Xiaomi 14was released in India in March this year. It is one of the best compact flagship phones available on the market. The smartphone boasts a solid set of specifications. However, it lags behind its competitors in some key areas.

If you plan to upgrade to theXiaomi 14(full review), don’t forget to check out its best alternatives, which will help you make a better decision. Before we move on to the alternatives, let’s quickly recall the device via the spec sheet below.

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Xiaomi 14 Specs

Body:152.8 x 71.5 x 8.20mm
193g

Display:6.36″ 120Hz LTPO AMOLED
1200 x 2670 pixels resolution
HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 3000nits (peak)

Chip:Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm)
Adreno 750 GPU

Rear Camera50MP (main) — OIS, f/1.6, 1/1.31″
50MP (telephoto) — OIS, f/2.0, 3.2x optical zoom
50MP (ultrawide) — f/2.2, 115° FOV
Video: 8K @ 24fps, 4K @ 24/30/60fps, 1080p @ 30/60fps

Front Camera32MP — f/2.0, 89.6° FOV
Video: 4K/1080p @ 30/60fps,

RAM/Storage12GB LPDDR5X RAM
256GB/512GB UFS 4.0 storage

Battery4,610mAh capacity
90W (wired)
50W (wireless)
10W (reverse wireless)

SoftwareAndroid 14, HyperOS
4 Android upgrades

Connectivity5G/4G/3G/2G
Wi-Fi 7/Wi-Fi 6E/Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth 5.4
NFC supported

1.Vivo X100

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Vivo X100 Specs

Body164.1 x 75.2 x 8.5mm
206g

Display6.78″ 120Hz LTPO AMOLED
1260 x 2800 pixels resolution
1B colours, 3000nits (peak)

ChipMediaTek Dimensity 9300 (4nm)
Immortalis-G720 MC12 GPU

Rear Camera50MP (main) — OIS, f/1.6, 1/1.49″
64MP (periscope telephoto) — OIS, f/2.6, 3x optical zoom
50MP (ultrawide) — f/2.0, 119° FOV
Video: 4K/1080p @ 30/60fps, 720p @ 30fps

Front Camera32MP — f/2.0, 89.6° FOV
Video: 1080p @ 30/60fps, 720p @ 30fps

RAM/Storage12GB/16GB LPDDR5X RAM
256GB/512GB UFS 4.0 storage

Battery5,000mAh capacity
120W (wired)

SoftwareAndroid 14, Funtouch OS 14
3 Android upgrades

Connectivity5G/4G/3G/2G
Wi-Fi 7/Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth 5.4
NFC supported

Unlike Xiaomi 14, theVivo X100has a curved display that’s around 6.6% bigger in size. The Xiaomi 14 uses an OLED panel, while the rest of the display specifications are almost similar.

Both smartphones are IP68 certified for dust & water resistance. However, the Vivo X100 lacks protection, whereas the Xiaomi 14 uses Corning Gorilla Glass 5.

The Vivo X100 rocks a big circular camera module that’s easily distinguishable from the crowd, whereas the Xiaomi 14 features a rectangular camera module.

Both smartphones have a 50MP primary camera with OIS and a 50MP ultrawide camera (theVivo X100has a larger field of view). The periscope telephoto lens on the Vivo phone supports 3x optical zoom, while it is 3.2x on the Xiaomi 14).

Both smartphones take stunning photos and videos using the main camera in varying lighting conditions with fine details, sharpness, and colour accuracy. However, the dynamic range could have been better on the Vivo X100.

The Vivo phone takes good shots with its ultrawide cameras in various lighting conditions. It also takes good macro shots. However, the selfies and videos using the front camera are pretty decent, with some sort of skin smoothing.

Notably, the Vivo X100 supports up to 4K video recording using the rear camera, but only 1080p with its selfie camera. In contrast, the Xiaomi 14 can record up to 8K videos using its rear camera and 4K with its selfie camera.

Both smartphones take excellent photos and videos. However, in most cases, the Xiaomi 14 produces better shots, particularly with its rear camera setup. The Vivo X100 might have an edge when it comes to portrait selfies.

The Vivo X100 is powered by a Dimensity 9300 chip, whereas the Xiaomi 14 uses Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. Both are the fastest mobile CPUs from their respective manufacturers and have similar benchmark results. They deliver excellent performance, but the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 has slightly better gaming stability. Check out the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs. Dimensity 9300 for more details.

The Xiaomi 14 and Vivo X100 have similar connectivity features, except the former has a faster USB data transfer rate.

The Vivo X100 has a larger battery capacity and supports much faster wired charging compared to Xiaomi 14. This means you’ll benefit from more screen time and quicker battery filling on the Vivo phone. However, the Vivo phone lacks wireless and reverse wireless charging.

