The Xiaomi 14 Ultra: Is This My Favorite Phone Ever?

Is the Xiaomi 14 Ultra worth the hype? I'm sharing my honest first impressions after unboxing this camera monster! We'll cover:
- Sleek design (LOVE that leather back!)
- Condensation issues? My experience...
- HyperOS - is it a winner?
- Mind-blowing camera quality. But is it too stylized?
- Performance, bloatware, and the things I wish were different
Let's dive in! Have you tried the Xiaomi 14 Ultra? Share YOUR thoughts below!
#xiaomi14ultra #xiaomi14series #xiaomi14
00:00 - Intro
00:12 - Unboxing
01:14 - Build quality
03:07 - Condensation in the main lens
05:55 - Performance
06:54 - Software
08:57 - What drives me crazy
11:09 - Bloatware
11:55 - Camera quality
16:35 - Camera App
18:03 - Video quality
18:40 - Outro

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  • @MissKiwiCM
    @MissKiwiCM2 ай бұрын

    The settings shortcut is on the bottom row on the left. Next to the wallet?

  • @JMTMarc

    @JMTMarc

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks! I totally missed the shortcut. I kept looking at the top of the control center, where it is in other Android skins.

  • @Moon17128

    @Moon17128

    2 ай бұрын

    @@JMTMarc When Xiaomi was still using MIUI, it was located at the top right of the control center

  • @Channe1F2k

    @Channe1F2k

    2 ай бұрын

    @@JMTMarc in my case the settings toggle wasnt available hence i had to add it in........took a while to get used to coming from other androids

  • @mr_stoosh

    @mr_stoosh

    2 ай бұрын

    I've moved the settings toggle to the top of the shortcuts so it's easy to access

  • @pravinmurthy
    @pravinmurthy2 ай бұрын

    My fav phone ever too.. Have preordered the phone here in India 🙂

  • @JMTMarc

    @JMTMarc

    2 ай бұрын

    They absolutely nailed it with the 14 Ultra! The results I am getting are stellar! Enjoy it, when it arrives!

  • @curiousswapnil

    @curiousswapnil

    2 ай бұрын

    I wish they could have provided a photography kit too.

  • @JMTMarc

    @JMTMarc

    2 ай бұрын

    That's sad 😢

  • @And_Sun_Yk

    @And_Sun_Yk

    2 ай бұрын

    How is it your favourite phone ever without using it 😅 Anyway, how much are you getting it for after discounts in India? 95k?

  • @hardiksinghal25

    @hardiksinghal25

    2 ай бұрын

    i pre booked too but i wish they give us grip too kit is incomplete without this

  • @edgargabriel6640
    @edgargabriel66402 ай бұрын

    You are right about the index finger position. I got the photography pack and it is great

  • @JMTMarc

    @JMTMarc

    2 ай бұрын

    The whole package is so good! Taking photos is way better now with the photography kit. Super hyped, I preordered the iPhone and snagged it for free.

  • @udoy8377
    @udoy83772 ай бұрын

    u can add setting shortcut in qs tiles tap on edit then add settings

  • @JMTMarc

    @JMTMarc

    2 ай бұрын

    Completely oversaw this! I have the shortcut now.

  • @andreasyiangou84
    @andreasyiangou842 ай бұрын

    Your reviews are great and I just subscribed, keep it going! I'd like to ask, if price wasn't an issue, in terms of camera, battery, and UI, which phone would you choose? Xiaomi 14 Ultra or Honor Magic 6 pro?

  • @JMTMarc

    @JMTMarc

    2 ай бұрын

    Definitely the Xiaomi 14 Ultra. The camera quality, camera app, and image/video editing features are far superior. Honestly, I gave away the Magic 6 Pro after realizing how good the Xiaomi 14 Ultra is.

  • @hashtag_thisguy
    @hashtag_thisguy7 күн бұрын

    You can edit short cuts on swipe down to add "setting " which takes you to the traditional setting menu with all settings...

  • @MRHShah
    @MRHShah2 ай бұрын

    Very good detailed first impression so far. I do agree that this phone has the most accurate colour science which dont over saturate or sharpen the images. I am planning to buy it and trade in my samsung S24 ultra. Please do the gaming review as well as that can gives thw idea about its handling cabailities of i tensive tasks. Thanks.

