The latest flagship model from Xiaomi, the 'Xiaomi 14 Ultra,' developed in collaboration with Leica, is now available as the pinnacle of the series.
Xiaomi Technology Japan Co., Ltd. (hereafter "Xiaomi Japan") has launched the "Xiaomi 14 Ultra," the most advanced flagship model in its series, featuring a camera system developed in collaboration with Leica that delivers the ultimate shooting experience. It has been available since Thursday, May 16th.
Market expected price: ¥199,900 (tax included)
To deliver the "joy and exhilaration of shooting" that comes with the ultimate photographic experience to Xiaomi and Leica fans alike, the "Xiaomi 14 Ultra" boasts a quad-camera system with cutting-edge optical performance co-developed with Leica, housed in a body design reminiscent of a high-end camera. Powered by the latest and greatest "Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform" chipset and a large 5,000mAh battery, it delivers high performance for extended periods. Furthermore, purchasers of this product will receive a photography kit to enhance camera usability.
■ "Xiaomi 14 Ultra" Product Features
・Unrestricted shooting experience with a Leica co-developed quad 50MP camera
Utilizing Leica's professional optical lenses, the four lenses—wide-angle, floating telephoto, periscope telephoto, and ultra-wide-angle—deliver image quality akin to professional cameras, whether capturing distant subjects or intricate close-up details.
・Evolution to next-generation photography with a large image sensor and top-tier lens design
The new Sony LYT-900 sensor achieves superior low-light performance. Both photos and videos retain highlight detail without overexposure and preserve shadow details, ensuring excellent reproduction in all shooting scenarios.
Additionally, the stepless variable aperture system is ideal not only for capturing bustling cityscapes, emphasizing subjects, or creating fantastical night scenes, but also for landscape photography requiring sharp peripheral image quality and group photos with friends or family.
・Street photography enhanced for an even greater Leica experience
The street photography capabilities of the Xiaomi 14 Ultra have been newly upgraded, supporting six focal lengths from approximately 23mm to 135mm. Furthermore, the rapid 0.7-second shutter speed is perfect for capturing spontaneous moments.
・Complex lighting conditions are an opportunity for masterful shots
Leveraging accumulated image processing technology for portrait photography, the Master Portrait function has been developed. It adapts to various lighting conditions, capturing the texture and colors of portraits with astonishing realism, making it easy to achieve stunning results.
・Supreme video recording, cinematic creative experiences
With a single tap, create stunning videos with cinematic color grading and sophisticated grayscale, elevating your content creation to a professional level. Thanks to powerful hardware and computational capabilities, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra offers various professional recording modes, ensuring exceptional video performance in any scenario.
・Unrivaled visual experience with a vibrant, high-definition flagship display
Equipped with a custom Xiaomi C8 display panel, it achieves higher light efficiency and lower power consumption. The hardware-level low blue light design reduces harmful blue light by 50%. Multi-level brightness adjustment reduces eye strain in real-time, making it a display that adapts to your life, whether you're watching your favorite movies or using it at night.
・Performance that delivers the best experience in every usage scenario
The "Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform" in the Xiaomi 14 Ultra features a new architecture, improving CPU performance by 32% and GPU performance by 34% compared to the previous model. Graphics performance reaches new heights while significantly improving power consumption, offering a superb experience across various usage scenarios, from daily tasks and immersive gaming to professional creative work.
・Reliable body and robust construction
The frame utilizes the latest integrated high-strength aluminum frame material, with the metal frame extending to the back of the body, doubling the rigidity compared to the previous model.
The screen glass panel employs the all-new Xiaomi Shield Glass, a material formed through high-temperature sintering into an interconnected structure. While maintaining transparency, it achieves strength exceeding that of conventional glass, boasting 10 times the drop resistance.
Furthermore, the back features the latest generation of nano-tech vegan leather, known for its stain resistance, antibacterial properties, and environmental friendliness. A newly developed high-wear-resistance formula with increased density of branched reactive functional groups enhances the overall structure, making it more compact and robust with improved wear resistance. It also supports IPX8 and IP6X water and dust resistance, providing peace of mind even in case of accidental splashes.
【Other Features】
・90W Xiaomi HyperCharge for a 100% charge in approximately 33 minutes. Wireless charging is also supported.
・Equipped with a 5,000mAh high-capacity battery
・High photo retouching resistance with 16-bit Ultra Raw
・Parameter preset function to set your own shooting style
・Newly designed liquid cooling system
・Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support
■ Xiaomi 14 Ultra Sales Information
・Market expected price: ¥199,900 (tax included)
・Release date: Thursday, May 16th
・Colors: Black / White
※Specifications are detailed on each retailer's product page.