2.Samsung Galaxy S24(Snapdragon)

Galaxy S24 Specs

Body147.0 x 70.6 x 7.6mm
167g

Display6.2″ 120Hz Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
1080 x 2340 pixels resolution
HDR10+, 2600nits (peak)
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2

ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm)
Adreno 750 GPU

Rear Camera50MP (main) — OIS, f/1.8, 1/1.56″
10MP (telephoto) — OIS, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom
12MP (ultrawide) — f/2.2, 120° FOV
Video: 8K @ 24/30fps, 4K @ 30/60fps, 1080p @ 30/60/240fps

Front Camera12MP — f/2.2, 89.6° FOV
Video: 4K @ 30/60fps, 1080p @ 30fps

RAM/Storage8GB/12GB RAM
128GB/256GB/512GB storage

Battery4,000mAh capacity
25W (wired)
15W (wireless)
4.5W (reverse wireless)

SoftwareAndroid 14, One UI 6.1
7 Android upgrades

Connectivity5G/4G/3G/2G
Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth 5.3
NFC (supported)
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1

The Galaxy S24 (Snapdragon version) is another good alternative to the Xiaomi 14. It’s more compact and lightweight than the Xiaomi 14 and features a 6.2-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X screen — the brightness peaks at 2600nits (slightly lower than Xiaomi 14).

The Galaxy S24 uses the second-generation Gorilla Glass Victus, while the Xiaomi 14 has the first-generation Gorilla Glass Victus protection. Both devices are powered by the same Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip. There’s also an Exynos version, but it’s difficult to recommend because of Exynos problems.

The Galaxy S24 packs a lesser battery capacity than the Xiaomi 14, and as you may already know, Samsung is not a fan of superfast charging. Hence, you only get 25W charging support, while the Xiaomi 14 supports 90W fast charging. Both devices support wireless and reverse wireless charging, although they are faster on the Xiaomi phone.

Samsung phones are better known for software updates. The Galaxy S24 is promised seven years of Android and security updates, while the Xiaomi 14 will only get 4 Android updates and five years of security patches.

3. OnePlus 12

OnePlus 12 Specs

Body164.3 x 75.8 x 9.2mm
220g

Display6.82″ 120Hz LTPO AMOLED
1440 x 3168 pixels resolution
HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 4500nits (peak)
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2

ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm)
Adreno 750 GPU

Rear Camera50MP (main) — OIS, f/1.6, 1/1.4″, 85° FOV
64MP (periscope telephoto) — OIS, f/2.6, 3x optical zoom
48MP (ultrawide) — f/2.2, 114° FOV
Video: 8K @ 24fps, 4K/1080p/720p @ 30/60fps

Front Camera32MP — f/2.4, 90° FOV
Video: 4K/1080p/720p @ 30fps

RAM/Storage12GB/16GB LPDDR5X RAM
256GB/512GB UFS 4.0 storage

Battery5,400mAh capacity
100W (wired)
50W (wireless)
10W (reverse wireless)

SoftwareAndroid 14, OxygenOS 14
4 Android upgrades

Connectivity5G/4G/3G/2G
Wi-Fi 7/Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth 5.4
NFC (supported)
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1

The OnePlus 12 is another solid alternative to the Xiaomi 14. It’s slightly bigger and bulkier and has an IP65 rating for dust and water resistance. Both smartphones have the same Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, which delivers superior performance.

The OnePlus 12 has a 6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision support, and 4500nits of peak brightness. Compared to Xiaomi 14, it has a bigger display with more pixels and higher peak brightness for better outdoor visibility. Also, it is protected by a Gorilla Glass Victus 2, while the Xiaomi 14 uses first-gen protection.

Both smartphones come with Android 14 out of the box and have been promised four years of Android updates from their respective brands.

The OnePlus 12 boasts a circular camera module featuring a 50MP primary sensor with OIS, a 64MP periscope telephoto lens with OIS, 3x optical zoom, and a 48MP ultrawide lens with 114-degree field of view (FOV). The camera setup is made in collaboration with Hasselblad to achieve better colour accuracy. There’s a 32MP camera for selfies.

4. iQOO 12

iQOO 12 Spec

Body163.2 x 75.9 x 8.1mm
198.5g or 203.7g

Display6.78″ 144Hz LTPO AMOLED
1260 x 2800 pixels resolution
HDR10+, 3000nits (peak)

ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm)
Adreno 750 GPU

Rear Camera50MP (main) — OIS, f/1.7, 1/1.3″
64MP (periscope telephoto) — OIS, f/2.6, 3x optical zoom
50MP (ultrawide) — f/2.0, 119° FOV
Video: 8K @ 30fps, 4K @ 24/30/60fps, 1080p @ 30/60/120/240fps

Front Camera16MP — f/2.5
Video: 1080p @ 30fps

RAM/Storage12GB/16GB RAM
256GB/512GB storage

Battery5,000mAh capacity
120W (wired)

SoftwareAndroid 14, Funtouch OS 14
3 Android upgrades

Connectivity5G/4G/3G/2G
Wi-Fi 7/Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth 5.4
NFC (supported)
USB Type-C 2.0

iQOO 12 was released last year with a strong spec sheet. It boasts a slightly larger LTPO AMOLED screen than the Xiaomi 14 with a higher refresh rate and a peak brightness of 3000nits.

The iQOO device is fueled by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, the same chip inside the Xiaomi 14. It’s the most powerful chip for Android phones, ensuring superior performance and efficiency.

