Xiaomi has unleashed its latest marvel, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra smartphone, in China, presenting a formidable challenge to the esteemed iPhone 15 Pro Max. Let’s delve into the specifications and prices of these flagship devices.
Design
The Xiaomi phone offers a Titanium Special Edition variant with Two-Way Satellite Communication support and IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.
Sporting a prominent circular camera module, it comes in black and white variants, with dimensions of 161.4mm x 75.3mm x 9.2mm. Meanwhile, the iPhone boasts a lightweight titanium build and IP68 rating, measuring 159.90mm x 76.70mm x 8.25mm.
Display
Xiaomi’s device flaunts a 6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED micro-curved display with 3,200 x 1,440 pixels resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and 3000 nits peak brightness, shielded by sturdy glass.
In contrast, the iPhone offers a 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR display with 2796×1290 pixels resolution and up to 2000 nits brightness.
Performance
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra packs an octa-core Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor paired with up to 16GB RAM and 1TB onboard storage, running on Android 14-based HyperOS.
Meanwhile, the iPhone 15 Pro Max features a hexa-core Apple A17 Bionic chipset and storage options up to 1TB, operating on iOS 17.
Camera
Xiaomi boasts a quad rear camera setup, including a 50MP primary sensor, two 50MP sensors with optical zoom capabilities, and an ultra-wide-angle lens, along with a 32MP front camera.
On the other hand, the iPhone offers a versatile triple camera setup comprising a 48MP primary camera, ultra-wide-angle, and telephoto lenses, with a 12MP front camera.
Battery
The Xiaomi device runs on a 5300mAh battery supporting 90W wired, 80W wireless, and 10W reverse wireless charging, charging up to 50% in just 12.5 minutes. In comparison, the iPhone features a 4422mAh battery supporting 20W charging, taking about 30 minutes to reach 50%.
Price
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra starts at CNY 6,499 for the 12GB + 256GB variant and goes up to CNY 8,799 for the Titanium Special Edition with 16GB RAM and 1TB storage. On the other hand, the iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB variant is listed at approximately INR 1,48,900 on Amazon.
Decision
In the battle of Xiaomi 14 Ultra versus iPhone 15 Pro Max, both phones offer impressive features and performance, catering to diverse consumer preferences and budgets.
