The new Xiaomi 12S Ultra is the flagship model in the company’s latest smartphone series. It features a three-camera system that includes a large 1” 50.3MP Quad-Bayer sensor. It can take 10-bit RAW stills and shoot H.265 Dolby Vision HDR 4K UHD videos. Pricing for the 12S series starts around $600. The new Xiaomi 12S Series is the first line of products born out of the Strategic Partnership in Imaging Technology between the Chinese tech giant and Leica. It consists of three models: 12S, 12S Pro, and 12S Ultra. In this article, we will focus on the brightest star of this release: the imaging system of the flagship model, the 12S Ultra, which includes Leica Summicron lenses as well as a massive 1” image sensor. Let’s take a closer look at it! Image credit: Xiaomi Xiaomi 12S Ultra: Leica’s expertise at the core The imaging system of the new Xiaomi 12S Ultra consists of three main cameras, offering wide-angle, standard, and telephoto lenses. The standard camera features a Sony IMX989 1-inch sensor with a whopping resolution of 50.3MP, a pixel pitch of 1.6μm, and support for Dual-PD autofocus. Moreover, given the Quad-Bayer design of the sensor, the pixel pitch can be extended to up to 3.2μm using pixel binning. Xiaomi claims this operation should result in low noise levels, higher dynamic range, and better overall image quality, especially in low-light scenarios. Image credit: Xiaomi This large 1” sensor exploits Leica’s expertise in developing high-quality optics. Indeed, it is paired with a...
Published By: CineD - Friday, 8 July, 2022