Xiaomi 12S Ultra vs. Mi 11 Ultra shootout

11 July 2022
A full review of the 12S Ultra is on the way, but we thought you would appreciate a quick look at the capabilities of the new Leica-branded camera.

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Anonymous, 11 Jul 2022So, correcting someone is fighting? I feel sorry for al... moreYou're not correctly them nicely, you're mocking them.
Even this last sentence in your reply, makes it look like you're on a very high horse.

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    • Lkg
    • 11 Jul 2022

    Shadocx, 11 Jul 2022Can you stop fighting with everybody in the comment section? So, correcting someone is fighting?

    I feel sorry for all teachers on Earth.

      Anonymous, 11 Jul 2022Right side of the photo has lower quality compared to the l... moreWell, sensors were always getting bigger, they were not sharp to the corners and not changed processing much either.
      Obviously it's all unexpected, looks like they made great amount of tuning compared to changes in older generations.
      As for quality degradation, I did not see any, but could be lens issue, it's a thing even in some expensive Sony lenses.

        Anonymous, 11 Jul 2022Right portion is less sharp than the left. Also, seriousl... moreCan you stop fighting with everybody in the comment section?

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          • Lkg
          • 11 Jul 2022

          vrvly, 11 Jul 2022I mean, a lot depends on the processing. 12S output with al... moreRight side of the photo has lower quality compared to the left (obviously less than center , because all lenses are better in the center).

          Even if software and ISP were same compared to 11 Ultra, just moving to much larger cmos would automatically give edge over 11 Ultra.

          So, you cant be "shocked" it does better than other phones that are using much smaller sensors.

            In image 31 the ghosting in the leaves is quite prominent if you zoom in. Its colour fringing. It may be due to a lens issue.

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              • Levy
              • q{r
              • 11 Jul 2022

              How meretricious of both.

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                • Sawsan
                • q{r
                • 11 Jul 2022

                I think that phone would've been more mesmerising had it had more gumption, but that's just me.

                  Anonymous, 11 Jul 2022Right portion is less sharp than the left. Also, seriousl... moreI mean, a lot depends on the processing. 12S output with all that improvement looks entirely different to what 11u was capable of.
                  I even forgot it got less of distortion, improvements are vast...
                  Not sure which portion you mean, or if all, but I did not see that. Could anything...or not much...

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                    • Anonymous
                    • Lkg
                    • 11 Jul 2022

                    vrvly, 11 Jul 2022Wow, ultrafast shutter speed, less noise, more detail(natur... moreRight portion is less sharp than the left.
                    Also, seriously you feel surprised 1" performs better than other that use 1/1.3", 1/1.56" and 1/1.67"?

                    Cant believe you expected something different. 🤦🏻‍♂️

                      Strange, but in daylight I see more details in the 11 Ultra. The 12S Ultra looks just oversharpened but the leaves, trees seem to be clearer on 11. Yes, for night shots, this year's phone is better.

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                        • 11 Jul 2022

                        Aierlan, 11 Jul 2022When you have the phones side by side and take a lot of pho... moreNo. You do not.

                        You do not have control over environmental standards. Even side by side conditions can easily be different.

                        Look at the tiles on bathroon wall. The temperature, level of luminosity, humidity, oxygen concentration can be different between both.

                        Only studio shots can secure nothing external has influence.

                          Wow, ultrafast shutter speed, less noise, more detail(natural and even in hi res and low light), better lens - no corner softness in any lens, better colors, hdr...
                          And for that price... Sony and the rest can hide behind corner now lol, surprised even me.

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                            • JuV
                            • 11 Jul 2022

                            The noise reduction is considerable with that huge sensor, companies make a lot of effort to improve their cameras, in such a small space.

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                              • anthuan
                              • Nu7
                              • 11 Jul 2022

                              after pixel peeping I noticed dramatic improvements from the 12s ultra. impressive xiaomi!

                                Brighter and with more detail but colours are a bit too much

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                                  • gBV
                                  • 11 Jul 2022

                                  Note that certain periscope cameras as well as the main camera of the Honor Magic 4 Ultimate will give you slightly more background blur.

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                                    • 11 Jul 2022

                                    Aierlan, 11 Jul 2022It won't have the same software though. It's a di... moreGood info to consider as the 12U is supposedly quicker than the somewhat "lagy" 11U in taking pics . Liking more the "not so in your face" 12S pro camera arrangement compared to the Ultra, even though its 2x.

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                                      • Anonymous
                                      • g0x
                                      • 11 Jul 2022

                                      Nice! Looking forward for your in depth review.

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                                        • nDV
                                        • 11 Jul 2022

                                        i'm blown away by main camera night mode of the new phone