Two years ago, the iPhone 14 series and Huawei Mate 50 series began to introduce satellite communication technology, and this innovative feature has attracted a lot of attention in the market. Although Apple's satellite communication function is limited to overseas versions, Huawei's Mate series stands out in the domestic high-end mobile phone market with this technology.
With Huawei's lead, the Honor Magic6 Pro has become the first satellite phone in the Android camp, the satellite version of the Oppo Find X7 Ultra is also about to be launched, and the Xiaomi 14 Ultra and Vivo X100 Ultra are also in development.
Satellite communication technology may not be commonly used by city dwellers, but it can be a lifesaver for specific operational needs or outdoor travelers in areas without base station coverage. However, the R&D cost of satellite communication is high, about 300 yuan more, which makes it only available for high-end models. While this feature may not be common in everyday use, it can play an important role at critical moments, making it favored by high-end users.
The image and camera function is the core competitiveness of domestic flagship mobile phones. Both the Xiaomi Mi 14 Ultra and the Vivo X100 Ultra will be powered by the Sony LYT900 sensor, which will be their main selling point.
The cost of the Xiaomi 14 Ultra has risen due to the increase in BMO, and it is expected to cost more than 7,000 yuan. vivo X100 Ultra has been priced at more than 6,000 yuan in previous generations, and it is expected to be higher after the new satellite communication function. The Xiaomi 14 Ultra is expected to be available at the end of this month, while the Vivo X100 Ultra is scheduled to be available in April. The release of these new models will undoubtedly bring more choices to consumers.