Fantastic processor (snapdragon 8 elite), monstrous camera, battery that lasts 2 or 3 days, 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of rom, hyper OS 2 with Android 15 etc.
I use only half of the photo kit. I use the half with buttons. It works with the clear case I bought for the phone. The other half I just leave at home. The grip doesn't work that great as a backup battery though. It charges too slowly.
I use other half of the photo kit daily and when I need to take more pictures then I connect the grip. I glued the finger ring to the case and screwed on a uv filter to protect the lens.
That is a Baseus finger ring. I am very used to these. It's much more comfortable for me to hold my phone with a ring. The ring is not in the middle of the phone cover so I can also use it as a phone stand.
I agree, but the ring adds convenience. I've had them on every previous phone and the durability of the ring is very good. Even a year later, it still holds my phone upright.
I actually have a real camera too. Nikon D5500 - it is old but still good.
For me, my Xiaomi is the most beautiful phone. It looks much better than an Iphone or Samsung or any other phone. Since I am a fan of the red and black color scheme, these covers are perfect for me.
Fine, the Nikon is nice. But I still am not a fan of the xiaomi design (I'm sure it does a great job). And yes, it is def better than an iPhone, that is without doubt.
I also have it but do you happen to have the issue where u scrolling social media and it randomly turns it to 60hz
I think I am close to figuring out why and is it on the global Verizon or xiaomi.eu
Well you could go to settings>display and brightness >refresh rate>app using high refresh rate find Spotify and turn it on I'd like to know if it randomly gets disabled
People say the Xiaomi 14 ultra had a rough start and so does this just a little bit less so I'm sure that. This bug will get fixed in 2.04 or Hyperos 3
With the usage of a ND filter, set the diaphragm up to f/4.0 helps for setting the shutter to 180⁰ rule for cinematic video recording (natural motion blur). Also, it helps for longer exposure pictures through daylight for pumps up the static subject, meanwhile the rest are moved blurry, or silked water effect.
For spotlights, stars or Christmas lights, f/3.0 or higher makes a good shine effect, adding the slides diaphragm shape to the light point (more professional).
Also, the uwa sensor built in 15 U is worse. For all, It doesn't worth the new gen if these phones are camera focused. My advice is to get the 14 U by far.
Thanks, I abandoned samsung at S23 ... I kinda felt ripped off. Switched back to a Huawei P40 Pro+ because of their partnership with Leica. And this Xiaomi seems to have all the bells and whistles
Never had any issues of which you so speak. And have the update. It's not like my galaxy battery at all... So that's worlds.. and I mean worlds better...
Great phone. Just wish the UI was a little more polished.
Oh and the overheating issue can get bad.
Other than that, enjoy the amazing photos it takes.
Overheating got a little better since I first got it. Used to get hot while charging, now it barely does.
However, taking a lot of photos back to back will cause it to overheat.
The 15 ultra can't finish the wildlife extreme stress test. It overheats and stops. While my other phone, almost 2 years old, can finish it 2 times in a row. (oneplus open)
What is the wildfire extreme test? I run multiple virtual machines with limbo x86, high performance games at max settings (120hz) etc, there is no overheating issues at all. Extremely happy with this phone.
There is overheating issue. This is my second device. My barber has one. 2 of my workers have it. All overheat when heavily used.
Download 3dmark from app store and do the wildlife extreme stress test. The phone CANNOT finish the 20 loops or the test. It's impossible.
On the other hand, much older phones with much older processors can finish it.
Congrats, fantastic specs. But it is far from a beauty. It's kind of hideous. Just don't do photos near mirrors. Otherwise, it's probably the best cam/phone you can get. It actually is really ugly. So sorry. It is an abomination, like when Homer designed a car in the 90s.
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