Xiaomi 14 Ultra To Feature Satellite Communication, Ultrasonic Fingerprint Scanner: Report،
After dropping the Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro, the company is gearing up to launch the Xiaomi 14 Ultra. Last week, we reported that the smartphone could come with a quad-camera setup, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, and 90W wired charging. Now, more information about the handset has appeared online .
Xiaomi 14 Ultra will offer satellite connectivity
According to a report from Gizmochina, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra will arrive with satellite communication capabilities. Currently, the feature is only available on the iPhone 14 and 15. Models in these lines can connect to low-orbiting satellites to call emergency services if users are stuck in an area without cellular coverage. However, it is unclear whether satellite communication on the Xiaomi 14 Ultra will enable the same functionality or come with a different implementation.
Xiaomi opts for an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner
The report also mentions that Xiaomi's high-end smartphone will feature an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner. Unlike traditional optical scanners that shine visible light on the fingertips and capture an image of the reflection, ultrasonic sensors rely on high-frequency sound waves that create a three-dimensional image of the users' fingerprint, the thus making it more secure. Additionally, these sensors are also faster.
Enthusiasts should also expect a telephoto macro camera
Finally, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra is also expected to feature a telephoto macro camera. This could mean one of two things. First, unlike other smartphones on the market, the telephoto sensor can also serve as a macro sensor. Second, the telephoto focal length could make it possible to take photos of tiny subjects like an ant or a flower.
Additionally, Xiaomi has also developed a solution that should make the coordination between the four lenses seamless. So far, we've seen how Android phone cameras experience abrupt jerks when switching between lenses, as opposed to smooth switching on iPhones. The Xiaomi 14 Ultra could launch in March or April 2024.
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