XIAOMI has announced the release of its latest flagship smartphone lineup, Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Ultra in Malaysia.
The company's Malaysia and Singapore country manager Eddie Huang said that Malaysia is one of the first markets in Southeast Asia to launch the Xiaomi 14 series.
Formalising its strategic partnership in 2022, Xiaomi and Leica have jointly revolutionised the mobile imaging industry. Xiaomi has continuously redefined industry standards with each successive product. The Xiaomi 14 Series represents the pinnacle of this collaboration, incorporating Leica Summilux optics. This integration showcases the most advanced optical concepts and product designs.
Drawing inspiration from traditional camera aesthetics, Xiaomi 14 Ultra showcases a distinctive circular camera module with streamlined flat back designs available in Black and White.
Xiaomi 14 Ultra is engineered around the robust Xiaomi Guardian Structure, consisting of a high-strength aluminum frame, Xiaomi nano-tech vegan leather, and Xiaomi Shield Glass.
Crafted from a single aluminum block, Xiaomi 14 Ultra offers a 1.38x improved frame strength.
The Xiaomi nano-tech vegan leather features a newly developed formula, resulting in a thinner and lighter finish with 6x improved wear resistance. Utilising Xiaomi Shield Glass, the innovative All Around Liquid Display of Xiaomi 14 Ultra redefines display by achieving consistent curvature on all sides. Xiaomi-custom C8 WQHD+ 6.73" AMOLED display is an immersive visual experience featuring a stunning WQHD+ (3200 x 1440) resolution, pixel density of 522 ppi, and variable 1-120Hz refresh rate, all backed by an impressive peak brightness of 3000 nits.
Camera
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra is equipped with a professional quad-camera configuration and 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. Completing the quad-camera setup are the Leica 75mm floating telephoto camera, the Leica 120mm periscope camera, and the Leica 12mm ultra-wide camera.
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra leads the mobile imaging realm with 8K 30fps shooting support on all four cameras. With Leica optics and a 50MP sensor, it captures better clarity in 8K videos, facilitating professional post-production edits. Its main camera supports shooting at 4K 120fps and is adaptable to 5x slow-motion effects.
Additionally, at 4K resolution, it offers full-range zooming at 60fps. The device also supports Dolby Vision shooting at 4K 60fps and features stabilisation for smooth video capture. An additional microphone has been added to form a 4-Mic array, enabling both surround sound recording and directional sound recording.
Video
To enable a professional videography experience, the new Movie mode introduces cinematic industry practices like a 2.39:1 aspect ratio and 180 degree shutter rule, delivering videos with an authentic cinematic look and motion blur. The all-new MasterCinema encodes HDR videos in 10-bit Rec. 2020 to capture richer details, highlights and shadows, surpassing the previous 8-bit BT.709 standard, especially on HDR screens. Director mode offers a professional-grade interface with advanced parameter controls and Log format recording for flexible post-production. Xiaomi 14 Ultra can be integrated with other Xiaomi devices as external monitors for an immersive production experience, including the new Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4.
Introduced alongside the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra Photography Kit is designed for photography and videography enthusiasts, offering extended features in a dedicated grip and case. It includes a two-stage shutter button, a zoom lever, a customisable video recording button, and an additional custom dial. It also functions as an external charging battery bank, providing 1500mAh of battery life.
Compact companion
Designed as a compact daily companion, Xiaomi 14 measures just 152.8mm x 71.5mm x 8.20mm. Its gently curved back panel ensures a comfortable and secure grip, allowing for extended periods of use. A minimalist aesthetic is achieved by relocating the speaker to the display and the infrared port to the camera deco, offering a clean look on the top and side frames. The ultra-thin bezel design utilises advanced FIAA technology to integrate panel circuits within the display, resulting in a slim 1.71mm bottom bezel for an immersive viewing experience.
The 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.
In terms of display, Xiaomi 14 features a striking 6.36-inch CrystalRes AMOLED 1.5K (2670 x 1200) screen. The screen pixel density has been enhanced to 460 ppi, delivering more details than ever. With an outstanding peak brightness of 3000 nits, colours are vibrant, and visuals remain clear. Additionally, its variable refresh rate, ranging from 1 to 120Hz, guarantees smooth and seamless viewing experience across various activities.
The Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Ultra are both powered by the leading Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform, boasting an impressive 32 per cent CPU performance boost and 34 per cent power consumption decrease, along with a remarkable 34 per cent GPU performance boost and 38 per cent power consumption decrease.
Xiaomi 14 Series is equipped with Qualcomm FastConnect 7800, which brings Wi-Fi 7 with an impressive 320MHz capacity. Xiaomi 14 Ultra goes a step above with High Band Simultaneous (HBS) Multi-Link, ensuring the widest channel and lowest latency available, revolutionising high-speed multi-device connectivity.
Battery
In terms of battery and charging, Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Ultra are both equipped with the Xiaomi Surge battery management system, guaranteeing extended performance throughout the day. Xiaomi 14 is powered by a 4610mAh battery supported by 90W HyperCharge and 50W wireless HyperCharge. Xiaomi 14 Ultra is powered by a larger 5000mAh battery with 90W HyperCharge along with the latest 80W wireless HyperCharge technology.
Xiaomi 14 Series comes equipped with the Xiaomi HyperOS operating system, a culmination of seven years of dedicated development by Xiaomi.
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra comes in Black and White, with one storage variant, priced at RM 5,199. The Xiaomi 14 comes in Black, White and Jade Green, with two storage variants, priced from RM 3,499.
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