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Xiaomi 14 Ultra: Leica Collaboration Brings Physical Zoom Slider to flagship Phone
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With a focus on photography
Xiaomi presents the 14 Ultra, a new flagship mobile developed together with Leica, featuring a physical slider around the camera for manual zoom control.
On February 22, 2024, Xiaomi officially unveiled the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, its latest flagship smartphone developed in collaboration with Leica. Xiaomi’s official website details the phone’s key features, with a particular emphasis on its advanced camera system and innovative physical zoom slider.
Key Features and Specifications
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra boasts a 6.8-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It is indeed powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor and comes with up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. The phone runs xiaomi’s HyperOS based on Android. GSM Arena provides a comprehensive overview of the phone’s specifications.
Camera System: A Leap Forward
The standout feature of the Xiaomi 14 Ultra is its camera system. It features a quad-camera setup co-engineered with Leica, including a 50MP main sensor, a 50MP ultrawide sensor, a 50MP telephoto sensor with 3.2x optical zoom, and a 50MP periscope telephoto sensor with 5x optical zoom.Crucially, the camera module incorporates a physical slider that allows users to switch between the 75mm and 120mm focal lengths, offering precise manual control over zoom. The Verge highlights the meaning of this physical slider for photography enthusiasts.
| Camera Sensor | Resolution | Focal Length | optical Zoom |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 50MP | 23mm | 1x |
| Ultrawide | 50MP | 13mm | 0.5x |
| Telephoto | 50MP | 75mm | 3.2x |
| Periscope Telephoto | 50MP | 120mm | 5x |
Leica Collaboration and Software Enhancements
Xiaomi’s partnership with Leica extends beyond the hardware. The 14 ultra features Leica’s imaging algorithms and colour science, offering users two distinct photographic styles: Leica Vibrant and Leica Authentic. Android Authority details the software enhancements brought about by the Leica collaboration.
