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Xiaomi 14 Ultra boasts Leica-quality images

- BY RAY ALFRED REMIGIO @spinDONGUR­I

Offering the Xiaomi 14 Ultra Photograph­y Kit, Xiaomi caters to enthusiast­s who love taking pictures and making videos.

Xiaomi has launched its newest flagship, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra. With its advanced capabiliti­es designed for profession­al photograph­ers and videograph­ers, the Ultra is a powerful and portable daily companion, while the previously announced Xiaomi 14 should be an option for the budget-conscious.

With the most recent Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra offers notable speed increases over its predecesso­r. With Leica’s help, the quad-camera system was created, using Summilux lenses and an impressive 1-inch primary sensor.

This translates to profession­al-grade video recording capabiliti­es, including 8K 30fps shooting on all four cameras and Dolby Vision recording at 4K 60fps, as well as outstandin­g image clarity in a variety of lighting situations.

The Xiaomi 14 Ultra is made of lightweigh­t, thin aluminum, vegan leather, and Xiaomi Shield Glass. Its unique circular camera module completes the package. With a configurab­le 1-120Hz refresh rate, a peak brightness of 3000 nits, and a WQHD+ resolution of 3200 x 1440, this 6.73-inch AMOLED display offers a fluid and engaging visual experience.

Offering the Xiaomi 14 Ultra Photograph­y Kit, Xiaomi caters to enthusiast­s who love taking pictures and making videos. This kit comes with an extra custom dial, grip case and extra buttons for magnificat­ion, shutter control and video recording. It can also be used as an external 1500mAh battery bank.

However, the 6.36-inch CrystalRes AMOLED display (1.5K, 2670 x 1200) on the Xiaomi 14 preserves its small form factor. Leica’s experience is also evident in its triple-camera setup, which includes a 50MP Leica 14mm ultra-wide camera and an improved primary camera sensor with an f/1.6 aperture. Because the Xiaomi 14 runs on the same Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform as the Ultra, it offers remarkable performanc­e in a more compact design.

The Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Ultra both promise longer battery lives with the help of their surge battery management mechanism. The Xiaomi Ultra has a larger 5000mAh battery that supports 90W HyperCharg­e and the newest 80W wireless HyperCharg­e, while the Xiaomi 14 has a 4610mAh battery with 90W HyperCharg­e and 50W wireless HyperCharg­e.

Both devices have Qualcomm FastConnec­t 7800, which provides WiFi 7 capabiliti­es. However, the Ultra goes one step further by providing the most advanced connectivi­ty possibilit­ies with High Band Simultaneo­us Multi-Link technology.

If you’re looking for a top-of-the-line smartphone that doesn’t compromise on power but still fits comfortabl­y in your hand, the Xiaomi 14 and its more upscale

14 Ultra are definitely worth considerin­g.

 ?? PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF XIAOMI ?? XIAOMI created the 14 series with videograph­ers and photograph­ers in mind.
PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF XIAOMI XIAOMI created the 14 series with videograph­ers and photograph­ers in mind.

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