Review of the Xiaomi 14, an official flagship model in Vietnam: One of Xiaomi's best user experiences.

As a Xiaomi 13 user, I believe the Xiaomi 14 is an upgrade in terms of photography capabilities, specifications, design, and user experience. For more details, check out the review of the Xiaomi 14 below.

The Leica 50 MP triple camera setup on the Xiaomi 14 delivers an exceptional photography experience.

According to the manufacturer, the Xiaomi 14 focuses on improving the camera system compared to the previous generation, evident in its specifications (Xiaomi 13 features a triple camera setup with specifications of 50 MP + 10 MP + 12 MP). Here's a summary of the Xiaomi 14 camera specifications for easier understanding.

• Main Camera: 50 MP resolution, f/1.5 aperture, AF support, OIS stabilization.
• Telephoto Camera: 50 MP resolution, f/2.0 aperture, OIS stabilization, EIS support.
• Ultra Wide Camera: 50 MP resolution, f/2.2 aperture, 115-degree field of view.
• Selfie Camera: 32 MP resolution.

In addition to the specification upgrades, the Xiaomi 14 is equipped with the Light Fusion 900 sensor, also known as the OmniVision OVX9000, customized specifically (different from the Sony IMX800 sensor on the Xiaomi 13). With the Light Fusion 900 sensor, images captured by the Xiaomi 14's camera are of high quality, without heavy noise, and notably with balanced white balance and exposure.

Under normal bright conditions, the Xiaomi 14 produces highly detailed and sharp images with relatively accurate color reproduction. Additionally, the contrast (highlight, shadow) of the image is clearly displayed. When compared to photos taken from the Xiaomi 13 under the same shooting conditions, the image quality of the Xiaomi 14 appears brighter and more true to color.

In backlight conditions, the Xiaomi 14's camera still delivers clear photos with detailed information, and the dark areas of the image are not heavily affected by noise. Additionally, the bright areas in the image are processed appropriately by the Xiaomi 14's camera.

The zoom mode from 2x is derived from the main sensor of the Xiaomi 14, resulting in very satisfactory image quality in terms of detail, color, etc. However, in low-light conditions, the resulting images still suffer from significant noise, and I believe Xiaomi can improve this in the future.

However, photos taken at 3.2x zoom are completely different from those at 2x zoom above (because the Xiaomi 14 will automatically switch to the telephoto lens instead of digital zoom from the main camera). Specifically, photos taken at 3.2x zoom with the Xiaomi 14's camera display sharp details, minimal noise, and consistent colors comparable to those taken from the main camera. This indicates that the image quality between the lenses of the Xiaomi 14 has become more consistent compared to the previous generation.

Switching to portrait photography capabilities, the Xiaomi 14's camera offers various modes such as: Standard - 23mm focal length, Documentary - 35mm focal length, Swirly Bokeh - 50mm focal length, Portrait - 75mm focal length, and Soft Focus - 90mm focal length. Each mode produces a variety of different styles for you to choose from. Overall, the focal lengths produce images with clear details, good contrast, and well-defined subjects.

In low-light conditions, the Xiaomi 14's camera still produces high-quality images with clear details, Leica-standard colors imbued with artistic flair. The level of detail in the shadows as well as the handling of highlights and light sources is quite balanced. These factors combine to create a relatively authentic image.

Overall, as a Xiaomi 13 user, I believe the Xiaomi 14's camera offers better photo-taking capabilities than the previous generation. Additionally, the Xiaomi 14 supports various filmmaking and photography features such as Movie mode, Pro mode, Panorama, etc. Therefore, this phone can help you unleash your creativity to produce high-quality videos and images.

The Xiaomi 14 features a compact design for comfortable grip, with high-level finishing.

Overall, the Xiaomi 14 is built on a square frame similar to the Xiaomi 13, but I feel that the device has a higher level of premium finishing compared to its predecessor.

With dimensions of just 158 x 71.5 x 8.2 mm, the Xiaomi 14 is easy to hold and use single-handedly. Additionally, the frame and edges on the back of the Xiaomi 14 are gently curved, and I don't feel any discomfort when using the device. This is also an advantage inherited from the previous generation of Xiaomi.

The back of the Xiaomi 14 is still finished in a glossy style similar to the previous generation, so sweating and fingerprint smudges will occur if we use the device bare. This is the main reason why I have to regularly use a case for the Xiaomi 14, although this reduces the device's grip.

