Xiaomi 14
Announced February 25, 2024
PixelMeter The PixelMeter is our 1–100 aggregate of reviewer scores from trusted publications and creators. Weighted by source tier — not a raw average, and not PetaPixel’s own review.
Reviewer Consensus
Strong
The Xiaomi 14 is a powerful, compact flagship that delivers high-end performance and a versatile Leica-engineered camera system in a portable frame. That said, the device is hindered by a glossy finish that attracts fingerprints, persistent bloatware within the HyperOS software, and thermal management issues during heavy usage.
Weighted from 44 reviewer scores
Pros
- Fast wired and wireless charging capabilities
- Bright and vibrant 120Hz AMOLED display
- Compact and portable form factor
- Top-tier performance from the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor
- Versatile Leica-tuned camera system
Cons
- Glossy surface prone to fingerprints and slipperiness
- Pre-installed bloatware and software quirks
- Thermal management issues under heavy load
- Inconsistent selfie camera performance
- Launch price $1,082 (USD)
- Main camera 50MP f/1.6 + 50MP Ultrawide + 50MP 3.2x Telephoto
- Video 8K 24p
- Display 6.36-inch LTPO AMOLED 120Hz
- Chipset Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 12GB
What the Reviewers Say
All 44 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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- PetaPixel 9/10
The Xiaomi 14 packs a camera package that's hard to beat for its size.
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If your budget stretches, and you want a top-notch Android phone that your mate is unlikely to even know about, then go for it.
- WIRED 7/10
The compact and refined Xiaomi 14 is a very good Android phone, but it fails to stand out among other similarly priced handsets.
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The Xiaomi 14 is a delight to use. It’s powerful, has a great display, packs an excellent camera array and offers speedy wired and wireless charging.
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So long as you're not precious about aesthetics and can grapple with the over-stocked HyperOS user experience, the Xiaomi 14 makes no bones about its intent to be the superior choice over the latest iPhone or Galaxy.
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The Xiaomi 14 shows that small phones don't need to have lesser specs, matching some of the best phones available today while measuring half an inch smaller.
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If you’re looking for a great flagship experience and photos that will fit easily into your pocket, it’s hard to argue against getting the Xiaomi 14 at this price.
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On the whole, the Xiaomi 14 has everything you need in a 2024 flagship, and it is one of the best Xiaomi phones around. If you're using an older Xiaomi phone and are considering a switch or want to make the move from another brand, you'll find plenty to like with the device.
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With an Active Use Score of almost 14 hours, the Xiaomi 14 is among the best in its class.
- 91mobiles.com 8/10
The Xiaomi 14 is a loaded smartphone that scores high on most aspects.
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Good things come in small packages - where Xiaomi 14 may be compact, but it offers more than a regular flagship smartphone, from best-in-class aesthetics, flagship performance, and a versatile camera that's hard to beat in challenging lighting conditions.
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As a generational leap, the Xiaomi 14 is an easy recommendation. It keeps what worked about the 13 while making improvements to performance, battery life, cameras and the display.
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Compact (but not too compact) competition for Android’s big hitters, with capable cameras and plenty of power.
- Creative Bloq 10/10
It's got a Leica-engineered camera that has taken the leap from really flipping great last year to the world's greatest phone camera this year.
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The Xiaomi 14 is a brilliantly competent and compact flagship for 2024 with gorgeous design, top-notch hardware and powerful performance.
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The Xiaomi 14 is a really good phone. It has an impressive build and feel, and great cameras.
- CGMagazine 8.5/10
The Xiaomi 14 redefines Android excellence with its innovative features, sleek design, and outstanding value, all showcased on a brilliant flat AMOLED screen.
- BGR 8/10
The Xiaomi 14 is a worthy upgrade over the Xiaomi 13. The device offers fast performance, a great camera, and a stunning screen.
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Absolutely one of my most favorite compact smartphones. It may be a bit of a mucky pup with that shiny design, but the absolutely smashing performance, the excellent battery life, the highly dependable camera, it ticks pretty much everything about this dinky wee blower.
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Folks who would want a powerful smartphone in a compact form factor should definitely make the Xiaomi 14 among their top choices for a new flagship smartphone this 2024.
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Xiaomi 14, I think this stands out talaga for its Leica cameras and you versatility camera combined with its very good performance and fast charging.
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It's small yet packs in everything a pro model would usually include, such as top-of-the-line speakers, microphones, haptics, USB speeds, and connectivity.
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[T]his is the best smartphone photography for the phone's price and the compact size, that is a resounding YES!
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Now ultimately, how I would sum up my experience with the the Leica lens on the Xiaomi 14 here is that the experience is actually very similar to taking photos with a professional camera.
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Even with its quirks, we’d still give the Xiaomi 14 a thumbs up. It’s hands-down one of the best compact Android flagships currently available.
- Geek Culture 8.5/10
The Xiaomi 14 is a competent, polished offering that’s certainly worth a look, especially with the compact form factor it offers. Photography may be its greatest expertise, but don’t discount its hardware capabilities – the handset is a heavyweight in its own right.
- Root-Nation.com 9.1/10
To summarize: the Xiaomi 14, which has seen a price drop a few months after its release, is currently the best compact flagship on the market.
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If you’re on T-Mobile and ready to try something different, I don’t think you can go wrong with the Xiaomi 14; it is that impressive.
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As a flagship, the Xiaomi 14 performs more than adequately well for today’s standards. It’s perfectly sized, premium-looking, powerful, versatile, and long-lasting.
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While its previous attempts weren’t quite at the level of Samsung’s Ultra series, the Xiaomi 14, however, could be the best all-round flagship phone of 2024, with its impressive cameras, stunning design, and great price.
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The Xiaomi 14 is undoubtedly one of my favourite flagship phones that I’ve used.
- Pokde.Net 8.3/10
The Xiaomi 14 is an excellent compact flagship smartphone that really went above and beyond in terms of value. Sure, it may have its share of drawbacks but at the end of the day, this is a true blue 2024 flagship smartphone that can serve you well without the excessive splurge.
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[I]t also packs quite the camera features if how to take advantage of it.
- Pocket Tactics 8/10
If you're seeking a slightly smaller flagship phone, the Xiaomi 14 is a brilliant option. It has top-tier performance, a great display, excellent camera performance, and solid battery life.
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After spending a week with the Xiaomi 14, we can safely say that it is one of the best smartphones that Android has to offer.
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Bottom line, this is an impressive compact flagship smartphone. I love everything about it, a real treat to use, brilliantly constructed and jam-packed with technology to its teeth.
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I've been impressed with my time using the Xiaomi 14, but I do think if you need that larger device, the larger display, the variable lens, the slightly better battery life, then the Xiaomi 14 Pro is.
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Xiaomi 14 is the best compact flagship of 2024, remarkable build quality, the best in-class technical specifications, and it's a matter of time to step up their software game.
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The Xiaomi 14 is one of the most versatile 'non-Pro' flagship smartphones we've used to date, earning it an easy recommendation in our books.
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Okay, so after 7 months, even though the Xiaomi 14 has a few of the same issues, it’s improved a ton in the important areas and I like this phone even more than when I first unboxed it.
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[T]he Xiaomi 14 has been an excellent device to use.
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I think the Xiaomi 14 is a bit overpriced for an Android handset at this level. The overall physical design doesn’t give me the top level feel I’d expect with such a price tag.
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It is safe to say that the Xiaomi 14 is perhaps the best value flagship that’s also sized thoughtfully. And if you like Xiaomi’s approach to photography, then you’ll have virtually nothing to complain about.
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[B]asically everything is very good on this device but not perfect yet.
