Chinese language tech big Xiaomi has had the largest launch occasion at Cellular World Congress (MWC) 2024 to this point, with a raft of various gadgets unveiled for the world to see.
A few of these had already been introduced in China, so this was one thing of a world/worldwide launch for merchandise just like the Xiaomi 14 sequence smartphones.
Nonetheless, there was so much to see past telephones with Xiaomi bringing every part a cell lover may need together with telephones, a pill and a trio of wearables.
Right here’s every part we noticed at Xiaomi’s large present in Barcelona:
Xiaomi 14 sequence
The least stunning announcement, since Xiaomi wasn’t shy about it prematurely of the keynote, was the launch of its new flagship vary of smartphones: the Xiaomi 14 sequence.
There are two fashions launching within the UK – the common 14 and 14 Extremely – which means we miss out on the Xiaomi 14 Professional. However these are nonetheless two glorious telephones.
Beginning with the common Xiaomi 14, it’s one thing of a pocket rocket with a compact chassis however premium specs, together with a triple 50Mp rear digital camera array co-engineered with Leica. You get an everyday major digital camera, an ultrawide and a 3.2x optical zoom telephoto.
It’s powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor and a minimum of 12GB of RAM with both 256- or 512GB of storage. There’s additionally a 6.36-inch CrystalRes AMOLED 1.5K display which may hit 3000 nits of brightness, based on Xiaomi.
It is going to be obtainable in Black, White and Jade Inexperienced. Try our preliminary impressions of the Xiaomi 14 after 24 hours with the telephone.
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The Xiaomi 14 Extremely actually goes all out beginning with its ‘Xiaomi Guardian Construction’, which contains of a nano-tech vegan leather-based rear, Xiaomi Defend Glass and an aluminium body crafted from a single block. There’s additionally an ‘IceLoop’ cooling system.
It’s powered by the identical processor because the common 14 however has a whopping 16GB of RAM. Nonetheless, images is a key focus right here with a “skilled quad-camera configuration” with focal lengths from 12-120mm.
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All 4 rear cameras are 50Mp, once more developed with Leica, together with a 1-inch major sensor with variable aperture (f/1.63-f/4.0), ultrawide, periscope and floating telephoto. There are additionally loads of camera-focused software program options, together with a brand new ‘Grasp Portrait’ mode.
A particular Images Package for the 14 Extremely supplies you with a devoted grip and case in the event you’re prepared to spend additional. Turning it right into a full-blown digital camera, you get a two-stage shutter button, a zoom lever, a customizable video recording button, and a further customized dial. As a bonus, a 1500mAh battery will maintain you taking pictures for longer.
Different specs embody a 6.73-inch WQHD+ CrystalRes AMOLED display, plus 90W wired charging and super-fast 80W wi-fi HyperCharge. It is available in Black or White finishes.
Right here is the Xiaomi 14 pricing and fashions for the vary. They’re obtainable instantly with pre-order presents additionally detailed beneath.
- Xiaomi 14 – 12/256GB – from £849/€999 – free Xiaomi Pad 6 and Xiaomi Band 8 Professional.
- Xiaomi 14 – 12/512GB – £899 – free Xiaomi Pad 6
- Xiaomi 14 Extremely – 16/512GB) – £1,299/€1,499 – free digital camera equipment and £300 to spend on Xiaomi ecosystem merchandise
Xiaomi Pad 6S Professional 12.4
Complimenting the Xiaomi 14 flagship ecosystem is the Xiaomi Pad 6S Professional 12.4. This massive pill is right for streaming, because it boasts a 12.4-inch 3K show with a 144Hz refresh charge and a decision of 3048 x 2032, giving it a 3:2 side ratio.
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If you wish to use this pill for work and artistic duties, you’re coated. The Pad 6S Professional is provided with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip and might be paired with both 8- or 12GB of RAM alongside the 256GB of storage.
You can even purchase the ‘Xiaomi Focus Pen’ and ‘Touchpad Keyboard’ (each non-obligatory extras), supplying you with the power to take digital notes and/or replicate a traditional laptop computer setup.