On the other hand, Xiaomi has equipped a matte black case inside the Xiaomi 14 box instead of the usual silicon case in previous generations. Therefore, I no longer have to worry about the case turning yellow after a few months of use. Moreover, the company's provision of a colored case somewhat helps users save costs and time searching for external products. Because searching for a case for phones like the Xiaomi 14 is indeed not easy. It took me a lot of time to find a suitable case for the Xiaomi 13 when the silicon case turned yellow after 3 months of use.

In fact, you can also choose the Xiaomi 14 in black with a matte back to minimize dirt buildup. However, I feel that this black tone makes the Xiaomi 14 less prominent and visually appealing compared to the green/white version with a glass back.

The camera cluster of the Xiaomi 14 is twice the size of the Xiaomi 13. Moreover, it is surrounded by a metal frame with a sawtooth design and meticulously crafted details. Therefore, I highly appreciate the design and finishing craftsmanship of the Xiaomi 14.

The Xiaomi 14 features a sharp 1.5K display with high brightness

Compared to the previous generation, the Xiaomi 14 also has many changes in the display department, most notably the thinner bezels surrounding the phone's screen, providing a spacious display area. The Xiaomi 14's screen still uses an AMOLED panel, with a 120Hz refresh rate similar to the Xiaomi 13, but the resolution has been increased from Full HD+ (2,400 x 1,080 pixels) to 1.5K (2,670 x 1,200 pixels).

Based on my real-life experience, the Xiaomi 14 screen can deliver sharp, vibrant images, and smooth motion and interactions.

Furthermore, the Xiaomi 14 screen achieves a brightness of up to 3,000 nits, allowing comfortable use of the device in various lighting conditions. Moreover, the high screen brightness also enhances the device's visibility and attractiveness during usage.

The Xiaomi 14 runs on Xiaomi HyperOS, providing an exciting user experience

For your information, the Xiaomi 14 comes pre-installed with Xiaomi HyperOS (based on Android 14) out of the box. This operating system has been featured in various articles by 24h Congnghe such as Xiaomi 13 review with Xiaomi HyperOS update, and Xiaomi 13 Pro with Xiaomi HyperOS update. Overall, Xiaomi HyperOS on the Xiaomi 14 offers many exciting experiences and features.

Xiaomi HyperOS on the Xiaomi 14 boasts features like Lock Screen Customization, beautiful MiSans font, and intuitive curved app interface. However, I have noticed that Xiaomi HyperOS on the Xiaomi 14 operates smoother than on the Xiaomi 13 model I am currently using (which also runs Xiaomi HyperOS).

Specifically, the Xiaomi 14 provides a smooth swipe and app switching experience, rarely encountering stuttering. While my Xiaomi 13 experiences slight stutters when quickly switching between apps. Another example is when using the magazine-style lock screen wallpaper where the wallpaper pops out of the frame, the Xiaomi 13 stutters when unlocking, which doesn't happen on the Xiaomi 14. This indicates that Xiaomi HyperOS seems to be more effectively optimized for newer devices like the Xiaomi 14.

Xiaomi HyperOS on the Xiaomi 14 also helps me seamlessly connect with other Xiaomi products such as Xiaomi Watch S3, Redmi Buds 5, ... This way, I don't worry about interruptions while using them.

However, the Xiaomi 14 running Xiaomi HyperOS still encounters slow notifications or repeated notifications. This issue has been present since the time when Xiaomi devices were running MIUI 14, but currently, Xiaomi HyperOS has not yet addressed it. Additionally, Xiaomi HyperOS on the Xiaomi 14 also experiences errors displaying unread message notifications in apps like Messenger, Zalo, ... Specifically, even though I've read the messages, the app icons on the phone's home screen still show the number of unread messages. I hope that Xiaomi will soon address these issues.

Xiaomi 14 boasts a powerful configuration with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip but faces overheating issues

Before diving into details, let me summarize the specifications of Xiaomi 14 for easy reference:

• Display: 6.36-inch size, OLED panel, 1.5K resolution (2,670 x 1,200 pixels), 120 Hz refresh rate, maximum brightness of 3,000 nits.
• CPU: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
• RAM: 12 GB.
• Internal Storage: 256 GB, 512 GB.
• Rear Camera: 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP.
• Front Camera: 32 MP.
• Battery: 4,610 mAh, supports 90 W wired fast charging, 50 W wireless fast charging, reverse wireless charging for other devices.
• Operating System: Xiaomi HyperOS - Android 14.

