Xiaomi 14 Ultra Camera Review

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In this video I review the cameras of the Xiaomi 14 Ultra.
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00:00 Intro
00:45 Features
02:45 Cameras
05:17 Photographer's Kit
07:14 10-bit LOG
07:56 120fps 4K
08:23 4K Selfie Camera Video
08:47 8K video @ 24&30fps
09:34 Steady Video
10:00 Movie Mode
11:57 Smart Composition
13:34 Extended DoF
14:13 AI Camera
15:51 Selfie Camera Exposure
17:53 Night Shots
#xiaomi14ultra #xiaomi14series

[@SiHorrocks]

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[@fitsumtesfaye6802]

Your calm voice is needed to narrate for history channels

[@BLAKEEATS1988]

man i subbed to this channel because it's very in depth. it's not just a simple review, it's very detailed. this is my kind of flavor!

[@kotobanks]

The calm voice, background music and sounds and detailed review😌 🔥

[@BLAKEEATS1988]

​@@kotobanksI agree, everything just works. I'm a nerd that's why this suits me. 😁

[@listener291]

yes it's so relaxing.

[@theo7617]

Best Xiaomi 14 Ultra review on KZbin.

[@pdcorlis]

Thank you for the extensive review! I gotta hand it to Xiaomi for really advancing the state of phone photography and filmmaking. The addition of a charging grip, variable aperture, and filter ring really makes this a complete kit. Add to that their work on exposure modes and an in-camera “ND” like mode and we see a company that is taking smartphone cameras to a new level. I hope Apple is paying attention. Thanks Again Simon 👏🏻

[@SiHorrocks]

Glad it was helpful 🙂

[@cariza5]

Simon the Vivo X100 Pro beat it for camera Qaulity, please try and get your hands on the Vivo X100 Pro.

[@zizimai7568]

I recommend using a 67mm MC UV filter in all yr shots. Zoom shots comes out more detailed & less fuzzy. I'm having a good quality Multicoated UV filter on my 13U with camera kit & very happy with the results.

[@aaronngo7179]

Point and shoot, the Vivo is pretty nice. I want to know more about RAWS tho as I prefer to post edit all my photos to create the perfect shot ​@@cariza5

[@aaronngo7179]

​@@zizimai7568 MC UV filter noted.

[@sirab3ee198]

One of the best smartphone reviews I have seen, from background music to script, thx.

[@nomiorakzai]

U got a new subscription from Pakistan. Good review. Like the way u talk very politely.❤

[@hardiksinghal25]

now i can say i find some good camera review by photographer totally understandable

[@EinzMY]

One of very few youtubers that has extensive knowledge and willing to deep dive into tonnes of Android camera features unlike most youtubers that only shoot in Auto. Please do Oppo Find X7 Ultra next time

[@wilhelmsvideon9206]

Wau, really impressive! Thank you for the nice video. Your calm way of presenting things is a joy to look at. I am happy I did order this phone.

[@TheoHarvey]

Absolutely beautiful review mate. Thank you

[@tremainemendez3160]

Finally, a proper video camera review. Subscribed to your channel. It's still difficult to find great video camera comparisons. Smart videography is on the rise. Thank you

[@mikesherman1523]

Great in depth review!

[@aksproductions6316]

Fantastic Work. Thank you for this.

[@noobmaster611]

Thank you for the review. Its great job 🎉

[@gammarayberst]

Brilliant review laddy.

[@Mohammed-tz5tn]

Such incredible and professional review, congratulations !!! 🎉

[@nicholasnathan5947]

glad i found you! the way you review stuff is God-Sent! (unlike some 'wannabes' who are only interested in your subscription & whatnots. THANKS A BUNCH!

[@dannyg8032]

Great video, keep up the good work!

[@miloscoopy2469]

Superb dedicated camera phone review! You are a champ bro!

[@Nitrogenetiks]

This video is fully plenty of details! Best review of this phone. I just bought one with photohraphy kit, coming from ultra 11. I know this brand very welll, the evolution they are doing is just shocking. New sub from Barcelona

[@moonsdonut5188]

Xiaomi is king 👑👑👑

[@alif__]

facts

[@moonsdonut5188]

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[@randosemediarsa7967]

I definitely loved your review 😊

[@mbharaths]

Thanks a lot. This is what I'm looking for😊

[@SiHorrocks]

You're welcome 😊

[@Bakemono1CC]

I've learned more about the video recording with this review than any others.

[@Rajyophotography]

Great cameras.... Xiaomi ❤ & good review....

[@maarteneh]

Finally a KZbinr that speaks calmly and in proper English. How delightful. This seems to be a very promising phone. I especially like the variable aperture, which I'm used to on my so-called proper camera. All the video functionalities I find less interesting. By the way, the 13 Pro does also have similar log possibilities, doesn't it? The only draw back, however, is its OS. I'm just not keen on MIUI nor HyperOS, but Nova Launcher can be a blessing to some extent. I'm by the way curious how this phone holds up to the upcoming Xperia 1 VI.

