Xiaomi is gearing up for the debut of its anticipated models, the Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro, slated for release before the end of October. Reports suggest that Qualcomm will feature these upcoming Xiaomi flagships at this year’s Snapdragon Summit, an event that will also showcase the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
In recent times, there has been a surge of speculation surrounding Android manufacturers hastening the launch of their flagship devices. Notably, industry leaders like Samsung and Xiaomi are poised to leverage the early availability of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
This strategic move is expected to bring forth the Galaxy S24 series from Samsung and the Xiaomi 14 series, respectively. Despite this acceleration, the Galaxy S24 lineup, which encompasses the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus, and Galaxy S24 Ultra, is rumored to make its official appearance in January 2024, all equipped with Qualcomm’s cutting-edge chipset.
Reports
Images leaked by tipster Steve Hemmerstoffer (@OnLeaks) and 91Mobiles reveal distinctive variations between the Xiaomi 14 Pro and its forerunner, the Xiaomi 13 Pro. The forthcoming Xiaomi model showcases a central hole-punch cutout housing the front-facing camera, deviating from its predecessor’s design. Notably, it boasts a flat display as opposed to the curved screen seen on the previous model. According to the report, the handset is slated to sport a 6.6-inch flat AMOLED 2.5D screen, offering a 2K resolution and an impressive 120Hz refresh rate.
Xiaomi 14 Pro expected specs and features
The Xiaomi 14 Pro is expected to feature a quad-camera arrangement at the back, housed within a square-shaped module. Its dimensions are projected to be 161.6 x 75.3 x 8.7mm, with the camera module extending up to 13.1mm in height. On the left side, one can find the power and volume buttons, while the device is anticipated to have dual speakers.
In terms of specifications, the Xiaomi 14 Pro is rumored to be powered by Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC. It will be equipped with a 4,860mAh battery, supporting 120W wired fast charging and 50W wireless charging. The camera setup may include a 50-megapixel primary sensor and an in-display fingerprint sensor.
Comparatively, the Xiaomi 13 Pro, which was released in India at a price of Rs. 79,999, comes with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. It sports a 6.73-inch 2K OLED display with a high refresh rate of up to 120Hz and a touch sampling rate of 240Hz. The phone runs on a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC and boasts a triple rear camera setup led by a 50-megapixel 1-inch Sony IMX989 primary camera. It is powered by a 4,820mAh battery, supporting 120W wired charging and 50W wireless charging.
Disclaimer: The information provided here is based on reports and leaks available up till now. Actual specifications and features of the Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro, as well as Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, may vary upon their official release.