I absolutely love my Xiaomi 12S Ultra. I had it imported from Hong Kong and use it on TMobile here in the United States. I switched to an iPhone 14Pro for about a week then went back to using the Xiaomi. It's just a better phone overall.
@GeekCulture
Жыл бұрын
Great to hear! A lot do great things about the 12S Ultra
@hueyp.longiii2022
Жыл бұрын
I'm going to be sad about the front camera video. But everything else about the 12s is special
@amb_13
Жыл бұрын
I have the 12S Ultra too and it's just amazing. The fact that is as good as the best iPhone and is a Xiaomi makes it awesome. It has a lot of personality and it's so special that I decided to buy it. (Imported too from TradingShenzen to Spain)
@StealthmxneyBanks
Жыл бұрын
Thank you finally another brother thats not on the iphone trend and on the Xiaomi wave
@amb_13
Жыл бұрын
@@StealthmxneyBanks Yeah hahaha. Xiaomi absolutely destroyed the Spanish market. I bought a Mi 9 for 270€ and I was so happy with it that I decided to keep with this amazing brand.
@n0dix
2 жыл бұрын
Whoever used the DSLR knows the Xiaomi is smashing Apple or any other phone. Hopefully Samsung will implement 1 inch sensor soon! Nice video 👍
@GeekCulture
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. For sure this one inch sensor is changing the game.
@joshbonner9409
Жыл бұрын
Hopefully iphone goes 1” soon
@n0dix
Жыл бұрын
@@joshbonner9409 We'll definitely wait a long time for Apple to implement 1" sensor... I still think that Xiami 12S Ultra has the best pictures out there. They are so alike the professional camera.
@james5277
Жыл бұрын
Video = iPhone Photo = Xiaomi
@captureinsidethesound
Жыл бұрын
@@james5277 , Xiaomi still wins at video because you have to take in consideration its Android in which means that OpenCam and MotionCam will simply destroy the iPhone if you are really serious about cinematic footage that needs to be color graded. The 1" sensor doesn't need AI nearly as much as the iPhone when its comes to pulling in more dynamic range. Any serious video artist knows not to use the native camera app.
@alvinrodney6229
Жыл бұрын
Looking at the side-by-side photo comparisons at 2:48, 3:35 and 4:09, the iPhone photos look more sharper and show better details in the shadows. I feel having the hardware alone is not good enough. Imagine if Apple's computational photography could be combined with the 12S Ultra camera hardware.. we'd be on a whole other level!
@GeekCulture
Жыл бұрын
Yes I agree that combo would be amazing!
@chmun77
Жыл бұрын
Oh. You were in Singapore for the video. Hope you had a nice stay. Great comparison video btw!
@GeekCulture
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! We are based here.
@TheSaboorAnsari
Жыл бұрын
@@GeekCulture yea, I was wondering that too ❤️👍🏻 🇸🇬
@cellwall
Жыл бұрын
Nice comparison👍. Hope to see more side by side comparisons, especially for challenging HDR situations
@GeekCulture
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@mejlgaardbliddal
2 жыл бұрын
The sound quality are different but I really could not say which one I prefer. Both sound unbelievably good for a microphone on a phone
@GeekCulture
2 жыл бұрын
Yes they do!
@khalid17739
Жыл бұрын
with my respect to everyone doing cameras comparisons on KZitem , you're the best one for me , i hope you could get the mate 50 pro someday because i would like to see you comparing it with others and your ratings for it
@GeekCulture
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the kind words. Appreciate it
@khalid17739
Жыл бұрын
@@GeekCulture you're welcome , i have a question if you can check for me how much zoom we can get close when the macro mode is activated in the 12s ultra
@GeekCulture
Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately we don’t have the Ultra anymore. But from my experience the Ultra fails at macro compared to the iPhone
@khalid17739
Жыл бұрын
@@GeekCulture you tried while the macro mode is activated automatically or you activated it by yourself
@mcchanmsiasg7740
2 жыл бұрын
XIAOMI 12S Ultra is King of phone camera in this moment...waiting Samsung S23 Ultra...
@GeekCulture
2 жыл бұрын
Haha it has the one sensor that kicks ass but as a whole the iPhone wins
@Lc_Sebastian
Жыл бұрын
????? what video were u watching?
@DennisDinges
Жыл бұрын
When taking a shot in night time, can you first adjust the brightness? I always do that on my aging Galaxy Note 9, gives me better result. Should work on any phone?
