The Xiaomi 14 Ultra is a camera trapped in a phone's body. It's big, bold and brilliant with a minor annoyance.

The Xiaomi 14 Ultra is one of the best camera smartphones in the market at the moment. Xiaomi did a fantastic job with this phone. If you’re wondering how it compares to its predecessor, well, that’s exactly what we’re here to talk about.

At a glance Expert's Rating Pros ・Incredible photography performance ・Stunning vegan leather design ・Gorgeous curved screen ・90W fast charging ・Top performance Cons ・Expensive ・HyperOS software is a mixed bag Our Verdict The Xiaomi 14 Ultra is the best smartphone for photography you can buy,

The Xiaomi 13 Ultra's Photography Kit included a dual-detent shutter button and a zoom lever, which the company has expanded upon on the 14 Ultra's equivalent Kit, also adding an exposure dial and a dedicated video record button. However, there's one more physical control that would have elevated the shooting experience even further: a focus ring.

Yahoo Singapore's resident cameraman, Jay Chan, is a very picky camera user. What does he think of the Xiaomi 14 Ultra and its bells and whistles?