The screen of vivo X200 released on October 14 is only 6.31 inches, which is smaller than the 6.36 inches of Xiaomi 14, but the positioning of this mobile phone is the mini version of Pro, and the price is not cheap, the 12GB+256GB version is sold at a minimum of 4599 yuan, while the price of the standard version X200 is only 3999 yuan.
The OPPO FInd X8, released on October 24, is also a small-screen flagship, and the Xiaomi 15, released this month, is also a small-screen flagship.
The main reason for the unexpected popularity of the small-screen flagship is the hot sales of the Xiaomi 14, the Xiaomi 14 sells too well, even better than Huawei's best-selling flagship Mate60 Pro.
Xiaomi 14 is again the most popular Android small-screen flagship in 2024, and it is also one of the best-selling Android flagships.
However, in order to make way for the new Xiaomi 15 series, Xiaomi 14 suddenly reduced the price by 1111 yuan, and the 16GB+1TB version heard from 4999 yuan to 3888 yuan.
It is reported that affected by the price increase of processors and memory chips, Xiaomi 15 price increase is a foregone conclusion, it is estimated that the minimum price will rise by 300 yuan, 12GB+256GB version will be sold to 4599 yuan, 16GB+1TB version will be sold to 5299 yuan, compared with the Xiaomi 14 that has dropped to 3888 yuan, the price difference is more than 1400 yuan, such a high gap makes Xiaomi 14 more fragrant.
The Xiaomi Mi 14 has become a classic, with almost zero negative reviews, which can be seen that even now, the Xiaomi Mi 14 is still one of the most worthwhile flagships.
The body width is only 71.5mm, which is also recognized as the golden width, and the Xiaomi Mi 13 is also this size.
Strictly speaking, the current small-screen mobile phone is not a real small screen, 4 inches, 5 inches is a small screen mobile phone, but unfortunately such a mobile phone has long been out of the market, even if the manufacturer is willing to lose money to the market, there are not many users to buy.
From the perspective of development trends, thinner and lighter large-screen mobile phones are the development direction, and the so-called small-screen mobile phones represented by Xiaomi 14 actually refer to smartphones that can be held and controlled with one hand.
The optimal width for one-handed control is 71.5mm.
iPhone12, 13, 14 are all 71.5mm wide, these mobile phones have sold a total of at least hundreds of millions of units, so many users like it, indicating that 71.5mm is indeed in line with the public's usage habits.
The 6.36-inch screen is because the screen of Android phones can be customized according to the manufacturer's requirements, and the screen ratio of the Xiaomi 14 is 19.5:9, which is longer than that of the iPhone 14.
This Huaxing Optoelectronics C8 OLED screen of light-emitting material supports 1~120Hz adaptive refresh rate, local peak brightness of 3000nit, equipped with short-throw screen fingerprint recognition, supports full-brightness DC dimming, low flicker, less stimulation to the eyes, and more comfortable viewing.
In terms of performance, Xiaomi Mi 14 is equipped with Snapdragon 8Gen3 processor for the first time, with a built-in self-developed annular cold pump cooling system, which has 3 times the thermal conductivity of traditional VC liquid cooling, with better heat dissipation effect and more stable performance.
In terms of image, Xiaomi Mi 14 has improved significantly compared to Xiaomi Mi 13, the main camera has been upgraded from Sony IMX800 to a custom main camera Light and Shadow Hunter 900, 1/1.3-inch outsole, F1.6 large aperture, 23mm equivalent focal length, using Leica Optics Summilux lens, the amount of light entering is increased by 80%, and clear photos can be taken even in low-light environments.
The other two cameras are a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera with a Samsung JN1 sensor.
50-megapixel floating telephoto camera, F2.0 aperture, OIS support, 75mm equivalent focal length.
In terms of battery life, due to the limited space in the fuselage, the battery capacity is only 4610mAh, and the actual battery life is 1.6 days. The 90W wired fast charging is fast, and it only takes 31 minutes to fully charge. There's also 50W wireless fast charging, which takes 46 minutes to fully charge.
The Xiaomi Mi 14 also supports IP68 dust and water resistance.
It is because the configuration of the Xiaomi 14 is balanced, and it is almost impossible to find weaknesses, so it will be recognized by users and become a common choice for everyone.
Finally, after the release of the Xiaomi 15, the Xiaomi 14 will not be taken off the shelves, but will continue to sell at a lower price.
If you like small-screen phones and Xiaomi surging OS, then the Xiaomi 14, whose price has fallen to freezing point, is definitely the first choice.