Xiaomi 12S Ultra vs Pixel 6 Pro: Camera Shootout

[@LordAngelus]

Awesome comparison Ben. As an owner of a P6P, I agree with you on Night Sight, it takes too long. I wish google added a setting or something to make it shorter, even at the expense of brightness in the final pic.

[@NEITICH]

Gcam mod bsg, shamim, parrot...

[@JULESSNOOKER]

Nothing can be done because of the sub standard Exynos procesor the Pixel uses

[@___echo___]

Likewise I would like more phones to have the option for it to take longer but that you get a brighter picture

[@imbaZarkout]

Night sight time is dependent on the exposure slider. Higher exposure means longer time. You can drag it down

[@Quoutub]

Google used to offer a fast Night Sight mode. It was called HDR+ enhanced, but the Pixel 3 and 3a were the last Pixel phones with HDR+ enhanced... I have a 3a and I never use Night Sight, it is too annoying and very often produces blurry results. HDR+ enhanced produces sharp results, is faster and can produce the same bright results, if you use exposure compensation or shoot in raw. I also had a Pixel 6 Pro for a short time and due to the better hardware, one can actually take good and bright low light raw photos without Night Sight, the problem are the jpgs, which suffer from extremely aggressive and unnecessary color noise reduction, when you use exposure compensation for bright low light photos. But the raw files don't suffer from this issue.

[@Garrett1974]

Interesting results Ben, especially considering the phones you did last week, Vivo X80 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, Xiaomi 12S Ultra and Pixel 6 Pro... that's some serious camera stuff right there

[@TaureanSmoke]

Great video! I knew the hardware was going to be such an uphill battle for the Pixel, but I also knew the pixel software had enough gas to compete at a high level! Definitely waiting for the Pixel 7 camera comparisons!

[@ArthurZakaryan23]

Thanks so much for your hard work on these videos Ben, you're one of the few YTubers regardless of content I immediately click on when you upload new content.

[@bensgadgetreviews]

Thank you Arthur

[@almaefogo]

Doing a comparison with the Mi 11 Ultra would be really fun to see if the leica partnership really improves the cameras a lot compared to last year. I the Mi 11 Ultra and im not planning to change anytime soon, lets hope it can keep strong for atleast 3 years since i dont game on it.

[@trololoev]

especially superwide and telephoto

[@DavideStiff]

Mi 11 ultra overheating too. Much is a reason for me to upgrade, and battery is dead already after a year. And I also got burn on pixel from this oled

[@you-jb5nz]

10 лет продержится

[@prankelicious]

@@DavideStiff is this true please can you share a picture or video of the issue with me. on whatsapp i want to buy one

[@toxomanrod]

@@DavideStiff my battery also just died a month ago. Crazy coincidence or faulty design? I think the latter because one of the marketed features of the new 12S Ultra is the dual battery protection chips. I ordered a new battery and will try to have a local place replace it for me, nobody place I've been to so far (here in Dallas) has even heard of Xiaomi :( how did you go about this battery issue my friend?

[@slametyt0029]

Great video Ben Is Xiaomi 12S ultra support Display out ? Thank you

[@douglasmurieldacosta5952]

I've been watching your videos about 12S Ultra, and I gotta say... Your videos are the best!! Looking forward for the next ones.

[@bensgadgetreviews]

Thank you

[@gairyco]

Great video comparison. As much as I want the Xiaomi 12s Ultra, my Pixel 6 Pro is good enough.

[@bensgadgetreviews]

Yeah pixel 6 Pro still an excellent camera. And smartest UI. My phone is starting to feel a bit slow though. Thanks for watching Brent!

[@vineetkamble]

@@bensgadgetreviews which phone has started to feel slow? The pixel 6 pro or the Xiaomi 12s Ultra.

[@Loki-oq1ov]

@@vineetkamble The Xiaomi 12s ultra is packed with the new snapdragon 8+ gen 1. Plus, it is more recent. No way it can be laggy than pixel.

[@you-jb5nz]

@@vineetkamble pixel

[@hruaizelakisuke]

@@vineetkamble he said pixel 6 pro.. read it

[@tomaschan6880]

Great comparison, so do you think Mi 12S Ultra has a better camera system or the Vivo X80 Pro?

[@LTEAndroid]

Hey Ben, as always great camera comparison! I have a question does the Xiaomi 12S Ultra have a feature similar to Samsung Expert RAW, and Oneplus RAW+ ??

[@2Bleicher]

Best Review ever!!! Pixel 6 Pro is such a beast👍👍👍👍

[@Artstye4you]

Yeah but 🔋 :///

[@victorrumyantsev3718]

@@Artstye4you No but look at the price difference and availability.

