With the July 4 launch of the Xiaomi 12S, Xiaomi 12S Pro, and 12S Ultra, a new era in mobile photography has dawned. Following HUAWEI and Sharp as the third company with the LEICA signature, Xiaomi unveiled the new Xiaomi 12S series after learning from the shortcomings of the Xiaomi 12 Pro. The models aren't featured in the DXOMARK rating because they weren't released internationally and are exclusively sold in China.
The Xiaomi 12S series' exclusion from the DXOMARK rankings does not indicate a failure. The Xiaomi 12S Pro and 12S Ultra are the Android smartphones with the greatest camera ever, according to the photo samples given by Xiaomi. Compared to the HUAWEI P50 Pro, which features LEICA optics, it has a better camera system. The Xiaomi 12S Pro has five reasons why it is superior than the second-placed HUAWEI model in the DXOMARK score.
Xiaomi 12S Pro has a brand-new Sony camera sensor.
The Xiaomi 12 Pro was the first device to employ the Sony IMX 707 camera sensor included in the current model. The Xiaomi 12 Pro, which was unveiled in the final weeks of 2021, lacks LEICA optics and as a result, its camera performance is inferior to that of the 12S Pro. The most recent camera sensor from Sony works beautifully with the LEICA-tuned lenses. Its sensor measures 1/1.28 inches. The Sony IMX 766 camera sensor of the HUAWEI P50 Pro measures 1/1.56 inches in size.
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In contrast, the Xiaomi 12S Pro's sensor is significantly bigger than the HUAWEI P50 Pro's. Larger camera sensors can capture more light, producing sharper photos both during the day and at night.
superior ultra wide angle camera
The Xiaomi 12S Pro's ultra-wide-angle sensor outperforms the HUAWEI P50 Pro's. The Xiaomi 12S Pro's Samsung S5KJN1 ultra-wide-angle camera can capture images with a resolution of up to 50MP. The HUAWEI model does not specify a maximum angle value, however the Xiaomi 12S Pro can capture 115-degree ultra-wide photos. The camera's f/2.2 aperture is identical to that of the HUAWEI P50 Pro. The HUAWEI P50 Pro's ultra-wide angle camera features a 13MP resolution. The Xiaomi 12S Pro is superior in this regard when compared.
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improved ISP
The image signal processor (ISP) is crucial in the photo acquisition process. The ISP and software process the data from the camera sensor to produce the final product. Flagship The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 in the HUAWEI P50 Pro is weaker in terms of ISP because it is older than the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 in the Xiaomi 12S Pro, despite the fact that Qualcomm Snapdragon SoCs are always paired with a higher ISP.
newer versions of Android & improved camera software capabilities
Google prioritises the camera and makes improvements to it with each new release of Android. Compared to Android 11, the most recent version, Android 12, significantly improves the camera. Due to the improved camera APIs, the image quality concerns that existed in earlier versions have been mostly resolved in Android 12. The most recent versions of Android and MIUI are both installed on the Xiaomi 12S Pro. On the other hand, the HUAWEI P50 Pro runs EMUI 12, which is based on Android 11. In comparison to the EMUI camera, the MIUI 13 camera app has more functions and is more powerful.
Support for Google Cameras
The Google Camera (Gcam) software, which comes pre-installed on Pixel phones, is a must-have for Xiaomi users. Users favour this programme because it can shoot better images than many stock camera apps and because it is simple to modify. Google Camera cannot be downloaded and installed from the Google Play Store. You should be able to find the app that works with your smartphone since Gcam has been ported to all devices.
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Xiaomi models support Google Camera to a large extent, and many developers have customised Google Camera for Xiaomi models. As a recently introduced product, the Xiaomi 12S Pro does not now support the Google Camera Port APK, but it will in the future.
Conclusion
The Xiaomi 12S Pro performs superbly with LEICA. With its latest step, Xiaomi, the top manufacturer of Android smartphones, has surpassed HUAWEI and improved camera performance to a new level. HUAWEI will now mark its cameras with the XMAGE logo rather than the LEICA logo. In terms of photography functionality, the HUAWEI P50 Pro falls short of the Xiaomi 12S Pro, but the Mate 50 series may be Xiaomi's biggest rival.
