Xiaomi 14T Pro
Announced September 26, 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 14T Pro is a well-rounded sub-flagship that balances high-end processing power and a bright 144Hz display with a competitive price point. That said, the device is held back by aggressive bloatware, a lack of an included charger, and inconsistent camera performance in challenging lighting.
Weighted from 42 reviewer scores
Pros
- Rapid wired and wireless charging capabilities
- Stunning and vibrant 144Hz AMOLED display
- Strong performance for gaming and daily tasks
- Capable camera system with effective Leica-tuned processing
- Premium build quality with IP68 water resistance
Cons
- No charging brick included in the box
- Frustrating bloatware and system-level ads
- Inconsistent camera performance in low light and challenging scenarios
- Lack of advanced features like expandable storage or headphone jacks
- Thermal management issues during sustained heavy use
- Launch price $891 (USD)
- Main camera 50MP f/1.6 + 12MP Ultrawide + 50MP 2.6x Telephoto
- Video 8K 30p
- Display 6.67-inch AMOLED 144Hz
- Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ 12GB
What the Reviewers Say
All 42 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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- PetaPixel 8/10
The Xiaomi 14T Pro is a smartphone that takes better photos than the price indicates, pushing this device into something performative between mid-range and flagship territory.
- WIRED 7/10
Ultimately, the Xiaomi 14T and 14T Pro are good, solid Android phones that combine great screens and versatile cameras with slick performance, but there’s nothing to surprise you or quicken the pulse here.
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The Xiaomi 14T Pro is good to great at everything it turns its hand to.
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The Xiaomi 14T Pro is a testament to the benefits of making well-thought-out improvements without going overboard.
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[I]t's hard to find a budget flagship phone that offers better value than the Xiaomi 14T Pro.
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It's a premium device with topnotch performance, super fast charging, and great cameras.
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This is an appropriately priced phone that delivers on all fronts of the smartphone experience. The screen is gorgeous, the build quality is great, the speakers are amazing, the camera is nice, and the battery life is top-notch.
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The new Xiaomi 14T duo has finally been unveiled and we are in for a treat with the new generation of Leica-boosted photography, flagship-grade performance, Dolby Vision OLEDs, and much more.
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If it wasn’t for the software, the Xiaomi 14T Pro would be a runaway success.
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This powerful sub-flagship takes excellent photos for the money. The Xiaomi 14T Pro lacks the wow factor of some rivals, but doesn’t skimp on storage and has a long-lasting battery.
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With the Xiaomi 14T Pro, Xiaomi has provided a very well specced almost-flagship phone with competitive performance and an excellent 144Hz OLED display.
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The Xiaomi 14T Pro looks to be a great mid-range phone for those who want an AI phone without the hefty price tag.
- CGMagazine 9/10
With significant updates from last year’s 13T Pro, the 14T Pro is refining the overall user experience while still managing to come in under the price of the competition.
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The 14T Pro is a solid Android flagship smartphone from Xiaomi that excels in every area. If you are looking for a solid alternative to the Samsung Galaxy S24+/S24 or Google Pixel 9, then you can’t go wrong with this Xiaomi.
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It's nothing outlandish, nothing super special compared with the Pixels, the Samsungs, all the other premium style flagship phones that you can get out there right now, but hopefully it'll cost you a little bit less than some of the Samsungs and the rest.
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Xiaomi’s flagship T-series phones are getting better and better every year and this is evident with the new Xiaomi 14T Pro.
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I still find this phone a compelling device, maganda, solid, but again not for those who already has a Xiaomi 13T Pro.
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Xiaomi have had to make specific compromises in order to get the price down as low as possible, and for this price, Xiaomi have absolutely nailed it with the Xiaomi 14T Pro.
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The Xiaomi 14T Pro is a solid contender in the high-end smartphone market. It offers a combination of premium features, robust performance, and a competitive price.
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Oh, overall, okay, overall, on a scale of 1 to 10, I would give the Xiaomi 14T Pro a major, major, major go.
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The Xiaomi 14T Pro is the kind of flagship-level smartphone that I’d recommend to anyone who wants that level of performance and features but doesn’t have the stomach to spend well over USD 1000/ PhP 50,000.
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The Xiaomi 14T Pro is so good, it's so solid.
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Judging from everything that Xiaomi 14T Pro packs at this price, it really is a very affordable Pro flagship phone of the year that is clearly punching above the weight, for example, the iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Galaxy S24 Plus or the Ultra.
- Pokde.Net 8/10
It does have its quirks but if your concern is price-to-performance ratio, it’s hard to find something that can top this.
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So I think Xiaomi's done a fantastic job with this phone.
- Pocket Tactics 8/10
If you're looking for a sleek and subtle Android with a fantastic display, plenty of performance power, and cameras to rival any other flagship smartphone, the Xiaomi 14T Pro fits the bill.
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This is a surprisingly good phone as it packs a lot of performance, doesn't actually heat up, great battery life, rather decent cameras, and most important of all an affordable price, and you do get a lot of value for your money here.
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[O]verall it is a nice operating system and there is tons of customization tweaks to play with, so that's always good.
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There’s a lot here for the money and it’s a smart smartphone.
- GBAtemp.net 7.8/10
As a pricier mid-ranger with a high-end build, the Xiaomi 14T Pro offers a respectable package as a daily driver but feels somewhat wanting when emulating some gaming systems.
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[T]he shots are perfectly fine, nothing to write home about, but perfectly fine for the price that you're paying, just nothing really above said price.
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Priced at $899, the Xiaomi 14T Pro offers a lot of hardware for a justified price.
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[I] definitely think Xiaomi has done a great job with this Xiaomi 14T Pro and at a pretty respectable price tag as well.
- MMORPG.com 8/10
The Xiaomi 14T Pro is a very good phone, though I find it to be on the expensive side for photography when the Xiaomi 14 Ultra is available for around the same price.
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The Xiaomi 14T Pro is a compelling blend of innovative technology, user-centric design, and performance efficiency, making it a standout choice in its category. It exemplifies how high-end features can be made accessible without sacrificing quality or experience.
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[T]his is the best Xiaomi device that I've used and I think this is something that you guys will appreciate as well.
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Putting everything together, the Xiaomi 14T Pro is the best phone deal of the year, especially if you’re in a region where you can get this phone for less than $600.
- MOBHouse 8/10
If your main concern when choosing a phone is the camera and you are a responsible adult with other priorities than splurging on a flagship, then the Xiaomi 14T Pro is actually a very good option.
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The best camera is in fact the one that you have with you and I think that we just have to face the reality that for many of us in this day and age, this camera will be a phone.
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[T]he Xiaomi 14T Pro is a massive win.
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In my opinion, a pretty good gaming smartphone.
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Kind of mixed bag in the end as far as some of the quirks with the the front camera system, but it's still a great phone and and once again, if you get it at the good price, if you get that phone at a good price, then it's one that I can recommend.
