My first impressions of the Xiaomi 14T Pro: Solid sturdy body, impressive quadruple lenses with the Leica wordmark, and a beautiful AMOLED display. Smartphones have undoubtedly gotten much more complex and are chockful of functionalities that help us in our daily lives. Let’s dive into what makes this latest flagship smartphone lineup, the Xiaomi 14T series, different.
Design, feel & price
Before we get into the quadruple lenses, which I’m sure a lot of photography enthusiasts will love, let’s begin at the surface. Like most modern smartphones, both the Xiaomi 14T and Xiaomi 14T Pro phones are sleek and have an ultra-narrow 1.7mm bezel, enhancing the immersion of the display experience. The metallic frame adds 116% resilience against bending and damage compared to previous generations.
This phone series boasts a 6.67-inch AMOLED CrystalRes Display, offering a stunning 1.5K resolution (2712 x 1220), and a high refresh rate of up to 144Hz. In simple terms, you get vibrant visuals and an ultra-smooth scrolling experience. The AI display also adjusts the colour temperature and brightness based on lighting conditions for optimal eye comfort.
Both phones are water and dust-resistant with an IP68 rating and come in different colour options. The Xiaomi 14T Pro comes in Titan Gray, Titan Blue, and Titan Black, while the Xiaomi 14T is available in Titan Blue, Titan Black, and Lemon Green. Prices start from RM2,599 and RM 1,899 respectively, with storage variants available.
Sound & performance
For those who enjoy movies, games, and music on their phones, the Xiaomi 14T Series features Dolby Atmos® technology, Hi-Res Audio Wireless certification, and stereo speakers for rich, immersive sound.
The Xiaomi 14T Pro, powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ processor, offers a 37% boost in multi-core CPU performance. Combined with the Immortalis-G720 GPU, it delivers a 44% increase in graphics performance. To sweeten the deal, the Xiaomi Surge T1 Tuner offers stable connectivity and improved cellular performance, in addition to the Xiaomi 3D IceLoop system for effective heat management. This means the Xiaomi 14T Pro ensures peak performance without overheating, making it a great choice for mobile gamers and users who need performance power in their daily tasks.
The Xiaomi 14T is powered by the new AI processor MediaTek Dimensity 8300-Ultra, offering a 20% boost in CPU performance and a 60% improvement in GPU performance. This makes multitasking smoother and more efficient.
Both phones feature fast-charging, powerful batteries for reliability. The Xiaomi 14T Pro is the first Xiaomi T Series phone to have wireless charging, providing 50W wireless charging capability in addition to its 5000mAh battery and 120W HyperCharge feature, which allows a full charge in just 19 minutes. Meanwhile, the Xiaomi 14T is equipped with a robust 5000mAh battery and 67W HyperCharge for fast wired charging.
Designed for night photography with Leica optics
If you love capturing night scenes and vibrant cityscapes, the Xiaomi 14T series offers exceptional low-light capabilities. Powered by Xiaomi AISP, the phones enhance dynamic range and reduce noise for extraordinary clarity and vibrant colours, even in challenging lighting conditions.
The Xiaomi 14T Pro has a triple camera system spanning five focal lengths—from 15mm to 120mm, offering versatility for different shooting conditions. The 50MP main camera has a large ƒ/1.6 aperture, the latest Leica Summilux optical lens, and the Light Fusion 900 image sensor. This setup captures up to 32% more light than its predecessor. The Xiaomi 14T Pro also includes a 7P aspherical high-transmittance lens to capture more light and support high dynamic range shooting.
The Xiaomi 14T features an advanced Sony IMX906 image sensor and a versatile triple camera system with four focal lengths ranging from 15mm to 100mm. Its 50MP main camera has a large ƒ/1.7 aperture and the latest Leica Summilux optical lens. The 12MP ultra-wide camera with a 15mm equivalent focal length also ensures crisp and detailed landscape shots.
Beyond photographic capabilities, the Xiaomi 14T series also excels in videography. There are many modes to explore for the creation of cinematic videos. The Director mode will capture the attention of videographers, featuring a professional cinematography interface with advanced parameter controls.
AI for everyday convenience & overcoming language barriers
AI capabilities work across search, voice, text, image, and video for enhanced productivity and convenience. In collaboration with Google, the Xiaomi 14T Series is one of the first Xiaomi devices to introduce the Circle to Search with Google feature. Without switching apps, users can search for anything instantly with a flick of the wrist. The Xiaomi 14T Series also comes with the Google Gemini app for assistance with writing, learning, planning, and more.
Language barriers while travelling or during work calls? The AI Interpreter helps overcome this with speech-to-text transcriptions, accurate speaker recognition, and quick summaries. Real-time translations ensure smooth multilingual interactions.
Of course, the photographic capabilities of the Xiaomi 14T Series wouldn’t be complete without AI Image Editing, AI Eraser Pro, and AI Film. These features expand images to help with visual storytelling, remove unwanted items from photos, and help make creating short cinematic videos easy.
For the cherry on top, users of the Xiaomi 14T Series can enjoy 100GB of Google One cloud storage for 6 months and 4 months of ad-free music streaming with Spotify Premium at no additional cost!