[@EinzMY]

Xiaomi 13 Pro stock camera has only 8-bit log video. You can get 10bit video with third party mcpro24fps or motioncam

[@MrFreeze29]

I loved this video. I can't wait to use this phone for myself.

[@joeroyallsr2741]

Great video! Love the style. Question for you, is this camera setup a real significant upgrade over the xiaomi 14 pro camera setup and results? Would you sell your 14 pro and get this is my question? Thanks again

[@JohnnyJamesGio]

I think this is the closest to what we can get as a spiritual successor of Nokia Lumia 1020

[@revisualisation]

Thanks for the wonderful review! The only thing missing is the results, as it shows your consistency in this matter. Also, the question is: why do I need a button on the cover, I want to buy myself, but I still don't understand what the back is made of and why this button (

[@osuan9]

Amazing xiaomi 14 ultra

[@leledumbo]

You cover so much more than others who don't even mention.

[@freeman1352]

I bought this phone last week I love it

[@richardlopez4563]

Fantastic phone aka camera.

[@anjhaeonline]

i feel like watching a docu/movie ❤ thanks for the review🥳

[@AnxiousOfNothing]

Nice review. I subscribe from Tasmania Australia 🇦🇺 One question. Unless I missed it. Does the phone ring when you have the photographer-kit??

[@saurav4180]

wow, hands down the best review i found till now on this phone, but alas the movie mode is capped at 1080p, even the vivo x100pro has 4k cinematic portrait...

[@albertnewton3655]

That was a great review, i just wish you talked about portrait and the difference between Leica portrait and master mode portrait as well

[@stewartborland]

New viewer, and now subscribed. Loved this video, I watched it because I am disappointed with my S24 Ultra camera - not happy losing the 10 x zoom for a 5! Do you think this beats to Ultra, and what about the max zoom range (sticking to good quality results) I do lots of wildlife videos for work.

[@spxa100]

Amazing video with lots of details. I wonder if you know how I can simultaneously record video with two lenses? Example with the main lens and the selfie. Thank you very much. Keep up the very good work.

[@leroyjiovanni8123]

Nice review

[@akschd]

Hey Simon... great in depth review... i am planning on buying xiaomi 14 ultra... but for me front camera is of utmost importance... do you think it is software related issue and hence can be fixed or do you think it is hardware related shortcoming... Would have loved a PDAF here... Great rear camera config only to be ruined by a wasted front camera hardware...

[@mtadc1545]

What would make this phone the ultimate photographers phone is if THE PHONE had a two stage shutter button just like Nokia/Microsoft used to and how Sony still does with the Xperia line. No idea why Xiaomi hasn’t done this yet.

[@RielVee]

guess that's why they added the camera kit

[@mtadc1545]

@@RielVee but that's just another extra thing you need to get. Having it built into the phone with the small form factor is what would make it a real camera phone.

[@WinstoneSmith]

Very comprehensive and useful! but how did you shoot slow-mo 4K with the Xiaomi?

[@Rocky_4477]

If you see in the settings you can actually change if your selfie cam focus on making your face beigter or have the correct exposure its called metering in the camera settings

[@SiHorrocks]

I tried. Didn't make any difference

[@Rocky_4477]

@@SiHorrocks also the extended depth of field works by having yk larger depth in focus and can you do a simple short or something showing this and the difference in selfie cam with and without the metering set to face. I'm looking to buying this phone that's why hope you have the time to do

[@avgouleo]

Very good... Very good... 👍👍👍

[@robertjensen4636]

Thanks for the review. I am looking for a second smartphone to use just for photography and this looks like a definite candidate. Do you know if it supports HEIC format?

[@jan-martinulvag1953]

Last year I took 20 000 pictures in Lofoten Norway. I have many cameras cos I need to experience as much as possible to understand what is going on. My best camera is a fuji X-T100. I have for a long time been wondering what to upgrade to. I never thought it would be a phone. Now I am not sure anymore. I cant find a video yet on youtube of someone comparing a real camera to this phone, and I need to get some pixelpeeping going cos its zooming in that pictures fall apart. Almost any camera takes pictures that look good on youtube when not zooming in. I have been wondering to get the Panasonic S1 and even the Fuji GFX 100S for photographing paintings for reproduction/prints. But with this AI coming , its all going to change and the AI can "fix" my paintings for me before I print them. Great video. Thanks a lot

[@moonsdonut5188]

I'm jealous I want this phone 😮

[@joseseverino4078]

Have you tried the director mode? How is it different from the other video/movie mode?

