iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 14 Ultra - Big Camera Comparison! Side By Side Review

[@StevenDivish]

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[@PrajwalH_06]

"I just wanted to say how much I appreciate your unique approach to mobile camera comparisons. Your videos stand out not just because of the in-depth analysis, but also because of the beautiful locations you choose to test the cameras. It's refreshing to see real-world scenarios that truly showcase the capabilities of each device, rather than the usual self-portraits that other reviewers focus on. Your dedication to quality and creativity is evident in every shot. Keep up the amazing work!"

[@StevenDivish]

thank you! Takes a lot of time and effort to make these!

[@Thedarkethyst]

xiaomi's photo quality is now like a mirrorless camera

[@9a2er]

I got it and I am just amazed at the dynamic range and clarity. Way better than Sony RX100 IV.

[@davidletterboyz]

@@9a2er That's because conventional cameras do not have multi-frame overlaying like modern smart phones do. However, this advantage will vanish once you have a moving subject.

[@sarihaddu]

Exactly. Once the subject is moving they cannot compare with dslrs ​@@davidletterboyz

[@dezly]

@@davidletterboyz True, but on a phone that is like 70% less the price of a pro camera? that's astonishing.

[@beginirealitanya_]

Been using 14 ultra for quiet a while now. boy oh boy, its camera is just INSANE

[@Joshflemin]

Toy camera😂😂😂😂

[@astrrl]

​@@Joshflemin being insane aint a toy

[@blaster7088]

​@@Joshflemin If Xiaomi camera is toy doesn't it mean iphone 15 pro max is babies camera and Samsung s24 ultra is a piece of junk? Didn't think so even a piece of junk beats iphone 15 pro max

[@Night_racer13]

Бро спустя столько времени Xiaomi 14 ultra все ещё хороший ? В общем камеры производительность

[@clansman81eg]

​@@Night_racer13best camera setup in a mobile till now, yes performance is good top notch

[@aditya_moond3383]

I bought xiaomi and amazed by this device. ❤

[@kotarevan3496]

both are quite trash. Go for the KING. VIVO X 100 ULTRA

[@Солембум]

@@kotarevan3496 vivo? That trash with inadequate denoise, only comparable to huawei? You serious?)

[@SporshoRahaman]

​@@kotarevan3496 Only chinese rom available... Otherwise i would love to buy that

[@shubhankarchaugule1889]

@aditya_moond3383 how is overall mobile and what about battery? What is screen on time

[@bryanmarcumacob9309]

@@kotarevan3496 Bruh

[@MrPetran13]

I'm using Xiaomi 14ultra and i really enjoy this cameras...

[@LolGamingBGMI]

congrats

[@jayeshdeepak]

any heating issues on longer camera usage?

[@manilograniglia]

I sold my iPhone 15 Pro Max and got Xiaomi 14 Ultra. I'm never going back

[@xMig27x]

Stop the 🧢

[@n3hp5]

lolololol

[@hamhat-tt3lj]

Good now you are out of chhapri league bro

[@taimoorminerals7140]

what aBout the Macro Photography i take pic of gemstone and crystals

[@iluvkath07]

glow down

[@vdaphotos]

finally a phone reviewer who does photography. Now i can really compare the true potential of cameras instead of looking random side by side photos from other youtubers.

[@DiegoComunica]

My girlfriend has an iPhone 15 pro max and I have a Xiaomi 14 ultra. The Xiaomi camera is definitely much more versatile, portraits with telephoto lenses are better, and the macro lenses are incredible. If you need to make content for social networks, Xiaomi is the best option. We use 4K 120fps and 1080p 1920fps video (yes, 1920fps) to make spectacular slow motion videos. Using the main and front cameras are very similar.

[@thebrunch1996]

Your videos are really great and there's a lot of depth and detail in it.

[@StevenDivish]

Thanks!

[@tfkdandsvkc]

​​@@StevenDivish tbh you are biased and favour iPhone

[@fujiwaraheikichi]

Xiaomi 14 Ultra is The Beast 🔥

[@AdamMehri]

Absolutely

[@RazgriZ-]

your production quality is top tier... how are u at 100k ish subs... u deserve a million or more 😭

[@StevenDivish]

Working on it!

