Rumors had circulated about the Xiaomi 14 Pro having satellite connectivity, but the models released in China in November did not have this feature. The capability is only available in the Titanium-clad special edition model.
This special edition model is now on sale in Xiaomi’s online store in China for CNY 7,000 with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. In comparison, the regular 16GB/1TB model costs CNY 6,000. Even the base Xiaomi 14 Ultra is available for CNY 6,500, but its titanium variant is priced at CNY 8,800.
The two-way satellite connection is for emergency use outside of the regular network coverage for carriers. The system communicates with China’s Tiantong satellites.
Xiaomi has confirmed that the Pro model will not be available outside of China. However, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, which also has satellite communication capabilities, will be widely available. Whether any carrier outside of China will support it remains to be seen.
Both phones rely on the Xiaomi Pengpai T1 chip. Xiaomi even posted a demo video of the 14 Ultra making a call over satellite in the South China Sea.
Regarding the material used in the Xiaomi 14 Pro Titanium edition, the company stated that it has used 99% pure aerospace-grade titanium for the center frame, along with a high-strength aluminum alloy. Additionally, Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass has been used for the front and back of the phone, which is recognizable by the orange trim highlight around the camera.
The camera is the same triple 50MP module as on the regular Pro, featuring a 1/1.31” sensor in the main with OIS and a variable f/1.4-f/4.0 aperture, a 3.2x 75mm telephoto lens, and a 115° ultra-wide (with AF).
The phone has a 6.73″ 120Hz 12-bit LTPO display with QHD+ resolution and a 32MP front camera. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and a 4880mAh battery with 120W wired and 50W wireless charging.
For more information about the Xiaomi 14 Pro Titanium Edition, visit Xiaomi’s store in China by following the Source link.