@mitotv6376
Жыл бұрын
Nice comparison
@GeekCulture
Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@LNS251
Жыл бұрын
Nice comparison✅
@GeekCulture
Жыл бұрын
Thanks 😊
@pieter4898
Жыл бұрын
apart from the Xiaomi's front-facing camera, both phones have very good camera systems. I think if you have to choose from these two phones it comes down to whether you go for android or apple. could you also make a review of xiaomi 13 pro am very curious if this is an improvement since it has the same 1 inch sensor
@GeekCulture
Жыл бұрын
Review coming soon. Hint: get ready to be surprised in a good way
@heshan3694
2 жыл бұрын
Does anyone notice the video on xiaomi 12 ultra has some frame dropping or the video is a bit lagging?
@GeekCulture
2 жыл бұрын
We noticed that as well. Not sure why it happened.
@Anonyme09865
Жыл бұрын
Were you using the main camera on the iPhone for the rear 4k test? It looks like you used ultrawide as it lacks so much dof
@GeekCulture
Жыл бұрын
Main camera
@kenchen821
2 жыл бұрын
Seriously at 9:47??? They are in totally different exposure. Just tap the light area on the screen when you shoot on iPhone and it will expose right.
@GeekCulture
2 жыл бұрын
Actually I did that multiple times. The same result came out
@DvyynMicchael
2 жыл бұрын
You can be sure that the 14 Pro Max is going to get even better with updates! These are the 3 areas where Apple cannot be beaten! Consistent updates! Consistent camera performance, and CPU performance! Maybe a 4th would be battery life performance too! I'm not an Apple fan boy, but you've got to give it to apple for creating the most consistent and dependable smartphone in existence!
@GeekCulture
2 жыл бұрын
Agree. In time the 14 will get much better
@averilazurbatoy6853
2 жыл бұрын
Maybe in Iphone 15 thats what we expected in iphone 13 to perform better until 14 release and it still need more adjustments
@cocobos
2 жыл бұрын
Even though you said iPhone better but most shots with main camera the iPhone looks very bad in colors and contrast compared with Xiaomi.
@GeekCulture
2 жыл бұрын
As a whole considering video and photography I give it to the iPhone but the main camera is the Xiaomi for photos is fantastic
@rosso8115
2 жыл бұрын
Leica is better off working with Apple to create a 1 inch sensor photography masterpiece.
@GeekCulture
2 жыл бұрын
My guess is if Steve Jobs was still here this may have been a reality.
@AdisopitoiTimwroi
Жыл бұрын
i believe if that happens its game-over for mobile photography.. it will be like entering cheats to a game :D
@captureinsidethesound
Жыл бұрын
The Xiaomi uses a 1" Sony IMX989 main sensor. The iPhone 14 Pro uses a 1/1.28" Sony IMX803. Keyword, Sony. IMX sensors are the big player within both these phones. Apple doesn't need a reputable name like Leica to help sale a phone because the company already has one......Apple. Xiaomi is likely using Leica to help boost sales similar to how Apple used Beats to help boost sales in the music department. I'll put it a better way, Beats sounds catchy at BestBuy but it gets laughed upon at music stores like Guitar Center. Leica just sounds catchy.
@rentejero3532
Жыл бұрын
For me iPhone better quality picture and video but Xiaomi zoom😈 I'm not telescoper. I love iPhone 14 pro max
@elit3zotya764
2 жыл бұрын
12s ultra kills it.
@GeekCulture
2 жыл бұрын
It does well in many tests
@andyH_England
2 жыл бұрын
Compared to the iPhone 13 Pro -v- the Xiaomi, it would have been a whitewash. So those claiming the 14 Pro are not an upgrade are either on troll patrol or need to get some glasses. One day a phone will come along that wins at everything, but at the moment you have different phones doing certain scenarios better, so it is a case of what is the most consistent or what you value more. The most consistent camera phone remains the iPhone, and what you value is subjective. The Xiaomi is great and it may challenge for number one with the next-gen. As I use video mostly, I have always had an iPhone for work, and even after 15 years, I do not see a reason to change. For photoghraphers it would not as easy a choice. Thanks fro a great video!
@GeekCulture
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and the comment. Agree 💯
@sweet_alliah
Жыл бұрын
hi geek what can you recommend? i am planning to buy my ever flagship phone and i don''t want to regret it ,i like both the units can you recommend me based on your experienced after using both devices.I was hoping you could hear me too.,
@GeekCulture
Жыл бұрын
Hi this is Bobby. We give our recommendation at the end of the video :)
@YoutiaoVlogs
2 жыл бұрын
Watching on my 12s ultra and I don't even use portrait mode
@GeekCulture
2 жыл бұрын
You really don’t need to with the 12S Ultra but for the sake of testing we used it
@tgy13
Жыл бұрын
Great video 👍 My 12S ultra camera rattling when I shake, is it normal?
@GeekCulture
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. Shouldn’t be making any noise. Did you drop it?