[@hubert_rutkowski]

Which of Xiaomi's portrait modes created such beautiful contrast shots? Leica Portrait, or Master Portrait?

[@StevenDivish]

I do not remember exactly, I used both to be honest depending on the lighting and scene

[@paulogumba5694]

been watching camera battles between phones, and one thing I noticed is that most youtubers I've watched have different opinions, so it makes it harder for me to choose the best camera phone for me to use on a daily basis. Though not all youtubers knows photography more than a real photographer, and I think Steven has vast knowledge about photography and videography, so I'd listen to the one who knows what they're doing. But it's kinda sad that he's criminally underrated with only 100k subs, with this quality of contents, it's worth at least 5million subs.

[@rickbiessman6084]

As a professional photographer, I would agree.

[@priyankaraman5384]

Awesome Comparison ! Cheers Mate

[@StevenDivish]

Thanks!

[@tong.clement]

Thanks for the great comparison! Love the Xiaomi Ultra series (I use both the 12 Ultra and an iPhone 12, and knows someone who uses the 14 Ultra - the low light capabilities of the telephotos on the 14 Ultra are much improved).

[@Lordoftheflatbush]

I use automatic photo backup in Dropbox. Both my iPhone and my Xiaomi 14 ultra upload to the photo folder in Dropbox in full resolution. Works perfect. I am very satisfied with the Xiaomi 14 ultra. Lens quality, galery software and the photography kit are the highlights.

[@gentlemaninthecomments.4661]

You can even use it on google photos, or even with one drive, the problem is when you're traveling, and phone signals aren't readily available, having a OTG SSD is still handy.

[@warrior8154]

Should have included the S24 ultra along those 2 in the comparision, would be nice to see them all side by side. Great video nevertheless!

[@belugaff]

For what to loose? 😂

[@warrior8154]

@@belugaff don't talk nonsense

[@dutchman1993ify]

S24 is to overrated in colors

[@Ystrly]

We want a vivo x100 comparison

[@Vladselvvin]

vivo x100 ultra vs oppo x7 ultra

[@wan_mah]

vivo x100 pro ❤ yes please❤

[@joelconolly5574]

No we don't

[@ameen6915]

Vivo x 100 ultra

[@joseseverino4078]

​@@joelconolly5574 you dont but i think quite a lot of people do. Including me.

[@420moneytree]

I bought mine xiaomi and really love it. way better than my old iphone 13 pro max

[@Jest_Stan]

0:06 Cool clock in Xiaomi. Please let me know what widget it is.

[@StevenDivish]

Its just standard lock screen paired with my wallpapers that you can download for free in the description

[@Jest_Stan]

@@StevenDivish Ok, thx 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@marlouwecastaneda6322]

I'm waiting for this review after you teased it after your Xiaomi 14 review. Amazing work!

[@StevenDivish]

That’s awesome! Thank you so much!

[@RaghavRanger]

Congratulations For 100K Steven Love Watching Your Videos & Lots Of Love ❤

[@StevenDivish]

Thank you so much for the support!

[@dhrubo9140]

​@@StevenDivish Vivo x100 pro

[@ereseven]

Again, Leica matter. Have you ever considered doing videos with old flagships like Pixel 6 Pro or else? Because that is my phone right now along with iPhone 11 pro as secondary. lol

[@ShubhamMarmat511]

steven your videos are really good here since the start❤

[@s.tunafish]

Great video, I always love your colour grading and how you cut it :) I would love to see what you think of the Xperia 1 VI.

[@StevenDivish]

Thanks a lot! Just posted the Xperia video :)

[@s.tunafish]

@@StevenDivish thank you! I already watched it :) I love that the phone's basically a camera with a phone attached 😂

[@Crazymadlybuzza]

Can someone explain to me on 3:35, the background on the Xiaoni 14 Ultra is so much nearer than the iPhone 15?

