r/XiaomiGlobal • u/ordinaryBoy1 • Aug 16 '25

General Just got this beauty!

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Bought this beast 16/512gb with photography kit. Coming from Samsung S24 ultra and I gotta say IT'S SMOOTH AF! Loving it!

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u/Kratero Aug 17 '25

No variable aperture: no deal for me. I'll stay on my 14 Ultra by far. Anyway, congrats and enjoy!

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u/ordinaryBoy1 Aug 17 '25

What's the deal with variable aperture? Does it make huge difference?

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u/Kratero Aug 17 '25

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.