The Xiaomi 12s Ultra Brings a 1-inch IMX989 Sensor with Leica Optics

The Xiaomi 12s Ultra Brings a 1-inch IMX989 Sensor with Leica Optics

Xiaomi finally debuts its first device made in partnership with Leica with the 12s Ultra. Aside from being officially the first phone to rock the TSMC-fabbed Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor, the main star of the show its that humongous camera module that houses an all-new IMX 989 sensor.

The new imaging sensor has a 1-inch sensor size, and unlike in phones like the Xperia PRO-I, the entire sensor area is utilized by the Xiaomi 12s Ultra. It has a 50-megapixel resolution and comes with OIS and an 8p lens. It is also touted to be the first phone to support Dolby Vision HDR recording, along with the ability to shoot 10-Bit H.265 videos in HLG format with a Rec.2020 color space for both 4K and Full HD resolutions.

Accompanying the large main camera are two 48-megapixel cameras: one being an ultra-wide-angle camera, and the other being a periscope camera with 5x optical zoom and OIS. The back panel of the 12s Ultra is made from vegan leather to add up to its luxe appeal.

Being Xiaomi’s ultimate flagship for 2022, the 12s Ultra gets a 6.73-inch curved E5 AMOLED display with a 120hz refresh rate and WQHD+ resolution, up to 12GB LPDDR5 RAM, up to 256GB UFS 3.1 storage, and a 4860mAh battery with 67w wired charging and 50w wireless charging.

Xiaomi 12 Ultra Specs

  • Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor
  • 8GB/12GB LPDDR5 RAM
  • 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1 storage
  • 6.73-inch Quad HD+ LTPO E5 AMOLED display, 120hz refresh rate, 12-bit color
  • 50.3-megapixel f/1.9 IMX 989 main camera with 8p lens, PDAF and OIS, 48-megapixel f/2.2 ultra-wide-angle camera with PDAF, 48-megapixel f/4.1 periscope camera with 5x optical zoom, PDAF, and OIS, Leica optics
  • 32-megapixel f/2.5 selfie camera
  • 4G, 5G
  • WiFi, Bluetooth 5.1, in-display fingerprint scanner
  • Harman Kardon Quad speakers, Dolby Atmos
  • 4860mAh battery
  • 67w wired charging, 50w wireless charging, 10w reverse wireless charging
  • Android 12, MIUI 13

The Xiaomi 12s Ultra is priced at CNY 5999(~Php 49.3k) for the 8GB/256GB model CNY 6499(~Php 53.5k) for the 12GB/256GB model, and CNY 6999(~Php 57.6k) for the 12GB/512GB model. Just like the 11 Ultra, Xiaomi has no intentions of making the 12s Ultra available outside of China-at least for now.

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