From Xiaomi 14 Ultra to Watch S3, Xiaomi’s latest gadgets are now available worldwide

Xiaomi traditionally launches its flagship phones in China before launching them in the global market. Now, the company has actually launched Xiaomi 14 into the global market. However, the company will skip the Xiaomi 14 Pro and also launch the Xiaomi 14 Ultra globally.

Xiaomi 14 and 14 Ultra have many features in common, including Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, IP68 rated water and dust resistance, 32MP selfie camera, and Hyper OS on Android 14. These phones also come with four key features. OS updates and 5 years of security patches.

The Chinese manufacturer presented the Xiaomi 14 Ultra in Barcelona on Sunday. It’s the latest addition to his Ultra series of hyper-premium terminals, and (like previous models) it’s firmly focused on the camera experience.

Xiaomi 14 Ultra is expected to come with a quad 50MP rear camera system. It consists of a 50MP variable aperture camera, a 50MP ultra-wide-angle lens (IMX858), a 50MP 3.2x telephoto camera, and a 50MP 5x periscope lens.

The 50MP main camera features a LYT-900 1-inch sensor and variable aperture (f/1.63 to f/4.0). The two telephoto cameras use the same IMX858 sensor as last year, but the 5x camera offers a wider f/2.5 aperture. Therefore, we expect better low-light performance when zooming.

Interestingly, the manufacturer touts the use of four AI models for imaging. This includes color, tones, portraits, and images of his fusion models. Xiaomi also uses generative AI to improve the zoom, and as a result, the company claims that his 30x zoom is better than its competitors.

Xiaomi also mentioned other camera-related features that are worth knowing about. This includes the ability to use other Xiaomi devices (such as the latest Pro tablet) as external monitors, his 8K/30fps shooting through all four cameras, and his four microphones.

Otherwise, if you look at the traditional specifications, this phone is a premium product. It’s powered by the aforementioned Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, 12GB of RAM, 512GB of storage, and a 6.73-inch QHD+ OLED screen. Xiaomi only says that this screen has a peak brightness of 3,000 nits, without disclosing typical brightness numbers.

Xiaomi’s phone also packs a 5,300mAh battery, which should provide long-lasting durability. Need to charge? Then you can take advantage of 90W wired or 80W wireless charging speeds.

The vanilla Xiaomi 14 was also announced for the global market on this day, although it is smaller compared to most other flagship phones. This is mainly due to its 6.36-inch 1.5K OLED screen and 152.8 mm height, which is a bit larger than the Galaxy S24 and Pixel 8, but still relatively small.

Xiaomi’s standard flagship phone has plenty of notable features elsewhere as well. It has the latest and greatest high-end processor, 4,610mAh battery, 90W wired charging, and 50W reverse wireless charging.

Xiaomi 14 also features a triple 50MP rear camera system. Expect a 50MP main camera (1/1.31 inch), a 50MP 3.2x telephoto camera, and a 50MP ultrawide camera.

Xiaomi announced several more products that day. First of all, there is a new Wear OS smartwatch called Xiaomi Watch S3. It is powered by the Snapdragon W5 Plus Gen 1 processor and features a 1.43-inch OLED screen (466 x 466) within a 5ATM rated design. Xiaomi also offers replaceable bezels and aluminum frames.

The smartwatch runs an unspecified version of Wear OS with a HyperOS skin. Xiaomi claims up to 65 hours of battery life, which isn’t bad for a Wear OS device.

Other notable features include heart rate tracking, SpO2 monitoring, sleep tracking, and support for over 150 sports modes.

The Chinese brand also launched the Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro with a 12.4-inch 3K display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, 10,000mAh battery with 120W wired charging, and six speakers. The tablet also features an aluminum design, a 50MP rear camera, a 32MP selfie shooter, and an optional pen and keyboard.

Finally, Xiaomi brought the Smart Band 8 Pro to Europe today. This fitness tracker features a 1.74-inch rectangular OLED screen, Gorilla Glass Victus, and 5ATM water resistance. The tracker also supports over 150 sports modes, heart rate tracking, over 200 watch faces, and up to 14 days of charging with a 289mAh battery.

Do you like the idea of ​​the Xiaomi 14 Ultra? If so, you’ll pay £1,299 (~$1,647) for the only 12GB/512GB variant in the UK, and €1,499 (~$1,624) in Europe. The phone is available in black and white. Xiaomi UK says anyone who buys the phone between now and March 18th will receive a free camera grip along with £300 (~$380) to spend on Xiaomi ecosystem products.

This camera grip comes with a 1,500mAh battery, shutter button, video capture key, adjustment wheel, and USB-C port for pass-through charging. The accessory has also been found to work with other phones, with varying degrees of success.

Prefer a more traditional Xiaomi flagship phone? The 12GB/256GB Xiaomi 14 costs £849 (approx. $1,076) in the UK and €999 (approx. $1,083) in Europe. The 12GB/512GB model is available in Europe and the UK for €1,099 (~$1,393) and £899 (~$1,140) respectively. The device is expected to be found in black, white, and jade green. According to Xiaomi, anyone who purchases the phone between now and March 31st will receive a free Xiaomi Pad 6.

The recommended price for Xiaomi Watch S3 is €149 (~$161) and 129.99 pounds (about $165). Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro has a starting price of 699 euros (~$757) and 599 pounds (~$759). Finally, the Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro will be available for €69 (~$75) and £59.99 (~$76) in Europe and the UK.