Xiaomi launched the 14 Ultra in India in March 2024 at Rs 99,999 for 16 GB/512 GB, the first time an Ultra model was officially sold in the country. Its design looks like a compact camera, with a large circular module and vegan leather back, and an optional Photography Kit grip added a shutter button and extra battery.
The 6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED at 1440 x 3200 is very bright and sharp, with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 delivers excellent performance and the cooling handles extended camera and gaming use. It shipped with HyperOS on Android 14. The phone is big and heavy, and the camera bump makes it rock on a table.
Four 50 MP cameras define it: a 1-inch-type LYT-900 main sensor with stepless variable aperture from f/1.63 to f/4.0, an ultrawide, a 3.2x floating telephoto and a 5x periscope. Results rival the Galaxy S24 Ultra and Vivo X100 Pro, especially in portraits and low light. The 5000 mAh battery supports 90W wired and 80W wireless charging, both well ahead of Samsung and Apple.
Key specifications
| Launch price (India) | Rs 99,999 (base variant) |
|---|---|
| India launch | March 2024 |
| Segment | Flagship |
| Display | 6.73-inch, AMOLED, LTPO, 120Hz, 1440 x 3200 |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| RAM | 16 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB |
| Expandable storage | No |
| Rear cameras | 50 MP 1-inch main + 50 MP ultrawide + 50 MP 3.2x telephoto + 50 MP 5x periscope |
| Front camera | 32 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 90W wired, wireless |
| Software at launch | Android 14, HyperOS |
| 5G | Yes |
| Water/dust rating | IP68 |
| Headphone jack | No |
What we like
- Outstanding camera system with variable aperture
- Two telephoto lenses
- Fast wired and wireless charging
- Bright QHD+ display
What could be better
- Large, heavy and top-heavy camera bump
- Expensive
- Photography Kit sold separately
Who should buy it
Mobile photographers who want a camera-like phone with the most versatile lenses.
Specifications and price are as at the India launch (March 2024). Prices change after launch – check current prices before buying.