Xiaomi 14T and 14T Pro Smartphones Review – The Xiaomi 14T and 14T Pro were released in September 2024 as a part of Xiaomi’s budget flagship lineup. They will be available globally in many European regions. It should launch in more countries soon, including India, but the company has yet to announce it formally. With the release of these two new smartphones, Xiaomi focused on delivering a flagship experience while costing less than its main flagship phones, Xiaomi 14, 14 Pro, and 14 Ultra.
The “T” in the model name signifies the budget price tag of the Xiaomi 14T and 14T Pro. Since these two phones are designed for a flagship experience, they have top-notch specs inside, including 5G connectivity. Xiaomi is hoping to attract users who are waiting for a budget flagship phone like these two. So, let’s begin with a detailed review of both Xiaomi 14T and 14T Pro and see if these smartphones are worth purchasing.
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Xiaomi 14T and 14T Pro Smartphones Review
Highlights
- Both Xiaomi 14T and 14T Pro feature the same 6.67-inches AMOLED display with 144Hz refresh rate support.
- The Xiaomi 14T features the MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra 5G chipset, which can reach clock speeds of up to 1×3.35 GHz, while the Xiaomi 14T Pro features the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ 5G chipset, which can reach clock speeds of up to 1×3.4 GHz.
- Both Xiaomi 14T and 14T Pro have Android 14 with a HyperOS user interface for higher customizability.
- Both smartphones feature the same 50MP triple rear camera system with a 32MP selfie camera.
- Both Xiaomi 14T and 14T Pro have the same 5000mAh long-lasting battery. The Xiaomi 14T Pro has support for 120W wired and 50W wireless fast charging, while the Xiaomi 14T has 67W wired fast charging support.
Design and Display
Both Xiaomi 14T and 14T Pro have the same design, including the same dimensions. The body of the two smartphones features a flat design with a flat side frame and rear panel but the corners are rounded to make them more comfortable to hold. Even though the two phones have the same design, the build materials and their quality are completely different.
The side and the mid-frame of the Xiaomi 14T are plastic. However, the side and the mid-frame are made of Aluminum on the Xiaomi 14T Pro, which makes it a lot more premium and sturdy than its younger brother. The two phones come in Titan Gray, Titan Blue, and Titan Black colors but the Xiaomi 14T comes in one more color, Lemon Green.
As for the display, both Xiaomi 14T and 14T Pro feature extremely bezel-less screens, which further elevates the flagship smartphone experience. They have the same 6.67-inch AMOLED display with 144Hz refresh rate support. The displays also have Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and support for up to 68 billion colors.
The screen can get extremely bright at 4000 nits, which makes it easily visible, even under direct sunlight. Also, the Xiaomi 14T Pro has a scratch and drop resistance display but the same cannot be said for the non-Pro model. However, Xiaomi didn’t specify which brand of scratch-resistant glass it is using for this display.
Memory and Internal
The Xiaomi 14T is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra 5G chipset, which can reach clock speeds of up to 1×3.35 GHz, while the Xiaomi 14T Pro is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ 5G chipset, which can reach clock speeds of up to 1×3.4 GHz. While both chipsets can cross 3.3GHz+ and have more than enough raw performance to run all your everyday apps easily, they are not equal.
The MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ is significantly more powerful than the other and you will see that in gaming. Both chipsets can play games like PUBG, CODm, Genshin Impact, Summoners War, and Black Desert Mobile at relatively decent framerates, but the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ will deliver the highest framerate while running on the highest graphical mode.
Besides performance, the two chipsets also support 5G connectivity and can download at gigabit-level speeds and run online games at low latency. For RAM and storage, the Xiaomi 14T will be available in 12+256GB, 12+512GB, and 16+512GB RAM and storage configurations. However, the Xiaomi 14T Pro will be available in 12+256GB, 12+512GB, 16+512GB, and 12+1TB RAM and storage configurations. When it comes to the software side of things, the new smartphones are running on Android 14 with an MIUI 14 user interface for higher customization.
Camera
Both Xiaomi 14T and 14T Pro feature a 50MP triple rear camera system. The pictures coming out of the 50MP main sensor of both smartphones produce top-quality pictures. They have high details, better clarity, and a natural color tone. The 12MP ultra-wide camera is also quite capable and captures pictures with a wide field of view.
The pictures from the ultra-wide camera have high detail levels but there can be a tiny shift in colors compared to the main camera in some scenes. There’s also a 50MP telephoto camera that can capture pictures with 2x optical zoom from the pro model, and 2x zoom from the 14T smartphone and these pictures look fantastic. Even though the performance of the rear cameras of the two smartphones is similar, the Xiaomi 14T Pro consistently produced better details than the non-pro model.