[@bs119]

Love the super in-depth comparison! Do you happen to know when the 12s ultra will be released in hk?

[@Datenschutz_Datenschutz]

Thanks Ben, keep it up! Great channel. One suggestion: In the future, could you perhaps add a few photos to your videos on a fixed tripod to avoid camera shake? I know this isn't really mainstream usage, but I'd be interested. Greetings from Germany ✌

[@bensgadgetreviews]

Hi, I'll try to do that. Thanks

[@nixxogamer8132]

Great video always , next comparison with last year mii 11 ultra please.

[@PriyaSheetalVlog20]

hi i have been watching your videos for a long time you always does it better when its about camera comparison currently iam using iphone 13 pro mx for shooting video now i want to add another camera ( smartphone) so which will be better for shooting video vivo x80 pro or xiaomi 12s ultra

[@albertng1115]

Ben, thanks for staying up so late to give us this review, take care =)

[@IkesTechTalk]

Another banger video Ben. Keep up the great work!!!

[@eduard6450]

I know you mentioned that the battery was pretty good on the 12S ultra, I would love to see a more in depth day in life video with a battery test. Great video as always!

[@sethcashman1011]

I've watched a bunch a your video comparisons at this point, all of which are honestly some of the very best that I've seen, but I'm having trouble connecting the dots, as I'm deciding between three phones (for camera use only - I have a 14 Pro Max for everything else) which are rarely if ever all in the same review together. So, if I may ask: If you were to choose between the Pixel 6 Pro (not the 7), the Xiaomi Ultra, or the Vivo x80 Pro strictly for the quality of the daytime and nighttime raw still images, which would you go with? (I am a photographer who is looking for the best quality camera possible in a smart phone for when I don't have my regular gear with me.)

[@superyamaha]

Hi Ben, will you compare those 1 inch sensor smart phone, i.e. Xiaomi 12 ultra, Sony pro I and sharp R6/R7? Looking forward to it. Cheers.

[@flo_h_96]

Again an awesome comparison! I have to say the relatively low quality of the zoom lens is the reason I wouldn't buy the Xiaomi at the moment, but it is still very new so maybe they can improve the zoom photos and also the portrait shots with a software update. Otherwise I have to wait if the Vivo X80 Pro Plus will correct the weaknesses of the X80 Pro and get better zoom photos without sacrificing the amazing quality in all the other categories!

[@AssetStructuring]

Hello Brother Ben which smartphone is better quality between Xiaomi 12S Ultra and Pixel 6 Pro especially in recording videos using main rear camera at day and night ?

[@Jiren0420]

Dude you are getting better and better bringing great content. Because your location you have faster access to great phones. Thanks

[@tabiriibrahim5369]

Thank you very much for this video . A very nice video as usual. can you revisit VIVO x80 pro and xiaomi 125 ultra after an update for the 12s Ultra? can you also compare MI11 ultra with the12s ultra to see whether It worth upgrade?

[@CristianGMoraru]

Very curious how the 12s ultra would do facing its predecesor, the mi 11 ultra

[@AntoniaBezenchek]

the comparison I was just looking for. Thanks Ben!

[@lxpcfc]

Love your videos, Ben! Nice real life comparison as usually. Would you review 12s Pro and compare it with Ultra? I think results should be very close even with smaller sensor.

[@techui03]

Great review and good content as always. Well-done Ben.

[@garylee1976]

Very detailed comparison of the smartphones. Add oils Ben. May be meet you soon as the shooting place is quite close to my working place. : )

[@joshuabergeman354]

Any chance we can get a camera comparison between the Xiaomi 12s ultra and the P50 pro? I know that Huawei phone is a year old but I've had my P40 pro for 2 weeks now and it's amazing 🤩, so seeing how the newer Huawei phone compares to the Xiaomi would be awesome especially since they're both Leica colabs. Great video by the way, wonder how many people are going to cop thus footage😅

[@AlexMkd1984]

huawei 💩

[@wilddj25]

I noticed your reviews from vivo x80pro........... really great comparisons and detailing... I need your help to make a decision....... I am from India, my bro will be coming back this august from China......... should I buy xiaomi 12s ultra pro or x80 pro......... last time I bought mi3 from china before its release in India only 2g worked, so want to know which all bandwidth 12s ultra supports...... could u help me out to understand that...........

[@mattshifu]

Amazing as always bro. Appreciate you. Wonder if the x70pro or x80 pro is a better option than the 12s ultra. Or maybe even the 11ultra?