@tgy13
Жыл бұрын
@@GeekCulture no I didn't drope but seller said it's normal because optimization or something but I didn't trust and asked you
@GeekCulture
Жыл бұрын
I didn’t hear any rattling with the unit I have
@tgy13
Жыл бұрын
@@GeekCulture thank you I think I should return
@TJ_Wonderfullandscape73
Жыл бұрын
I think this is something to do with the stabilizer , I've Mi 10 Ultra, has the same issue like you said but everything just still working well😊
@odantv5407
Жыл бұрын
10:32, apple is elliminating too mucn shadows. Xiaomi wins. I am ang iPhone 14 Pro user amyway
@GeekCulture
Жыл бұрын
Yes at times it does and I call it out because it takes away from the overall image. However there are times it balances well where the Xiaomi doesn’t
@tumareabbah6855
Жыл бұрын
So can we say that Xiaomi wins it? Which do you prefer?
@GeekCulture
Жыл бұрын
It’s a tough call. As a complete camera system I give it to the iPhone as video capabilities are better there. For photography I think the main camera goes to Xiaomi for sure. Wide, tele and macro I may say iPhone
@matthewsachaullymce279
Жыл бұрын
The problem with myself is that I could not have the phone brand that also makes vacuum cleaner or cooking aid…or even a backpack…. 🙈
@edgaralmeida5496
Жыл бұрын
Why you dont use manual settings l?
@GeekCulture
Жыл бұрын
Because the test was based on the phones settings, not overriding them
@edgaralmeida5496
Жыл бұрын
@@GeekCulture you could do a new video with the manual settings to see what those beasts are capable
@GeekCulture
Жыл бұрын
We don’t have the Ultra anymore unfortunately
@karanpandit5033
Жыл бұрын
at the price of iphone 14 pro, we get the 12S ULTRA, and still it does better photography than the PRO MAX version
@GeekCulture
Жыл бұрын
Pro and Pro Max are the same camera systems.
@user-TooFast
Жыл бұрын
This dude is an apple fun the moment he refused to give credit on xiaomi 12 s ultra rear camera video test bro we all saw how the xiaomi crushed Iphone on the rear video recording!
@GeekCulture
Жыл бұрын
While both are good, the iPhone has more features for video and ProRes.
@mr-option7751
Жыл бұрын
Xiaomi came fast😍😍😍
@Mauroplcr
Жыл бұрын
Nice vidéo! But I thought the xiaomi was sold only in China.
@GeekCulture
Жыл бұрын
It is but easy to get online and shipped worldwide but not from Xiaomi directly
@Mauroplcr
Жыл бұрын
@@GeekCulture thx, it’s pity I’m in Singapore for few days and I didn’t find it
@GeekCulture
Жыл бұрын
Yes, you can order via Lazada but I don’t think shops sell it locally
@Strongnation1
Жыл бұрын
Xiaomi is absolutely best and in last night photo too it's looking more details and so natural than iPhone
@giorgosdgs
2 жыл бұрын
and the winner is..... your dslr/mirrorless because mobiles haven't become as good as a camera, so far....
@GeekCulture
2 жыл бұрын
Haha you mean Mirrorless camera now :)
@LyKhemMaRa
Жыл бұрын
I don't know why you turn off HDR on the Xiaomi 12S Ultra. Do this the light processing is not good. And the default of app Xiaomi's camera the HDR is turn ON. I hope you shouldn't turn of HDR any smartphone when test camera comparison. Any way thank you this video. Love you.
@GeekCulture
Жыл бұрын
Hi. We didn’t turn off HDR just auto night mode. As it was overly aggressive at times.
@LyKhemMaRa
Жыл бұрын
@@GeekCulture At 04:35 can see you turn of HDR on interface camera app. I think to exactly testing, may be using default setting. I'm using Xiaomi 12S Ultra.
@GeekCulture
Жыл бұрын
Hi. I was changing the leica color selection. I can see why you think that as my finger was there but I didn’t turn it off. I kept it on as Apple has theirs in place as well.
@Yashhhh044
Жыл бұрын
Always iphone 😍❤️
@BlessByYou777
Жыл бұрын
Why hes talkin like its wrestling 😁🤭
@frankvos7368
2 жыл бұрын
Xiaomi is the best. Also more innovative. Apple = high price for a logo and specs ( screen pixels, charging speed , cameras' ...) They already used in the iPhone 12 and 13....OH No wait....they have an ' Dynamic island'.....waauw....🤣🤣. That People are wild about that i don't get...its ugly black bar in your screen.
