We put the Xiaomi 14 Ultra through our rigorous DXOMARK Display test suite to measure its performance across four criteria. In this test results, we will break down how it fared in a variety of tests and several common use cases.
Overview
Key display specifications
- 6.73 inches AMOLED
- Dimensions: 161.4 x 75.3 x 9.2 mm (6.35 x 2.96 x 0.36 inches)
- Resolution: 1440 x 3200 pixels, (~522 ppi density)
- Aspect ratio: 20:9
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Scoring
Sub-scores and attributes included in the calculations of the global score.
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
140
display
134
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Best: Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (164)
148
Google Pixel 8
Best: Google Pixel 8 (165)
138
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
Best: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (165)
145
Google Pixel 7 Pro
Best: Google Pixel 7 Pro (164)
Position in Global Ranking
47
th
4. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
155
5. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
154
5. Samsung Galaxy S24+ (Exynos)
154
5. Samsung Galaxy S24 (Exynos)
154
11. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
152
12. Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
151
17. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
150
17. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6
150
22. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
148
27. Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
147
30. Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
146
32. Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
145
36. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
144
38. Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra
143
38. Samsung Galaxy A35 5G
143
41. Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
142
41. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
142
47. Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
140
52. Honor Magic4 Ultimate
138
63. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Snapdragon)
135
63. Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G
135
68. Samsung Galaxy S22+ (Exynos)
134
71. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4
133
71. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Exynos)
133
71. Samsung Galaxy S22 (Snapdragon)
133
71. Vivo X80 Pro (MediaTek)
133
76. Samsung Galaxy S22 (Exynos)
132
81. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Exynos)
131
81. Vivo X80 Pro (Snapdragon)
131
85. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4
130
85. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Snapdragon)
130
85. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (Snapdragon)
130
96. Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
129
100. Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
127
104. Vivo X60 Pro 5G (Snapdragon)
126
121. Motorola Edge 30 Pro
123
125. Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
122
125. Motorola Edge 40 Pro
122
129. Apple iPhone SE (2022)
120
135. Samsung Galaxy A52 5G
114
137. Motorola Razr 40 Ultra
113
140. Crosscall Stellar-X5
109
141. Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
108
147. Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
82
Position in Ultra-Premium Ranking
35
th
3. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
155
4. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
154
4. Samsung Galaxy S24+ (Exynos)
154
8. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
152
9. Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
151
13. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
150
13. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6
150
17. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
148
23. Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
146
27. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
144
29. Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra
143
31. Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
142
31. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
142
37. Honor Magic4 Ultimate
138
44. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Snapdragon)
135
46. Samsung Galaxy S22+ (Exynos)
134
48. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4
133
48. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Exynos)
133
48. Vivo X80 Pro (MediaTek)
133
55. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Exynos)
131
55. Vivo X80 Pro (Snapdragon)
131
59. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4
130
59. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Snapdragon)
130
67. Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
127
80. Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
122
82. Motorola Razr 40 Ultra
113
Pros
- Good color rendering in most lighting environments
- Readable in most lighting environments
- Flicker-free display and high PWM
Cons
- Lacks brightness and details when watching HDR10 videos in low-light conditions
- Poor brightness uniformity
- Flat rendering under sunlight
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra display’s performance was average for an Ultra-premium device, helped by its strong results in color and touch.
Although the Xiaomi 14 Ultra has a low-level modulation, which reduces flicker, and a high PWM (1920 Hz), its readability was held back by its outdoor brightness results, particularly under sunlight, which trailed some of its competitors like the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. Low contrast levels in all lighting conditions also affected the readability experience.
High brightness mode was effective and provided more visible details in dark regions at the expense of overall contrast.
The display’s colors were accurate in faithful mode and were rendered very well in most lighting conditions.
The screen’s low brightness levels, mainly in low light, also affected the HDR10 video-watching experience, which improved when viewing content in an indoor lighting environment. In addition, the display’s management of HDR video frame drops was far better than SDR video frame drops.
The display’s touch interactions were accurate, with a fast response time.
Test summary
About DXOMARK Display tests: For scoring and analysis, a device undergoes a series of objective and perceptual tests in controlled lab and real-life conditions. The DXOMARK Display score takes into account the overall user experience the screen provides, considering the hardware capacity and the software tuning. In testing, only factory-installed video and photo apps are used. More in-depth details about how DXOMARK tests displays are available in the article “A closer look at DXOMARK Display testing.”
The following section focuses on the key elements of our exhaustive tests and analyses performed in DXOMARK laboratories. Full reports with detailed performance evaluations are available upon request. To order a copy, please contact us.
Readability
134
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
How Display Readability score is composed
Readability evaluates the user’s ease and comfort of viewing still content, such as photos or a web page, on the display under different lighting conditions. Our measurements run in the labs are completed by perceptual testing and analysis.