[@malidan1196]

Beast mode.😮

[@SarcasticAusse]

Felt like watching a documentary with that peaceful voice 😮

[@benjensen4450]

Give this phone a week or two whenever it starts getting firmware or software updates the camera will be amazing, better then the s24 ultra that’s for sure

[@AndrewHahaLee]

I've seen reviews talk about a mediocre portrait mode on the 14U. Then I saw this video and figured - I'll just use the main lens' natural DOF and skip portrait mode altogether because the lens itself is already pretty good. But yes, would definitely like to see improvements made to the front camera's HDR. Xiaomi's missing a large market of people if this phone can't perform for video calls or front facing content creation.

[@MichaelYoung-gl8ou]

This is more like a camera with a phone! 👍

[@slapbgmi]

Extended depth of field gives you more in focus near the subject only. For example food in the plate, with extended FOW a part of the table will also be in focus.

Thanks a lot for this video, i was able to see stuff none other video showed me before and i watched a lot of them. I'm curious, can you shoot raw or ultraraw whatever it's called on all fixed focal lengths with it? i can't seem to find any info about this anywhere.

[@SiHorrocks]

All 4 rear cameras shoot 16 bit RAW, it seems

@@SiHorrocks it sounds great if they do. Hopefully those RAW files holds up well when editing them in post.

One more question if you don't mind@@SiHorrocks when you're shooting 10bit log video, are you restricted to using only the main camera or can you use all fixed focal lengths?

[@andrescarles3903]

​@ Only the main camera I'm afraid....:(

@@andrescarles3903 noo.. :( that's no good, sigh! such a stupid decision, but I guess it's a hardware limitation.

[@stevenmacdonald6790]

Hi Simon, will you be reviewing the dji pocket 3

[@kuau714]

when shooting in Raw/Ultra Raw does it bin down the files to 12mp?

[@CarlWiganerUK]

The camera is amazing yes, but the charging is equally amazing if not more so. 80 watt Wireless Charging, that is insane. Charge this up double as quick wireless as Samsung with wired. Samsung and Apple wireless charging I believe 15 watt.

[@Reis53Tr]

Hello, can the adapter and filter be installed without a case?

[@alcibiades79]

Wonderful video! Thank you for your effort. Very important question you may be able to answer: in what codecs does the Xiaomi 14 ultra record video in and most important when in log what is the format recorded and at what bitrate especially for 4K 24, 30 60 fps. Cannot find an answer on the web and this would be important info.

[@tigertigercrypto]

Are the stereo speakers loud enough? 👍

[@devasiamangalath4961]

I like this 👍🥰

[@sonicstoryteller]

Dear me i just purchased a iphone 14 pro max now this has come out 😮 is this better than 14 pro max or on par with it cheers simon great video as always tfs phil from Shropshire 👍

[@SiHorrocks]

On a par, I'd say. Depends which features appeal to you most

[@sonicstoryteller]

@@SiHorrocks thank Simon 👍

[@anujkadam4019]

Mate you just purchased an 1 year old phone for new iPhone really?. Could have waited & made better decision Xiaomi 14, 14 pro & 14 Ultra are all Top tiers. It obviously beats any smartphone camera interms of everything from Photography to Videography. It is even better in video than 15 pro max. You get same video quality of Xiaomi 14 - iPhone 15, Xiaomi 14 pro - 15 pro & Xiaomi 14 Ultra > iPhone 15 pro max (especially low light videography).

[@theo7617]

​@@anujkadam4019This

[@jensfriedrich604]

Hello Simon, thank you very much for this perfect review. I have a wish. Could you make a comparison video with the Oppo Find X7 Ultra and the Xiaomi 14 Ultra? That would be helpful for me.

[@Justin-xk7yj]

Hi Simon. It looks like they fixed the selfie exposure in the new update. I gave it a try and it correctly adjusts the exposure when tapping on my face.

[@SiHorrocks]

with the light behind you?

[@Justin-xk7yj]

@@SiHorrocks Yep

[@The.JZA.]

Man that's a nice camera. Hows the phone software? Bearable? I had the Mi 11 Ultra and it was a great piece of hardware but the software let it down with all the bugs and jank and software updates were few and far between. I'm sure it's better now but still dunno if I trust them enough to pay the $$$$

[@SiHorrocks]

Software still the weak point

[@jrffx]

So should i wait for it to drop in EU and buy it instead of S24 ultra? I got the xiaomi 11t Pro now and it has been a beast

[@cptsalek]

Thanks for this great review, I guess I found a phone suitable for replacing my Xperia Pro-I with.

[@Avgeek1564]

Any issues regarding camera lens fogging up?

[@theo7617]

Xiaomi 14 Ultra 👑👑👑👑👑

[@InzamamulShaikh-567]

Hey Simon, Please try Motioncam Pro on this beast cause it can do 14 bit HDR video even in Direct LOG video. If you do 8K binned , you will get the most detailed 4K video ever. Edit: Also motioncam can record video with lut baked in 10bit ( 14bit in 14 U) .

