Xiaomi 14

29th best phone of 2023 - check rank

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Price

It is a little more expensive than the typical basic flagship phone, though you'd expect that for the specs it offers. [source: tomsguide]

Software

Software offers few new features. [source: tomsguide]

Software still needs work. [source: trustedreviews]

Xiaomi’s software feels more like an iOS clone than anything individual, with the quick settings drop-down looking very similar to the Control Center on iOS. [source: trustedreviews]

Also the hype Xiaomi's been generating around its new HyperOS software seems misplaced, at least right now. [source: tomsguide]

Availability

No U.S. availability. [source: tomsguide]

Xiaomi 14

29th best phone of 2023 - check cons

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Camera

The Xiaomi 14 is likely one of the best-equipped compact flagships when it comes to photography. [source: gsmarena]

The Xiaomi 14 has a lot going for it, from a fascinating camera system to an overall size smaller than most of the best Android phones in 2024. [source: trustedreviews]

Powerful Leica-enhanced cameras. [source: tomsguide]

Design

Smaller size than equivalently-specced rivals. [source: tomsguide]

Battery

Speedy charging. [source: tomsguide]

Software

Going up against the Galaxy S24 for small Android phone supremacy, the Xiaomi 14 certainly looks to have more going for it – especially regarding camera skills and charging prowess. [source: trustedreviews]

The Xiaomi 14 shows that small phones don't need to have lesser specs, matching some of the best phones available today while measuring half an inch smaller. [source: tomsguide]

Other

It offers a substantial upgrade over its predecessor. [source: gsmarena]

Xiaomi 14

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