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Xiaomi 14 Pro

Buy with careValue Score 64/100
$600
China-focused launch (~RMB 4,999+); never broadly sold globally or in the US. USD-equivalent estimate from China pricing; import-only.
$900 at launch

How long will it last?

Official promise

Supported until November 2028 · Buy-by November 2026

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2023◆ Buy-by Nov 20262028

Xiaomi promises 5 years of updates for this phone, so it's supported until November 2028 — buying it today still gets you about 2.4 years of safe use.

Source: Xiaomi's official policy · last verified 2026-06-12 · how we compute this

TrueCost

Street price ÷ months of safe use remaining — the number that makes cheap short-lived phones expensive, and well-supported ones cheap.

$20.95/month

41% above the $600–900 median ($14.81/mo, dying phones excluded)

Our verdict

A power-user's 2K flagship with a clever variable-aperture main camera and 120W charging, but one Xiaomi never really sold outside China.

Pros

  • Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 with a 50MP f/1.42-f/4.0 variable-aperture Leica main camera
  • 120W wired charging refills the 4,880mAh battery in well under half an hour
  • Four OS upgrades and five years of security keep it current into 2028

Cons

  • Effectively a China-only release, so importing means no warranty and band-support gaps
  • Heavy at 223g and large in the hand
Best for: Enthusiasts who want variable-aperture photography and the fastest chargingBest for: Buyers comfortable importing a China-spec flagshipAvoid if: You want a phone officially supported in your region with local warrantyAvoid if: You prefer a lighter, more compact handset

Full specifications

Display

💡 Bigger numbers = smoother scrolling (Hz) and easier outdoor reading (nits).

Screen6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED, 3200 x 1440, 120Hz
Performance

💡 The phone's brain — it decides speed today and how well it ages.

ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
RAM12GB / 16GB
Storage256GB / 512GB / 1TB
Cameras

💡 Megapixels aren't everything — lens variety matters more day-to-day.

main50MP
ultra-wide50MP
telephoto 3.2x50MP
front32MP
Battery & charging

💡 Capacity in mAh — bigger usually means longer between charges.

Battery4,880 mAh
Charging120W wired, 50W wireless
Build

💡 Size, weight, and the materials between your phone and the floor.

Dimensions161.4 × 75.3 × 8.5 mm
Weight223 g
MaterialsAluminum frame, glass back
Water resistanceIP68
Software & connectivity

💡 The software it ships with, and how far it can upgrade.

SoftwareAndroid 14 with HyperOS at launch
Connectivity5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, USB-C
Update policy4 OS upgrades · 5 years of security updates (official promise)

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Frequently asked questions

How long will the Xiaomi 14 Pro get updates?

Xiaomi promises four major Android upgrades and five years of security patches, so the 14 Pro should remain supported through roughly late 2028.

Was the Xiaomi 14 Pro sold globally?

Largely no. Unlike the standard Xiaomi 14, the Pro stayed mainly a China release, so most buyers elsewhere import it without local warranty support.

What is the variable aperture on the Xiaomi 14 Pro?

Its 50MP main camera can mechanically switch aperture from f/1.42 to f/4.0, letting you control depth of field and sharpness like a dedicated camera.

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Specs are collected from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers and change often. Support end dates follow each brand's official policy (or, for Apple, its documented historical pattern). Last verified 2026-06-12.