Xiaomi 12S Ultra review

15 July 2022


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fastanddubious, 16 Jul 2022But what about video? It still can't match the iPhon... moreYeah, it sucks in that department. I don't know why it's even worse than mi 11 Ultra. Probably just needs some software fine-tuning.

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    • Anonymous
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    • 16 Jul 2022

    Zeus, 16 Jul 2022You shouldn't pass judgements on things u have no idea... moreAnd you clearly have not read the articles nor looked into the photo samples, captain. Of course, it's not my problem that you perceive overprocessed photos as being good quality or natural.

      walkman8, 16 Jul 2022I just compared the 12s Ultra with 11 Ultra and s21u/s22u i... moreBut what about video?
      It still can't match the iPhone or even Galaxy in video recording
      Hardware is only part of the story

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        • Anonymous
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        • 16 Jul 2022

        The front camera or selfie camera of Xiaomi 12S Ultra can only shoot videos in 1080p resolution but not in 4K video. However, both iPhone 13 Pro Max and Vivo X80 Pro can record 4K video recording at 30 fps in front camera.

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          • GrahamD
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          • 16 Jul 2022

          OK if you don't mind Xiaomi's junk OS with all its bloatware.

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            • 16 Jul 2022

            Anonymous, 16 Jul 2022If you enjoy artificial sharpening and scandoulous night mo... moreYou shouldn't pass judgements on things u have no idea about.

              Dum190, 16 Jul 2022Well, do not think is soo bad, at least they do not look li... moreIt's not about sharpness. Sharpness is fine, not oversharpened. Colors are not good, not natural and looks very bland. Problem with most Xiaomi phones.

                I'll never buy China only devices no matter how good the device is, no L1 certification is a deal breaker for me. Made the mistake of importing a k20 pro 256gb when it released only to find that out later, own fault I know but ud rather wait for them to do a global version of this, I'm due to upgrade my Mi 10t pro so this if it ever releases globally or 12s might be my go to's

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                  • 16 Jul 2022

                  I have to say the lens flare on this 12S Ultra at night are at level with the iphone.... SUCH a disappointment, thankfully is not coming to europe, what a disgrace.

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                    Michalis, 16 Jul 2022For all its potential, those have to be some of the worst, ... moreWell, do not think is soo bad, at least they do not look like a sharpened mess like the Iphone or Samsung flagships, the rendition is pretty natural and plenty of detail.

                    I do not think is that bad, the bad thing is not coming to Europe.

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                      • Anonymous
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                      • 16 Jul 2022

                      Terrible battery life. next

                        For all its potential, those have to be some of the worst, most inconsistent colours on a modern flagship.

                          AnonD-546724, 16 Jul 2022Overall one of the best if not the best device of 2022 so f... moresoftware wise, no.
                          Battery wise,also no.

                          And if you import one, pray you will never need the warranty.

                          Kind of disappointing,compared to last years mi 11 ultra.

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                            • IVB
                            • 16 Jul 2022

                            The Android made the Leica better.

                            iPhone camera doesnt get to this standard.

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                              • 16 Jul 2022

                              Anonymous, 16 Jul 2022Those night photos and day photos look so unnatural. I'... moreIf you enjoy artificial sharpening and scandoulous night mode of S22 Ultra then Imma just say go ahead. Also too bad fps drops hard while playing games because Samsung aggressively throttles down the chip to keep the temp low.

                                I just compared the 12s Ultra with 11 Ultra and s21u/s22u in lab conditions app.
                                Dear God, this is easily the best phone camera on the market now.
                                I own the s22u and I don't like Xiaomi's phones, but I am man enough to say the 12s Ultra easily trumps it in photo department.

                                  rizki1, 16 Jul 2022yes import could be the problem, There's another reaso... moreI didn't read those comments but there are always those type of comments for every phone. Of course this phone is excellent and one of the better android flagships but it still won't be for everybody. Even the CEO of Xiaomi Lei Jun uses the Xiaomi 12s rather than the ultra model most of the time despite the ultra model beating it on most specs. Guessing he likes the smaller form factor as he also used the Xiaomi 12 before the launch of the s series.

                                    KondriX, 16 Jul 2022Well, it's not for me because it doesn't have SD ... moreYeah the phone is not bad, that's my point. Isn't it funny the people in the comments last week's poll?

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                                      • 16 Jul 2022

                                      I really love the 12S Ultra's design. But the S22 Ultra is still my pick. I'm not really into photography THAT much, and the Spen is really necessary for what I do. But damn Xiaomi and Samsung are really battling it out and I hope the S23 Ultra is a bigger step up cameras, chipset, battery...

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                                        • 16 Jul 2022

                                        rizki1, 16 Jul 2022One of the best flagship to date.. Chart toppings almost ev... moreI'll explain why it's not for me despite the amount of pictures I take with a smartphone

                                        1. A 23mm focal length is too wide for the main camera, by the time I walk closer, the Lamborghini I want to photograph is gone.
                                        2. I like deep depth of field, I like a lot of the frame to be in focus especially since your can't control what you photograph on the street, without the ability to stop down, the depth of field is too thin for me on this phone.