Chinese electronics giant Xiaomi has launched its latest AI-enhanced 14 Series smartphone lineup, alongside a range of wearable gadgets targeting health and wellness enthusiasts.
The centerpiece of the launch is the Xiaomi 14 Ultra smartphone, an addition to the company’s collaboration with German camera manufacturer Leica.
Boasting a quad-camera setup, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra aims to set new standards in mobile photography. Its sibling model, the Xiaomi 14, features a triple-camera configuration, catering to users seeking high-quality imaging capabilities in a more compact form factor.
Xiaomi’s news statement highlighted the integration of AI models into the smartphones, enabling new functionalities such as real-time transcriptions during conferences and intelligent photo recognition. Users can now describe a photo, and the AI will promptly locate it within their gallery — a testament to Xiaomi’s commitment to leveraging AI for enhancing user experiences.
According to data from the International Data Corporation (IDC), Xiaomi secured the third position globally in terms of smartphone market share in the previous year, capturing 12.5 percent of global shipments. This places Xiaomi behind industry leaders Apple and Samsung, with respective market shares of 20.1 percent and 19.4 percent.
Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Ultra are powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform from Qualcomm, boasting 32 percent CPU performance boost and 34 percent power consumption decrease, along with 34 percent GPU performance boost and 38 percent power consumption decrease.
Xiaomi 14 Series is equipped with Qualcomm FastConnect 7800, which brings Wi-Fi 72 with 320MHz capacity.
Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Ultra are featuring Xiaomi Surge battery management system, guaranteeing extended performance. Xiaomi 14 is powered by a 4610mAh battery supported by 90W HyperCharge and 50W wireless HyperCharge. Xiaomi 14 Ultra is powered by 5000mAh battery with 90W HyperCharge along with the latest 80W wireless HyperCharge technology.
Xiaomi also introduced wearable products designed to cater to the needs of fitness enthusiasts and health-conscious consumers. The Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro, Xiaomi Watch S3, and Xiaomi Watch 2 offer an array of features tailored for sports and wellness activities, further expanding Xiaomi’s ecosystem of connected devices.
