Posted 2/22/2024, 1:11:28 PM
Xiaomi 14 Ultra Packs Satellite Connectivity, Sony Camera Sensor, Fast Charging and Durable New Materials in Premium Smartphone Package
- Combines 1-inch Sony camera sensor with Leica lenses and Xiaomi's new AISP AI imaging chip with 4 AI models for enhanced photography
- Packs 5,300mAh battery into smaller space using new silicon carbon cells, with insanely fast 90W wired and 80W wireless charging
- New "Dragon Armor" aluminum alloy frame claimed to be 8% stronger than iPhone 15 Pro titanium; also new tougher "Dragon Crystal" glass
- First Xiaomi phone with satellite connectivity for texts and emergency SOS, boosted speed but likely China-only for now
- Starts at ¥6,499 ($900) in China on Feb 27; extra ¥1,000 ($140) for titanium version available March 12