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Let's start with the hardware of the Xiaomi Mi 14 Ultra camera system. This isn't a big upgrade compared to the 13 Ultra. The sensor of the main camera has been replaced, the aperture is larger, but the size is still 1 inch. The aperture of the 5x telephoto camera is also larger. There are also 3 that are not cropped in the end2x camera. This is a true physical focal length 75mm lens. There are no changes to the ultra-wide camera, so we'll focus mainly on the other three.
Truth be told, whether it's increasing the aperture or a longer physical focal length, it's all about getting sharper shots in low light, or a shallower depth of field**.
Here's a comparison between the Xiaomi Mi 13 Ultra and the Xiaomi Mi 14 Ultra cameras.
Of course, if I zoom in on the comparison, then I can definitely see that the 14 Ultra will be a little better in every way.
NEW FEATURES. Compared to the small improvement in image quality, the Xiaomi Mi 14 Ultra has three new features. One is the macro mode. This time, both telephoto cameras support ultra-close-range focusing, making it possible to shoot so many unique**.
The second feature is Ultra Zoom, which is the use of AI to enhance image quality. The feature has already appeared on Huawei and Honor phones, with mixed reviews. Some people think that artificial intelligence will make photography unrealistic, and some people think that as long as the image is ***, it will be fine.
The good news is that the Xiaomi Mi 14 Ultra will only activate the feature if the zoom exceeds 30x. A switch is provided to allow the user to choose whether or not to activate this feature.
The last feature is to expand the depth of field so that the depth of field is deeper. This allows you to get a sharp** without having to stop down the aperture. Because it is a multi-frame compositing, it will also have a stronger HDR effect. This is very helpful for photographing food.
Xiaomi has developed a new mode: Master Portrait mode. In this mode, the contrast of the portrait is reduced.
Although the Xiaomi Mi 13 Ultra already supports 4K 60fps recording with 4 cameras **, you still need to stop recording if you want to switch lenses. The 14 Ultra solves this problem this time around, allowing you to switch between four cameras at will while recording.
Thanks to a more power-efficient sensor, it is also possible to record 4K at 120fps **14 Ultra's camera now supports 4K 60fps recording as well. 14 Ultra's new EV adjustment button allows you to shoot movies without having to switch to Pro mode**.
The professional mode has also been upgraded for more professional users. In addition to the same existing custom tonal, tonal, and sharpening features as the 13 Ultra, it also allows users to save presets. As a result, photographic parameters can be quickly changed depending on the scene.
Xiaomi has also partnered with Adobe to enable the 14 Ultra to shoot 16-bit RAW** and recognize them in Photoshop and Lightroom.
Photography kit. When you buy a mobile phone, you only need to pay an additional 999 yuan to get this set of photography kits. The photography kit allows the installation of a 67mm filter. The way the filter is fixed has been upgraded, and removing the filter requires the press of a button, just like changing lenses on a professional camera.
This new grip has also been changed from a Bluetooth link to a Type C link, which will make its shutter lag much smaller. What's even more interesting is that a new battery is added to the handle, which makes it a power bank for your phone and allows you to fully charge it without having to take it out. Now this makes this camera kit even more worth buying.
All in all, it is an excellent photography accessory that is recommended for all photography enthusiasts.
Theoretically, the Xiaomi Mi 14 Ultra has the same screen as the 14 Pro, with a C8 panel from TCL. However, the brightness has been increased, which is about the same as that of the S24 Ultra. If you want to say that Xiaomi's screen has any advantages, it must be dimming. DC-like and 1920Hz PWM dimming is something that Samsung and iPhone have never had.
The performance of the 14 Ultra isn't top-notch, but the gaming experience is better than expected. Even with some lag, the overall smoothness and power consumption are excellent. The Xiaomi Mi 14 Ultra also comes with a 5300mAh battery and an 80W charger for good battery life and charging speeds.
Is Xiaomi Mi 14 Ultra worth 6999 yuan? To be honest, it's still a bit expensive. But it has the camera system that it is most proud of, and it is definitely a phone that can compete with the S24 Ultra or the iPhone 15 Pro Max.