Let’s get to the cameras. The iQOO 12’s main camera takes detailed, sharp daylight images with excellent dynamic range. The overall image processing is sound, but sometimes, you may observe various imperfections due to weak processing.

The telephoto cameras are excellent, offering great details, colours, right sharpness, and less noise. The dynamic range and overall contrast are also impressive. The 64MP high-res zoomed images are okay(ish) with a good amount of details, accurate colours and good dynamic range, but they are pretty noisy.

5.Google Pixel 8

Pixel 8 Specs

Body150.5 x 70.8 x 8.9mm
187g

Display6.2″ 120Hz OLED
1080 x 2400 pixels resolution
HDR10+, 2000nits (peak)
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus

ChipGoogle Tensor G3 (4nm)
Immortalis-G715s MC10 GPU

Rear Camera50MP (main) — OIS, f/1.7, 1/1.31″, 82° FOV
12MP (ultrawide) — f/2.2, 125.8° FOV
Video: 4K/1080p @ 24/30/60fps

Front Camera10.5MP — f/2.2, 95° FOV
Video: 4K @ 24/30/60fps

RAM/Storage8GB LPDDR5X RAM
128GB/256GB UFS 3.1 storage

Battery4,575mAh capacity
27W (wired)
18W (wireless)
reverse wireless

SoftwareAndroid 14
7 Android upgrades

Connectivity5G/4G/3G/2G
Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth 5.3
NFC (supported)
USB Type-C 3.2

The Pixel 8 has similar pricing to the Xiaomi 14 and offers good value for money. Hence, it is an alternative to the Xiaomi 14 worth exploring.

The Pixel 8 is a compact flagship phone featuring a 6.2-inch OLED screen, although it’s not an LTPO panel and has a lower peak brightness than the Xiaomi 14.

The smartphone is powered by an in-house Tensor G3 chip, which isn’t as powerful as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 on the benchmarks. That doesn’t make it a bad choice for high-end phones. The chip can still deliver great performance.

The Pixel 8 has only two camera sensors on the back — a 50MP primary camera with OIS and a 12MP ultrawide camera with a 126-degree FOV. It is also equipped with a 10.5MP camera for selfies.

The smartphone takes good daylight shots with nicer details, consistent white balance, and good saturation. The ultrawide camera also shoots great images. It also has an autofocus that enables both general close-up shots and macro shots.

The Pixel 8 does an impressive job in low-light conditions, all thanks to good image processing. However, the portrait shots are just acceptable. The device takes nice selfies with good details. The video quality of the Pixel 8’s main camera is impressive. The ultrawide camera outputs an average video quality at night but does a fantastic job in daylight.

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The Xiaomi 14 is a solid flagship phone. However, these five phones are better than that in one or more key areas. Would you pick Xiaomi 14 or any of these alternatives? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.

POCO teamed up with Marvel to create a limited-edition model of the X7 Pro, and it looks amazing.

POCO continues to make the best budget phones, and the manufacturer is doing things a little differently with its latest launch. The X7 and X7 Pro are now available globally, and the latter model is particularly interesting, as POCO teamed up with Marvel to release an exclusive variant of the device, dubbed the POCO X7 Pro Iron Man Edition.

I’m a big fan of these limited-edition models, and OnePlus used to do a terrific job rolling out unique designs in the past with the likes of theOnePlus 5T Star Wars,OnePlus 6 Avengers, OnePlus 6T and7T Pro McLarenmodels, and theNord 2 Pac-Manvariant. It’s exciting to see POCO get in on the action with the X7 Pro, and what’s notable here is that the brand is doing so on a budget phone, making the device much more accessible to a wider audience.

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That said, POCO isn’t launching the X7 Pro Iron Man Edition in India, its biggest consumer market — the phone is instead debuting in select Asian countries. It is available in a single 12GB/512GB model, and costs $399. The base model of the X7 Pro, meanwhile, costs $299, with the 512GB model selling at $369, so you’re basically paying $30 additionally for the Iron Man Edition.

With that out of the way, let’s talk about the design. POCO clearly paid a lot of attention to small details, with the SIM card ejector in the box styled to look like an Arc Reactor.

The packaging itself is done really well, and it has a “mechanical lift structure” that’s meant to mimic the feel of “donning Stark’s armor,” and you get a cutout highlighting blueprints of Iron Man’s suit. There’s a case included in the box that does a good job reinforcing the device while simultaneously showing off that design at the back.

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Coming to the phone itself, the X7 Pro Iron Man Edition has a distinctive back design with red and gold hues, with the Iron Man helmet prominently highlighted. The helmet is housed within a stylized Arc Reactor, and the rest of the back has a “3D relief enhanced with platinum detailing” that does a great job accentuating the design.

POCO used a tiered system to create a sense of dimension to the design at the back, and the effect is rather interesting. “Thanks to the sophisticated layout of the tiered platinum serrations inside, the shining finish has been perfected for an even brighter, more sparkling look, creating a sense of dimensionality that mirrors the detailed craftsmanship of Stark’s engineering. While using a combination of matte and gloss finishes with a sparkling sand texture, the helmet reflects a subtle brilliance under light, while the Arc Reactor’s intricate patterns appear both powerful and precise.”