  • @JMTMarc

    @JMTMarc

    2 ай бұрын

    Xiaomi truly outdid themselves with the 14 Ultra, imho. Thank you for suggesting some topics of interest! Cheers!

  • @VNUDrawingArt

    @VNUDrawingArt

    2 ай бұрын

    I also have a s24ultra and am selling it now, I am very disappointed in it. Samsung smartphones are terrible in every way. I want to quickly buy Xiaomi 14 ultra. This is the best camera phone today until the Vivo X100 Ultra appears

  • @JMTMarc

    @JMTMarc

    2 ай бұрын

    The camera of the 14 Ultra is fantastic, my favorite smartphone camera to date!

  • @VNUDrawingArt

    @VNUDrawingArt

    2 ай бұрын

    @@JMTMarc Yes, I agree with you

  • @felipef6516

    @felipef6516

    2 ай бұрын

    I did exactly that.. traded the s24u for the Xiaomi .. honestly, I think the Xiaomi is a much better phone. The camera is in a whole different league compared to the glitchy inconsistent mess that is the s24u .. I do miss the screen/display of the s24u, it's incredible... But it's the only thing I miss.

  • @Gladajeppe
    @Gladajeppe2 ай бұрын

    I have git😢mine yesterday but sadly my device suffers from condesation by the main camera lense as soon as I used it outdoors. Do you have a solution for this? 😢

  • @JMTMarc

    @JMTMarc

    2 ай бұрын

    A lot of buyers have the problem. Some reported that recording 8K for prolonged period of time with an ejected sim card tray or placing the phone in a closed container with silica bags helped...

  • @makdrumz
    @makdrumz2 ай бұрын

    Are you facing the rattling issue with the main camera caused by freely moving back and forth? It sounds horrible when you hold the phone and twisting your hand but IF you are in the camera app, nothing is heard and the issue is fully resolved. Is is just me or is this a common issue caused by a firmware update perhaps?

  • @JMTMarc

    @JMTMarc

    2 ай бұрын

    That's normal. It's the optical image stabilization. When the camera is not on, the lenses will rattle. As the sensor is quite big compared to other phones, the lenses need to bigger and will also rattle more.

  • @nzimmr
    @nzimmr2 ай бұрын

    but yur notification does have setting shortcut. nice review!

  • @JMTMarc

    @JMTMarc

    2 ай бұрын

    Oh man! Now I feel really silly. I completely missed that. Maybe it's because there were no labels under the icons at first. Thanks for pointing it out.

  • @proracer4272
    @proracer42722 ай бұрын

    In general, if you had to choose between the honor magic 6 pro and the xiaomi 14 ultra, which one would you choose

  • @proracer4272

    @proracer4272

    2 ай бұрын

    ;

  • @JMTMarc

    @JMTMarc

    2 ай бұрын

    I prefer and would choose Xiaomi. The camera's image quality and features are superior, in my opinion. I particularly value macro and portrait capabilities, areas where Xiaomi especially excels.

  • @alvarito141091
    @alvarito1410912 ай бұрын

    I am a Xiaomi 14 ultra user and I must say that I am affected by the condensation issue. In my case I intentionally left the phone running the cpu throttling apk for 7-10 min and then placed the camera lens on a cold surface. I also have an Oppo find x7 ultra and the same thing happens to it. Both phones with condensation on all 4 cameras, it's not a joke, just force the situation. I don't think this problem would occur to me in a normal situation.

  • @JMTMarc

    @JMTMarc

    2 ай бұрын

    I tried the same thing yesterday with my other phones. Putting something cold on the lens makes it fog up. Nowadays, I barely get any fog when I use it like usual. But, I know some folks who end up with their lenses all fogged up even when they're just doing normal stuff with their phones, especially when it's kinda chilly out, like between 5 and 10°C. That's for sure not supposed to happen.

  • @florianheyn2044
    @florianheyn20442 ай бұрын

    Have many Problems with Push notifications in Always on Display. Sometimes it works, sometimes not. Please help. Thanks

  • @JMTMarc

    @JMTMarc

    2 ай бұрын

    Hard to say why. I don't notice any problems. Perhaps any wrong settings in notifications setting?