[@a.s.7996]

Im using the X70 pro right now. The camera is amazing. Both daytime and nightime. Surely, the X80Pro camera is a bit better than the X70 Pro because its a new device coming in 2022 but the X70 Pro is still amazing even after one year old. Plus its cheaper. I suggest u get it. U wont be dissapointed

[@TheEwartuen]

It's first time for me to see your review, it's the best comparison I have ever seen. The test is details enough for me to make the decisions. BTW, great to see your review shooted in HK. Keep it up, look forward to see more from your channel.

[@bensgadgetreviews]

Thank you!

[@Artstye4you]

When do you think pxiel 7 pro arrives? Nice video man again 👊

[@lukemothug]

September/October

[@omarbandonil5055]

You're working so hard for a great content. That's why the outcome is really good. Great comparison Ben. Specially those night shots. 🙂🙂🙂

[@verysquishy]

Ben, serious props for the consistent framing in the handheld comparison shots!

[@JohanKhoo]

Great comparison - also have P6P and the xiaomi on order. Can’t wait to try it out for myself!

[@TheHankoook]

Finally someone giving the craze for 4k front videos what it deserves what a great 👍 comprehensive camera comparison you have got a new subscriber waiting for more.👍👍🔥🔥

[@ssaini5028]

Excellent content Ben, this just goes to show you that a great smartphone camera is all software.

[@MrPoseidon67]

Thanks so much for your hard work on these videos Ben! Greetings from Austria / Europe

[@naimas8120]

8:26 The iconic no light test of Ben 🤩 You're the best youtuber out there. No one, I mean NO ONE tests camera phones like you do. They do "low light" test on places with light. You do them in these dark alleys. *_The BEST_*

[@bensgadgetreviews]

Thank you!

[@jayralfonso]

Always love your reviews and man you hussle a lot...working on this content til 3:27am...really?! So much respect for your dedication brother

[@Slingshooting_Downunder]

Love these real-world comparisons Ben - appreciate the time you spend to get these videos out to us. I'm hoping that Xiaomi will release a global version of the Mi 12s Ultra here in Australia.

[@ad_fletch]

I think the Xiaomi ship has sailed here in Aus…JB et al were selling the Mi9 series, but haven’t seen any official local versions since then.

[@magicsilence]

such a refreshing channel, been watching for years - do you think the 12s Ultra would make a good phone outside China? I.e. UK?

[@AMakki7491]

Thank you for this review!

[@dennisman7159]

Another great video Ben gor👍

[@systemdenied]

thanks man for this comparaison !!!

[@lany_07gaming]

Great review and comparison as always.👍

[@phepheboi]

Probs to your work Ben. Fast and very good comparisons. My current number 1 to see samples. Only thing i miss are shoots in RAW. I'm using currently the Find X2 Pro and get constantly asked how i make my images. It's mostly just Raw-mode+ Lightroom. Can't decide if i should get the X80 Pro or 12s Ultra after the disapponting Find X5 Pro.

[@lifenator975]

Awesome Ben... Good video as always

[@javiermanzorro]

Ohhh, thanks so much. I was waiting for this review.

[@Sundara229]

Hi Ben, do you have a Patreon? I would love to watch your camera comparisons there. KZbin just crushes the quality so much (Not sure if this is a KZbin-bitrate limitation here in Germany/EU...), it's hard to make out a meaningful difference in sharpness and noise of the video footage.

[@yisus_sa]

Good comparison! Recently I've bought the P6P and I guess it was a good decision, even with the 12S Ultra out there. Thank you!

[@CaidicusProductions]

I just got my Xiaomi 12S Ultra, last night. It's a pretty fantastic phone and a notable upgrade from my 11 Ultra before it. One of the things I'd note about the 12S Ultra is that it seems like it'd be a better phone for someone who wants to turn their phone photos into actual prints. Everything is far more "This is an actual photo" looking than the competition.

[@shraddhanikhil]

howz d battery life ...

[@Lyaaaamlyaaaam]

where you bought it from?