[@Razz0n]

probably used the main camera on the iphone and the 3x zoom on the xiaomi from further back

[@Crazymadlybuzza]

@@Razz0n but the proportions arent the same tho....? Wouldn't something zoomed make everything around it, also zoomed? Lol

[@Razz0n]

@@Crazymadlybuzza read up/ watch a video on telephoto lens compression to get an idea how this is possible

[@sidersproductions941]

I love iPhones for photo and video especially the 15 Pro Max but where the iPhone always falls apart for me is iOS and using it as a phone for my multitasking needs. I’m pretty much a power user and what I love about Android and especially a Samsung phone is that you almost always have a solution for something. Video doesn’t play in the background? Create a floating window or use split screen view. When you can’t do something on iPhone that’s basically the end of it. I’ll be back on Android this week with the old classic Note 20 Ultra which still has microSD expansion and wait for the fall for my next upgrade.

[@agimos_art]

Interessant. Mir dagegen fällt es unglaublich schwer, das iPhone 15 Pro Max zu tauschen oder zu verkaufen weil ich so viele andere Apple Produkte habe.

[@summayalhassan592]

In samsung there is an option called auto lens switching where one can enable or disable to its personal preference when it comes to zoom...

[@rebirth9881]

What is the best settings for just point and shoot?

[@dutchman1993ify]

Im having the Oppo Find X5 Pro now want a new phone what phone you guys recommend?

[@FreewellGear]

Congrats on 100k 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@lucifer1001]

Did you use Leica portrait or Master portrait on the Xiaomi?

[@stefanstolte7744]

Please Tell me do you use the new Firmware with Kamera Update for the mi14 ultra ?

[@Hypocrisy.Allergic]

Ur production quality is CRAZY

[@peppi3173]

Which of the two do you prefer in the cameras section in general?

[@RichardJ520]

same as this video，I take these two phones everyday, 14Ultra for photos, iPhone for editing them！hahaha

[@mohammedh4189]

great video 👍🏻 what about the quality when you share photos and videos in social media , is it same for both phones?

[@StevenDivish]

yes the same, I posted from both phones to my ig, no difference whatsoever

[@abhilasht]

​@@StevenDivishWhat about in app camera quality like using Instagram, Snapchat app for shooting stories. How does the quality differ

[@danilo2567]

I like your videos, but when you stick with stock camera apps, on android, you're not using the potential of the phone. Mi14u specially has 14 bit dcg raw available in raw photos AND VIDEOS. It is INSANE. You can do 8k binned to 4k raw video. It has gcam 50mp on all lenses with absurd quality. The beauty of Android is your not locked like apple/ios. There is so much one can create. Ofc this comes with a little more dirty.

[@notlahaan]

gcam sucks.

[@lokrj]

I was about to say u deserve more views with how good your photography videos are, but i only just noticed how your views have been popping off since the last few videos. Congrats man, keep up the great work. Your mobile photography works are just something different than what we have from the mainstream reviewers that only do veeeeery basic shots lol. And you can ignore those hardcore fanboys, they are on every comparison videos spammimg the same kind of comment.

[@VantageYouth]

Been watching your videos for a while now and they are spot on🎉🎉🎉 You just earned a sub from me❤

[@oladrolahola]

I'd honestly be excited to see you use an Xperia. Nice video as always

[@30apexsys7]

Your production quality and perspective are so unique ❤ love the channel ❤

[@SUMON_003_HASAN]

Sorry for being late but congratulations💙🎉 We are 100K family now🥳

[@StevenDivish]

Thank you so much!!

[@p4ul.f708]

2:50 Honestly if you didnt shoot those 2 photos through a window, the result of the iphone is horrendous. Everybody sees colours differently but to me the iphone has a significant green tint which destroys all colours in the image. I will never get an iphone as long as I can't decide which settings i want to use in the stock camera. Not having manual mode and not having he option to decide which lens i want to use is a big no go for me.

[@StevenDivish]

Thank you for watching! I agree the leica collab makes all the difference in colors!

[@i12drive]

Did you tried the oppo findx7 ultra? I really love it's camera capabilities.

