On February 1st, Station Ge announced more details about the Xiaomi 14 Ultra: the imaging and technology aspects are fully equipped, and the BOM cost has increased by over 700 yuan, so a price hike is inevitable (in his own words), and they also set a goal of giving out 10,000 yuan red packets. In response, Xiaomi’s official employee Xiao Pang said, “The components are too advanced, so this time there will indeed be a price increase.”
According to previous leaks, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra will be equipped with the Snapdragon 8Gen3 full set, and the processor is expected to be upgraded to the latest “overclocking version,” placing it firmly in the top tier in terms of performance and storage. The device will feature an internally embedded high-density silicon-carbon battery, with the capacity upgraded to 5180mAh. There are two optional wireless charging plans, 50W and 80W, both of which are excellent choices. Considering the efficiency of the Snapdragon 8Gen3, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra’s battery life is theoretically expected to be better than its predecessor, and power consumption during photography and video recording will also be significantly reduced.
The screen has been confirmed to adopt a domestic 2K full-curved full-screen display and is expected to support ultrasonic under-screen fingerprint recognition. The design may take cues from the already released Xiaomi 14 Pro. The addition of bidirectional satellite communication functionality has been commented on by Station Ge as a novel approach, hinting at the high probability of introducing a new self-developed chip. In addition to the communication chip, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra will also bring image, fast charging, and battery chips. Currently, the most anticipated is the surging image chip C2, with the Xiaomi surging C1 having been released on March 30, 2021.
In addition to the surging C2, other imaging configurations are also fully equipped, such as the latest Sony LYT900 flagship main camera, which has a 1-inch large sensor and supports an infinitely variable aperture, making it unique among current smartphones. The main camera has been upgraded to a Leica SUMMILUX lens, with the aperture upgraded from F1.8 to F1.63. In addition to Leica mobile imaging, there are unexpected new features, making this one of the most anticipated aspects for many.
According to Station Ge’s leaks, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra is almost a completely redesigned product, so there should be many more innovations and highlights yet to be revealed. From the leaked lens decorative panel, it is evident that the Xiaomi 14 Ultra still uses a 50-megapixel quad-camera setup. The periscopic ultra-telephoto lens has been upgraded from F3.0 to F2.5, suggesting a significant improvement in low-light performance for the telephoto lens. The rear shell will offer more colors in glass versions and is expected to provide colors that match Xiaomi cars, making it one of the most anticipated features of the device.
As for the cost of the device, Station Ge’s conclusion is an increase of over 700 yuan, which is one of the indications of the excessively advanced components. The release date is tentatively set for the end of February. For comparison, the starting price of the Xiaomi 13 Ultra was 5999 yuan for the 12GB+256GB storage version. Considering the increased cost and other factors, it’s almost certain that the starting price of the Xiaomi 14 Ultra will be raised to over 6000 yuan. Currently, the question is whether it will start at 6299 yuan or 6499 yuan.
Qiji’s thoughts:
Qiji’s thoughts regarding the price hike for the Xiaomi 14 Ultra are as follows: The success of the Ultra model began with the Xiaomi 11 Ultra, and its most outstanding feature is its imaging system, with a main camera featuring a Samsung GN2 sensor paired with two Sony IMX586 flagship sensors. The reason for its outstanding performance is the excessively advanced components. Based on the current leaks, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra gives a feeling of returning to its original purpose, exploring new technologies, and the exclusive advantage of the Ultra model – cost-no-object components. Hopefully, this time it will bring even more surprises.
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