Xiaomi releases plenty of phones each and every year, but it’s the company’s flagships that usually get most of the attention.
And given the strength of the 13 and 13 Pro in 2023, there’s been plenty of excitement for their successors. Both the Xiaomi 14 and 14 Pro have now launched in China, so we know what to expect when they arrive in Europe.
However, don’t expect that to happen anytime soon. Here’s everything you need to know.
When will the Xiaomi 14 be released?
The Xiaomi 14 and 14 Pro were officially unveiled in China on 26 October. Pre-orders are live now, though it’s not clear exactly when they’ll go on sale.
However, that’s not really relevant if you’re based in Europe. Judging by the previous two generations, it’ll be a while before the phones are released internationally:
Xiaomi 13 – December 2022 (China), March 2023 (global)
Xiaomi 12 – December 2021 (China), March 2022 (global)
Will the earlier launch in China also mean the global release is brought forward? The latter usually takes place in either February or March, often around the same time as the MWC trade show in Barcelona.
But, as with all Xiaomi phones, don’t expect the 14 series to ever be sold in the US. Your best bet there will be to try and import one.
How much will the Xiaomi 14 cost?
Xiaomi has also unveiled full pricing for the 14 and 14 Pro in China. Here are the full details, alongside rough £ and € conversions:
Xiaomi 14
8/256GB: CNY 3,999 (approx. £450/€520)
12/256GB model: CNY 4,299 (approx. £480/€560)
6/512GB model: CNY 4,599 (approx. £520/€600)
16GB/1TB model: CNY 4,999 (approx. £560/€650)
Xiaomi 14 Pro
12/256GB model: CNY 4,999 (approx. £560/€650)
16/512GB model: CNY 5,499 (approx. £620/€710)
16GB/1TB model: CNY 5,999 (approx. £680/€780)
But don’t pay too much attention to those converted figures – it’d be a huge surprise for the Xiaomi 14 and 14 Pro to be so cheap.
More realistic figures are the starting prices of models in the Xiaomi 13 series:
Xiaomi 13 – £849/€999
Xiaomi 13 Pro – £1,099/€1,299
Xiaomi 13 Lite – £449/€499
Xiaomi 13 Ultra – €1499
However, we still have to wait for the official pricing to be sure.
What specs and features will the Xiaomi 14 have?
Both the Xiaomi 14 and 14 Pro are equipped with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, making them the first confirmed phones using Qualcomm’s latest and greatest chipset. Both handsets also run Xiaomi’s new HyperOS skin (replacing MIUI) over Android 14, and feature the fastest RAM (LPDDR5X) and internal storage (UFS 4.0) standards.
But there are also quite a few differences between them.
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Xiaomi 14
The Xiaomi 14 boasts a 6.36in OLED display, with a resolution of 2670×1200 pixels, and LTPO tech enabling a variable refresh rate ranging from 1-120Hz. It also offers a peak brightness of 3,000 nits, and the display is safeguarded by Gorilla Glass Victus. Notably, its bezels are just 1.71mm thick.
On the back, the Xiaomi 14 features three Leica Summilux cameras. The main sensor is a 50Mp sensor with an f/1.6 aperture and optical image stabilization. A 50Mp ultrawide is at f/2.2, and provides a 122° field of view. It’s joined by a 50Mp telephoto lens, complete with 3.2x optical zoom.
On the front, there’s a 32Mp selfie camera in the usual hole-punch in the centre of the top of the display.
The Xiaomi 14 is powered by a 4,610mAh battery, supported by a speedy 90W wired charging option and 50W wireless charging. Notably, it also comes with an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance.
Xiaomi 14 Pro
The standout feature of the Xiaomi 14 Pro is its larger screen, which subtly curves at the edges. This screen is the same LTPO OLED panel but measures 6.73in and boasts a higher 1440×3200 resolution. However, the refresh rate remains at 1-120Hz, and the peak brightness stays at 3,000 nits.
Regarding the camera setup, the Xiaomi 14 Pro closely mirrors its counterpart with a similar square camera island and three Leica Summilux lenses. But while the main lens is still 50Mp and with optical image stabilisation, its aperture is f/1.42.
The 50Mp, 3.2x telephoto sensor is identical to the regular 14, but the 50Mp ultrawide misses out on autofocus (AF) and the better macro images it enables.
Elsewhere, the 14 Pro is equipped with a 4,880mAh battery and supports 120W wired charging, with Xiaomi claiming a full charge in just 18 minutes. Similar to its smaller counterpart, it also offers 50W fast wireless charging. And the IP68 rating is still here.
