Emir Bardakçı
Xiaomi launched its 14 Pro only in China has put many of its fans abroad in a quandary: what to do to get hold of a gadget that promises to be one of the best? However, launching the global release of the standard Xiaomi 14 may give some consolation, but not in any way to adequately compensate for the absence of the global Xiaomi 14 Pro.
The Only Way: Importation
That is the only way you get the Xiaomi 14 Pro out of China. That means you must either go to China in person to make the purchase or find a friend or trusted service. This route comes with some critical caveats:
Compatibility Network Problems
The Xiaomi 14 Pro caters to Chinese networks, and as a result, likely, it does not support wireless frequencies and bands that carriers in other countries operate. This could lead to poor signal strength, calls dropping, or complete network incompatibility in some regions.
Barrier of Language
The Xiaomi 14 Pro operates on Xiaomi’s HyperOS China operating system, which currently offers support only to the Chinese and English languages. Users outside China will, in all probability be unable to use their devices in their native tongue.
Little Google Integration
Although HyperOS China does have a hidden Google service, full functionality and the fantastic sync features in the actual device are missing. This would make a really massive impact on the user experience for which users are used to the Google service.
So, quite frankly, importing a Xiaomi 14 Pro is an individual choice—to some, maybe even the headache is worth the effort. If you want a frictionless and reliable smartphone experience, you would like to wait for one to be released globally, or you might check out alternatives within the global market.
Instead, you can buy Xiaomi 14 Ultra, not Xiaomi 14 Pro. This raises many questions regarding Xiaomi’s future strategy with its flagship Pro series. The company has been enjoying massive success in the global market, and the decision to deprive this market of the Xiaomi 14 Pro has undoubtedly left many fans disappointed. It’s interesting here how Xiaomi will change its approach and bring the Pro series back to the general public. However, as per the preliminary findings, Xiaomi 15 Pro won’t be available internationally.
