Xiaomi may be best known in Europe for its flagship phones, but many of the company’s more affordable offerings are also worth considering.
Prime examples of this in 2023 were the Xiaomi 13T and 13T Pro, which cost £549/€549 and £649/€649 respectively, yet offered a range of premium features.
What can we expect from Xiaomi’s next range of mid-range smartphones? There are already plenty of rumors about what the Xiaomi 14T series will bring to the table. Here’s everything we know so far.
When will the Xiaomi 14T be released?
Nothing concrete has been revealed yet about the launch date of the Xiaomi 14T series. However, if we look at previous generations, we can draw some conclusions:
- Xiaomi 11T Series – September 2021
- Xiaomi 12T Series – October 2022
- Xiaomi 13T Series – September 2023
According to Passionategeekz, Xiaomi planned to release the Xiaomi 14T and 14T Pro on August 23, 2024. However, this did not happen.
With that in mind, it is very likely that Xiaomi will launch the 14T series in both September or October 2024although that has not been confirmed. And according to Android Headlines we will again see two models: the Xiaomi 14T and Xiaomi 14T Pro.
Xiaomi’s T-series phones are usually released in Europe at the same time as in China, so we expect it will be the same this time. Their launch should include Britain, but not the US; as Xiaomi doesn’t sell its hardware in North America.
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How much will the Xiaomi 14T cost?
According to a French site Dealabs, the Xiaomi 14T will cost €649, with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage, while the 14T Pro offers 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage for €899.
For context, here are the launch prices of the previous models:
As you can see, price reductions are just as common as price increases. If the pricing rumors are true, both phones will see big price hikes compared to the Xiaomi 13T series.
What specifications and features will the Xiaomi 14T have?
Although we don’t expect the Xiaomi 14T series until autumn (in the Northern Hemisphere), there are already a few important rumors. The biggest source of information so far is Android Headlines, which suggests that the 14T Pro will be a rebranded version of the Redmi K70 Ultra coming to China. That said, the Redmi hasn’t been released yet either, meaning there’s still time for differences to manifest in the expected global version.
Assuming the regular 14T follows the trend of its predecessors, you can expect downgrades to the chipset, cameras and charging speed compared to the 14T Pro. Here’s what we know and expect to see.
Design
We don’t have much information about the design of the Xiaomi 14T series phones, but we expect them to look 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 are likely to be at least some changes. Hopefully the highly reflective glass back of the 13T and 13T Pro (which attracts fingerprints and other visible smudges) will be replaced with something more practical.
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Xiaomi could follow in the footsteps of Apple and Samsung, which used frosted glass on the iPhone 15 and Galaxy S24 series.
According to Passionategeekz, the Xiaomi 14T and 14T Pro will be available in Titan Blue, Titan Black, Titan Gray and Lemon Green, while the latter is only for the Xiaomi 14T.
A French site Dealabs reports that the 14T measures 160.5 x 75.1 x 7.8 mm and weighs 195 grams, while the Pro measures 160.4 x 75.1 x 8.39 mm and weighs 209 grams.
Display
A French site Dealabs claims that both models will have a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, a resolution of 1220×2712 and a peak brightness of 4,000 nits.
However, according to a Chinese leaker Digital Chat Station via Weibo, the Xiaomi 14T Pro is expected to hit an impressive 5000 nits when displaying HDR content; setting a new record and outperforming rivals such as the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and the 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 144 Hz depending on what you’re doing; the 13T Pro can only go down to 30 Hz.
And since the Xiaomi 13T and 13T Pro offer the same displays, it can be assumed that the Xiaomi 14T will also get the same front panel as its more powerful sibling.
Performance
Both the Xiaomi 14T and Xiaomi 14T Pro could be equipped with MediaTek’s Dimensity 9300, which offers remarkable power efficiency and performance; which sets them apart from competitors.
Previously, both Android Headlines and Digital Chat Station reported that the Xiaomi 14T Pro would rely on MediaTek’s current top chipset; accompanied by ample memory: 24 GB LPDDR5T RAM and up to 1 TB storage. With UFS 4.0 memory, it stands strong against the competition and potentially even outperforms Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 devices in benchmarks.
Mattias Inge
Mattias Inge
Mattias Inge
The Xiaomi 14T Pro appeared in Geekbench’s online database (via GSMArena) with MediaTek’s Dimensity 9300+, which ties in with the history of the series as the 13T Pro used the Dimensity 9200+. The tested prototype had 12 GB of RAM and ran Android 14, with a single-core score of 9,369 and a multi-core score of 26,083 on Geekbench 4.4 for Android. Although only listed by model number, a previous Indonesian certification (via MySmartPrice) confirmed it was the Xiaomi 14T Pro.
The Xiaomi 14T was also spotted on Geekbench (via MySmartPrice) after the release of the Xiaomi 14T Pro. While the 14T Pro is likely a rebranded version of the Redmi K70 Extreme Edition, the Xiaomi 14T appears to be a separate device and not a rebranded device, unlike its sibling.
The Geekbench listing for the Xiaomi 14T suggests that it will feature the MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra chipset, equipped with ARM Cortex-A715 and Cortex-A510 CPU cores and a Mali-G615 MP6 GPU, bringing performance in line with the POCO X6 Pro.
A more recent report from French site Dealabs also claims that the Xiaomi 14T will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra, paired with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, while the 14T Pro will feature the Dimensity 9300+, paired with an offer of 12 GB RAM and 512 GB storage.
Last year, a big difference between the phones from the Xiaomi 13T series was in the choice of chipsets; a Dimensity 8200 Ultra for the 13T and the Dimensity 9200+ for the 13T Pro. It looks like it will be the same this year.
Furthermore, Passionategeekz claims that the Xiaomi 14T will be available with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB or 512 GB of internal storage. The Xiaomi 14T Pro, on the other hand, is said to have 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage.
Cameras
The Xiaomi 13T and 13T Pro share identical camera hardware, consisting of 50Mp main sensors, 50Mp telephoto cameras, 12Mp ultra-wide lenses and 20Mp front cameras.
Android Headlines doesn’t make any specific predictions regarding camera specs, but suggests that the 14T Pro may be the only one to get a telephoto lens this time. Additionally, Xiaomi’s partnership with camera company Leica may not extend to any of the 14T phones, although it’s not yet clear how this will impact photography.
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Artur Tomala / Foundry
However, a more recent report from French site Dealabs claims that the 14T’s cameras include a 1/1.56-inch Sony IMX906 main sensor, a 50Mp telephoto and a 12Mp ultrawide, while the 14T Pro has a 1/1.31- inch Light Fusion sensor. 900 main sensor. Both devices reportedly share a 32Mp front camera.
Battery and charging
Both the Xiaomi 13T and 13T Pro have 5000mAh batteries, which is typical of modern smartphones and unlikely to change. You can expect solid battery life on both devices anyway.
A French site Dealabs also reports that both phones will have the same 5000mAh cells.
While not yet confirmed, cost will likely remain a differentiator. It wouldn’t be a surprise if the 14T and 14T Pro continue to deliver 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 on the Xiaomi 14 (up to 50W) or 14 Ultra (up to 80W).
Software
The Xiaomi 14T series will likely run on Android 14, but with Xiaomi’s HyperOS skin on top. It’s a successor to the MIUI experience seen on previous Xiaomi phones, but remains similar in many ways.
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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, unless the company feels particularly generous and commits to more.
To see what the Xiaomi 14T and 14T Pro will face, check out our round-up of the best mid-range phones you can buy.
