It’s not surprising that folks are thrilled about the Xiaomi 12S Ultra. You can check out the camera samples from the phone in our impromptu 12S Ultra vs. Mi 11 Ultra competition while we finish out the comprehensive review.
According to a survey conducted last week, the new Ultra has the attention of 2 in 3 voters. Many will even think of importing the phone because of the one-of-a-kind 1″ Sony sensor, which is supported by Leica’s lens-making expertise and the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1’s quicker ISP.
The import option, as some commenters have noted, might be a pipe dream as Xiaomi doesn’t want the 12S Ultra to be sold outside of China and it lacks support for some 4G and 5G bands that might be essential in your area.
Having said that, perhaps it does have the appropriate bands for your area. Alternately, perhaps Xiaomi will create a global version (the chip shortage is easing, finally). Even if it doesn’t, this is one of the most intriguing smartphones for photographers in 2022.
Xiaomi 12S Ultra Weight, Processor, and more
This is a crucial caveat because the Xiaomi 12S Pro would be a better option if you weren’t particularly concerned with the camera. Some individuals were put off by the Ultra’s additional 22g in weight, nearly one millimeter in thickness, and enormous camera hump.
In the end, the 12S Pro is less expensive, has the same screen and processor as the Ultra, and charges faster (120W vs. 67W). And this one will soon be available on international markets.
The Pro would pique the curiosity of 50% of voters, while 50% of them will wait for reviews before deciding.
Now let’s talk about the Xiaomi 12S, which was the tiniest and least convincing of the trio of phones. Although the majority of people are not interested, there are still many who might buy one. After Xiaomi discloses the global pricing, we will have to wait to see if they still have the same opinion.
Some people simply don’t like MIUI and Xiaomi’s software support timetable, and this is a complaint that has come up in both this poll and earlier incarnations.
While some people have positive experiences with Xiaomi’s software and report receiving timely upgrades, others have had a bad encounter. After the failure of Android One, Xiaomi is fully committed to MIUI, although having a lighter choice would be helpful.