Luminance under various lighting conditions
This graph shows the screen luminance in environments that range from total darkness to outdoor conditions. In our labs, the indoor environment (250 lux to 830 lux) simulates the artificial and natural lighting conditions commonly seen in homes (with medium diffusion); the outdoor environment (from 20,000 lux) replicates a situation with highly diffused light.
Contrast under various lighting conditions
This graph shows the screen’s contrast levels in lighting environments that range from total darkness to outdoor conditions. In our labs, the indoor environment (250 lux to 830 lux) simulates the artificial and natural lighting conditions commonly seen in homes (with medium diffusion); the outdoor environment (from 20,000 lux) replicates a situation with highly diffused light.
Photo EOTF
The Electro-Optical Transfer Function (EOTF) defines how bits are converted into luminance out of the display. Gray levels (horizontal axis) represent the different shades from pure white (100% gray level) to pitch black (0% gray level). The standard for still images follows a 2.2 gamma. The flatter the curves, the harder it is to perceive differences between consecutive shades. This phenomenon is more frequent under intensive lighting conditions (20,000 lux) in the low gray level regions.
Photo EOTF
The Electro-Optical Transfer Function (EOTF) defines how bits are converted into luminance out of the display. Gray levels (horizontal axis) represent the different shades from pure white (100% gray level) to pitch black (0% gray level). The standard for still images follows a 2.2 gamma. The flatter the curves, the harder it is to perceive differences between consecutive shades. This phenomenon is more frequent under intensive lighting conditions (20,000 lux) in the low gray level regions.
Photo EOTF
The Electro-Optical Transfer Function (EOTF) defines how bits are converted into luminance out of the display. Gray levels (horizontal axis) represent the different shades from pure white (100% gray level) to pitch black (0% gray level). The standard for still images follows a 2.2 gamma. The flatter the curves, the harder it is to perceive differences between consecutive shades. This phenomenon is more frequent under intensive lighting conditions (20,000 lux) in the low gray level regions.
Luminance vs Viewing Angle
This graph presents how the luminance drops as viewing angles increase.
Skin-tone rendering in an indoor (1000 lux) environment
From left to right: Xiaomi 14 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Vivo X100 Pro
(Photos for illustration only)
Skin-tone rendering in a sunlight (>90 000 lux) environment
From left to right: Xiaomi 14 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Vivo X100 Pro
(Photos for illustration only)
Average Reflectance (SCI) Xiaomi 14 Ultra
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Vivo X100 Pro
SCI stands for Specular Component Included, which measures both the diffuse reflection and the specular reflection. Reflection from a simple glass sheet is around 4%, while it reaches about 6% for a plastic sheet. Although smartphones’ first surface is made of glass, their total reflection (without coating) is usually around 5% due to multiple reflections created by the complex optical stack.
Average reflectance is computed based on the spectral reflectance in the visible spectrum range (see graph below) and human spectral sensitivity.
Reflectance (SCI)
Wavelength (horizontal axis) defines light color, but also our capacity to see it; for example, UV is a very low wavelength that the human eye cannot see; Infrared is a high wavelength that the human eye also cannot see). White light is composed of all wavelengths between 400 nm and 700 nm, i.e. the range the human eye can see. Measurements above show the reflection of the devices within the visible spectrum range (400 nm to 700 nm).
Uniformity
This graph shows the distribution of luminance throughout the entire display panel. Uniformity is measured with a 20% gray pattern, with bright green indicating ideal luminance. An evenly spread-out bright green color on the screen indicates that the display’s brightness is uniform. Other colors indicate a loss of uniformity.
PWM Frequency Xiaomi 14 Ultra
1920 Hz
Bad
Good
Bad
Great
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Vivo X100 Pro
Displays flicker for 2 main reasons: refresh rate and Pulse Width Modulation. Pulse width modulation is a modulation technique that generates variable-width pulses to represent the amplitude of an analog input signal. This measurement is important for comfort because flickering at low frequencies can be perceived by some individuals, and in the most extreme cases, can induce seizures. Some experiments show that discomfort can appear at a higher frequency. A high PWM frequency (>1500 Hz) tends to be less disturbing for users.
Temporal Light Modulation
This graph represents the frequencies of lighting variation; the highest peak gives the most important modulation. The combination of a low frequency and a high peak is susceptible to inducing eye fatigue.
Color
148
Google Pixel 8
Google Pixel 8
How Display Color score is composed
Color evaluations are performed in different lighting conditions to see how well the device manages color with the surrounding environment. Devices are tested with sRGB and Display-P3 image patterns. Both faithful mode and default mode are used for our evaluation. Our measurements run in the labs are completed by perceptual testing & analysis.
White point color under D65 illuminant at 830 lux