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While my immediate reaction after taking the device out of the box was that it looked a little tacky, I don’t feel the same after using the phone for a week. POCO did a great job with the overall aesthetic of the X7 Pro Iron Man Edition, and the red accents around the cameras at the back and the power button distinguish the design quite a bit. You also get the Avengers logo at the bottom with the POCO logo located at the top, and both of these are decked out in gold, adding a nice bit of contrast.

The sides have a boxier design, but there are subtle curves, and I didn’t see any issues with usability. That’s mostly down to the matte texture on the sides, which just makes it easier to hold and use the device. Other niceties include custom backgrounds and an icon pack that has red borders, which is preinstalled. While I like the backgrounds, the icon pack is too distracting, and thankfully, you can easily switch it out.

The rest of the hardware is identical to the X7 Pro. You get a 6.67-inch AMOLED panel with 120Hz refresh and 1920Hz DC dimming, and it is backed by Corning’s Gorilla Glass 7i.

Category	POCO X7 Pro	OnePlus Nord 4
PCMark Work 3.0 (Overall)	12575	13396
PCMark Work 3.0 (Web Browsing)	11853	12604
PCMark Work 3.0 (Video Editing)	5450	7233
PCMark Work 3.0 (Writing)	18952	13304
PCMark Work 3.0 (Photo Editing)	11180	20533
Geekbench 6 (single-core)	1573	1000
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)	5580	3849
3DMark Wild Life Extreme (score)	1868	2845
3DMark Wild Life Extreme (FPS)	11.19	17.035

The phone is powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 8400 Ultra, and you get 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage. The phone doesn’t run demanding games at the highest setting, but it is decent enough in its category, and I didn’t see many issues in this area. I’ll go into much more detail in my review, but as a teaser, I’m including synthetic testing scores above.

Coming to the cameras, there’s a 50MP Sony IMX882 that serves as the main shooter, and it’s joined by an 8MP wide-angle, with POCO sensibly choosing to limit the device to two good sensors. There’s a 6000mAh battery with 90W charging, and interestingly enough, the Indian model of the X7 Pro gets a bigger 6500mAh battery. The Iron Man Edition is based on the global variant, so it has a 6000mAh battery. Rounding out the hardware, you get IP68 ingress protection, NFC, IR blaster, and a decent vibration motor.

On the software side of things, the phone runsAndroid 15out of the box, which gives it a distinct edge over theRedmi Note 14 Pro+, a device that costs $150 more.

Overall, I really like what POCO did with the X7 Pro Iron Man Edition. The brand put a lot of thought into the design of the phone as well as the packaging, and it doesn’t have an absurd premium over the standard X7 Pro. I would have liked to see the device in India, but outside of that, I don’t really have anything to fault with the device — it is one of the best limited-edition models I used recently.

The Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus is one of an increasing number of smartphones that are IP69 certified against dust and water. Unfortunately, it seems this will only be true in China. By contrast, Xiaomi has now confirmed that the device will miss out on IP69 certification globally.

The Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus will miss out on IP69 certification globally. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus is not available outside China just yet. Nonetheless, Xiaomi is preparing to introduce the device in China on December 9 alongside at least theRedmi Note 14 Pro 5G. In the meantime, the company has decided to run a teaser campaign on its Indian social media channels, mirroring an equivalent it ran for theRedmi Note 13 Pro Plusat the start of the year.

For example, Xiaomi boasts that the Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus is its ‘most advanced SuperNote’ to date. To that end, it has now effectively confirmed that rumoured camera downgrades between Chinese and global models were unfounded. Moreover, it reports that the Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus is the only model in its segment to feature Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, which protects its large AMOLED display.

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(Image source: Xiaomi)

While most manufacturers reserve Gorilla Glass Victus 2 for their flagships, the Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus will receive a durability downgrade for its international release. Specifically, Xiaomi has decided against certifying the device to IP69, as it does in China.

Instead, the Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus will reach India with IP68 certification. For reference, the second digit means that the device has been tested to withstand hot and high-pressure water jets. As a result, it seems that the international version of the Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus will not be as waterproof as its Chinese counterpart.

(Image source: Xiaomi)

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Xiaomi

New details about the upcoming Xiaomi 15 Ultra flagship have emerged. Although the official release is expected only in early 2025, photos of the back of the smartphone have already appeared online and confirm previous leaks.

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Here’s What We Know

The images show an improved design and new camera components.

Xiaomi 15 Ultra will feature a 50MP Sony LYT-900 main sensor with a 1-inch optical format.

The camera will be located on the left side of the rear panel. The device will also use Samsung ISOCELL HP9 and IMX858 sensors, as well as the ISOCELL JN5 ultra-wide-angle camera.

The smartphone has a modern look with a sloping body and a large module for wireless charging.

Xiaomi will unveil the model at the Mobile World Congress 2025 (MWC 2025), although the debut in China may come earlier.

Source:Weibo

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Where have we seen this before?

