Xiaomi 14

Lightweight, compact and premium design.

Videos have some sort of magenta tinge.

However, subpar battery life continues to plague Xiaomi's phones and despite the versatile selfie camera hardware, you can find better quality of the main one elsewhere. Those are the two only reasons that keep us from giving the 14 Civi an even better...

Compact size ; Flagship power ; Great cameras

HyperOS takes some getting used to ; Bloatware preinstalled ; A little pricey

The Xiaomi 14 is a compact flagship that doesn’t compromise on performance and features. It’s extremely powerful, takes great photos and videos and charges in a flash. The Samsung Galaxy S24 has some real competition on its hands.

Upgraded LTPO OLED panel with variable refresh rate.

Quite slippery by design.

Still, the Xiaomi 14 is easy to recommend as it's perhaps the most capable compact Android flagship currently on the market.

Incredible cameras ; Flawless performance ; Super-fast charging ; Stunning screen

HyperOS software annoyances ; Fingerprint magnet on certain colours ; More expensive than some rivals

The Xiaomi 14 is a brilliantly competent and compact flagship for 2024 with gorgeous design, top-notch hardware and powerful performance. The question is whether you’re happy to pay more than key rivals while putting up with HyperOS.

Distinctive, detailed rear camera trio ; Flagship power and battery life ; Colourful, detailed display

HyperOS has a few quirks ; Design follows the crowd instead of trying something unique

Compact (but not too compact) competition for Android’s big hitters, with capable cameras and plenty of power. The Xiaomi 14 has carved out a very compelling niche.

Incredible in-hand feel ; Blazing fast performance ; Leica cameras with good overall performance ; Fantastic display

Battery life could be better ; Slower charging than competition ; Inconsistent portrait photos

One of the most affordable SD8G3 flagship phones ; Compact and comfortable to use ; Great photography capabilities ; Fast 90W wired and 50W wireless charging

Still unable to turn off Leica processing presets for native camera app ; Design flow from the sides to the rear can be better

The TL;DR version: This phone offers an excellent camera system and the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor without the premium version's jaw-dropping price. Note: You can find the Xiaomi 14 on Lazada and Shopee .

The Xiaomi 14 impresses with its premium and compact IP68 design, a stunning bright display with deep colors and crisp details, a promising camera package with Leica’s imaging for superior image quality, and top-notch performance for seamless...