[@EinzMY]

Please share some samples video links

[@nickfai9301]

Thanks. Sir can you make a video comparing xiaomi 14 and xiaomi 14 ultra?

[@anicetbrunoel2633]

Hello, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra Global version, I you have tested recently does it have a 5300 mAh battery? I ask this question because during the presentation of the official Xiaomi Global version it was announced that the battery was 5000mAh for the Global version. I bought the Global like you, and I have a 5300mAh battery. Normally the 5300mAh version was only intended for the Asian market. Thank you for your reply.

[@PatrickWithCamera]

3.2x telephoto have some serious problems, first at 4:24 exposure and colours jumps like crazy, then at 5:01 monstrous aberrations.

[@anicetbrunoel2633]

Hello, does the Xiaomi 14 Ultra Global version you tested have a 5300mAh battery? I ask this question because mine has a 5300mAh battery. And let me be clear, it's a Global version. While at the presentation of the official Xiaomi Global version, it was announced that the battery was 5000mAh for the Global version even on their official website it's 5000mAh. This is the reason for my question and my concern. Normally, the 5300mAh version was only intended for the Asian market. Thank you for your reply.

[@yildiraykomurcu]

What is the maximum fps for continuous shooting at 1080p and 720p ?

[@sconcepx]

AI option is that the phone detects what its taking a photo of and adjusts colors accordingly for that scene ie food, plants, flowers, documents etc and the BETA feature is sharpening 30x and beyond shots using AI. So as you can see the 2 AI modes are completely different to each other.

[@jamestombling4665]

Is there anything i can change to correct the colours in my photos, whites just get blown out...my pixel 8 pro was easier for point and shoot accuracy

[@mfm2998]

who is the 23mm extreme wide angle lens for? It'll have heavy distortion

[@DirtyShamanism]

Great review! I wonder if this phone has 'real' 960 fps slow motion. Almost all smartphones since the Huawei P40 have 240/480 fps interpolated to a fake 960 fps. I can't find anywhere if that's also the case with the Xiaomi 14 Ultra. Does anyone know?

[@tigertigercrypto]

Mine turns up in a few days. What are the stereo speakers like? Hopefully a decent loudness? 👍

[@sohailazam8288]

Very good to me

[@tigertigercrypto]

Cool. 👍 ​@@sohailazam8288

[@newleafvibes]

I currently have the samsung 23 ultra and im considering making the switch to xiaomi 14 ultra. Do you believe the xiaomi is the best camera phone available?

[@skr3328]

You need the lens cap/satellite antenna for a complete setup😉

[@asaamv]

Your subscriber now ..can make vivo vs Xiaomi vs oppo vs honor vs Samsung vs sony vs apple vs Google?😊

[@guru765lt]

Will there be a xiaomi 14 vs 14 ultra video?

[@swanseamale47]

How much are these? I use my phone a lot for pics when I dont have a proper dslr with me.

[@shubhankarchaugule1889]

Is xiaomi 14 ultra heating? When does it heat? During normal day to day usage also will it heat?

[@8dmusicsound239]

Good video ❤ replay

[@bbkotak]

which would you prefer iPhone movie mode or Xiaomi movie mode

[@DeepakThakur619]

Looking for an upgrade. Mainly for the camera! Xiaomi 14 ultra or Samsung S24 ultra or IPhone 15 pro max?? Please suggest me the best!

[@AngerslyGaming]

Hi, i really think than for making videos Iphone 15 pro max, for Photo Samsung S24 ultra, and for manual Photography let's take the Xiaomi 14 ultra.

[@pravinmurthy]

Xiaomi it is.. The cam hardware is far superior 🤷‍♀️

[@shahjehan534]

should wait until june, vivo x100Ultra release to compare as well.

[@theo7617]

Xiaomi 14 Ultra 👑👑👑

[@DeepakThakur619]

@@AngerslyGaming thanks for the advice. I can't purchase 3 separate devices for different reasons. 😅

[@HappyHappySY]

Oppo find x7 ultra is the best when it comes to cameras today also Vivo x100 pro

[@MathieuTechMoto]

Best camera review on the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, very in depth, thank you !

[@perelmanych]

As an amateur photographer I already feel overwhelmed by the amount of features. I believe in the end at best 80% of people will end up using only 20% of camera's features.

[@some_random_penguin]

Can it shoot 50mp Raw with all the cameras?

[@Beachvibesgr]

Only a TTL flash , and you can use it for professional photography .

[@shardetrimmingham9286]

I can't express how badly I need this phone😅

[@SeptienPatterson]

Sad that OnePlus didn’t include 4K 120FPS 😢