The Xiaomi 14(Image credit: Future )

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• Xiaomi unveils Super Xiao AI
• The AI assistant looks incredibly similar to Apple Intelligence
• This wouldn’t be the first time Xiaomi has taken inspiration from Apple

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Xiaomi has unveiled its next-generation AI assistant, Super Xiao AI, and it looks… very familiar.

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The upgraded AI voice assistant is “thoughtful and capable” of handling more complex tasks than the previous version of Xiao AI, Xiaomisays. The new voice assistant also looks incredibly similar toApple Intelligence; it could almost be a direct clone of the Cupertino giant’s own AI feature suite.

When typing text into Super Xiao AI, you’ll immediately see the similarities with Apple Intelligence’s Type to Siri feature – even the shape of the text box and logo placement are the same. One user on X also demonstrated the similarities between Super Xiao AI and Apple Intelligence’s Writing Tools.

Judging by the above, Xiaomi’s AI Writing feature is a borderline copy/paste job of Apple’s UI; it even includes the new ability to enter prompts to direct the AI writing tool, just like the new update to Writing Tools in iOS 18.2.

Super Xiao AI is part of a wider software update coming to the best Xiaomi phones running HyperOS 2, including the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 14.

Not the first time

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This isn’t the first time the Chinese company has taken inspiration from its North American competition. Xiaomi’s MIUIoperating systemlooked incredibly similar to Apple’s Control Center design iOS 17, and the company even adopted similar UI elements in the MIUI Camera app and Settings.

It’s not a surprise to see brands copy Apple’s gorgeous UI design, but Xiaomi’s approach is so blatantly obvious that it can often take away from the company’s excellent products. While I’ve heard many tech journalists rave about Xiaomi smartphones (we ourselves described theXiaomi 14 Ultra, for instance, as the “king of the camera phones”), as an iPhone user, I’m more familiar with the company’s attempts to clone iOS than I am with Xiaomi devices.

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To quote Oscar Wilde, “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery that mediocrity can pay to greatness.” But why does a company that is so far above mediocrity continue to imitate? Super Xiao AI might end up trumping Apple Intelligence as the best AI voice assistant, but it will be hard for the AI model to ever get rid of its tag as an Apple clone.

Xiaomi has now confirmed roughly when it will be releasing its recent Redmi Note 14 series internationally. At the same time, the company has also revealed where the Redmi Note 14, Redmi Note 14 Pro and Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus, a leaker has provided a specific date for their release.

The Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus will be the most powerful option in the Redmi Note 14 range. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi has released three Redmi Note 14 series smartphones to date, which serve as direct replacements for last year’s Redmi Note 13 5G, Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G and Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G. There has been evidence that Xiaomi will eventually introduce corresponding 4G models though, just as it has with the Redmi Note 13 series.

With that being said, the Redmi Note 14, Redmi Note 14 5G, Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G and Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus 5G have been exclusive to China since their simultaneous releases in late September. However, Xiaomi has now offered the first hint about their international debut.

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The Redmi Note 14 Pro. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Somewhat unsurprisingly, the company is remaining light on specifics for now. Nonetheless, BW Businessworld reports that Xiaomi intends to launch Redmi Note 14 models before the end of the year in India. To that end, outgoing Xiaomi India president Muralikrishnan B outlined as much in an accompanying interview:

After 2022, we slowed down to an annual [Redmi Note] cycle… now, with improved efficiency and manufacturing alignment, we’re ready to return to a dual-launch approach.

According to BW Businessworld, this Indian-specific launch will occur in December. While the magazine has not provided a date yet, leaker Sanju Choudhary suggests that all three devices could officially arrive on December 26. Although pricing remains unofficial for now, please see our Redmi Note 14 5G, Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G and Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus 5G launch articles to see how the trio compare against Xiaomi’s current mid-range models.

The Redmi Note 14. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Plus no less than 20 different finishes

Following the success of the 14 series, Xiaomi has officially announced the Xiaomi 15 phones which includes the Pro model and two editions not seen before.

Both the regular Xiaomi 14 and 14 Ultra were up there with the best phones you can buy, with the latter offering a compelling DSLR alternative for many people.

The new Xiaomi 15 models have big shoes to fill, though note that the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is yet to be unveiled. Xiaomi did unveil the Pad 7 and Pad 7 tablets, though.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Xiaomi 15 series, from its release date and pricing to detailed specs and features.

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When will the Xiaomi 15 be released?
The Xiaomi 15 series, including the regular Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro, were unveiled on 29 October 2024.

The both phones are currently available for pre-order in China, with general sales set to begin on 31 October 2024.

While this release date applies to the Chinese market, Xiaomi has not yet announced specific details for a global launch.

Lei Jun, CEO of Xiaomi, posted on X that “we’re bringing the Xiaomi 15 Series to global markets soon.”

And as with all Xiaomi phones, don’t expect any of the 15 series to ever be officially sold in the US. Your best bet there will be to try and import one or buy a ‘global’ model from the likes of Amazon.

How much will the Xiaomi 15 cost?
The Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro come in multiple configurations, offering different storage and RAM combinations to cater to diverse needs.

