Xiaomi may be best known in Europe for its flagship phones, but many of the company’s more affordable phones are also worth considering.
A great example of this in 2023 was the Xiaomi 13T and 13T Pro, which cost £549/$549 and £649/$649 respectively, but offered a range of premium features.
So, what can we expect from Xiaomi’s upcoming mid-range smartphone series. There are already many rumors about what the Xiaomi 14T series will bring. Here’s everything we know so far.
When will the Xiaomi 14T be released?
Nothing concrete has been revealed yet regarding the launch date of the Xiaomi 14T series.
However, looking at previous generations, we can draw some conclusions:
- Xiaomi 11T series – September 2021
- Xiaomi 12T series – October 2022
- Xiaomi 13T series – September 2023
With this in mind, it is highly likely that Xiaomi will launch the 14T series in one or the other September or October 2024although this has not been confirmed.
And according to Android Headlines, we will again see two models: the Xiaomi 14T and 14T Pro.
T-series phones are usually released in Europe at the same time as China, so we expect it to be the same this time around. Its launch is expected to include the UK, but not the US, given that Xiaomi doesn’t sell any of its hardware in North America.
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Anyron Copeman / Foundry
Anyron Copeman / Foundry
How much will the Xiaomi 14T cost?
Again, Xiaomi or elsewhere do not indicate how much the 14T series will cost.
However, previous models give us a good idea of their price:
As you can see, price drops are just as common as price increases. Even if there are increases this year, Xiaomi will surely want to keep the 14T between £500/£500 and £600/$600 and the 14T Pro between £600/£600 and £700/$700 to ensure that They remain competitive.
What specifications and features will the Xiaomi 14T have?
So we don’t expect the Xiaomi 14T series until fall, but there are already some key rumors.
The biggest source of information so far has been Android Headlines, which suggests that the 14T Pro will be a rebranded version of the Redmi K70 Ultra coming to China. But this phone is not released yet and there may still be some differences from the global version.
And assuming the standard 14T follows the trend of its predecessors, you can expect downgrades in chipset, cameras, and loading speeds compared to the 14T Pro. Here’s what we know and what we expect.
Design
We don’t have much information about the design of the Xiaomi 14T series phones.
However, we expect them to be very similar to the Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro, as was the case with the Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13T series.
Of course, there will probably be at least some changes. Hopefully the highly reflective glass back of the 13T and 13T Pro (which attracts visible fingerprints and other smudges) will be replaced with something more practical.
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Artur Tomala / Foundry
Artur Tomala / Foundry
Xiaomi could follow in the footsteps of Apple and Samsung, which used frosted glass on the iPhone 15 and Galaxy S24 series.
Display
According to Chinese leaker Digital Chat Station on Weibo, the Xiaomi 14T Pro is expected to achieve an impressive 5,000 nits with HDR content, setting a new record and surpassing rivals like the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and OnePlus 12.
The inclusion of 1.5K resolution adds to the appeal. Notably, the LTPO panel will be better than before, allowing you to automatically switch between 1 and 144Hz depending on what you’re doing – the 13T Pro could only go down to 30Hz.
And given that the Xiaomi 13T and 13T Pro offer the same displays, it can be assumed that the Xiaomi 14T will also receive the same front panel as its more powerful sibling.
Performance
The Xiaomi 14T and Xiaomi 14T Pro could be equipped with the Dimensity 9300, offering remarkable power efficiency and performance, setting them apart from their competitors.
Android Headlines and Digital Chat Station report that the Xiaomi 14T Pro will rely on MediaTek’s current chipset, accompanied by ample memory: 24GB of LPDDR5T RAM and up to 1TB of storage. With UFS 4.0 memory, it holds up well against its competitors, even potentially outperforming Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 devices in benchmark tests.
Last year, a big difference between the Xiaomi 13T series phones was the chipsets – Dimensity 8200 Ultra for the 13T and Dimensity 9200+ for the 13T Pro.
So it is interesting to note that this time Xiaomi could decide to put the same processor in both models.
Cameras
The Xiaomi 13T and 13T Pro share identical camera configurations: 50MP main lens, 50MP telephoto lens, 12MP ultra-wide lens, and 20MP front camera.
Android Headlines doesn’t make any specific predictions regarding camera specs, but suggests that the 14T Pro could be the only one to get the telephoto lens this time.
Additionally, Xiaomi’s partnership with camera company Leica might not extend to any of the 14T phones, although it’s not yet clear how that might affect photography.
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Artur Tomala / Foundry
Artur Tomala / Foundry
Battery charging
Both the Xiaomi 13T and 13T Pro have 5,000 mAh batteries, which is typical for modern smartphones and is unlikely to change. Either way, you can already expect good battery life on both devices.
Although not confirmed, charging will likely continue to be a differentiator. It wouldn’t be surprising if the 14T and 14T Pro stored 67W and 120W respectively.
Android Headlines reports that wireless charging will be added, but only on the 14T Pro. However, don’t expect it to be as fast as the Xiaomi 14 (up to 50 W) or 14 Ultra (up to 80 W).
Software
The Xiaomi 14T series will likely run on Android 14, but with Xiaomi’s HyperOS skin on top. It’s the successor to the MIUI experience we’ve seen on previous Xiaomi phones, but remains similar in many ways.
Anyron Copeman / Foundry
Anyron Copeman / Foundry
Anyron Copeman / Foundry
The Xiaomi 13T series promises four years of Android version updates and five years of security updates. So we expect the same support to be given to the Xiaomi 14T series.
To see what the Xiaomi 14T and 14T Pro will be up against, check out our roundup of the best mid-range phones you can buy.
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