Learn more: Explore the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor along with many other powerful chips from Qualcomm

Xiaomi 14 harnesses performance from the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, Qualcomm's most powerful chip for mobile devices to date. Specifically, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is built on a 4nm process with 8 cores clocked up to 3.3 GHz. Coupled with that is a new Adreno graphics core that delivers a 30% performance improvement and a 25% increase in image processing capability compared to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. In theory, the Xiaomi 14 with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 can meet the demands of current users.

Despite the Xiaomi 14 being equipped with a new cooling system compared to the Xiaomi 13, during usage, I still feel the device frequently warming up and sometimes heating up quickly. I think the cause may be the amount of heat generated by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip. So, how does this affect the overall performance of the Xiaomi 14? Let's find out in the following sections.

• Xiaomi 14 Performance Benchmarking

To provide a clearer insight into the power of the Xiaomi 14, I've run tests using 3 specialized benchmarking apps: GeekBench 6, PCMark, and 3DMark. The specific benchmarking conditions are as follows:

• The device battery must be between 90 - 100% (battery below 90% can affect device performance and results).
• Do not charge the battery while benchmarking.
• Run the benchmarks 3 times consecutively and take the average result after 3 runs.

For the first two tests (GeekBench 6, PCMark), Xiaomi 14 achieved very high scores, even outperforming other products in the same segment.

- GeekBench 6:

• Single-core/multi-core: 2,125 points / 6,034 points.
• GPU Compute (OpenCL): 14,006 points.

- PCMark: 14,601 points.

In the lightweight graphics test 3DMark Solar Bay, Xiaomi 14 achieved a total score of 7,339 points with an average FPS of 27.91. After the test, the device's temperature increased slightly by 3 degrees Celsius (36°C - 39°C) and the battery decreased by 1% (from 93% to 92%).

Moving on to the 3DMark Solar Bay Stress Test, the most demanding test in this benchmark. For those who are unfamiliar, this test will automatically repeat 20 times to assess the phone's stability when performing heavy tasks such as video editing, gaming, etc. Please pay attention to the Stability section, as it is the most important factor in this test.

The result indicates that Xiaomi 14 reached a stability of up to 78%, a relatively good outcome. However, the difference between the highest and lowest loops is only 1,705 points (7,755 - 6,050 = 1,705 points). Nevertheless, the device's temperature increases rapidly during the benchmarking process, and the device often automatically stops benchmarking due to overheating. Even when benchmarking Xiaomi 14 in an air-conditioned room, the device's temperature still increased by 16 degrees Celsius after completing the test (from 32°C to 48°C). This also affects the device's battery life (from 100% to 89% - a decrease of 11%).

Overall, while the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 on Xiaomi 14 delivers strong performance, its stability is compromised due to relatively high heat dissipation. Therefore, I believe Xiaomi should release an update to optimize the performance of Xiaomi 14 for cooler and more stable operation.

• Gaming Experience on Xiaomi 14

After the benchmarking, let's move on to the actual gaming experience. In this section, I've downloaded 4 popular games suitable for Xiaomi 14's configuration: Arena of Valor, Call of Duty Mobile, Genshin Impact, and Honkai: Star Rail. Additionally, I used PerfDog software to measure the FPS of each game. You can find more details here!

• Arena of Valor

In the most popular game today, Arena of Valor, I maxed out all the graphics settings on Xiaomi 14.

During gameplay, Xiaomi 14 impressed me with its smooth performance, high stability, and sharp graphics. This was evident through the average frame rate achieved in the game, which was 60.3 FPS.

• Call Of Duty Mobile

Moving on to Call Of Duty Mobile, I set the graphics to Medium to prioritize pushing FPS to Ultra with Xiaomi 14.

Based on the graphics settings above, Xiaomi 14 delivers a smooth Call Of Duty Mobile shooting experience with an average FPS of 60.4. Actions such as movement, weapon switching, combat, etc., are handled smoothly by the device, with smooth scene transitions and beautiful graphics.

