Xiaomi might be best known in Europe for its flagship phones, but many of the company’s more affordable offerings are also worth considering.
Prime examples of this in 2023 were the Xiaomi 13T and 13T Pro, two mid-range phones which offered an array of premium features.
With the new Xiaomi 14T series, it looks like the company is taking things up a notch, upgrading both the hardware and software experience. Here’s everything you need to know about the new Xiaomi 14T and 14T Pro.
When will the Xiaomi 14T be released?
Xiaomi officially unveiled the Xiaomi 14T and Xiaomi 14T Pro on 26 September 2024 in Berlin, Germany. At this point, however, we don’t know when they will be released.
While both phones will be available in Europe, including the UK, they won’t be coming to the US, as Xiaomi doesn’t sell any of its hardware in North America.
As a reminder, here’s when previous versions were launched:
- Xiaomi 11T series – September 2021
- Xiaomi 12T series – October 2022
- Xiaomi 13T series – September 2023
How much will the Xiaomi 14T cost?
Xiaomi 14T starts at £549 for the 12GB/256GB model, while the Xiaomi 14T Pro costs £649 for the same RAM plus storage variant.
It’s not clear if more expensive configurations of either phone will be available.
For context, here are the launch prices of the previous models:
- Xiaomi 11T: £499/€499
- Xiaomi 11T Pro: £599/€649
- Xiaomi 12T: £499/€599
- Xiaomi 12T Pro: £699/€799.99
- Xiaomi 13T: £549/€549
- Xiaomi 13T Pro: £649/€649
As you can see, reductions in price are just as common as rises. However, this time, Xiaomi has decided to leave prices unchanged from last year’s models.
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What specs and features does the Xiaomi 14T series have?
The Xiaomi 14T and 14T have a lot in common, but also some key differences. Let’s explore them in more detail.
Design & Build
Xiaomi 14T
The Xiaomi 14T features a sleek and modern design, available in four distinct colours: Titan Gray, Titan Blue, Titan Black, and Lemon Green. It is made from a metallic aluminium alloy deco that gives it a premium look.
The phone comes in two finishes: glass, with a thickness of 7.80mm, and a slightly thicker PU plastic variant at 7.95mm. Weighing in at 195g, the Xiaomi 14T aims to be both lightweight and durable, boasting an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.
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Xiaomi 14T Pro
The Xiaomi 14T Pro takes the design a step further with its sophisticated metallic aluminium alloy frame and 3D-curved back, aiming to add grip while looking good. It comes in three colours: Titan Gray, Titan Blue, and Titan Black.
While slightly heavier at 209g, the Pro model seems more solid and robust. It shares the same IP68 rating as the 14T, ensuring resistance to dust and water. The Pro model’s slightly thicker profile at 8.39mm accommodates its slightly bigger battery.
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Display & Speakers
Both phones boast the same 6.67-inch 1.5K CrystalRes AMOLED display with a resolution of 2712 x 1220, offering visuals at 446 ppi (pixels per inch). The screens support refresh rates of up to 144Hz, making it ideal for smooth scrolling and gaming.
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The display achieves a 4000 nits peak brightness, features a 12-bit colour depth and is HDR10+ and Dolby Vision certified. It’s also TÜV Rheinland certified for low blue light and flicker-free performance.
Stereo speakers of the Xiaomi 14T and 14T Pro are Hi-Res & Hi-Res Audio Wireless certified and support Dolby Atmos.
Performance
Xiaomi 14T
Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8300-Ultra chipset, the Xiaomi 14T should deliver robust performance with its octa-core CPU configuration: 1x Cortex-A715 at up to 3.35GHz, 3x Cortex-A715 at up to 3.2GHz, and 4x Cortex-A510 at up to 2.2GHz. The GPU is an Arm Mali-G615 MC6, which should make it a strong performer for gaming and multimedia.
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The phone supports up to 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage, ensuring fast data access and multitasking capabilities. It’s also equipped with Wi-Fi 6E, NFC, Bluetooth 5.4, and 5G connectivity.
Xiaomi 14T Pro
The Xiaomi 14T Pro is powered by the latest MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ chipset, featuring a more powerful configuration: 1x Cortex-X4 at up to 3.4GHz, 3x Cortex-X4 at up to 2.85GHz, and 4x Cortex-A720 at up to 2.0GHz. The GPU is an Immortalis-G720 MC12, presumably delivering exceptional graphics performance.
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The Pro model also supports up to 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM but offers up to 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage, catering to users who need extensive storage and speed. It also boasts the latest in connectivity with Wi-Fi 7 and supports NFC, Bluetooth 5.4, and 5G.
Cameras
Xiaomi 14T
The Xiaomi 14T is equipped with a versatile triple rear camera setup powered by Leica. The main camera features a 23mm ƒ/1.7 lens with Sony’s IMX906 image sensor, offering 50Mp resolution and 2.0μm Super Pixel technology for detail and low-light performance.
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The telephoto camera has a 50mm ƒ/1.9 lens, also at 50Mp, while the ultrawide camera features a 15mm ƒ/2.2 lens with a 12Mp sensor. This setup is supported by advanced AI capabilities, providing dynamic range, noise reduction, and various creative modes for photography enthusiasts.
Xiaomi doesn’t mention the front camera, but we assume it’s there. Its resolution, however, wasn’t given.
Xiaomi 14T Pro
The Xiaomi 14T Pro enhances the camera experience with Leica’s advanced sensor technology. The main camera boasts a 23mm ƒ/1.6 lens with the Light Fusion 900 image sensor, offering 50Mp resolution, 2.4μm Super Pixel technology, and Dual Native ISO Fusion Max, enabling up to 13.57EV dynamic range.
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The telephoto camera features a 60mm ƒ/2.0 lens, also at 50Mp, while the ultrawide camera remains at 12Mp with a 15mm ƒ/2.2 lens. Additionally, the Pro version includes a 32Mp front camera with a 25mm f/2.0 lens.
Battery & Charging
Xiaomi 14T
The Xiaomi 14T is powered by a 5000mAh battery, which should combine solid battery life with up to 1600 charging cycles (according to Xiaomi). It supports 67W HyperCharge wired charging, enabling quick top-ups when needed.
However, there’s no wireless charging.
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Xiaomi 14T Pro
The Pro version also features a 5000mAh battery and offers the same performance but takes charging speeds to the next level with 120W HyperCharge wired and 50W HyperCharge wireless charging capabilities.
Software & Apps
Both models run on Xiaomi’s HyperOS, which is based on Android 14 but has quite a different look and feel.
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It comes equipped with Google Gemini and a suite of advanced AI tools including Circle to Search with Google, AI Interpreter, AI Notes, AI Recorder, AI Subtitles, AI Film, AI Image Editing, and AI Portrait.
In terms of updates, both the Xiaomi 14T and 14T Pro are set to get four years of major OS updates and five years of security patches.
This is all that Xiaomi has unveiled about the 14T and 14T Pro models. To see what they will be up against, see our round-up of the best mid-range phones you can buy.
Author: Artur Tomala, Mobile Writer, Tech Advisor
Artur is a Mobile Writer at Tech Advisor, where he covers a range of smartphone, tablet and smartwatch-related topics. He has been working in the tech industry since 2021, including time spent leading a team focused on mobile news, reviews and product rankings. As an ambassador for the productivity app Notion, he runs training workshops and creates advanced templates to help people stay organised and productive.