Xiaomi 14 Ultra review

25 March 2024


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Anonymous, 26 Mar 2024Telephoto is just a commodity. Image quality is real crap n... moreyes, and it is a shame.

Honor Magic6 Pro and Oppo Find X7 Ultra have 1/1.5" image sensor in their zoom camera, which is impressive considering everyone else is using 1/2.55" or at most 1/2" sensors.

If "normal" flagship phones (priced at or below $1000 like Galaxy S24/24+, Xiaomi 14, OnePlus 12...) have tiny sensors in their zoom cameras, it's somewhat acceptable. But premium, high-end flagships that cost more or less $1500 shouldn't compromise in their zoom cameras (or any of their cameras, really).

This is me speaking as someone who enjoys taking photos every now and then. Not having high quality camera zoom camera(s) in my phone is not a problem for me, but it is something I would enjoy using (my current phone doesn't have a zoom camera).

    Maria, 26 Mar 2024Do comparison S24U vs X14U, please, both are over $1000Or the battle of all Ultras: x7 Ultra vs 14 Ultra vs s24 Ultra

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      • Maria
      • xhn
      • 26 Mar 2024

      Do comparison S24U vs X14U, please, both are over $1000

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        • Anonymous
        • 3cH
        • 26 Mar 2024

        Really bad efficiency on this one. Xiaomi cant optimize Android to save their lives.

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          • Anonymous
          • JH0
          • 26 Mar 2024

          100x camera comparison between S24 Ultra, Xiaomi 14 Ultra, Pixel 8 Pro (crop from 30x) and Magic6 Pro:

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          30x:
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          The Pixel 8 Pro wins the 100x and 30x comparisons. The Xiaomi 14 Ultra produced a lot of fake detail, for example it altered the shape of the pillars. Here you can see how the church actually looks like:
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            • Solidvybez
            • BiP
            • 26 Mar 2024

            Please how can I get it

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              • Anonymous
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              • 26 Mar 2024

              Anonymous, 26 Mar 2024Telephoto is just a commodity. Image quality is real crap n... moreThe X7 Ultra uses a IMX890 for telephoto. The Magic6 pro uses a HP3 sensor for telephoto. Both of these sensor are being used for main cam for mid range phones.

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                • Anonymous
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                • 26 Mar 2024

                Invetor, 26 Mar 2024GSMarena should do a zoom lens comparison test among flagsh... moreTelephoto is just a commodity. Image quality is real crap no matter which phone or implementation. In return you get easier composition and convenience. They are all miles away from the main cams on a module.

                  Wesker, 26 Mar 2024I think Xiaomi should develop a separate OS for their premi... moreThen why do you buy a Xiaomi? Get a Pixel, or the Zenfone Ultra for near stock experience.

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                    • Anonymous
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                    • 26 Mar 2024

                    MrWoks, 25 Mar 2024I've had the phone for 5 days now. Photo quality is ex... moreTry to open sim tray and record 2 hours in 4k 60fps every time this problem appear

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                      • Anonymous
                      • v{1
                      • 26 Mar 2024

                      Price for 14 Ultra in Hong Kong is hkd8999 or usd1150 or EU1060. That's for 16gb 512 model with no freebies. It's expensive but cheaper than the 15 pro max or s24u.

                        Anonymous, 26 Mar 2024And what about that 7 year old battery? A 150€ battery replacement will make it feel like It's brand new again.

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                          • Veasna69
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                          • 26 Mar 2024

                          Anonymous, 26 Mar 2024Those deals are in the past; today you ain't couponing... moreIt goes on until March 31st

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                            • Veasna69
                            • 0Lh
                            • 26 Mar 2024

                            Anonymous, 26 Mar 2024Where did you find it for so low? 1560 Eur here in Lithu... moreI live in France

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                              • Anonymous
                              • 0p}
                              • 26 Mar 2024

                              Anonymous, 26 Mar 2024If I was buying a second hand phone, seeing that the phone ... moreWe are in 2024. Nobody will be buying used S24u in 2026, 2027 or 2028 when they can buy brand new s25u or s26u.

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                                • Anonymous
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                                • 26 Mar 2024

                                Anonymous, 26 Mar 2024If I was buying a second hand phone, seeing that the phone ... moreAnd what about that 7 year old battery?

                                  Wesker, 26 Mar 2024I think Xiaomi should develop a separate OS for their premi... moreYou have a very good point, as a Mi 10 Pro, Mi 11 Ultra, Xiaomi 12S Ultra, Xiaomi 13 Ultra, and now on the way is the 14 Ultra owner, I can say I love the hardware, it's the software that dissapoints, everything works in my current x13 ultra, but some localisations issues here and there, and battery just goes down very very fast, as a Xiaomi fan it's hard for me to recommend even the cheap phones, why? because of many software issues siblings and friends of mine that showed me on their Xiaomi devices, issues that are not in iPhone or Galaxy devices, quite a shame,

                                  litterally the only thing holding Xiaomi back is the lackluster software in my opinion.

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                                    • Anonymous
                                    • v{1
                                    • 26 Mar 2024

                                    Inline 4, 26 Mar 2024I'll buy either canon G5xii if i want pocketable solut... moreCan the Canon g5xii make phone calls, browse the web, play games, and install thousands of app? Nope.

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                                      • Anonymous
                                      • MMZ
                                      • 26 Mar 2024

                                      veasna69, 25 Mar 2024I don't know where you've seen 850€. 1500 in Euro... moreWhere did you find it for so low?

                                      1560 Eur here in Lithuania, no KIT and no discounts of any sorts.
                                      Geizhals shows cheapest is 1300 eur at Gmobo.de, but again, no KIT or rebates or whatever. + shipping costs.

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                                        • Anonymous
                                        • ps8
                                        • 26 Mar 2024

                                        Impressive hardware, depressive software…