The new Xiaomi 12S Ultra features large dimensions and a powerful camera. But is it worth taking it in general? Discuss
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With examples of pictures from the main camera (50 MP) inPortrait mode and normal mode can be found below. Overall, everything turns out very beautifully and clearly. Of the disadvantages of the camera – problems with autofocus, white balance.
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If you compare photos from the 12S Ultra withphotos taken with the Pixel 5, Pixel 6 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max, there won't be much of a difference. It will consist of color rendition, white balance and sometimes – in detail.
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The ultra-wide-angle module of the 12S Ultra hasresolution 48 MP. Examples of photos – below. If you are going to photograph a person with this lens, then keep in mind that the lower part of the photo will be in focus.
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The last sensor – This is a telephoto lens.It has a resolution of 48 MP and 5x optical zoom. During the day, the pictures taken with this lens are good, in the evening – also quite good. Compared to the iPhone 13 Pro Max and Pixel 6 Pro, the new product brings the object closer and reveals more details.
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You can record video in 8K 24 fps or 4K 30 fps. Switching between lenses – very smooth. In general, in terms of video recording, Xiaomi 12S Ultra can be called one of the best on the market.
As for the front camera, ithas a resolution of 32 MP. It has a panoramic mode and various skin smoothing effects. Moreover, it seems impossible to remove these effects completely.
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In general, the novelty is equipped with excellent cameras,however, they are not always stable. That is, sometimes you have to take a photo several times. Therefore, if you have time for this, then you can take the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, and if not, then you better take a closer look at the Pixel.
If we talk about the configuration, then together withsmartphone, you get a case, a paper clip, instructions, a cable, a 67 W power supply. The battery capacity of the 12S Ultra is 4860 mAh. Using 50W wireless charging, the device can be charged in 52 minutes. There is also support for 10W reverse charging.
The processor is installed on Xiaomi 12S Ultra –Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. It gets very hot (so much so that the smartphone is impossible to hold in your hands), but the amount of memory it supports is 8/12 GB of RAM and 256/512 GB of internal storage. Benchmark testing results – below.
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The screen of the Xiaomi 12S Ultra – AMOLED, with refresh rate up to 120 Hz. There is also support for Dolby Vision, maximum brightness – 1500 nits.
Conclusion
In general, if we evaluate Xiaomi 12S Ultra asan ordinary flagship smartphone, then we can say that there is nothing remarkable about it. However, if we talk about it as a camera phone, then it can be called one of the best for today.