Release date, price, specs, rumors, and wishes

The Xiaomi 14 is rumored to be coming this yr, although a worldwide launch gained’t possible occur till 2024. But what concerning the Xiaomi 14 Ultra? The firm’s highest-end variant tends to come back a bit later down the pipe, which additionally appears to be true this time round. Here’s every thing we all know and what we need to see from the Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

There’s no official phrase on once we’ll see the Xiaomi 14 Ultra. Nonetheless, it’s nearly sure a brand new entry in Xiaomi’s flagship Android telephone collection is within the works. There have already been at the very least just a few small rumors across the Ultra, additional backing up the actual fact it’s most likely on its method. As for once we’ll see it? It’s very possible the Xiaomi 14 Ultra gained’t arrive on scene till 2024.

• Xiaomi 11 Ultra: March 29, 2021
• Xiaomi 12S Ultra: July 9, 2022
• Xiaomi 13 Ultra: June 8, 2023

Xiaomi’s launch home windows could be fairly complicated, and that’s very true for the Ultra. First, there’s normally a China-only launch, adopted by a worldwide launch (other than locations just like the U.S., the place Xiaomi doesn’t promote telephones but.) The dates above are for the worldwide launches aside from the 12S Ultra, because it by no means made it exterior of China.

As you may see, there’s no precise rhyme or cause. We’ve seen it as early as March or late as July. Based on this alone, all we are able to actually say is {that a} Q1 or Q2 2024 launch appears possible.

We can inform you the Xiaomi 14 Ultra was allegedly noticed in an IMEI database related to the numbers 24030PN60C and 24030PN60G. Meanwhile, the Xiaomi 14 and 14 Pro are mentioned to have the numbers 23127PN0CC/23127PN0CG and 23116PN5BC/23116PN5BG.

What’s the importance? Reportedly, the 24030 could reference March 2024, whereas the Xiaomi 14 and 14 Pro are rumored to reach in 2023. Honestly, we’d take this declare with a grain of salt, particularly since these sorts of issues could be simply faked. Still, March is definitely not remarkable for Xiaomi.

For now, simply assume the launch window is between March and June. That is except Xiaomi utterly deviates from its common patterns — which isn’t possible.

While we don’t know every thing concerning the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, we at the very least have some thought of what to anticipate based mostly on Xiaomi’s historical past and just a few early rumors.

Design

We don’t know a lot concerning the Xiaomi 14 Ultra design but, as rumors have been fairly minimal right here. While the Xiaomi 12 and 13 have considerably totally different digicam layouts that assist set them aside, the Ultra collection has been a bit extra constant.

After getting a brand new rounded (big!) digicam format with the 12 Ultra, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra stored the same aesthetic with some adjustments to the digicam’s look and eradicating a form of sq. ‘tray’ round it. Based on Xiaomi’s historical past, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra will possible proceed the identical basic look however with additional refinements. That additionally possible means the return of vegan leather-based.

Then once more, after two years of minor adjustments, possibly Xiaomi will ship one thing actually totally different. For now, we’ll simply have to attend and see.

The Xiaomi 14 Ultra is predicted to run on the newest Qualcomm silicon, identical to the remainder of the upcoming Xiaomi 14 household. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 brings loads of energy to the desk and shall be a welcome improve over the Xiaomi 13 Ultra’s 8 Gen 2.

It’s very possible the 14 Ultra will retain final yr’s RAM rely, as 12GB is greater than sufficient. Still, there are just a few telephones on the market with 16GB of RAM, so that you by no means know. We’d additionally think about the identical storage choices are possible: 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB.

The digicam is likely one of the most compelling causes to get an Ultra, however sadly, we haven’t heard something strong concerning anticipated upgrades right here. We’ll make sure to replace this information as we hear extra rumors.

What will the Xiaomi 14 Ultra worth be?

• Xiaomi 11 Ultra: ~$1,649
• Xiaomi 12S Ultra: ~$890
• Xiaomi 13 Ultra: ~$1,640

The Xiaomi Ultra collection tends to run across the equal of $1,600. All besides the Xiaomi 12 Ultra, which was canceled in favor of the cheaper 12S Ultra.  It’s very possible the Xiaomi 14 Ultra may also be priced round $1,600, although it might price much more with the present state of inflation.

Ultimately, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra is supposed as a luxurious digicam telephone, so pricing and worth aren’t actually core focuses for Xiaomi right here.

Honestly, the Xiaomi Ultra is a really particular telephone. It has an enormous digicam that makes it a little bit of a cumbersome gadget, it has leather-based, which provides to the worth, and just about each bell and whistle you may consider. It’s additionally a bit overkill for many people.

If you might be lifeless set on a Xiaomi Ultra, we’d wait till extra rumors floor earlier than leaping up and shopping for the Xiaomi 13 Ultra. This costly gadget is now practically six months outdated, so ready to study extra about what’s subsequent might be a sensible transfer.

Xiaomi 14 Ultra: What we need to see

We don’t know a lot concerning the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, however that doesn’t cease us from hoping and wishing for just a few key enhancements. Here’s what we’d prefer to see from the Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

Let’s be sincere: MIUI 14 isn’t for everybody. The extra iOS-like design turns off some Android customers for one. For one other, it’s a reasonably bloated pores and skin that includes countless lists of settings, options, and menus to navigate. There are even numerous duplicated apps, together with Xiaomi’s browser alongside Chrome. There are additionally usually just a few different Google apps pre-installed that do the identical as Xiaomi’s in-house decisions.

In different phrases, MIUI isn’t essentially the most user-friendly alternative and is arguably one of many hardest UIs to study simply due to how totally different it’s from the remaining. Of course, you might say the identical factor about among the different China-focused skins on the market, like FunTouch.

While I’d like to see Xiaomi ditch its heavy UI and go together with one thing extra stock-like, that’s as a result of I’m extra used to lighter OS skins. The actuality is that whereas it’s a fairly totally different expertise for Western customers, the UI is well-known in China, and dramatically altering issues most likely wouldn’t be sensible consequently.

Still, there’s loads of room to refine the menus, settings, and different features of the UI that really feel like duplicates or are simply flat-out ineffective. We don’t want MIUI to return to the drafting board; we’re simply on the lookout for a extra trendy, streamlined method that makes the OS nice for all audiences.

Xiaomi’s replace coverage for the 13 Ultra offers three years of main MIUI software program updates and 4 years of safety updates. That isn’t dangerous per se, nevertheless it isn’t as spectacular as OPPO, Samsung, and even Google. As telephones are getting extra highly effective, we’re holding onto them longer, so software program assist is extra vital than ever.

At this level, I really feel like each producer ought to assist their gadgets with 4 years of OS updates and 5 years of safety updates. The excellent news is there’s a small risk we might see this type of promise with the Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

The Xiaomi Redmi K60 Extreme was introduced not too long ago with 4 years of OS assist and 5 years of safety updates. While this coverage solely applies to China in the meanwhile, it’s definitely attainable we might see this aggressive replace technique when the telephone launches globally as properly.

There’s no proof that Xiaomi is gearing as much as launch within the U.S. or another areas it at present doesn’t serve. We can’t say we’re stunned. After all, Xiaomi’s enterprise mannequin depends on razor-thin revenue margins and is strongly tied to its personal companies and promoting. This is perhaps more durable to adapt to North America and different areas, leading to price will increase.

On the opposite hand, areas like North America are ravenous for good choices. Perhaps Xiaomi might get away with charging extra for its gadgets right here or counting on different partnerships to assist guarantee profitability? Okay, that is all possible simply wishful considering that gained’t come true. One can nonetheless want, although!