Xiaomi 14 Ultra

Thoroughly great camera system, nearly flawless.

Pricey, even for what it is, with little hope for discounts down the line.

In the end, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra is quite probably the finest camera with a phone attached to it that you can buy today.

Incredible cameras ; High-quality design ; Highly customizable software

Awkward to handle ; Expensive

The Xiaomi 14 Ultra is, hands down, the best camera phone ever made. Its Leica-powered camera system delivers high-resolution photos that are crisp, vibrant, and free from noise. It also performs incredibly well in low light, besting even the...

Class-leading camera hardware ; Brilliant camera grip accessory ; Premium screen and styling

No eSIM support ; Overbearing interface ; Good rather than great battery

The Xiaomi 14 Ultra's camera spec is so far ahead of the competition, if photography is your main priority then it's the obvious choice. Its design, screen and performance are also flagship-grade through and through. Pick up the Photography Kit and...

Incredible photography performance ; Stunning vegan leather design ; Gorgeous curved screen ; 90W fast charging ; Top performance

Expensive ; HyperOS software is a mixed bag

The Xiaomi 14 Ultra is the best smartphone for photography you can buy, even without the optional Photography Kit. It’s great in almost all other areas, but you’ve really got to be all in on the cameras to justify the high price.

Brilliantly capable quad camera setup ; Outstanding performance ; Photography kit is a must-buy for keen snappers

It’s a mighty pricey handset ; Other flagships have slightly better battery life

Camera hardware that sets a new bar for phone photography, and a stunning handset in virtually every other aspect.

Well-calibrated screen ; Outstanding photo quality ; Good battery life and really fast recharging ; 4 Android updates + 5 years of security updates

HyperOS lacks innovation ; Temperature control not optimized ; Availability and price

Would I advise you to buy the Xiaomi 14 Ultra at $1,600? Yes. Well, in absolute terms, I wouldn't recommend anyone to spend $1,500 on a smartphone. But if you're one of those people who can afford to hesitate between a Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra or an...