We need more of this! - Xiaomi 12S UItra
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Use code SHORTCIRCUIT to get $5 off your delicious, healthy Magic Spoon Cereal by clicking this link: magicspoon.com Our resident mobile photography expert Brandon took home the new Xiaomi 12S Ultra to see if its new Leica camera system changes the smartphone photo game. Want us to unbox something specifically for a video? Make a suggestion at lmg.gg ► GET MERCH: lttstore.com ► AFFILIATES, SPONSORS & REFERRALS: lmg.gg ► PODCAST GEAR: lmg.gg ► SUPPORT US ON FLOATPLANE: floatplane.com FOLLOW US ELSEWHERE --------------------------------------------------- Twitter: twitter.com Instagram: @shortcircuityt TikTok: @linustech Facebook: @ShortCircuitYT CHAPTERS --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro 0:11 Unboxing 0:20 dat bump and design impressions 0:40 Leica camera and sensor details 1:27 Speakers and display impressions 1:45 Specs and UI 2:07 Turn on these settings! 2:42 Motion tracking photo examples 2:54 Camera modes and testing 4:05 Sponsor - Magic Spoon 4:44 Taking photos of Riley the model 5:44 Slow Motion testing 6:13 8K/4K video testing 7:03 Build quality and hand feel impressions 7:51 Reviewing the photos and videos in higher detail 14:32 Overall impressions 15:10 Outro
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is presented as a flagship with a strong emphasis on its camera system co developed with Leica. The video opens with first impressions of the camera bump, design, and the Leica branding, highlighting that the sensor is unusually large for a smartphone and that the overall aesthetic is appealing. The host describes the device build as among the best feeling phones he has held, praising the silicone leather like texture, fingerprint resistance, and IP68 durability. He notes that the display is exceptionally bright and that the Harman Kardon audio system contributes to a premium multimedia experience. The camera app settings are explored, including motion tracking focus and motion capture, which are not enabled by default, and the host teases tests to come later in the review. Overall, this section establishes expectations around camera performance, design, and software quirks that will be evaluated in depth as the video progresses.
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Questions answered
- What is the Xiaomi 12S Ultra primarily praised for in this review?
- The review highlights the camera system co developed with Leica, the large one inch sensor for a smartphone, and the overall camera performance when the autofocus and motion tracking features are enabled.
- Are there any notable software caveats for importing this phone?
- Yes, the host points out that there are pre installed Chinese apps and some regional UI quirks in MIUI 13 on Android 12 that users importing the device may want to remove or work around.