Xiaomi may be finest identified in Europe for its flagship telephones, however most of the firm’s extra inexpensive choices are additionally value contemplating.
Prime examples of this in 2023 have been the Xiaomi 13T and 13T Professional, which value £549/€549 and £649/€649, respectively, but provided an array of premium options.
So, what can we anticipate from Xiaomi’s subsequent set of mid-range smartphones? There are already loads of rumours relating to what the Xiaomi 14T collection will convey to the desk. Right here’s all the pieces we all know up to now.
When will the Xiaomi 14T be launched?
Nothing concrete has been revealed relating to the launch date of the Xiaomi 14T collection but. Nonetheless, taking a look at earlier generations, we will draw some conclusions:
- Xiaomi 11T collection – September 2021
- Xiaomi 12T collection – October 2022
- Xiaomi 13T collection – September 2023
In accordance with Passionategeekz, Xiaomi deliberate to launch the Xiaomi 14T and 14T Professional on 23 August 2024. Nonetheless, this didn’t occur.
With that in thoughts, it’s extremely probably that Xiaomi will launch the 14T collection in both September or October 2024, although that hasn’t been confirmed. And in keeping with Android Headlines, we’ll see two fashions as soon as once more: the Xiaomi 14T and Xiaomi 14T Professional.
Xiaomi’s T-series telephones are often launched in Europe concurrently in China, so we anticipate that to be the identical this time round. Their launch ought to embrace the UK, however received’t embrace the US; given Xiaomi doesn’t promote any of its {hardware} in North America.
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How a lot will the Xiaomi 14T value?
In accordance with a French website Dealabs, the Xiaomi 14T will go for €649, that includes 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, whereas the 14T Professional will supply 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage for €899.
For context, listed here are launch costs of the earlier fashions:
As you may see, reductions in value are simply as widespread as rises. If the rumoured costs are true, each telephones will see huge will increase in value in comparison with the Xiaomi 13T collection.
What specs and options will the Xiaomi 14T have?
Though we’re not anticipating the Xiaomi 14T collection till the (northern hemisphere’s) autumn, however there have already a couple of key rumours. The most important supply of knowledge up to now has been Android Headlines, which suggests the 14T Professional will likely be a rebranded model of the Redmi K70 Extremely that’s coming to China. That stated, the Redmi additionally hasn’t launched but, which means there’s nonetheless time for variations to manifest on the anticipated world model.
Assuming the common 14T follows the development of its predecessors, you may anticipate downgrades to the chipset, cameras and charging velocity, in comparison with the 14T Professional. Right here’s what we all know and anticipate to be see.
Design
We don’t have a lot info on the design of the Xiaomi 14T collection telephones, nonetheless, we anticipate them to be similar to the Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Professional, as was the case with the Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13T collection.
In fact, there are prone to be at the very least some modifications. Hopefully, the extremely reflective glass again from the 13T and 13T Professional (which attracts fingerprint smudges and different seen marks) will likely be changed with one thing extra sensible.
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Xiaomi might observe within the footsteps of Apple and Samsung, who used frosted glass on the iPhone 15 and Galaxy S24 collection.
In accordance with Passionategeekz, the Xiaomi 14T and 14T Professional will likely be obtainable in Titan Blue, Titan Black, Titan Gray and Lemon Inexperienced colors, whereas the latter just for the Xiaomi 14T.
A French website Dealabs studies that the 14T measures 160.5 x 75.1 x 7.8 mm and weighing 195g, whereas the Professional is 160.4 x 75.1 x 8.39 mm and 209g.
Show
A French website Dealabs claims that each fashions may have a 6.67-inch AMOLED show with 144Hz refresh fee, 1220×2712 decision, and a peak brightness of 4,000 nits.
Nonetheless, in keeping with a Chinese language leaker Digital Chat Station by way of Weibo, the Xiaomi 14T Professional is predicted to realize a formidable 5000-nits, when displaying HDR content material; setting a brand new report and outperforming rivals just like the Samsung Galaxy S24 Extremely and the OnePlus 12.
The inclusion of a 1.5K decision provides to the attraction. Notably, the LTPO panel will likely be higher than earlier than, permitting you to routinely transfer between 1 and 144Hz, relying on what you’re doing; the 13T Professional can solely step all the way down to 30Hz.
And given the Xiaomi 13T and 13T Professional supply the identical shows, it may be assumed that the Xiaomi 14T will even obtain the identical entrance panel as its extra highly effective sibling.