[@rickbiessman6084]

Wow, wow, wow. While Apple trucks on with their detestable color processing and not-good-enough portrait mode, quite a few of the Xiaomi photos look genuinely professional to me. 3:03 This looks like a photo taken on something like a 35mm f/2.8, edited with a preset like a lot of wedding photographers (like myself) would use. 3:24 And here, the artificial shallow depth of field looks 100% convincing to me, even on closer inspection. I’m extremely impressed. Also, the colors and dynamic range look great to me.

[@S5S5S50]

Xiaomi 14 Ultra is Awesome in Camera

[@keiril7434]

Where to buy Xiaomi 14 ultra tho, it's not available here

[@alexdenton6586]

It depends , where are you ?

[@keiril7434]

@@alexdenton6586 Philippines. They did not release it here. I've checked Amazon but it's way expensive compared to AliExpress, but I'm not sure how legit it is tho.

[@thundergato84]

Where did you buy the global version? You mentioned you were in California.

[@tremainemendez3160]

Steven, great video. Please review the Vivo phones. They look spectacular and now that the Vivo x100 Ultra is out, please please please 😊.

[@Spike626721]

Only in some parts better than 100 x pro and in some worse rn don't know if it's optimization rn.

[@dzodzo6717]

I think Xiaomi 14 also beats 15 pro max

[@prithvim7]

That opening shot is amazing!

[@StevenDivish]

Thank you!

[@The.JZA.]

I like the LiDAR sensor for taking point clouds and importing them into 3D modelling software like Revit but I agree, sometimes the camera focuses on the wrong thing because of the LiDAR so Apple needs to allow us to override it like we can with the auto-macro mode.

[@Not-Me66]

I feel like the main difference in photography between both phones is the warmth and contrast (which both can be easily matched by the iPhones photographic styles), as for resolution, they both have nearly the same resolution but the iPhone retains more info in the shadows and highlights while the xiaomi excelled in color. I feel like I would go more towards the iPhone but I also get why the xiaomi would be an awesome photography camera

[@brentpaul4878]

I am saving right now to buy the Xiaomi 14 ultra OMG I love Xiaomi ❤ been using Xiaomi years now since htc went under

[@khairulazuan3834]

Haha i just already xiaomi 11ultra...now 14 ultra killed me

[@abdulrehmannasrullah1]

The camer for the recording you are using to fil this video is killing my willing for phone cameras

[@LTEAndroid]

You are the best smartphone photography youtuber

[@PawanKumar-fb3vu]

Vivo x100 ultra vs xiaomi 14 ultra comparison video

[@shubhankarchaugule1889]

Nice comparison but what about xiaomi 14 ultra in battery department? Does it sucks?

[@jorgeigp]

At least for me, coming from a 15 pro max, the 14 ultra battery sucks

[@RahulRoy-mm3qn]

Love your reviews man❤🫡🫡 make more videos. Your visuals are awesome. Especially this video

[@charlesbeaudelair8331]

Great Review, thank you very much!!!

[@StevenDivish]

Thanks for watching!

[@txsam93]

Checkout vivo x100 ultra &, the sony Xperia 1 vi & Huawei pura 70 ultra

[@ijtaba7]

Which of them is better!?

[@arunantony3207]

I don't know if you know but the mi14U can shoot LOG format as well

[@StevenDivish]

If you watch this video then you will find out :) also I covered it in my comparison with S24 Ultra

[@arunantony3207]

@@StevenDivish yep you did thanks Steve. Saw it right after. Great video review :) Could you please compare it against the vivo x100U ?

[@thebrunch1996]

When will you review the pixel 8A???

[@StevenDivish]

Should I? if yes, then what should I compare it to?

[@ainajoe5874]

​@@StevenDivish compare with same price range

[@thebrunch1996]

@@StevenDivish Not a comparison in a general sense but rather a video about what to expect from a budget friendly device with a title(example) "How far can you push the camera of a $499 phone" or something similar

[@umeshsharma9289]

You are amazing knowledge regarding camera which everyone don’t have. Cool also everyone not able to use Xiaomi camera but did justice to that.

[@p4ul.f708]

3:08 looks to me 100% like it was shot on a leica camera. The cooperation is really apparent here.

[@Muziivlogs_]

Vivo x200 pro is good or xiaomi 14 ultra or iphone 16 pro max which is better in camera

[@jasonshepherd4771]

I hear that there's a lens fog issues for the Xiaomi 14 line ups, and I've seen it on internet. I wonder if it's just some device or not.