Even in low-light situations, the Xiaomi 14T Pro takes brighter shots compared to its younger brother. On the front, both Xiaomi 14T and 14T Pro have the same 32MP selfie camera. This sensor can take selfies with significantly better detail levels and overall lighting compared to other smartphones in the same price range.
As for video recording, the Xiaomi 14T can record videos at up to 4K@60FPS, while the selfie camera maxes out at 4K@30FPS. However, the Xiaomi 14T Pro can record videos at up to 8K@30FPS, while the selfie camera maxes out at 4K@30FPS. The rear cameras of both smartphones have OIS and gyro-EIS, so any footage recorded from them will be quite stable but the same cannot be said for the selfie camera.
Battery and Others
Both the Xiaomi 14T and 14T Pro have the same 5000 mAh long-lasting battery, which is capable of providing 1 – 3 days’ worth of battery life with low to medium usage. However, gaming will drain the battery faster and the two smartphones may not last a full day. The Xiaomi 14T and 14T Pro also support fast charging.
The Xiaomi 14T has support for 67W fast charging, which can fully charge the phone in about an hour. However, the Xiaomi 14T Pro comes with an even faster 120W charger, which can fully charge the phone in under 20 minutes. The Pro phone also supports 50W wireless fast charging, which isn’t as fast as the wired charging but still plenty fast.
Apart from that, both smartphones have Wi-Fi 6E/7, Bluetooth 5.4, an under-display fingerprint scanner, NFC, GPS, stereo speakers, and a USB Type-C port for charging. The Xiaomi 14T is available for a price tag of $600 (Rs 50,499 in India) approx, while the Xiaomi 14T Pro is available starting at $720 (Rs 60,599 in India) approx.
Xiaomi 14T and 14T Pro Pros and Cons
Xiaomi 14T Pro Specifications Detail
Down below you can see the full specifications of the Xiaomi 14T Pro smartphone.
| Specifications | Xiaomi 14T Pro |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Announced | September 2024 |
| SIM | Dual SIM |
| Dimensions | 6.31 x 2.96 x 0.33 inches |
| Weight | 209 g |
| Size | 6.67 inches |
| Display | AMOLED 68B colors 144Hz Dolby Vision HDR10+ 1600-4000 nits brightness 20:9 ratio ~446 PPI density |
| Protection/Others | Scratch/drop-resistant glass IP68 dust/water resistant 6M13 aluminium alloy |
| Resolution | 1220 x 2712 pixels |
| OS | Android 14, HyperOS |
| Chipset | 4nm – Mediatek Dimensity 9300+ |
| CPU | Octa-core 1×3.4 GHz Cortex-X4 3×2.85 GHz Cortex-X4 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A720 |
| GPU | Immortalis-G720 MC12 |
| Card slot | No |
| RAM | 12GB, 16GB |
| Internal | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB UFS 4.0 |
| Camera | 50 MP (wide), PDAF, OIS 50 MP (telephoto), PDAF, 2.6x optical zoom 12 MP (ultrawide) Leica lens, Ultra HDR, LED flash, HDR, panorama Max – 8K@24/30fps, gyro-EIS, 10-bit Rec. 2020, HDR10+ |
| Selfie | 32 MP (wide) HDR Max – 4K@30fps, HDR10+ |
| Loudspeaker | Yes (stereo speakers) |
| 3.5mm jack | No 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res & Hi-Res Wireless audio |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE, LHDC |
| GPS | GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1C+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b) QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), GLONASS |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Infrared port | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Sensors | Under display fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass Circle to Search |
| Battery | Li-Po 5000 mAh 120W wired, PD3.0, QC4 50W wireless |
| Colors | Titan Gray, Titan Blue, Titan Black |
| Expected Price | $720 (Rs 60,599 in India) approx |
Conclusion
With the Xiaomi 14T and 14T Pro, Xiaomi decided to do the impossible by creating two flagship-like smartphones on a budget, and they have certainly succeeded at that. The two smartphones feature almost everything a flagship phone should. They have a fantastic design, which not only looks good but also feels solid in the hand.
The displays are top-notch with many latest technologies. The performance is also quite satisfactory and they are capable of running games at high graphical fidelity. The cameras are also fantastic and the same goes for the battery and charging speed. However, out of the two phones, the Pro model provides a better experience in every aspect of the smartphone. The difference is not that large but it is still there.
If you are on a tighter budget, go with the non-pro model and won’t feel any compromise in real-life usage. However, if you can increase your budget a bit, the Xiaomi 14T Pro is the better choice, whether that’s in gaming, camera, or even charging. The only alternative to these two phones would be the OnePlus 12R, which offers similar quality of display, performance, charging, and an even lower price tag but loses out in camera performance. However, the final decision is up to you, so it is better to choose a smartphone based on your requirements and needs.
