Touting itself as “the head of cellular optics” is the Xiaomi 14 Extremely, which was simply launched in Malaysia this morning at Hilton Lodge, PJ. 

Alongside that, the model additionally launched the Xiaomi 14 and a new line of wearables, together with the Xiaomi Good Band Eight Professional (RM339), Xiaomi Watch S3 (RM699), and Xiaomi Watch 2 (RM769).

The principle core options of the watches are their upgraded customisability and efficiency, similar to having extra straps and bezels to select from and getting extra complete performance. 

Nevertheless it’s clear that the principle highlights are the 2 new telephones, so let’s dive somewhat deeper into these.

Xiaomi 14 Series

Co-engineered with Leica, the worldwide producer of high-end cameras, this flagship smartphone lineup appears to be a robust competitor in the cellular images market. 

It incorporates Leica Summilux optics which signifies a most lens aperture of f/1.4. In layman phrases, because of this the digital camera has enhanced light-gathering skills. So even in low-light circumstances, you’ll nonetheless be capable to take good images.

Internally, each telephones are powered by the Snapdragon Eight Gen Three Cellular Platform. They’re outfitted with a chipset of Qualcomm Quick Join 7,000 that helps Wi-Fi 7. Although, the latter doesn’t actually have an effect on usability in Malaysia as we don’t have Wi-Fi 7 but. 

When it comes to working system, they each use the Xiaomi HyperOS. A fruits of seven years of devoted growth by the model, this method is designed for the “Human X Automotive X House” good ecosystem.

Basically, because of this customers will get extra seamless connectivity between gadgets and complete safety and privateness options.

Aside from these, it’s simpler to interrupt down the variations by mannequin.

Xiaomi 14

The Xiaomi 14 is marketed as being of a compact dimension with uncompromising options. 

It’s designed as a day by day companion and weighs 193g. For comparability, the Galaxy S24 Extremely is 233g. The again panel is gently curved which makes it snug to grip for lengthy durations.

When it comes to show, its display is 6.36” CrystalRes AMOLED with slim bezels of 1.71mm (size) and 1.1mm (top). The phone has a peak brightness of three,000 nits, which suggests visuals stay clear even underneath direct daylight. 

So if you’re watching a film, even whereas out in broad daylight, it’s a extra immersive expertise. 

It additionally helps that the energy effectivity has elevated by 17% when in comparison with its previous fashions. So higher energy effectivity means higher phone efficiency and battery life.

In truth, Xiaomi acknowledged that you may get the phone absolutely charged inside 31 minutes, and 46 minutes utilizing wi-fi HyperCharge.

These techniques are complemented by the Xiaomi IceLoop cooling system, which helps the telephones carry out throughout demanding duties like real-time AI processing and intensive gaming. 

Xiaomi 14 Extremely

Visually, the Xiaomi 14 Extremely attracts inspiration from conventional digital camera aesthetics and has a particular round digital camera module. This makes it much like a few of its predecessors just like the 13 Extremely and 12 Extremely.

In contrast to the earlier fashions, although, it comes with a streamlined flat again design as an alternative of the normal curved show. Which is a change that some could or could not like.

As you may inform from the phone itself, the Xiaomi 14 Extremely’s foremost delight is its digital camera’s capabilities.

This newest mannequin comes with a skilled quad-camera configuration that has a very good vary of focal lengths:

Spanning from 12mm to 120mm, the digital camera is built-in with an ultra-large one-inch LYT-900 picture sensor. Basically, this preserves richer particulars in mild and darkish settings. 

For the videographers on the market, the Xiaomi 14 Extremely comes with its MasterCinema function. So you may shoot movies in cinematic type with simply your cellular phone.

With such heavy-processing tech, the model launched its new Twin-Channel IceLoop system to make sure customers get a smoother images and videography expertise. In accordance with Xiaomi, it gives 3x improved cooling efficiency.

You additionally don’t have to fret concerning the battery working out quick, because the phone might be absolutely charged inside 33 minutes utilizing HyperCharge.

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Launched alongside all of those is the Xiaomi 14 Extremely Pictures Package. It presents prolonged options in a devoted grip and case that makes it look extra like an old-school digital camera.

It features a two-stage shutter button, a zoom lever, a customisable video recording button, and an extra customized dial. It additionally features as an exterior charging battery financial institution, offering 1,500mAh of battery life. 

In the meanwhile, many on-line opinions are evaluating the Xiaomi 14 Extremely to Samsung’s Galaxy Extremely S24. A lot of this has to do with each cameras’ specs being fairly comparable to one another’s.

Relating to pricing, Xiaomi appears to beat Samsung with the Xiaomi 14’s beginning value at RM3,499 (12GB + 256GB) and the Xiaomi 14 Extremely’s beginning value at RM5,199 (16GB + 512GB). 

However efficiency? Properly, we haven’t tried it out for ourselves but so we will’t share our verdict.

Regardless, although, each the Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Extremely seem to be good choices on paper. Particularly if you happen to’re a images fanatic who needs to discover the sphere with out committing to a full-on skilled digital camera. 

Gross sales for all its new merchandise begin tomorrow (March 8, 2024). Prospects should purchase them at Xiaomi’s shops or at their retail companions, similar to DirectD, Lazada, Senheng, Shopee, and City Republic.

• Be taught extra concerning the new Xiaomi 14 Series right here.
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