Following the trend since the Xiaomi Mi 9 Series, Xiaomi released the kernel source code for the Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro. It encourages third-party developers and modders to develop custom mods or custom ROMs for the smartphone. The Kernel Source Code availability helps keep the custom MODs bug-free and even allows individuals to satisfy their curiosity about the device.
Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro Kernel Source Code is now available on GitHub with codename shennong-u-oss and interested folks can download it straight away. It is labeled KERNEL.PLATFORM.3.0.r1-03200-kernel.0-1 and is based on Android U. However, the source code release is delayed by a few weeks, but it is better late than never.
Within a few days, the developers and the power users will dive deeper into the code and will surely bring some mods to enhance the device’s performance and features. The source code release will surely benefit the users who want to stay away from the Stock ROM aka HyperOS.
Additionally, Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro are launched with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC coupled with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 flash storage. Both the devices use custom image sensor and supports USB 3.2 Gen1 port. The support for WiFi 7 surely extends the connectivity capabilities of the device. However, we are sure that the new advancements will be enticing for advanced smartphone users.
Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro Specifications
Additionally, the Xiaomi 14 has a 6.36″ 1.5K TCL CSOT C8 OLED LTPO 12-bit display with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, 120Hz refresh rate, and 3000nits peak brightness. Xiaomi 14 features a 32MP front camera and a 50MP Light Hunter 900 OIS + 50MP Ultrawide + 50MP Telephoto rear camera. It runs on Android 14 Hyper OS. The phone has an IP68 rating, 4610mAh battery, 90W wired charging, 50W wireless charging, and USB 3.2 Gen 1. There’s a WiFi 7, NFC, Bluetooth 5.4, an X-axis linear motor for haptics (ESA0809), and an in-display fingerprint scanner. A twin stereo speaker and an IR blaster for remote control are present. It comes in two variants: 8.2mm glass and 8.28mm leather, weighing 193g and 188g, respectively.
However, the Xiaomi 14 Pro features a 6.73″ 2K TCL CSOT C8 OLED LTPO 12-bit display, 120Hz refresh rate, Xiaomi Longjing Glass, and 3000nits of peak brightness. There’s a triple-rear camera sensor comprising the same front camera and a 50MP Light Hunter 900 OIS + 50MP Ultrawide + 50MP Telephoto OIS Leica Summilux. It offers a 4880mAh battery, 120W wired charging, 50W wireless charging, and a USB 3.2 Gen 2 port. The device has WiFi 7, NFC, Bluetooth 5.4, an X-axis linear motor for haptics (1016), and an in-display fingerprint scanner in connectivity. The 8.49mm-thick phone has dual stereo speakers and weighs 223g for the glass variant and 230g for the titanium variant.
The Xiaomi 14 8GB+256GB model costs ¥3999 (about. ₹45,850, $546, and €518). The Xiaomi 14 Pro 12GB+256GB model costs ¥4999 (about. ₹56,800, $683, and €647).
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