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Here’s a breakdown of the pricing in China:

Xiaomi 15 Pricing

• 12GB RAM/256GB storage: CNY 4,500 (About NZ $1,057)
• 12GB RAM/512GB storage: CNY 4,800 (About NZ $1,128)
• 16GB RAM/512GB storage: CNY 5,000 (About NZ $1,175)
• 16GB RAM/1TB storage: CNY 5,500 (About NZ $1,292)
• Custom Edition (16GB/512GB only): CNY 4,999 CNY 4,999 (About NZ $1,175)
• Diamond Edition (16GB/1TB only): CNY 5,999 (About NZ $1,410)

Xiaomi 15 Pro Pricing

• 12GB RAM/256GB storage: CNY 5,299 (About NZ $1,245)
• 16GB RAM/512GB storage: CNY 5,799 (About NZ $1,363)
• 16GB RAM/1TB storage: CNY 6,499 (About NZ $1,527)

Each model offers a variety of colour options, with the Xiaomi 15 Pro providing a more premium Rock Silver version and the Xiaomi 15 featuring an additional Custom Edition with up to 20 colour choices.

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What specs and features will the Xiaomi 15 have?
Design
The standard Xiaomi 15 maintains a compact design at 152.3 x 71.2 x 8.08mm, slightly smaller than its predecessor but with a minor weight increase to 191g.

The device is protected by Xiaomi’s new Dragon Crystal glass, boasting 10x the durability of Gorilla Glass Victus (according to Xiaomi’s Lab.)

The Xiaomi 15 Custom Edition prioritises personalisation, designed for users seeking a device that reflects their unique style.

With 20 colour options available for the back panel, along with the choice between two bezel types, this edition offers an impressive variety of 40 possible combinations.

The Custom Edition maintains the core specifications and design language of the Xiaomi 15, including the ultra-narrow bezels, quad-curved frame, and lightweight build.

The most eye-catching is the Xiaomi 15 Diamond Edition which boasts a diamond-studded frame, offering a distinct shimmer that elevates the aesthetic appeal. This edition is available in three exclusive colour options: Glacier White, Elephant Gray, and a bold Orange.

The back panel features a premium crocodile-skin textured Corna leather. The diamond-studded frame extends around the device’s quad-curved wrapped metal frame, seamlessly blending into the glass-covered back, creating a continuous, unified look.

This edition also includes a specially designed packaging box and exclusive gift, underscoring its status as a limited, premium offering.

The Xiaomi 15 Pro, on the other hand, features a slightly larger 6.73-inch screen with micro-curved edges for a sleek look and comes with Dragon Crystal Glass 2.0 for enhanced scratch resistance.

Both models are IP68-rated for dust and water resistance.

Display 

The Xiaomi 15 features a 6.36-inch flat OLED panel with a 1,200 x 2,670 resolution and 120Hz refresh rate, capable of reaching a peak brightness of 3,200 nits with DC dimming.

Meanwhile, the Xiaomi 15 Pro upgrades to a 6.73-inch LTPO OLED panel with a 1,440 x 3,200 resolution, a 1-120Hz adaptive refresh rate, and the same peak brightness of 3,200 nits.

Both phones incorporate an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner beneath the display for added security.

Performance 

Both models of the Xiaomi 15 series are powered by theSnapdragon 8 Elitechipset, paired with 12GB or 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and storage options ranging from 256GB to 1TB with UFS 4.0 technology.

Cameras 

Xiaomi continues with a triple 50Mp camera setup for both models but introduces different enhancements.

The Xiaomi 15’s primary camera is the 50Mp OmniVision Light Fusion 900 sensor with 1.2µm pixels and 23mm focal length, equipped for 5x lossless zoom. The telephoto lens offers a 60mm focal length for portraits and macro shots, while the ultrawide camera has a 115° field of view.

For the Pro version, Xiaomi has worked with Leica for camera tuning, and it includes the same 50Mp main camera, a new 50Mp periscope camera with 5x optical zoom, and a 50Mp ultrawide lens.

The Xiaomi 15 Pro’s camera system also benefits from the AISP 2.0 computational photography system, boosting overall image quality and enabling 8K video recording at 30fps and 4K at 30/60fps with Dolby Vision HDR across all cameras.

Battery & charging 

The Xiaomi 15 packs a 5400mAh battery with Silicon-Carbon technology for longevity, while the Xiaomi 15 Pro houses a massive 6100mAh battery.

 Both phones support 90W wired and 50W wireless charging, optimized by the Xiaomi G1 battery management chip, ensuring that each device retains at least 80% capacity even after 1,600 charging cycles (according to Xiaomi).

Software 

The Xiaomi 15 series is confirmed to ship running the company’sHyperOS 2 software, which is based onAndroid 15.

It introduces three significant innovations – HyperCore, HyperConnect, and HyperAI – enhancing performance, connectivity, and AI-driven user experiences across its ecosystem.

It’s not yet clear if Xiaomi will continue offering the four major Android updates and five years of security updates available on the 14 series.

With a dedicated team optimising over 25,000 usage scenarios, HyperCore includes a custom scheduler that reduces CPU idle time by 19%, dynamic memory management, and Storage 2.0.

