Xiaomi recently launched the Xiaomi 14 series in Malaysia, including the latest flagship model - the Xiaomi 14 Ultra. At a glance, it's clear that this phone is aimed at photography enthusiasts and professionals. It has a professional quad-camera configuration and a new Leica Summilux lens, so pros and Xiaomi fans can enjoy an unprecedented imaging experience!
The core of the Xiaomi 14 Ultra's photographic prowess lies in its sophisticated camera system. It's a set of four rear cameras, delivering a diverse toolkit to capture every moment with precision and clarity. Here's a quick look at what you can expect!
Quad-cam setup for all your needs
First, let's talk about the Xiaomi 14 Ultra's main camera. Under the hood, Xiaomi has packed a new 1-inch Sony LYT-900 image sensor for its main camera. This sensor combines Dual Native ISO Fusion Max technology to deliver an astounding 14EV dynamic range, ensuring every shot delivers stunning detail and colour accuracy. The variable aperture range is from f/1.63 to f/4.0, providing photographers more control under various lighting conditions. It's a level of control you don't tend to get on smartphones.
The other three rear cameras are equally good in terms of functionality. From the 50MP floating telephoto camera offering 3.2x optical zoom equivalent, to the 75mm lens, a periscope telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom equivalent to 120mm shooting, and an ultrawide-angle camera that can capture at a 12mm equivalent focal length - the Xiaomi 14 Ultra has it all. You can say this phone was designed to handle multiple photography scenarios.
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The variety of cameras gives you plenty of options
35mm setting for macro shots
Capture beautiful works with the 23mm main camera
Can you take food photos with a 55mm telephoto? Sure!
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75mm and 120mm lenses for those food photos
As you can see from the photos below, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra excels in macro shots, landscapes, and more. You can easily snap different types of photos using this phone with ease. Whether it's the 23mm main camera for simple sceneries, 55mm for portraits, or the 120mm for those long-range landscapes, it's all a breeze.
Great software and hardware support
However, the real star is the new Leica Summilux lens. It promises unparalleled image quality with the Xiaomi 14 Ultra! Professional photographers have long favoured Leica lenses, as they are renowned for their precision optics and exceptional expressiveness. Equipped with Summilux lenses, Xiaomi 14 Ultra users can expect flawless imaging, whether for capturing exquisite details or vast panoramas.
But it's not just the hardware - Xiaomi 14 Ultra's software enhancements take the photography experience to the next level. The Portrait mode can achieve stunning Bokeh effects using advanced algorithms, which can naturally blur the background and highlight the subject. We believe you wouldn't need an extra digital camera if you have this phone. The photo quality is so good you'd be proud to frame up the pictures you take with it.
Besides the cameras, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra packs a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset for fast and smooth performance. The 6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED screen is just as good, delivering beautiful visuals at 1~120Hz refresh rate, a resolution of 1440 x 3200, and outputting a total of 68 million colours. It also has a Xiaomi Shield Glass, boasting 10x drop resistance to protect the screen.
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An area the Xiaomi 14 Ultra excels in is portrait mode
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It takes amazing macro shots too
Impeccable indoor performance
Equally impressive outdoor performance
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Day or night, it doesn't matter to this phone
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Night-time photos in 12mm and 46mm focal length
If you're interested in the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, you can pre-order one now (until 21 March 2024) from Xiaomi Malaysia for RM5199. The variant we Malaysians get has 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, which should be enough unless you want to take videos. Moreover, those who pre-order can enjoy freebies worth up to RM2346.94. Check out the list of goodies below!
- Xiaomi 14 Ultra photography kit (worth RM799)
- Xiaomi 80W Adaptive Wireless Charging Stand (worth RM599)
- 6 months of Google One 100GB cloud storage plan (worth RM50.94)
- 1+1 year extended warranty (worth RM 599)
- 1 free screen replacement within 6 months after purchase (worth RM299)
So, what are your thoughts on the Xiaomi 14 Ultra? Is it the ideal phone+digital camera combo? Share your comments with us on Facebook, and stay tuned to TechNave for more of the latest mobile gadgets.
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