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Xiaomi 12S Ultra : It's Official – A New Era in Smartphone Cameras Begins

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After many leaks and rumors, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra it finally became official today in China


ΑWhat immediately makes the device stand out from all the other flagships Xiaomi has released to date is the set of cameras it has, and just look at that huge camera module on the back of the device, and you'll immediately understand what we mean.

Not only does this Module appear to be huge, but there is a good reason for its extremely large dimensions. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is the first Smartphone to feature the new image sensor Sony IMX989, which happens to be the largest camera sensor built specifically for smartphones.

This sensor is expected to become available in many other Smartphones in the future, but the new one  Xiaomi 12S Ultra it is the first device worldwide to acquire it.

So, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra clearly aims to change everything we know about the world of Smartphone photography, but it's also one of the most powerful flagships the company has released, since it's equipped with the flagship chip Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen1, the fastest RAM and the fastest storage available to date, but of course it's also equipped with a big and beautiful 6,7 inch OLED screen.

The cameras on the Xiaomi 12S Ultra

The device has a triple camera system with a huge one-inch sensor on the main camera.

The camera module on the back Xiaomi 12S Ultra it's essentially a giant circle that houses the three rear cameras. In the center of the circle is the main camera, and as you can see, it appears to have a much larger lens and sensor than the rest of the cameras. On the left there is one Ultra-Wide camera and below the main camera we have a periscopic lens with 5X optical zoom.

The camera specifications on the Xiaomi 12S Ultra:

  • 50MP wide camera, 23mm, f/1.9 aperture, 1″ sensor (Sony IMX989)
  • 48MP ultra-wide camera, 13mm, f/2.2 aperture, 1/2″ sensor (IMX586)
  • 48MP 5.2X zoom camera, 120mm, f/4.1, 1/2″ sensor (IMX586)

The secret ingredient for the main camera with which it has equipped the 12S Ultra the Xiaomi, is the sensor SONY IMX989 which has one inch (1″) size.

The Xiaomi 12S Ultra uses the IMX989 sensor

Such a large sensor means larger individual pixel sizes of up to 1,6μm and after pixel binning, the total size goes up to 3,2μm, and it really is a huge increase compared to the competition. This will help you take photos with less noise, extend the dynamic range, and capture more light in the photos you take with the device.

Inside and above the sensor is a new one aspherical lens at 8P which further helps with common photography problems such as ghosting flare, ghosting and chromatic aberration.

Its entire camera unit Xiaomi 12S Ultra has a special anti-fog lens coating, a special ink coating at the edge of the lens, olefin copolymer material and one infrared light filter with rotation technology… We may not understand what all these strange words and jargon mean, but the bottom line is that you get clearer shots from the camera lens, and of course the collaboration started by Xiaomi with Leica .

Sample photos from the Xiaomi 12S Ultra

What does the collaboration with Leica include:

  • Lens Summicron by Leica
  • Special Leica imaging profiles in the device's camera application
Xiaomi 12S super clear lens effectively gets rid of blur from light

In addition of course to the incredible hardware specs of the device's cameras, to help get beautiful colors from these impressive new camera sensors, Xiaomi has partnered with Leica in two main areas: lenses and imaging.

The lens has been subjected to strict quality testing standards, while the colors have been modified to maintain the distinctive look and feel of Leica and you can choose between two different styles.

Two color profiles to choose from
  • The "Leica Authentic Look” that brings a natural tone to photos that Leica is known for, keeping the contrast between light and shadow at the right levels.
  • The "Leica Vibrant Look” is a combination of filters created by Xiaomi and Leica image expertise.

Support for Raw Photo

The entire line of devices from Xiaomi 12S will also feature support on 10-bit RAW with color correction metadata embedded in the files. This means that once you import the RAW files into the Adobe Lightroom or in Adobe Camera RAW, will automatically optimize the photos you've taken and give you a great starting point for any further editing you want to do.

Video – The first Android device to support Dolby Vision HDR

The Xiaomi 12S Ultra it is also the first Android device to bring the Dolby Vision HDR in the videos for both recording and playback of the videos. This model offers a high dynamic range and gives a very pleasing visual effect.

A key element for capturing great videos is of course image stabilization, and the new one Hyperois takes care of that too. This new technology uses the gap between two frames to drive the OIS motor in its original position, offering a full range of optical stabilization and of course much more stable shots.

Design and size

The device is available screen size at 6,7″ and one beautiful leather-like finish on the back which makes it even more so Premium compared to the rest of the devices in the series.

The Xiaomi 12S Ultra has 6,73 inch color AMOLED screen. The maximum brightness reaches the impressive 1500 nits, while the resolution is at 1440p and has variable refresh rate at 1 – 120 Hz for smooth scrolling. The screen has a slightly curved dial, while the back of the device is lined with a material that resembles leather in appearance and feel.

In addition to the above, the device has IP68 certification for dust and water resistance, just as you'd expect from a modern flagship.

The rest of the specifications of the device

The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is equipped with the top Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, and Xiaomi claims that compared to the 8 Gen 1 (used in the Galaxy S22 family by Samsung), the plus version of the SoC is 21% smaller in dimensions from the previous generation, while the CPU and GPU offer a 10% boost in performance and a 30% improvement in energy efficiency.

The company has also developed a new heat dissipation system, which is similar to the veins of a leaf to better absorb heat. This cooling system features a XNUMXD cooling pump that uses a series of capillary network channels that quickly transfer heat away from hot areas, significantly improving performance.

The device is also equipped with two new Surge chipset by Xiaomi : the Surge P1 which is responsible for the fast charging of the battery, and the Surge G1 which offers great improvements in battery management and the overall autonomy that the device has.

Battery and charging

As for the battery, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra has a single cell silicon-oxygen anode battery at 4.860 mAh.

The battery management chip – Surge G1, monitors the discharge level and accurately predicts the battery's available autonomy, while adaptive charging prevents the battery from being overcharged and thus increases the number of total charge cycles by 25%. Charging speeds aren't Xiaomi's fastest, but they aren't slow either.

So the new Xiaomi 12S Ultra comes wired fast charging at 67W, fast wireless charging at 50W and reverse wireless charging at 10W.

Specifications overview

Below we have a quick overview of its specifications Xiaomi 12S Ultra:

Xiaomi 12S Ultra prices in China:
  • 6.000 yuan (approx $ 900) for the version with 8 GB + 256 GB
  • 6.500 yuan (approx $ 970) for the version with 12 GB + 256 GB
  • 7.000 yuan (approx $ 1.050) for the version with 12 GB + 512 GB

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