Xiaomi 12S Ultra brings 1-inch sensor, Leica optics and Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1

04 July 2022
Along with a 6.73-inch E5 AMOLED display, 4,860mAh battery with 67W charging.

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Anonymous, 06 Jul 2022This sensor will not be implemented in any Xperia in the fu... moreWell there is rumor even before this Xiaomi was announced that the next Xperia flagship would implement a slightly modified version of this sensor, no idea about credibility though.
I'm impressed that they actually make it this thick, that's a compromise I personally am willing to make in the name of superior imaging hardware, and even if the standard flagship doesn't implement this, the next Pro-I(if there is one) could definitely be this thick, if only the top half or 1/3 of it.

    Anonymous, 08 Jul 20221080p is 1920 x 1080.Yes, and no. Not at FullHD content is served in 16:9 aspect ratio. Is that really so difficult for people here to understand?

    Almost NO movies in FullHD Blu-ray or streaming are actually 1920 x 1080 as far as the actual content goes. Only if you count the black bars above and below the actual movie/video. The vertical resolution of the actual movie is lower than 1080, but the horizontal resolution is always 1920.

    For soap operas, yes they are pretty much all 1920 x 1080 in FullHD as 16:9 aspect ratio is the standard for soaps.

      ASL, 05 Jul 2022mi11ultra is sold outside china so you have what to downoad... moreDon't count on it, they are basing MIUI.EU on the Chinese version of MIUI. I would be surprised if there wasn't a version for the 12S series soon.
      We will see. You can check them out here: https://xiaomi.eu/community/

        elf11, 07 Jul 2022So you are saying every chinese market only xiaomi phone wi... moreI can't guarantee every phone, but a lot of them:
        https://sourceforge.net/projects/xiaomi-eu-multilang-miui-roms/files/xiaomi.eu/MIUI-STABLE-RELEASES/MIUIv13/
        Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra is supported.

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          Marco M, 07 Jul 2022Again, not all FullHD/1080p content is actually 1080p verti... more1080p is 1920 x 1080.

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            mkreku, 05 Jul 2022I have used Chinese version Xiaomi phones since forever (20... moreSo you are saying every chinese market only xiaomi phone will have an EU ROM? I am talking about phones Like Mi10 Ultra.

              Anonymous, 06 Jul 2022No, 1080p content doesn't scale perfectly to 3840 x 1644.Again, not all FullHD/1080p content is actually 1080p vertical pixels of content. Just like how not all 4K content is 2160p. FullHD is however always 1920 pixels horizontally and 1920 scales perfectly to 4K's 3840 horizontal resolution.

              Strip away the no-content black bars above and below the fullHD movie and you left with about 880-890 lines of actual content.

              As far as aspect ratios go, there is no perfect one as some content is 16:9 and some is 18:9 and some is 21:9 and 21:9-ish. For a while 18:9 phones were almost the norm. I miss those days as that aspect ratio is the middle ground between the two mainly used aspect ratios in TV (16:9 - although 21:9 is increasing in popularity here as well) and movies (21:9).

                mop , 06 Jul 2022Xiaomi don't show image samples, perhaps mediocre imag... moreThey released quite a few before the launch, and the reviewers who received the pre-production unit have also uploaded a bunch of them right after the release.

                  Anonymous, 06 Jul 2022It sounds great on paper, but the night photos I've se... moreThat definitely seems to contradict my findings, that this phone handles flares and ghosts pretty well for the sensor size, and you can choose to have slightly blown highlights and darker shadows (Leica Authentic) or balanced exposure (Leica Vivid). These are nothing to do with having a larger sensor, either.

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                    • 06 Jul 2022

                    More punch hole garbage from this stagnant industry.

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                      Anonymous, 06 Jul 2022People who import products understand that they have to pay... moreThe lack of 4G and 5G bands coverage can make using Chinese phones a poor experience, which is more important than price.

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                        It sounds great on paper, but the night photos I've seen flares and bad highlights crushing. It's probably inherent in the large sensor. The Leica mode is way oversaturated. The price is right, but I'd still choose the Pixel 6 Pro for photos, even with its crappy battery life.

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                          Anonymous, 06 Jul 2022You are forgetting in EU we need to pay taxes on all import... morePeople who import products understand that they have to pay import fees/taxes. It's funny that some people believe that they can't buy products that aren't officially available in their country. They must be kids.

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                            Marco M, 06 Jul 20225120 would be 5K, not 4K and would mean lower IQ on 4K cont... moreNo, 1080p content doesn't scale perfectly to 3840 x 1644.

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                              • 06 Jul 2022

                              Xiaomi don't show image samples, perhaps mediocre image quality?

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                                Zakelinho, 06 Jul 2022Many people will import it. I'd do the same if I were ... moreYou are forgetting in EU we need to pay taxes on all imports from China. So 1200 the least. Check Trading Shenzhen - starting price is 1100 (excl. VAT). Also, China version might not support the 4G & 5G bands of Your local operator. Also, no warranty and no support in case something goes south.

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                                  kid, 06 Jul 2022If a mobile is not available outside China, anywhere in the... moreYet.

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                                    kid, 06 Jul 2022If a mobile is not available outside China, anywhere in the... moreexactly..no need to post about it

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                                      kid, 06 Jul 2022If a mobile is not available outside China, anywhere in the... moreMany people will import it. I'd do the same if I were in for new phone. For under 1000€ its a beast.

                                        Still the Sony Pro-i, blows every phone out there.