Xiaomi Ultra vs Vivo Ultra Main Cameras: Bigger Sensor or Longer Lens?

Making a comparison between the main cameras on the Vivo X200 Ultra and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is really tricky. It’s easier to compare when a lot of the specs are similar. When we change camera sensors sizes AND equivalent focal lengths, it’s a lot to balance.

Still, if I have a BIGGER sensor on the Xiaomi, will it match the Vivo if I crop a photo to a similar field of view? Let’s take a look!

Continue reading “Xiaomi Ultra vs Vivo Ultra Main Cameras: Bigger Sensor or Longer Lens?”

Xiaomi 15 Ultra Camera Conclusion: A Little Less Ultra Than Last Year?

It’s easily one of the best camera specialist phones of the year, but Xiaomi has made some compromises to the Ultra to keep prices in check. It’s a powerhouse collection of photography technologies, but it’s a very different feel from previous Xiaomi Ultras.

Still, it’s an easy recommend for someone who wants to get more out of a phone camera. If you’re interested in driving a phone camera harder, this just might be the phone for you!

Let me show you why…

See the full Xiaomi 15 Ultra Camera Deep Dive here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/xiaomi-15-ultra-130431588
Continue reading “Xiaomi 15 Ultra Camera Conclusion: A Little Less Ultra Than Last Year?”

Xiaomi 15 Ultra vs Vivo X200 Pro: 200MP Telephoto Camera BATTLE!

Vivo vs Xiaomi! Let’s GO! SORT OF!
AKA How I kinda FAILED at making a proper showdown video!

Expanding on the article I posted a while back, I completely locked up on how to do a SIMPLE comparison between these two phones. They both use the same sensor in a telephoto camera setup, but there are enough differences between the two, I dont think a simple comparison really works here…

I have a LOT of thoughts. Let me explain… Continue reading “Xiaomi 15 Ultra vs Vivo X200 Pro: 200MP Telephoto Camera BATTLE!”

Xiaomi 15 Ultra Photography Kit: Why won’t more phone brands make better accessories?

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra Photography Kit is here! I feel we can REALLY begin on the Ultra now.

Xiaomi made a splash with the 13 Ultra, introducing a first party camera case and accessory system. It was super functional, but not as durable as I hoped it would be.

Now, two generations later, has Xiaomi addressed the issues we had with the first kit? Can our phones be handled like “legit” cameras now?

Let’s take a look! Continue reading “Xiaomi 15 Ultra Photography Kit: Why won’t more phone brands make better accessories?”