The Xiaomi 14 Ultra, hailed as "the best camera phone," is reminiscent of the 2014 Panasonic CM1, known for its exceptional photography capabilities. Both phones feature 1-inch type image sensors, Leica-engineered optics, and physical camera buttons. The Xiaomi 14 Ultra's modern processor and 6.73-inch display enhance the overall user experience, while widespread DNG raw support addresses previous limitations. Considered a spiritual successor to the CM1, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra represents a decade-long evolution in smartphone photography technology.
Xiaomi's latest flagship phone, the 14 Ultra, has been hailed as the best camera phone by some, drawing comparisons to the Panasonic CM1, a pioneering device in smartphone photography from almost a decade ago. Both phones feature a 1-inch type sensor and Leica-engineered optics, with the Xiaomi 14 Ultra representing a modernized version of the CM1. The advancements in technology have made the Xiaomi 14 Ultra a capable camera phone, with improved raw support and a more seamless user experience, effectively serving as the spiritual successor to the CM1.
Xiaomi has launched the 13 Ultra, an upgraded version of the 13 Pro, with a variable aperture main camera sensor that can adjust between f/1.9 and f/4.0. The phone also features a 50-megapixel f/1.8 ultrawide camera, two 50-megapixel Sony IMX858 sensors for telephoto, and Leica optics. The device has a 6.73-inch 120Hz QHD+ AMOLED, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, 12/16GB RAM, and 256/512/1TB of UFS 4.0 storage. The Xiaomi 13 Ultra will be available in black, olive green, and white colors with a synthetic leather finish and is expected to be priced at €1,299.
