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Every now and then something special comes along. In the crowded phone market, it’s a rare thing. Enter the Xiaomi 14 Ultra. Xiaomi has finally launched its Ultra flagship smartphone outside of its home market. If you’re in the market for the absolute best phone experience, you might have found it here.
You will need to be all in on the photography though, and if you are, this is an enthusiast’s dream. Especially when you add in the optional Photography Kit which, no lie, means this phone can rival compact mirrorless DSLRs.
Costing a whopping £1,299, it’s not a phone you’ll be buying on a whim. But if you can afford it, this phone has just about every bell and whistle you can imagine, from insane photography skills to a gorgeous screen to super-fast charging.
It’s not perfect, no phone is, but Xiaomi will have the likes of Apple, Samsung and Google quaking in their respective boots after this.
DESIGN
If you think this phone looks like a camera, it’s not a coincidence. Xiaomi has crafted it to resemble traditional cameras in various ways, from the circular camera module to the textured cover. I think it looks great.
There’s no getting around it, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra is a big phone. It’s to be expected with that Ultra moniker, but don’t say I didn’t warn you.
Much of the bulk is found on the back, as the camera module is a huge, almost ice hockey puck-like, addition. It adds weight and makes the phone a little top-heavy but as mentioned, it’s all for a good reason.
On the plus side, it does provide somewhere for your finger to naturally rest and support the phone.
The overall footprint of the handset is similar to big-screen rivals. However, it’s
