcdev
                      • 8sc
                      • 30 Mar 2024

                      AnonD-1147675, 30 Mar 2024lol in performance, battery life, and having a 3.5mm jack, ... moreIf you don't use cameras, maybe

                        Cpt.Power, 30 Mar 2024Among all OEMs and Manufacturers those 3 are the lest one i... moreThe Magic 6 Pro has almost no bloatware...

                        Otherwise, I don't know if you have read Gsmarena's review of it. Have you ever tried it?

                        I remember that not long ago Xiaomi was the brand that had the most bloatware and also included lags.

                        Do you know about the failures of the Xiaomi 14 regarding the fogging of its lenses that have been reported? I think that this is a very serious problem in a premium phone of that price.

                        https://www.reddit.com/r/Xiaomi/comments/1b314x0/xiaomi_14s_camera_lens_is_fogging/?rdt=34707

                        https://www.hardreset.info/articles/How-to-Fix-Foggy-Camera-on-Xiaomi-14/

                        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dq2oDaH6nNc

                        https://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/threads/xiaomi-14-lens-condensation.7009762/

                        Etc, etc.

                        Do you know any Honor Magic issues report ??

                          If you're not producing an Ultra these days nobody is interested in your stuff. 😅

                            Every brand needs an Ultra these days, if not you're out. What comes after the Ultra? I remember the Samsung Galaxy Mega, because at that time it was indeed mega. So a comparison of all flagship Ultra’s would be in place indeed. I like the eco leather back, something else than the glass back we have now since years.

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                              • 30 Mar 2024

                              Azu10157, 30 Mar 2024ZF11 "Ultra" will probably be sitting in the dust... morelol in performance, battery life, and having a 3.5mm jack, the Zenfone 11U would be leaving the others in the dust

                                Azu10157, 30 Mar 2024ZF11 "Ultra" will probably be sitting in the dust... moreDont think so apart maybe camera the phone is great enough for everything else and a 5500 mAh cell its just a strawberry on top of a cake.

                                  potato4k, 30 Mar 2024GSMarena should do a head to head between all the ultra phones. I wonder why.
                                  Among all ultra phones there is nothing better on the market than 14 Ultra by xiaomi right here right now.
                                  Honor is close by along with Oneplus 12 and few Oppo and Vivo.
                                  Other uultra phones are nothing just an overpriced ordinary gimmick with nothing worth the asking money.

                                    Anton .el PAPI., 30 Mar 2024Conclusion, if you want support and apart from that they co... moreAmong all OEMs and Manufacturers those 3 are the lest one i would go for becuse apart software updates they are scared of their own technology.

                                    They not even giving charger, case and screen protector with the phone. No earphones or earplugs, no fast charging capabilities and no many else. Apart much bigger price than any other brand or flagship user gets nothing just a lot of bloatware with even more bloatware via updates every single day which is data costly deppends on region you live.

                                    In any case Any other brand or phone maker easily with in terms of specs and pricing compared to Samsung, Apple or Google.

                                      Volt, 30 Mar 2024Honor Magic6 Pro or Xiaomi 14 Ultra?maybe the porsche design version would be a go or give it a try dunno.
                                      But the 14 Ultra looks like the best camera phone out this year.

                                        potato4k, 30 Mar 2024GSMarena should do a head to head between all the ultra phones. ZF11 "Ultra" will probably be sitting in the dust while all the other Ultras are far ahead from it