Efficiency
Each the Xiaomi 14T and Xiaomi 14T Professional may very well be geared up with MediaTek’s Dimensity 9300, boasting exceptional energy effectivity and efficiency; setting them aside from opponents.
Beforehand, each Android Headlines and Digital Chat Station reported that the Xiaomi 14T Professional would depend on the MediaTek’s present high chipset; accompanied by ample reminiscence — 24GB of LPDDR5T RAM and as much as 1TB of storage. With UFS 4.0 reminiscence, it stands robust in opposition to opponents, even doubtlessly outperforming Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 units, in benchmarks.
Mattias Inghe
Mattias Inghe
Mattias Inghe
The Xiaomi 14T Professional appeared in Geekbench’s on-line database (by way of GSMArena) with MediaTek’s Dimensity 9300+, which aligns with the collection’ historical past, for the reason that 13T Professional used the Dimensity 9200+. The prototype benchmarked had 12GB of RAM and ran Android 14, reaching a single-core rating of 9,369 and a multi-core rating of 26,083 on Geekbench 4.4 for Android. Though listed solely by its mannequin quantity, a earlier Indonesian certification confirmed (by way of MySmartPrice) it because the Xiaomi 14T Professional.
The Xiaomi 14T was additionally noticed on Geekbench (by way of MySmartPrice) following the Xiaomi 14T Professional’s look. Whereas the 14T Professional is probably going a re-branded model of the Redmi K70 Excessive Version, the Xiaomi 14T appears to be distinct and never a re-branded machine, not like its sibling.
The Geekbench itemizing for the Xiaomi 14T suggests it is going to function the MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Extremely chipset, geared up with ARM Cortex-A715 and Cortex-A510 CPU cores and a Mali-G615 MP6 GPU, aligning its efficiency with the POCO X6 Professional.
A newer report from a French website Dealabs additionally claims that the Xiaomi 14T will likely be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Extremely, paired with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, whereas the 14T Professional will function the Dimensity 9300+, paired with supply 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.
Final yr, a giant distinction between the Xiaomi 13T collection telephones was within the alternative of chipsets; a Dimensity 8200 Extremely for the 13T and the Dimensity 9200+ for the 13T Professional. It seems to be like it is going to be the identical this yr.
Moreover, Passionategeekz claims that the Xiaomi 14T will likely be obtainable with 12GB of RAM and both 256GB or 512GB of inner storage. The Xiaomi 14T Professional, however, is claimed to function 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.
Cameras
The Xiaomi 13T and 13T Professional share an identical digital camera {hardware}, consisting of 50Mp fundamental sensors, 50Mp telephoto cameras, 12Mp ultrawide lenses and 20Mp entrance cameras.
Android Headlines doesn’t make any particular predictions relating to digital camera specs, however means that the 14T Professional may be the one one to get a telephoto lens this time. What’s extra, Xiaomi’s partnership with digital camera firm Leica might not prolong to both of the 14T telephones, although it’s not but clear how which may have an effect on images.
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Nonetheless, a newer report from a French website Dealabs claims that the 14T’s cameras embrace a 1/1.56-inch fundamental Sony IMX906 sensor, a 50Mp telephoto, and a 12Mp ultrawide, whereas the 14T Professional has a 1/1.31-inch Mild Fusion 900 fundamental sensor. Each units reportedly share a 32Mp entrance digital camera.
Battery & charging
Each the Xiaomi 13T and 13T Professional have 5000mAh batteries, which is typical of contemporary smartphones and unlikely to alter. You possibly can already anticipate strong battery life on each units, anyway.
A French website Dealabs additionally studies that each telephones will function the identical 5000mAh cells.
Whereas not confirmed, charging is prone to proceed to be a differentiating issue. It wouldn’t come as a shock for the 14T and 14T Professional to stay at 67W and 120W, respectively.
Android Headlines studies that wi-fi charging will likely be added, however solely on the 14T Professional. Don’t anticipate it to be as quick as on the Xiaomi 14 (as much as 50W) or 14 Extremely (as much as 80W), although.
Software program
The Xiaomi 14T collection is prone to run on Android 14, however with Xiaomi’s HyperOS pores and skin excessive. It’s a successor to the MIUI expertise seen on earlier Xiaomi telephones, however stays related in some ways.
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The Xiaomi 13T collection guarantees 4 years of Android model updates and 5 years of safety updates. So, we anticipate the identical help to be given to the Xiaomi 14T collection, until the corporate feels significantly beneficiant and commits to extra.
To see what the Xiaomi 14T and 14T Professional will likely be up in opposition to, see our round-up of the very best mid-range telephones you should buy.
