Xiaomi 14 secures 3rd spot in DXOMARK’s camera ranking for premium phones

Xiaomi 14 DXOMARK rating

Camera rating

• As per DXOMARK, Xiaomi 14 secured the 3rd position in its camera ranking for premium devices ($600-800 - around Rs 49,738-Rs 66,317) with a score of 138 points.
• The device boasts significant improvements in image and video quality compared to its predecessor, thanks to hardware upgrades like a larger sensor and a bigger aperture.
• It excels in balancing texture and noise, delivering detailed images with minimal noise, especially suitable for landscapes, as per the test.
• However, outdoor portraits may suffer from issues like low contrast and overexposure, affecting colour accuracy.

• DXOMARK mentioned that zoom capabilities are commendable, supported by a 50MP sensor that captures rich textures in long-range shots.
• Video features have been enhanced, offering accurate exposure and a wide dynamic range in various lighting conditions.
• Nevertheless, autofocus stability during scene panning remains a minor concern.
• In low-light settings, video quality slightly falls behind competitors due to noticeable noise and occasional inaccuracies in skin tone rendering.

Display rating

• The Xiaomi 14 achieves a score of 133 points in DXOMARK's display evaluation, positioning it in the 9th place in the premium display ranking.
• Xiaomi 14's display performance ensures a smooth experience across all activities but falls short in some areas compared to the Xiaomi 13.
• While readability remains consistent, the display shows inconsistencies in brightness and colour uniformity, according to DXOMARK tests.
• The screen reaches a peak brightness of 2740 nits for HDR content, but under different lighting conditions, it may not maintain the same level, potentially affecting visibility in bright light.
• During gaming sessions, noticeable aliasing can be observed, which may impact the visual experience for users, the benchmarking site's test revealed.

Audio rating

• The Xiaomi 14 achieves a score of 135 points in DXOMARK's Audio evaluation, positioning it at the 12th place in the premium audio ranking.
• The built-in speakers deliver good timbre and dynamics, although there are shortcomings in low-end response and occasional distortion at maximum volume.
• Gaming playback offers the best experience, with music and movie playback performing similarly, as per the test.
• While facing challenges with timbre and dynamics, the Xiaomi 14 excels in audio zoom and wind noise reduction.
• Voice memos record well, but recordings with the main and selfie cameras fall short of this level of performance.