Xiaomi 14 Ultra review

25 March 2024


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  • 27 Mar 2024

Zuzuz, 27 Mar 2024What it matters is the result, not the size. It matters... the size of a bigger sensor in X14U would provide better results to a much better results.

Vivo X100 Pro one cam short of X14U or Oppo and still didn't put bigger sensor, the space wasn't a problem.

Or maybe they left it for X100 Ultra.

Time is for a bigger and better UW cam in a premium flagships.

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    • 27 Mar 2024

    Inedian, 27 Mar 2024Not buying any phone anymore until much better UW cams, pat... moreWhat it matters is the result, not the size.

      Wesker, 27 Mar 2024Because it's not a relevant OS for a premium smartphon... moreThat's why nobody is buying this phone. Anybody who can spend €1000 for a phone won't be buying a Xiaomi.

        yalim, 27 Mar 2024i don't like huge camera islands. they make the phone ... moreThe bulkiness is caused by the massive sensor size. The larger the sensor, the larger the distance between lens and sensor becomes, hence the increased thickness.

          potato4k, 27 Mar 2024Then don't buy a Xiaomi. With so many other Android ch... moreBecause it's not a relevant OS for a premium smartphone. It makes the device feels cheap in almost every way when you interact with it. If the device IS cheap then no biggie, as I said. But if it's EUR1499 then it's a problem.

            yalim, 27 Mar 2024i don't like huge camera islands. they make the phone ... moreBut you know that it is because of the sensor size, focus length, and brightness of the lens, right? You cannot have a big sensor, a bright zoom lens in a very compact lens. So you can have either the best possible camera spec on the market (vivo, xiaomi, oppo) but in a bulky smartphone, or a slim smartphone with some compromises in the camera department. Good that we have a choice, so you can choose whatever you like more.

              The review of the authentic mode could not be more concise. Apart from the vignetting (which I'm not crazy about either, everything must be said) it should also be mentioned that it has a less aggressive HDR and a more natural processing in some aspects. For example, fine details like grass look very different, clearly better in authentic mode. I don't know which mode I would prefer by default without further testing.

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                • 27 Mar 2024

                Not buying any phone anymore until much better UW cams, pathetic sensor size for premium flagship.

                From this point, no premium flagship should have lesser sensor than that of ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra or Oppo Find X6 Pro (which is also wider than Z60 Ultra).

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                  • 27 Mar 2024

                  i don't like huge camera islands. they make the phone so bulky. xiaomi, oppo, vivo they all copy the same bulky design. samsung and nokia used such camera islands back in galaxy s4 zoom and 1020. both of them discontinued.

                    Ottonis, 26 Mar 2024@gsmarena team: Thanks for the very useful review. Would ... moreWould genuinely love to see a blind camera test between the top-of-the-line flagships from most companies. Find X7 Ultra, S24U, 15 Pro Max, Xiaomi 14 Ultra, Z60 Ultra....etc.

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                      • 27 Mar 2024

                      People who buy FF/APS-C camera and only shoot using A mode should not be looking at this phone.

                      Someone who only point and shoot, view photos on phone and post on social media has many choices of smartphone to select. As long as one realizes that there is no one single "perfect phone" that can meet all occasions and photographic scenarios, everyone will be happy by picking one that meets one's budget and accepts any compromised shortcomings.

                      The Xiaomi 14 Ultra is more than competent shooting in auto mode with default setting that competes well with other smartphones. But the value of this phone is its versatilities and features centric to photography and videography using capable camera optics and sensors. Advance feature like custom camera preset is not provided in many cameras but can be found in this phone.

                      Some argue that if one wants such camera features, one might as well get a real camera and lens. Anyone who venture into photography by building a capable system will soon realize how much a camera with versatile features and decent lens of different focal length cost.

                      If one already has such a system and carries it around all the time for taking photo, there is no reason to look at this phone for photography purpose. If one fancies learning photography and wants to build the skills with a capable photography tool while having a very good phone - the Xiaomi 14 Ultra is a great device for that purpose.

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                        • 27 Mar 2024

                        Alex, 27 Mar 2024A very unpleasant photo overprocessing all over the board. ... morewhat did you expect? it's Chinese phone. they have to sacrifice everything to get 1 thing right ( at least ) LOL

                          Anonymous, 26 Mar 2024Lens is not 65mm. DCS said months ago there is so crop. ... more"DCS said months ago there is so crop"
                          Sucks to be you, because DCS is plain wrong here lol. I gave you a thorough explanation of calculating the actual/equivalent focal lengths of a lens. Nothing you say remotely refutes what I say.
                          It's a super simple, widely known equation - Your loss that you chose to believe someone who is trying to shove bullcrap down your throat.

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                            • 27 Mar 2024

                            Ottonis, 26 Mar 2024@gsmarena team: Thanks for the very useful review. Would ... moreLOL

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                              • 27 Mar 2024

                              Volt, 25 Mar 2024Seems like no 2024 phone is getting 4.6The S24 Ultra has got it.

                                Wesker, 26 Mar 2024This isn't about stock android. It's about not ha... moreThen don't buy a Xiaomi. With so many other Android choices out there, what's the point in raging on Xiaomi's choice of UI?

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                                  • 27 Mar 2024

                                  Alex, 27 Mar 2024A very unpleasant photo overprocessing all over the board. ... more🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 You must be the top expert 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

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                                    • 27 Mar 2024

                                    Nick Tegrataker, 26 Mar 2024To prove the point that I made in my previous comment: The... moreMath is right, but how do you know that Xiaomi is using native 65mm equivelent lens??

                                    If in manual mode it is saying 54mm, than it is 54mm lens. On automatic mode Xiaomi is croping to get 65mm. A 65mm native lens will always be 65mm in both native and manual mode.

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                                      • 27 Mar 2024

                                      A very unpleasant photo overprocessing all over the board. Ultrawide, Selfie and 5x Tele are "ultra" disappointing, not worth Xiaomi Ultra name.

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                                        • 26 Mar 2024

                                        You write that the price is high, it is high for Europe because you don't want competition and you set high price and write about it, nice done Europe.
                                        Buy it in China it is much cheaper.

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