• Honkai: Star Rail

Next up is a masterpiece from Hoyoverse - Honkai: Star Rail. I've also set the image and frame rate settings to the maximum with Xiaomi 14. You can refer to the image below.

In this game, Xiaomi 14 smoothly handles combat scenes with few instances of stuttering (except during screen transitions). However, I noticed that the device's temperature rises faster while playing Honkai: Star Rail compared to the games above (reaching around 41 - 42 degrees Celsius).

• Genshin Impact

Moving on to the graphically demanding game, Genshin Impact, I've set the image and frame rate settings to the maximum on Xiaomi 14.

During gameplay, Xiaomi 14 manages to handle this game at a somewhat decent level with an average FPS of 46.4. However, the device's temperature rises quickly during gameplay, which I believe somewhat affects its performance (the device experiences frequent stuttering after about 5 minutes of gameplay). Therefore, I suggest lowering the in-game graphics for the best gaming experience.

Overall, I find that Xiaomi 14 can smoothly handle most of today's games, but its temperature remains a drawback. The device tends to overheat when playing heavy games, causing my hands to sweat continuously during gameplay. Therefore, I hope Xiaomi will address this issue soon with some updates in the near future.

Xiaomi 14 with its 4,610 mAh battery can last throughout the day

The battery of Xiaomi 14 this year is indeed a standout feature. This phone is equipped with a 4,610 mAh battery, allowing it to last from 9 hours and 6 minutes to 18 hours and 41 minutes with various tasks such as texting, calling, gaming, and video watching.

Based on my experience, Xiaomi 14 can last for nearly 10 hours (9 hours and 35 minutes) on a single charge. This is an excellent usage time for a premium phone with a relatively small battery like Xiaomi 14. Moreover, the device's usage time can be extended further by avoiding gaming, reducing screen brightness, and turning off Bluetooth connections with other devices like watches and headphones.

Of course, everyone's phone usage needs are different, and what I used above with Xiaomi 14 is just for reference. To give you a visual insight into the device's battery life, I conducted a battery test following the standard of Mytour with specific conditions as follows:

• Experience 4 rotating tasks including: Playing Liên Quân (graphics settings as shown below), watching YouTube, browsing Facebook, and using the Chrome browser.

• Each task runs for 1 hour.
• SIM card inserted.
• Screen brightness at 100%, refresh rate set to 120 Hz.
• External speaker on with 50% volume.
• WiFi and social media notifications enabled.
• Battery saver, adaptive brightness, GPS, and Bluetooth turned off.
• Drained from 100% to 0%.

The results obtained are as follows:

Under the rigorous test conditions, Xiaomi 14 can continuously operate for 7 hours and 58 minutes. This is an impressive figure compared to other products in the same segment. I believe Xiaomi 14's battery can last this long due to hardware and software optimizations.

However, when comparing the battery tests of Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 13 (at launch), I felt a slight disappointment. Specifically, Xiaomi 13 achieved a result of 10 hours and 21 minutes at launch, while Xiaomi 14 recorded 7 hours and 58 minutes (a difference of nearly 2 hours). However, I realize this comparison may not be entirely fair due to the different timing of the tests. Additionally, the heat generated by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 somewhat contributes to Xiaomi 14 draining its battery faster compared to Xiaomi 13 (which uses the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip).

In addition to the above test, I also measured the time taken to fully charge the Xiaomi 14 battery, and the result is as shown below.

As seen in the image above, it only took me 40 minutes to fully charge the Xiaomi 14 battery from 0 to 100%. Assuming the Xiaomi 14 runs out of battery overnight, I only need to plug in the charger and do personal hygiene for about 20 minutes to charge the battery to over 50%.

Conclusion

Overall, Xiaomi 14 is a product that's nearly 'perfect' in every aspect from design, performance, battery, camera, to user experience. Although there are still a few minor drawbacks, I believe Xiaomi will soon release software updates to address them. If you're currently using Xiaomi 13 like me or older Xiaomi flagship models, upgrading to Xiaomi 14 is undoubtedly the right choice.

Currently, Xiaomi 14 is priced as follows at Mytour (prices may vary depending on the time and promotions):

• 12 GB RAM, 256 GB internal storage version is priced at 22.99 million VND.
• 12 GB RAM, 512 GB internal storage version is priced at 24.49 million VND.

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