HyperConnect, on the other hand, fosters seamless cross-device integration, allowing Xiaomi devices to share apps, files, and even dual-camera feeds for multi-angle video recording.

Lastly, HyperAI elevates user interaction with AI-driven features such as animated lock screens, real-time transcription, and AI-generated call summaries.

Additional AI tools include sketch-to-art conversion, bilingual translation, and fraud detection.

This is all we currently know about Xiaomi’s upcoming flagships. We will update this article when we hear about global launch details including the UK.

In the meantime, see our guides to the best phones and the best Xiaomi phones to see what the Xiaomi 15 series will be up against.

Xiaomi has unveiled the Xiaomi 15 Pro alongside a whole host of other devices today. Arriving as one of the first devices powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite, the Xiaomi 15 Pro also packs a massive 6,100 mAh battery and a new 120 mm telephoto camera.

The Xiaomi 15 Pro complements Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset with a huge 6,100 mAh battery. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi has now fully introduced the Xiaomi 15 Pro, which effectively replaces the Xiaomi 14 Ultra  as the company’s premier smartphone. For context, the Xiaomi 15 Pro has arrived alongside the smaller Xiaomi 15, which clocks in with a 6.36-inch display.

By contrast, Xiaomi equips the Xiaomi 15 Pro with a 6.73-inch display that helps it measure 161.3 x 75.3 x 8.4~8.7 mm and weigh 213~219 g. Please note that while the Xiaomi 15 Pro outputs at 1440p and 120 Hz like the Xiaomi 14 Pro, it gets 200 nits brighter thanks to a 3,200 nit peak brightness. Moreover, this brighter display is joined by a 6,100 mAh Silicon Carbon (Si/C) battery and Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset.

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Unfortunately, wired charging capabilities have dropped from 120 W to 90 W; 50 W wireless and 10 W reverse wireless charging remain, though. The Xiaomi 15 Pro offers a comprehensive camera system too, although there are upgrades and downgrades compared to theXiaomi 14 Pro.

On the one hand, Xiaomi has swapped last year’s 75 mm telephoto camera for a new 120 mm and 50 MP periscope option powered by a Sony IMX858 sensor. On the other hand, its 50 MP primary camera lacks the variable aperture support its predecessor provided. Seemingly, the underlying sensors inside its primary, ultra-wide-angle and front-facing cameras are unchanged, too.

The Xiaomi 15 Pro is exclusive to China for now. For reference, the handset starts at CNY 5,299 (~Nz $1244) with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. Alternatively, the Xiaomi 15 Pro can be configured with up to 16 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage for CNY 6,699 (~Nz $1572) in its ‘Bright Silver Version’ colour option. As it stands, it remains to be seen whether the Xiaomi 15 Pro will receive a global release.

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Xiaomi’s next flagship smartphones will be joined by a whole host of other devices. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi continues to tease its first Snapdragon 8 Elite-powered smartphones before their release early next week. While the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro are not ready for primetime just yet, many details about both devices have been posted on social media.

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Xiaomi is only a few days away from unveiling the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro. While many smartphone manufacturers would confirm a release date and leave it at, Xiaomi operates in a different manner. As with its recent Redmi Note 14 series release, it continues to share promotional materials for both of its forthcoming flagships on Chinese social media.

To recap, the company shared official renders of both devices earlier this week. Now, Xiaomi has confirmed a few details about the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro while also sharing alleged camera samples taken with both devices. Unsurprisingly, the company advertises the pair as utilising Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, although that much was already known.

Moreover, Xiaomi hopes that its new HyperCore architecture will help the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro surpass its previous flagships like the Xiaomi 14 not just in terms of speed but also in terms of efficiency. Specifically, the company reports that this new architecture will improve app launch speeds and efficiency by up to 45% and 52%, respectively.

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Similarly, the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro are said to boast longer battery life, with 23% longer runtimes than its predecessor for the former and 38% for the latter. For reference, Xiaomi has only confirmed the Xiaomi 15 Pro’s battery capacity so far, which will sit at an impressive 6,100 mAh. On top of that, the company has installed a reputedly exclusive M9 AMOLED display that will deliver a native 2K resolution with full DC dimming and up to 3,200 nits peak brightness.

Meanwhile, a 5x periscope telephoto is headed to the Xiaomi 15 Pro, too. Allegedly, this new camera boasts 10x lossless digital zoom capabilities thanks to Xiaomi’s computational photography algorithm (AISP 2.0). As ever, we would recommend waiting for independent reviews to land before passing judgement in this regard. Unfortunately, it seems that the Xiaomi 15 completely misses out on this new telephoto camera.

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Qualcomm announces Snapdragon 8 Elite platform with Oryon CPU and much-improved power efficiency – here’s why I’m not thrilled
At its annual Snapdragon Summit in Maui, Qualcomm finally put to bed the discussion about what its new flagship chipset will be called by unveiling the Snapdragon 8 Elite. This new smartphone System on Chip (SoC) has plenty of flashy features and impressive benchmarks to talk about, which I’ll get into below, but my first reaction was to think back to 2021.