[@shixuenchin1396]

@@shraddhanikhil 40% increase over last year's 11 ultra

[@CaidicusProductions]

@Peace, Love and Unity In a lot of ways, they're very similar. The 11 Ultra had the biggest camera sensor for its time until Sony came out with a phone with a 1inch sensor, now the 12S Ultra also having a 1inch sensor. I haven't had the chance to go out and test the camera a whole lot, but just as you can see in many comparison videos, the photos taken on the 12S Ultra tend to look a lot more like they're film pictures, far less digital looking. I've also found this to be the case with my own 12S Ultra, something easy to reproduce. Also, holy smokes it takes pictures SO fast. I'm not sure if I'm just imagining it, but I feel like the speakers on the 12S Ultra might be just a tiny bit quieter than the ones on the 11 Ultra. Not a terrible thing considering they're both plenty loud while also being entirely clear and full sounding, Just an observation. Oh, and... My 12S Ultra came with a gift box that I haven't opened yet. :D

[@fred3259]

For photo yes, but not for Screen

[@allworldgadgets8275]

Thank you ben for the hard work, your videos are the best....👌❤️

[@samus8757]

I love all your videos. They really help me again and again with my purchase decision

[@joachimvonmeyer818]

Ben, Excellent video, good job! I really like your honest reviews. Could you also compare the Mi 12 Ultra versus the Mi 11 Ultra? Is it worth upgrading?

[@ToDefyTheLawsOfTradition.]

My favorite channel currently, I love how Raw the footage is

[@jamesr124]

I love your videos! Some make it as if KZbin is a job, which I know it can be. I feel you do it because you love it and it shows in your videos. Always unbiased reviews from you and Flossy. The best out here in my opinion!

[@bensgadgetreviews]

Thank you!

[@jamesr124]

@@bensgadgetreviews keep grinding brother!

[@harryvlogs7833]

Yay! The video I've been waiting for

[@HusseinKefel]

Hi Ben, thank you for this nice comparison video. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is good but failed in one particular area which is the highlight 8:57, while the Pixel 6 Pro was much better regarding the highlights and definitely it is another good phone

[@jechutvify]

I'll take the pixel every single time imo, great review btw as always

[@deutschehassan7296]

One of the best phone camera reviewers.....Keep up the excellent work bro. Greetings from Saudi Arabia.

[@TariqAbdul12]

Thanks man for efforts you puttin in this, hey, my s12 ultra arrives in 5 days, a bit worried about ota in 🇺🇸

[@welshcraig1813]

Great video, extremely impressed by the Xiaomi and as you said, it could get better with further software updates.

[@mole1596]

I’ve had the P6Pro since launch, but I love how the Xiaomi lets the highlights be highlights and the shadows be shadows. The tonal roll-off is also much more authentic. Google (and others) have gone too far with the computational photography. It’s “abuse of power” at this point. :D If you remember, the original Pixel was much closer to authentic. P.S. Xiaomi really needs to start paying attention to video and the selfie camera though. Very mediocre.

[@pragyatoli2944]

Video on Xiaomi is one of the best on the market,. .. what are you saying bro I didn't get it

[@TangosTech]

Love your work. Absolutely fire content. Thanks for getting in depth.

[@jefftyt]

Great video thanks Ben

[@3RTAK]

Wow , está si es una comparativa bien estructurada y con fotos reales ... excelente video. Saludos desde Morelia,México 👌😍🇲🇽

[@The123el]

Pero para tu cuál fue mejor ?

[@shabbirusmani4159]

Arre lund se mere.... Tum bechond Spanish log harr english video pe spanish mai kyu haggte ho comments mai, english aati hai to english mai likho na...

[@notmedude]

Could you compare Zenfone 9 to iPhone 13 mini? Price wise they are in the same bracket and are both compact flagships. I am torn about which one to buy, but the 2 years of support doesn't do Asus any favor to be honest.

[@BarryJohnson]

Another great video, thanks!

[@miketyson4633]

Ben you doing a great job, I appreciate it and I have subscribed. Thanks

[@bensgadgetreviews]

Thank you Iron Mike lol

[@blaarghwee]

Do you know if the Ultra will be released outside of China? I can renew soon but if it takes too long I will go for the regular 12.

[@alive_to_yum]

Was waiting for your video tbh

[@bastyx9226]

Hello, between the oppo find x5 and the pixel 6, what is the best please ?

[@RaizelSX]

I love these reviews it, both a Review and a vlog, and shoot out.

[@albertsennehmansaray1359]

Watching your videos from Africa... 👌👌 You always hit the points well

[@fiternitti]

I must commend you on all your hard work to give us the most up-to-date tech and content. Keep it up man

[@bensgadgetreviews]

Thank you

[@HiwaAldawoody]

New follower from Iraq )) subscribed from the first video

[@roberthuerta9579]

Yes grate video & work appropriate it always checking out your videos 👍🏼

[@jeremiahfrancisberou3567]

Great content! You deserve more subscribers sir.