  • @DT-nx9ql
    @DT-nx9ql2 ай бұрын

    which do you prefer or would recommend, the Xiaomi 14 ultra or the Vivo x100 pro?

  • @JMTMarc

    @JMTMarc

    2 ай бұрын

    Hard to say, I never tried the Vivo X100 Pro.

  • @7a696d7
    @7a696d72 ай бұрын

    Is there a link to your wallpaper/ home screen theme?

  • @JMTMarc

    @JMTMarc

    2 ай бұрын

    This is Xiaomis Super Wallpaper. This can be installed as a separate app. Just google "Super Wallpaper Android" and you will find some instructions.

  • @ILLRICARDO
    @ILLRICARDO2 ай бұрын

    I had the xiaomi 14, and it had horrible sealing, the camera lens would always fog up and the only way to remove the moisture was to leave the sim tray open... Also hyperos kept bombarding me with adverts.... Its a hard pass on anything xiaomi from now on.

  • @JMTMarc

    @JMTMarc

    2 ай бұрын

    It appears that lens fogging is indeed a significant issue. While my unit doesn't have the problem anymore, many others are still grappling with it. Additionally, the bloatware of adverts and bloatware is truly horrible. Fortunately, I've successfully disabled the majority of them.

  • @oliver_liew
    @oliver_liew2 ай бұрын

    How would you compare the OnePlus 12 with this Xiaomi 14 Ultra?

  • @JMTMarc

    @JMTMarc

    2 ай бұрын

    I didn't use the Oneplus 12, but from what I heard it's a great phone with a very competitive price.

  • @miladshahrestani1349
    @miladshahrestani13492 ай бұрын

    Setting is in notification.. even in your video the setting icon iw bottom left. Also about widget yes... It is pain but you dont need ALWAYS to mess around with widget anyway.. you do it once abd thats it.

  • @JMTMarc

    @JMTMarc

    2 ай бұрын

    I found the settings icon. Thanks for pointing that out. Regarding widgets: True, but it depends, there a people who likle to change theo honscreen configutation mor often. Also: There is just no reason to make it that cumbersome. Every other OS does it better.

  • @dieschnellekatze
    @dieschnellekatzeАй бұрын

    Great new player on the phone market

  • @JMTMarc

    @JMTMarc

    Ай бұрын

    Me or the phone 🤪

  • @wilhelmsvideon9206
    @wilhelmsvideon92062 ай бұрын

    Fog problem with the main camera?

  • @ILLRICARDO

    @ILLRICARDO

    2 ай бұрын

    I had the 14 and it had the fog problem, i had to leave the SIM tray open to remove the fog... And also hyper os kept bombarding me with adverts.

  • @JMTMarc

    @JMTMarc

    2 ай бұрын

    It's a real issue and Xiaomi should adress it. It's harming the reputation of the brand.

  • @leobeats47
    @leobeats472 ай бұрын

    There is short cut to go to settings lol you didnt see it . 😂

  • @JMTMarc

    @JMTMarc

    2 ай бұрын

    Yes! Did not see it. Thanks to you and many others commenting on this, my life is now much easier. Thanks!

  • @sieghart132
    @sieghart1322 ай бұрын

    How is it compared to Vivo X100 Pro?

  • @JMTMarc

    @JMTMarc

    2 ай бұрын

    I don't have the X100 Pro yet, but once I get it, I'll definitely do a comparison.

  • @saurav4180

    @saurav4180

    2 ай бұрын

    @@JMTMarcwaiting for it eagerly….and a comparison against 14 ultra

  • @KHHBBC
    @KHHBBC2 ай бұрын

    I can tell by the photos of your girl, you know about photography and those photos look great.

  • @JMTMarc

    @JMTMarc

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you! Indeed, I've been passionate about photography for several years now, always keeping a camera close at hand. That's why I'm so excited about embracing this modern technology-having such incredible image quality right in your pocket is truly amazing.

  • @DeRockeyTech
    @DeRockeyTech2 ай бұрын

    Vs honor magic 6 pro please. Screen camera speakers

  • @JMTMarc

    @JMTMarc

    2 ай бұрын

    I will return the M6P tomorrow, as I decided to go with the Xiaomi.