Xiaomi goes large on rewarding customers who purchase a number of merchandise in its lineup. ‘Residence Display screen+’ offers customers the choice of responding to messages and calls from Xiaomi smartphones immediately on the pill’s interface.
‘Xiaomi Sensible Hub’ means that you can join as much as seven gadgets directly, whereas ‘Cross-System Notes’ offers you the choice of including photos out of your telephone onto your pill.
All these options are backed up by a weighty 10,000mAh battery and 120W quick charging. We had been large followers of the Pad 6, which is among the greatest mid-range tablets you should purchase. Whether or not the 6S Professional can go up towards extra premium rivals stays to be seen.
In contrast to the telephones, the Xiaomi Pad 6S Professional 12.4 solely is available in one color, Graphite Gray, and prices both £599 for the 8GB variant or £699 for the 12GB model.
Xiaomi Watch 2
Google followers, rejoice. Following on from the Watch 2 Professional in 2023, Xiaomi is releasing its subsequent system with Put on OS, so you will get your fingers on frequent apps reminiscent of Google Maps, Spotify, WhatsApp and plenty of extra.
32GB value of storage additionally means there’s loads of house for apps and downloadable content material.
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The Xiaomi Watch 2 is fitted with a Snapdragon W5+Gen 1 Wearable chip, plus effectively as a 495mAh cell that allegedly will present as much as 65 hours of battery life underneath ‘typical utilization’.
Constituted of an aluminium alloy (with a alternative of black or silver straps), the Xiaomi Watch 2 has a 1.43-inch AMOLED show and is comparatively light-weight at 37g. It additionally helps over 160 totally different sports activities modes, together with devoted train monitoring for snowboarding and different winter sports activities.
The 12-channel coronary heart charge monitoring module supplies blood oxygen and breath information throughout sleep and might generate a ‘sleep animal’ primarily based on a person’s information.
The Xiaomi Watch 2 begins from £169.99 and is accessible to pre-order from right this moment. Clients can get £20 off the everyday value in the event that they purchase the smartwatch earlier than 18 March 2024.
Xiaomi Watch S3
If you need a smartwatch that’s each somewhat extra reasonably priced and customisable – and don’t thoughts forgoing Put on OS – then the Xiaomi Watch S3 may very well be for you.
It runs on Xiaomi’s personal HyperOS system as a substitute, which now helps new hand gestures for particular duties. For instance, you possibly can flip your wrist to reject calls.
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{Hardware}-wise, the Xiaomi Watch S3 has interchangeable bezels and straps, so you possibly can change up the look to fit your tastes. It additionally has a 1.43 AMOLED show and aluminum alloy physique.
The watch has over 150 train monitoring modes – together with the identical winter sports activities monitoring seen on the Watch 2, in addition to the identical well being monitoring options. It may possibly additionally last as long as 15 days on a single cost.
The Xiaomi Watch 2 prices £129.99 and is accessible to pre-order now. In the event you purchase earlier than 18 March, you will get £10 off and a free interchangeable bezel.
Xiaomi Sensible Band 8 Professional
If all you need is a health tracker somewhat than a full-blown smartwatch, the Xiaomi Sensible Band 8 Professional has so much to supply.
This wearable is tremendous slim and light-weight, measuring 9.99mm thick and weighing 22.5g.
It has a 1.74-inch rectangular AMOLED show, protected by Corning’s powerful Gorilla Glass Victus. It’s obtainable in black or silver, although customers can get many extra straps to alter out simply, because the band helps fast launch.
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There’s monitoring for over 150 totally different sports activities, with a devoted good working function that encourages wearers to stay to a selected tempo throughout their exercise. There are 10 working programs obtainable on the band, and animations to assist customers heat up and stretch each earlier than and after exercises.
Below the hood, the Sensible Band 8 Professional has a 4-channel coronary heart charge monitor, in addition to a 298mAh battery that may supposedly present as much as a formidable 14 days of typical utilization. It’s additionally outfitted with a 5ATM water resistance score, so it’s completely suited to swimming.
The Xiaomi Sensible Band 8 Professional is the most affordable wearable on provide from the model at MWC 2024, priced at simply £59.99. If customers pre-order earlier than 18 March they’ll get £5 off.