@GeekCulture
2 жыл бұрын
Xiaomi is doing some good stuff. Apple is more conservative that’s for sure but for the most part when they do release some new tech it works well
@frankvos7368
2 жыл бұрын
@@GeekCulture it works, that's true. But my Xiaomi 12 pro works also perfectly. No problems here. I was ' Apple fan' and i had iPhone till the 11. An iPhone works , Yes. But i just think they are waaay to overpriced for what they are given. But if People keep paying it, it's ok.
@samus2769
Жыл бұрын
Should've recorded the Xiaomi in 4k 30fps HDR mode
@GeekCulture
Жыл бұрын
Results were similar
@TheChrisDecember
2 жыл бұрын
iPhone 13 Pro Max has some of the worst bokeh / portrait mode I've seen on any phone in the last few years. It looks way too artificial and edge detection / artifacts are horrendous in my use. Hope the 14 Pro Max would do better. But sadly Apple did not improve the camera by much to charge for a new phone.
@GeekCulture
2 жыл бұрын
The bokeh looks unnatural when trying to set the phone to too fast of an aperture. This happens with any phone.
@desishorts4k
Күн бұрын
Xioami is winner 🏆
@Bkshnu
2 жыл бұрын
Xiaomi 🥵
@GeekCulture
2 жыл бұрын
Xiaomi did well in many tests!
@myang1933
Жыл бұрын
Who watches stuff in 8k?
@GeekCulture
Жыл бұрын
8K gives you flexibility in post to crop in without sacrificing resolution.
@bulgarie001
Жыл бұрын
dang xiaomi nailed it!!
@GeekCulture
Жыл бұрын
For many of the shots yes
@niquotein2101
Жыл бұрын
these apple fan boys are pissed off after seeing their iphone getting destroyed by 12s ultra ☠☠
@samfoxton
Жыл бұрын
Has this man never used a camera in his life? 😂 Like watching a caveman be given fire, it's bright and new but no idea what to do with it. Spurting out all the made up Apple marketing words which effectively mean nothing, but failed to make note that a 1 inch sensor will have a much steeper roll off in the sensor. When cropping to show 100% you need to have focused on the same area for a comparison. This whole video is hectic with useless information.
@GeekCulture
Жыл бұрын
Hi Sam you seemed to misinterpret my points in the video due to some bias you have. I acknowledged the natural depth of field and fall off of the Xiaomi but my critique was with portrait mode which is AI based. Apple has a more natural fall off vs the Xiaomi in portrait mode. In the future if you want to have a conversation or if you disagree, perhaps not insulting someone will fair better
@thekingproetkosmik8291
2 жыл бұрын
Mi 12s ultra the best
@GeekCulture
2 жыл бұрын
It’s definitely a good phone!!
@YauMannn
Жыл бұрын
Such an apple biased review.. also it would be better seeing the snaps side by side for an easier comparison
@GeekCulture
Жыл бұрын
Actually not. There are many times the Xiaomi was better than the iPhone, but as a complete system with video and photography the iPhone is better
@inspiritu3169
Жыл бұрын
The winner is the Xiaomi. Stop crying iphone lovers! 🤭
@GeekCulture
Жыл бұрын
Lol! Not so simple as that
@perroelectrocutadovalencia3268
Жыл бұрын
Xiaomi
@bacaloubaca4781
2 жыл бұрын
clearly you're being paid by Apple, dudes 😏.. the only way to say their toy is close to a 1" sensor in anything.. 😅
@GeekCulture
2 жыл бұрын
We aren’t and if you watched the video I said many times the Xiaomi one inch sensor was impressive and you can see the difference. What I felt was that sometimes the processing can be aggressive on each but overal, including all the other cameras and their features the iPhone was the more balanced. If you just factor main sensor to main sensor for photos only, Xiaomi tends to do well but is slower.
@bacaloubaca4781
2 жыл бұрын
@@GeekCulture .. good of you to comment rather than just flag my post 😅.. I respect that 🧐 .. in that case, maybe it's different strokes for different folks 🤔.. the thing is, the 12s ultra would most appeal to people with an enthusiast or deeper interest in photography, & they'd have a better sense of how to get the most out of the camera (use the pro mode, take important photos in raw, etc.. 🤓) .. I suppose for the "uninitiated" general audience tho, the iPhone would prob do a better job overall.. 🤔.. agree to disagree..? 😏
@GeekCulture
Жыл бұрын
Valid points and would agree with you especially for the photography part. One thing about the 12S Ultra is the Main camera is fantastic but the other two are ok only. Also in video it seems to lack compared the iPhone. But as a photography tool the images are outstanding
@chrisak49
2 жыл бұрын
The place this camera test was done is an Asian city with neon lights which is basically where Xiaomi developed and tuned the camera. I think outside if night time city street photography, the iPhone 14 Pro is better for everything else.
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