Xiaomi 14

Compact size ; Flagship power ; Great cameras

HyperOS takes some getting used to ; Bloatware preinstalled ; A little pricey

The Xiaomi 14 is a compact flagship that doesn’t compromise on performance and features. It’s extremely powerful, takes great photos and videos and charges in a flash. The Samsung Galaxy S24 has some real competition on its hands.

Upgraded LTPO OLED panel with variable refresh rate.

Quite slippery by design.

Still, the Xiaomi 14 is easy to recommend as it's perhaps the most capable compact Android flagship currently on the market.

Incredible cameras ; Flawless performance ; Super-fast charging ; Stunning screen

HyperOS software annoyances ; Fingerprint magnet on certain colours ; More expensive than some rivals

The Xiaomi 14 is a brilliantly competent and compact flagship for 2024 with gorgeous design, top-notch hardware and powerful performance. The question is whether you’re happy to pay more than key rivals while putting up with HyperOS.

Mighty performance in a compact frame ; Great battery life and charging speeds ; Gorgeous colour-accurate display

Some overheating issues ; Rivals offer cheaper variants ; HyperOS is a lateral move

In just about every way, the Xiaomi 14 proves itself the equal of Samsung’s Galaxy S24. Both are powerful compact handsets that offer exceptional battery life and strong cameras, with the only differences coming down to personal preference. Would you...

+ Display has notable upgrades overf last year ; + Main and telephoto cameras work great ; + Great battery life ; + Superb charging speed for both wired and wireless ; + Compact flagship that doesn't miss out much from the highest end model ; +...

- Bloatware ; - Slippery ; - Fingerprint magnet ; - Looks pretty much the same as last year's model ; - Ultrawide camera needs improvements

The Xiaomi 14 is an excellent compact flagship smartphone that really went above and beyond in terms of value. Sure, it may have its share of drawbacks but at the end of the day, this is a true blue 2024 flagship smartphone that can serve you well...

Elegant and handy design ; Superb cameras ; Excellent performance

Gloss back is a fingerprint magnet ; Feels heavy in the hands ; Display isn't the most accurate

So that was the Xiaomi 14. From the moment I set my hands on this smartphone I had loved the design and the in-hand feel. Pair that with bleeding edge specs like the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip with 16GB RAM or super fast wired and wireless charging, and I...