A little under three years ago, I was covering the latest chipset from Qualcomm and discussing its new name. It was the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, heralding a new naming system that was designed to demonstrate a clear hierarchy among Qualcomm’s increasingly cluttered lineup of mobile platforms. Things looked good when it was succeeded by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, and then Gen 3, but somewhere in the mix, the message of clarity was lost, with the likes of the 7s Gen 2 and 8 Plus Gen 3 muddying the waters.

And now we have the Snapdragon 8 Elite, which could either be a grand finale for the 8-series ahead of the Snapdragon 9 Gen 1 launching next year, or yet another tier in the increasingly convoluted Snapdragon family. Before we get too into the weeds with my concerns, let’s go over what exactly the Snapdragon 8 Elite is and what new features it brings to the table.

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Snapdragon 8 Elite: What’s new?
The Snapdragon 8 Elite appears to just be the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 by another name. It’s a top-of-the-line flagship mobile chipset that will likely be the most sought-after platform for many of the biggest phones of 2025. The name change is no coincidence, either, as it uses a version of the Oryon CPU that features in the Snapdragon X Elite PC platform.

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The Adreno GPU is also getting an upgrade, with a new sliced architecture, 12MB of local memory and, in a first for mobile, support for the Unreal Engine 5.3 and the Nanite Virtualized Geometry system. According to Qualcomm, the new GPU will deliver performance up to 40% better than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, with 35% improvements to ray-tracing and up to 40% better power efficiency.

Rounding out the chipset is the improved Hexagon NPU (Neural Processing Unit), which handles all things AI. This upgraded NPU is said to deliver 45% improvements to both performance and performance per watt, compared to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, making the multimodal Gen AI more adept and efficient at addressing your queries. Qualcomm’s AI engine can also now accept much longer token inputs – examples used were entire book chapters or technical documents – allowing it to digest more complex tasks.

The AI upgrades carry over to photography, too, with the AI Image Signal Processing (AI-ISP) capable of “limitless” segmentation, splitting images into over 250 separate layers (that still sounds to me like there’s a limit…) and adjusting each one individually. It also claims to be able to capture and replicate natural skin tones in even the most challenging conditions – though we’ll have to see how that pans out when we test phones that run on the Snapdragon 8 Elite. Speaking of which…

Snapdragon 8 Elite: What phones will use it?
As part of the announcement, Qualcomm teased several manufacturers that would soon be incorporating the Snapdragon 8 Elite in their upcoming smartphones. Brands such as Honor, Motorola, OnePlus, Oppo, Samsung and Xiaomi are all poised to release devices powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite in the “coming weeks”. Unless certain release schedules are drastically different to previous years, weeks might be a stretch, but here are a few that we will likely see within the next few months.

Honor Magic 7 series – This one is dead cert because Honor took the stage at the Snapdragon Summit to announce that its upcoming Honor Magic 7 series will make use of the 8 Elite. The follow-up to the Honor Magic 6 Pro is launching in China on October 30th.

OnePlus 13 – The OnePlus 13 has long been rumoured to be the first phone to use 8 Elite but Honor has beaten it by a single day. The OnePlus 13 has a launch set for Halloween, and once again you can expect it to come to the NZ in the first couple of months of 2025 – the OnePlus 12 arrived in late December, for reference.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra – In the past, Samsung has used Snapdragon for all of its S-series flagships, but this past year, only the Galaxy S24 Ultra used it, so it’s anyone’s guess what they’ll do next year. Either way, the S25 Ultra is all but certain, and this will likely launch towards the end of January 2025.

Xiaomi 15 series – While rumours have it launching in China as soon as 23 October.Last year, the Xiaomi 14 launched in Europe at the end of February, so we can expect the 15-series to follow a similar schedule in 2025.

Snapdragon 8 Elite: What’s the problem?

The fact that the Snapdragon 8 Elite exists is not a problem – it’s a natural upgrade to the 8 Gen 3 and has plenty of exciting features that could make next year’s flagships formidable in both the performance and power efficiency stakes. My issue is that Qualcomm’s attempts to keep naming simplified – to a point where a layperson could easily parse the lineup and quickly understand whether a chipset was better or worse than those around it – have been abandoned in less than three years.

It’s messy enough right now but I’m wondering what’s going to happen next year. Will we see a Snapdragon 9 Gen 1 join the fray? Or will it be Snapdragon 9 Elite, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 or Snapdragon 8 Plus Elite? Will we see a slightly underclocked Snapdragon 8s Elite? It’s exhausting even thinking about it.

Admittedly, this likely won’t be much of a problem for a lot of people, as not everyone pays close attention to exactly what chipset is tucked away inside their new phone, but I still find this kind of obfuscating setup to be inherently anti-consumer. When the options are so chaotically laid out, how is anybody supposed to easily assess them and make an informed decision?

Regardless of my feelings on the Snapdragon naming systems, I’ll be getting my hands on all of the above-mentioned devices soon, so be sure to check back in then to see if Qualcomm’s claims about the Snapdragon 8 Elite hold up.