  • @DeRockeyTech

    @DeRockeyTech

    2 ай бұрын

    @@JMTMarc do u think it performs better than honor ?

  • @JMTMarc

    @JMTMarc

    2 ай бұрын

    When it comes to the camera, the 14 Ultra is much better imho. As for everything else, they're pretty much on the same level. But yeah, the M6P's battery life is way better.

  • @Avgeek1564
    @Avgeek15642 ай бұрын

    Condensation? What do you expect when you put a phone in the fridge?

  • @JMTMarc

    @JMTMarc

    2 ай бұрын

    Look online: It even happens at modest temperatures, like 8 ⁰C.

  • @Avgeek1564

    @Avgeek1564

    2 ай бұрын

    @@JMTMarc I was just ready to order one, I've changed my mind now. This issue is going to affect sales badly.

  • @JMTMarc

    @JMTMarc

    2 ай бұрын

    Perfectly understabdable 😶‍🌫️

  • @osuan9
    @osuan92 ай бұрын

    amazing xiomi14

  • @JMTMarc

    @JMTMarc

    2 ай бұрын

    Oh yes!

  • @udoy8377
    @udoy8377Ай бұрын

    xiaomi has kinda best night mode implement other 0hones night time photos are so bright looks like day time but xiaomi photos night photos looks like it shot in night they doesn't bright heavily

  • @JMTMarc

    @JMTMarc

    Ай бұрын

    I agree. I don't like it at all when night photos are artificially brightened too much or when the sky is overly processed.

  • @gamingwithsayan6232
    @gamingwithsayan62322 ай бұрын

    Brother one suggestion to you , change the thumbnail, after seeing it i thought you dont have the phone and you're doing the video just for views , Use thumnail with your face or any other types .. Video is good though And compare it with other phones camera

  • @JMTMarc

    @JMTMarc

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks, buddy! Makes sense. Thats actually a very useful comment! Immediately changed the thumbnail :D

  • @DeRockeyTech
    @DeRockeyTech2 ай бұрын

    Settings is literally there as a quick access in the control center 😂

  • @JMTMarc

    @JMTMarc

    2 ай бұрын

    I know! You are now the third viewer to point this out. I feel kind of stupid now :D

  • @DeRockeyTech

    @DeRockeyTech

    2 ай бұрын

    @@JMTMarc no u r not . I found it after months of using hyperos 😂😂😂😂

  • @JMTMarc

    @JMTMarc

    2 ай бұрын

    That's good to know 🤣

  • @ferrydaddy
    @ferrydaddy2 ай бұрын

    I firmly hold the belief that the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra stands out as the most versatile and well-rounded smartphone of the year.

  • @JMTMarc

    @JMTMarc

    2 ай бұрын

    It's a jack of all trades!

  • @ferrydaddy
    @ferrydaddy2 ай бұрын

    Condensation is a big issue. 😞 #Unhappy #MoistureProblem

  • @JMTMarc

    @JMTMarc

    2 ай бұрын

    Indeed, the issue has been diminishing with my unit, fortunately. I believe it was due to some adhesive that hadn't fully cured. This theory was also supported by discussions in the Xiaomi Community.

  • @adelessa3434
    @adelessa34342 ай бұрын

    ❤🫡

  • @miki25ization
    @miki25ization2 ай бұрын

    hahahaha

  • @JMTMarc

    @JMTMarc

    2 ай бұрын

    muahahahaha

  • @Truth_seeker-bl5mi
    @Truth_seeker-bl5mi2 ай бұрын

    Vivo x100 pro better

  • @JMTMarc

    @JMTMarc

    2 ай бұрын

    I will do a comparison.

  • @janne303

    @janne303

    2 ай бұрын

    does vivo got variable aperture?

  • @Truth_seeker-bl5mi

    @Truth_seeker-bl5mi

    2 ай бұрын

    @@janne303 no....I owned s10 with variable aperture and it doesn't matter

  • @janne303

    @janne303

    2 ай бұрын

    @@Truth_seeker-bl5mi A VERY big difference in a 2019 year model sensor vs these has nowadays :)

  • @Truth_seeker-bl5mi

    @Truth_seeker-bl5mi

    2 ай бұрын

    @@janne303 what I meant was that variable aperture was also useless at that time....pixels still ruled camera world