Premium equipment Xiaomi 12S Ultra offers truly flagship photographic equipment. However, well-known camera testers have already tested this smartphone and it cannot beat last year's successful model in the tests Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, which was released in official distribution also on the local Slovak or Czech market.
Xiaomi 12S Ultra: This is how the camera test turned out
Xiaomi 12S Ultra it came to the Chinese market only a month ago. This is the most equipped Xiaomi smartphone, if we take into account the presented models to date. In addition to the flagship specifications, it will be particularly interesting with the set of cameras that were developed in cooperation with the German company Leica.
However, this flagship smartphone will not be officially sold in Europe. As confirmed by the CEO of Xiaomi, Lei Jun, its global version will not be available until the next generation, with the expected designation Xiaomi 13Ultra.
Excellent? Yes, but behind the previous generation
DxOMark is a website that is known for its mobile camera tests, but also other audio and video tests. This resource evaluates the capabilities of the vast majority of smartphones on the market, and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is no exception.
However, the results of the current premium Xiaomi smartphone will surprise you. The results of these tests regularly cause some controversy, due to the strict rules and controlled scenarios of which they are created. However, it does not change the fact that Xiaomi 12S Ultra took up to fifth place in the ranking of mobile photography.
Fifth place would not be bad under normal circumstances, but last generation My 11 Ultra it is still in third place, two rungs above the current generation. The leading ranks are still held by competitive Chinese devices from the workshops of Honor and Huawei.
Strengths and weaknesses of testing
In testing by DxOMark the strengths of the cameras are highlighted Xiaomi 12S Ultra especially with exposure, autofocus (day and night), fantastic HDR range and very good zoom quality that reaches up to 120x.
On the other hand, there were also some negatives. This is mainly a telephoto lens that has unstable focus and exposure. When taking photos with backlight, there is a lack of contrast, especially with skin tones. And with this lens, the function was also lacking HDR.
In total, out of eighteen evaluated criteria, the new 12S Ultra surpasses the previous generation in only five. DxOMark however, it also mentions the fact that many of these features can be resolved through a software update in the future. However, as of today, the situation is as it is.
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra Chinese version (with B20 LTE)
- China warehouse, 12+256GB, duty free delivery
- China warehouse, 12+512GB, duty free delivery
- China warehouse, 8+256GB, duty free delivery
- 80W wireless quick charger + 120W adapter
Free shipping.
Free shipping is available for this product. However, this is the slowest delivery method and the goods can travel from 20 days to 1 month.
Free shipping.
Free shipping is available for this product. However, this is the slowest delivery method and the goods can travel from 20 days to 1 month.
Free shipping.
Free shipping is available for this product. However, this is the slowest delivery method and the goods can travel from 20 days to 1 month.
15-day delivery via Aliexpress Standard Shipping
Aliexpress Standard Shipping is available for this product with guaranteed delivery within 15 days. It is the most convenient way of delivery, which takes place without customs fees and in most cases is delivered by a courier company. 15-day delivery we actually tested it.
Xiaomi 12S Ultra Chinese Version (Without B20 LTE)
You do not pay any extra fees for Global Priority shipping.
We recommend choosing Global Priority transport, for which you will not pay extra. Customs fees and any VAT will be arranged for you directly by the seller. Shipping can only be selected in the cart, after entering the delivery address. Delivery with Global Priority usually takes about 15 days, but may take longer.
You do not pay any extra fees for Global Priority shipping.
We recommend choosing Global Priority transport, for which you will not pay extra. Customs fees and any VAT will be arranged for you directly by the seller. Shipping can only be selected in the cart, after entering the delivery address. Delivery with Global Priority usually takes about 15 days, but may take longer.
You do not pay any extra fees for Global Priority shipping.
We recommend choosing Global Priority transport, for which you will not pay extra. Customs fees and any VAT will be arranged for you directly by the seller. Shipping can only be selected in the cart, after entering the delivery address. Delivery with Global Priority usually takes about 15 days, but may take longer.
Express delivery from a European warehouse free of duty and VAT.
This product will be delivered to you expressly from your local warehouse in Europe. Delivery from EU warehouses usually takes 7-10 days and delivers courier. No extra charges, no customs duties or VAT.
However, we must also take into account another factor. The current generation will be sold exclusively in the Chinese market, so the software of this device is quite limited. In addition, the sensor used is also a novelty, which is the largest so far in the field of mobile photography. However, for its results Sony IMX969 he definitely does not need to be ashamed.
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