[@DRIVER-SEBVET]

Great video bro, really awesome stuff 👌 It might not be fair to compare a yr old phone against a phone that just launched. But it's also not fair to the Xiaomi phone cause its software will still get optimize and the camera will be way better....👍

[@bensgadgetreviews]

thanks.

[@lobertlona6715]

I'm really looking forward to the p50 pro vs 12s Ultra and can Huawei still match this new Xiaomi camera?

[@delpinsky]

Thanks! Really interesting comparison. Too bad for the 5x zoom camera of the 12S Ultra, which doesn't see so good. I hope in future software updates, to make the image sharper. In any case it seems in Europe we will never see the 12S Ultra, I read now (China only). Hopefully I will still find it within 10 months, from China, at a decent price lower than 1,000€ 😅 and my target price is about 600/700€ tops, which makes impossible to find a cameraphone nowadays.

[@MrStalkerjad]

Бен, я посмотрел огромное количество твоего отснятого материала и пришел к выводу - идет битва самого крутого программного обеспечения Pixel (6/7pro) с более реалистичной съемкой Xiaomi 12 S ultra. Мне больше нравится художественность и реализм Xiaomi. Надоела излишняя обработка сегодняшних флагманов. И не стоит забывать про огромный потенциал 12 S ultra. Спасибо за проведенную работу!

[@TuThuysanh]

Thanks mate, good reviews 👍

[@JULESSNOOKER]

Hi Ben new subscriber here, you really are the top reviewer when it comes to the new phone technology which I think has come to a head now with the one inch sensor as I really can't see any larger being needed as it can give superb separation of objects ( when the software allows lol ) and I think they need to inovate more on adjustable aperture and large adjustable periscope zooms like on the Sony but better of course. Software has to back up the hardware in my opinion and this is where Xiaomi and other Chinese manufacturers have to radically improve and if they haven't got the resources or knowledge to do so then they need to outsource to other companies to do it and to be honest there are loads of places in China that could do software optomisation for them, well that's the rambling over I just want to say your health is important too please make sure you get enough rest as a video a day late is better than an ill Ben.

[@shraddhanikhil]

s22 plus or xiomi 12s .. suggestions please ?

[@phfacu]

Nice video, Regards from Argentina bro ♥

[@injured_lion]

You're the best tech youtuber ever I watch your videos since i was 17

[@luisch1708]

now i kno what my next phone will b in two years. those pics look amazing on the Xiaomi 😍

[@HumbleHuman-k7g]

Nice job, let’s see more competition in the wild, I just wonder, why nobody speaks out about file formats of those photos or videos, like if it’s encoded in AVIF, HEIF of JPEG XL.

[@everythingisalllies2141]

how good are xiaomi's RAW 50 meg images? with that large sensor?

[@sussion823]

What a excellent way to compare each other really amazed Love 4rm Pakistan 🇵🇰

[@hartowongjowo7003]

Damn, another awesome review boss. What a good fight from pixel, the software formula from their side always max out their hardware capability. With 7series, i don't think xiaomi will catch. Front camera from pixel still the winner here BTW.. Anyway, appreciate a lot boss. Best Regards from Indonesia..

[@saemranian]

Great, Thanks for sharing MAN.

[@a9udn9u]

That 1 inch sensor is pretty darn good! It's amazing how much technology has advanced over the years. For many years, people have being saying you can replace your DSLR with a phone camera. I laughed hard at that before, now it's no longer something unimaginable, this Xiaomi is good enough for me to leave my mirrorless camera at home most of time IMO.

[@rizakayan]

This is really good, but if i am gonna shoot, i won't leave my sigma art 24-35 f2 with nikon d600 at home :) mobile phones are ok, but there is a long way to go before getting close to sigma art optical quality. Also full frame is still too advanced even with software power of phones.

[@obey_is_not_my_thing]

always a pleasure and honest content from ben, can't wait to see pixel 7 series coming out.

[@andregustavo9435]

Ben, please make a comparison betwen ultrawide smartphone cameras for vlogging

[@sidersproductions941]

This was a nice comparison and I see you putting in that work man. Honestly as good as the camera on the Pixel 6 Pro is, I'm a little disappointed that Google has not pushed any major camera updates since release. It's capable of shooting 4k60 from.all lenses on Filmic Pro. Why haven't they added that to the stock camera yet? Why haven't they made the telephoto lens as an option for portrait mode? I wish we had options like Xiaomi in the US. It will be interesting to see which phone in the US will use that massive sensor. The other downside though is that you will almost never be able to get an entire subject in focus when you want to unless getting further away or using another focal length. This is where the dual aperture like the Sony Pro-I comes in handy.