[@spaceshipearth356]

Yes, that is why I didn't buy it. Supposedly, it was some of the first batches, but I don't know. I am waiting for people experiences. I have seen a guy that took many photos in sky resort and he didn't have any problems. So I don't know, maybe just take a chance and see.

[@mavericklato6746]

that clip from 8:07 was crazy, looks like a movie

[@StevenDivish]

Thanks!

[@_devansshhh]

bro which camera u used for this video plz zzz reply

[@apusista]

This is far and out the best smartphone I have ever owned. The camera is fabulous! (*depth of field is a problem, though it can give you results no ther phone cam can in terms of real background blur and real bokeh) The display is magnificent! There are presets as well as controls for calibration including Gamma! Very bright too! It comes with a factory fitted screen guard too. The battery sees me through the day with ease and I use my phone non stop! It looks and feels premium! It isn't cheap but it is superb! Fully worth it! The OS is good and it it's powerful enough. Plenty of RAM and storage! 16/512GB! And more. It is a phone you can easily fall in love with ❤

[@HuuHanh2701]

I don’t know how, but going back to when I was still using Xiaomi with leica support, it gave me more inspiration to take pictures, probably because it provided so much depth and quality that it was incredibly like a professional camera. After moving to Samsung, my photography inspiration was almost gone. SamSung makes their photo tone more flat, boring, especially more and more like Apple, I'm really disappointed with Samsung's camera this year when I look at smartphones from China. The only thing that kept me back with Samsung was because it was the only Android smartphone company that sold Flagship >1000$ in my country. ViVo, Oppo, Xiaomi couldn't survive. And of course I dont use Iphone

[@AutomotiveCNC]

On my Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra I set the Smart Optimization option to "Medium". I recommend you to avoid the "Maximum" setting, because it processes the photos way too much and makes them look like pastel paintings. :) Along with that, the battery wears out faster with the "Maximum" setting and gets much hotter. The most natural photos are obtained at the "Minimum" setting, but then in lower light it produces too much noise. Therefore, I recommend shooting in bright light with the "Minimum" or "Medium" setting, and at dusk with the "Medium" setting, though sometimes at extreme darkness you may want to switch to "Maximum". I also downloaded the "Camera assistant" app where I set "Picture softening" to "High". Then the photos are as natural as possible and close to what is standard for the Xiaomi 14 Ultra. If it is set to "Medium", it takes 1 second more for additional processing and the photos are only slightly sharpened, but still natural. However, I don't recommend shooting with the "Off" setting, because then the photos are unpleasantly out of focus and all objects have white outlines. This is especially noticeable when shooting tree branches, fences, street poles, text on paper etc. :) In summary, here are my recommended settings for the best balance between detail and natural looking photos: "Smart Optimization" to be set to "Medium". From the Camera assistant app, set the "Picture softening" to "Medium".

[@HuuHanh2701]

@AutomotiveCNC thank you, bro, I'll try.

[@AutomotiveCNC]

@@HuuHanh2701 , you are welcome. :)

[@ColVert974]

Same for me, while using my old Mi Max 2 as daily and even redmi Note 10 pro I would shoot a lot. I now use Samsung S22 Ultra as daily and I rarely shoot now. Don't like the colour science, the tone, the pictures look flat and boring. I no longer take pictures of animals because they are like oil painting now. Boring. But stylus is great. I now take my Mi Max 2 when I go for a walk, so I can start taking photos again.

[@therealking999]

Bro we want huawei pura 70 ultra vs honor magic 6 pro vs iPhone vs Xiaomi 14 ultra 1:32 vs sony experia 1 vi

[@sarihaddu]

Can i buy mi14U and do unboxing videos and other videos for youtube for next 3 years at least? I tend to use mobiles really long! Presently still using k20pro

[@schenatto]

Yes

[@NeverSettleForMediocrity]

Imagine using a proper camera and never missing a shot + having infinitely better detail and color, oh no it's the 2nd decade of the 21st..

