Xiaomi 14 8/256GB Silver

Xiaomi 14 8/256GB Silver buy in UAE, Dubai, Abu Dhabi

The Xiaomi 14 is far from just a simple upgrade of its predecessor—it's a full refresh. This smartphone stands out thanks to its improved LTPO display, faster processor, doubled memory, and a radically redesigned camera. The latter is especially noteworthy: now, within the compact body of the Xiaomi 14, there is a camera that matches the level of the 13 Pro. This is a big plus for those who prefer small flagship devices, as it means you no longer have to choose between size and high-quality photography.

Design

The Xiaomi 14 turns out to be almost a clone of its predecessor, the Xiaomi 13, but with some noticeable improvements. The rear panel is now covered with matte glass, which feels like plastic to the touch but is actually impact-resistant glass, adding a touch of elegance. The camera module is now larger and framed with a metal border, while the screen is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus.

The construction is reinforced with a massive metal frame with flat edges, giving the phone the necessary rigidity, yet the Xiaomi 14 does not feel heavy. The soft-touch rear panel is pleasant to the touch and does not slip, making the phone especially comfortable to use.

The Xiaomi 14 is available in three colors on the Russian market: black, green, and white, and its design can be described as strict and high-quality. This is the type of smartphone that you don’t want to hide in a case because it fits perfectly in your hand, and every touch confirms its high quality.

Screen

The Xiaomi 14 continues to impress with its screen, maintaining the same 6.36-inch size but improving image quality with a resolution increase to 1200×2670 and a color depth boost to 12 bits. The display, using OLED technology with LTPO, promises more accurate and energy-efficient refresh rates: when the screen is not in use, the rate drops to 10 Hz, and during active interaction, it can jump to 120 Hz.

Although the claimed peak brightness reaches an impressive 3000 nits, in practice, such figures are only observed in specific areas of the screen. On average across the display, the maximum brightness is 980 nits, and under direct sunlight, it increases to 1400 nits. Although this is far from 3000, the screen leaves only positive impressions in practice. Color accuracy and sharpness are impeccable, the refresh rate switching works perfectly, and PWM is virtually absent.

Specifications

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in this model easily handles any tasks, including AI, gaming, audio processing, or photography, thanks to the 4nm process of the chipset manufacturing.

RAM is 12 GB of LPDDR5X standard, and internal storage ranges from 256 to 512 GB using UFS 4.0 technology, ensuring instant app performance and stability during transitions.

The battery in the Xiaomi 14 is slightly larger—4,610 mAh compared to 4,500 mAh in its predecessor, but this does not drastically affect the duration of use. Nevertheless, with the new HyperOS based on Android 14 and the improved chip combined with the LTPO OLED screen, the device achieves excellent battery life.

HyperOS, despite claims of a new core, is largely similar to the previous MIUI, so long-time Xiaomi users won’t have to adjust to a new system. The company guarantees 4 years of OS updates and 5 years of security support. Additionally, with WiFi 7 support, the device can connect to the fastest wireless networks according to the latest IEEE 802.11be standard, theoretically achieving speeds of up to 46 Gbps.

Camera

The front panel of the Xiaomi 14 features a 32-megapixel camera, the same as in the Xiaomi 13. However, the new model can now record 4K video at 60 fps, whereas its predecessor was limited to Full HD at 30 fps. Interestingly, the front camera captures at the native 32 MP resolution without pixel binning.

In recent years, Xiaomi has been developing cameras for its flagships in partnership with Leica, and the Xiaomi 14 is no exception. The device is equipped with a triple Summilux camera system, each with 50 MP.

The main camera is equipped with optical stabilization and a large 1/1.31-inch sensor, which typically produces images with a resolution of 12.5 megapixels due to the four-pixel merging technology. On the back, there is also a 50-MP ultra-wide camera and a 50-MP telephoto lens with 3.2x optical zoom and optical stabilization, similar to what is used in the Pro version but with extended capabilities in the Pro model. The main camera of the Xiaomi 14 can record 8K video at 24 frames per second, while the other two cameras can shoot up to 4K at 60 frames per second.