[@t_k_suthar9795]

Your videos are really great 😸

[@StevenDivish]

Glad you like them!

[@AinaPaulTV]

Please huawei pura 70 ultra vs xiaomi 14 ultra

[@SamJonny-gc5rm]

Your re correct, I would like to see the two beast side by side ❤❤❤❤

[@affanuddin44]

Super Underrated Awesome vids, love your content Also try VIVO X100S ULTRA if you can, it's mind blowing 🤯

[@muhdsyafiq551]

Please do side by side comparison Vivo X100 Pro vs Xioami

[@TheKkarote]

This is exactly what happened to me when I wanted to take a photo with a blue bird, with the Xiaomi 14 Ultra. Xiaomi sended me a gallery app, but I did not understand what it was meant to do as I was expecting them to allow me to send them the photo. I've installed the app but the photo was still "greyed" corupted I would say better.

[@StevenDivish]

Damn, I did not think it was happening to other people too! Just imagine, I had a shot of a lifetime: a wild rabbit chilling by the beach, an otter having a swim, seals sunbathing, and a pelican flying overhead - all in the same scene! It sounds like I'm making this up right? But the worst part is the corrupted file = no proof! I guess I have to go back to that amazing spot again one day

[@Spike626721]

Don't know if you have memory extension on cause it can make problems. Turn it of than should it not happen again.

[@TheKkarote]

@@Spike626721 I don't have it on, I have already 16gb, this only happened once.

[@InzamamulShaikh-567]

I really wished you use motioncam too.

[@xxneggalee2785]

Bro what was the reason for both malfunction?

[@StevenDivish]

No idea to be honest…

[@sanjukrishnar1187]

Which is phone is better x100 pro or mi 14 ultra

[@StevenDivish]

I only used the 14 ultra out of these 2

[@Zmorr-th8uv]

Bro keep doing what you do great original many details, just excellent 👌

[@StevenDivish]

Thank you so much 😀

[@Friluftsliv99]

The effort you put into your videos are worth a million applauses 👏 Thank you so much for your spectacular videos

[@johnso2399]

as a iphone 11 paired with Filmic pro user, i bought the Xiaomi Fold 4 as a second phone. Xiaomi is now offering better lens and some photo software, while Apple is still miles ahead on video with Apple Prores raw and stabilisation. I used to invest in a lot of time to shoot raw video , but now i know most of the time i would be lazy to do post. So Xiaomi is better for me.

[@xonjmescabiera9262]

Yow about on the Galaxy S24? Have you encountered major bugs that might ruin the Flagship experience?

[@sonofage]

ok bro. for android, you can get other file managers. just saying. don't need to stick to the default . i use file manager+

[@SeikGames]

I have Xiaomi 14 and i love the camera. The lack of HDR, to me, is a plus because it makes photos look natural. Every time you see an HDR photo, you can tell instantly because of how flat and bland it looks. Xiaomi photos have character and depth to them

[@zlooolz9977]

where is macro and zoom test?

[@Moi_Axomia_Lora]

Bro Steven, can you include the Vivo X100 pro in future comparision, the phones a great contender, might even go ahead and say its better than the Xiaomi 14 ultra in a lot of segments. Thanks for the videos. :)

[@abhomes3898]

XIAOMI 15 ultra is super amazing! i can do multitasking of it!

[@angelicaverbroekken9728]

Is the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE or Iphone 15 better?

[@RitaSingh-w6n]

Thnku love from India.❤ Please review 16 pro+ oppo find x7 + Xiaomi ultra+ Vivo ultra 100 You are more reliable rather than any youtuber.

[@vikaluksena]

I had the same photo disapearing problem with my xiaomi, extremely upset, but its fixed now

[@kamarulaindil9331]

To pick picture you need to tap and move to the bottom and its already pick all that image that you want to trasfer🎉

[@Stewiegriffiin]

I really love watching your content

[@kwgamusic]

Thanks for the comparison. Xiaomi prononciation is closer to Siaomi than Shiaomi though

[@paulnortiga1330]

In Philippines we pronounce it siomai 😁😁

[@TheObserver__]

Use a proper file explorer like solid explorer in android. File management in android is better.