In this article, we will directly compare the photographic properties of three interesting flagship devices. Namely, it will be a beautiful orange I live X70 Pro +but also a very well equipped smartphone Xiaomi mi 11 ultra and it will not be missing even a favorite Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra.
If you are choosing a new smartphone, one of the most important attributes you are considering, within your own price / performance ratio, is definitely the camera. The sensors used and the resulting photos themselves differ not only across the price spectrum, but also in the selection of different manufacturers. Will the more affordable China in the form of Xiaomi, the innovative Vivo or even the proven South Korean flagship from Samsung win today?
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Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra Chinese version (with B20 LTE)
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For the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, you can pay extra for the installation of the global version of MIUI, which supports all languages, and it is the official global version of MIUI, which also sells the global version of the smartphone. You will find more information about the order in this article.
I live X70 Pro +
- 12 GB + 512 GB, European storage
- 8 GB + 256 GB, Chinese storage
- 12 GB + 256 GB, Chinese storage
- 12 GB + 512 GB, Chinese storage
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Vivo X70 Pro + vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
To begin with, we will summarize the technical specifications that these three smartphones contain in terms of cameras. I live X70 Pro + impresses with the main 50 MPx (f / 1.6) sensor, which also offers optical stabilization, PDAF technology and laser focusing.
This sensor is complemented by 48 MPx ultra-wide angle camera (114 °), which is also equipped with a unique gimbal stabilization, there is also a 12 MPx telephoto lens with optical stabilization and 8x optical zoom and an XNUMX MPx periscope telephoto lens with optical stabilization and XNUMXx optical zoom. We can't even omit information about Zeiss optics and a specific Zeiss T lens finish. The smartphone supports 8K video at 30 fps.
On the second in line, we will look at last year's most equipped Xiaomi smartphone, specifically the model Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, which is officially sold in Slovakia or on the Czech market. It offers a 50 MPx (f / 2.0) main sensor with technology Dual- Pixel PDAF, optical stabilization and laser focusing. There is also a 48 MPx periscope telephoto lens with five times optical zoom and optical stabilization or a 48 MPx ultra-wide angle sensor (128 °). This smartphone also offers 8K video, but at 24 fps.
The third smartphone is the popular flagship model Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, which you can also find in the offer of Slovak operators. It offers a main up to 108 MPx (f/1.8) sensor with optical stabilization or laser focusing. It also has a 12 MPx ultra-wide-angle sensor equipped Dual-Pixel PDAF technology, 10 MPx periscopic telephoto lens with up to 10x optical zoom and optical stabilization as well as a 10 MPx telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom and optical stabilization. Samsung also supports up to 8K video.
Single brand dominance or balanced competition?
Indian photographer Saurav Anuraj posted a photo comparison on his YouTube channels. In his comparison, he took the same photos with three devices placed on a tripod.
At the beginning, we can view portrait photos outdoors, under natural lighting, where we can also verify the strong position of the 10x optical zoom from Samsung or the double zoom of all three smartphones. There is also a comparison of ultra-wide sensors in virtually ideal conditions during daylighting.
The comparison also included recording 4K video (at 30 fps), while the video also contains the original audio track that was recorded directly with the video. Subsequently, the creator of the comparison continued with portrait photography in the interior, ie with the external resp. artificial lighting. Ambient lighting in the background and the rendering of individual colors also played a role here.
It is also important to note that the Indian photographer tried different modes of these smartphones in his video and, in addition to zooming in or wide angle, also used the person recognition mode, which is important for portrait photography.
Final evaluation of the camera duel
To sum up this photographic comparison, we must first of all realize that these are premium, flagship devices that are attacking sales price limits of around € 1000. With such an expensive device, you won't really make a mistake, and the individual differences, including those in the field of the camera, are especially in the details.
If we look at the photographic results in general, best managed conditions Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra. This smartphone offered true colors, plenty of sharpness, as the only one it also offers 10x optical zoom, and the biggest advantage of this device is consistent results. In addition, Samsung dominates in terms of video recording.
Nevertheless, the latest of the trio, the flagship device, is right behind it I live X70 Pro +. He was particularly impressed by his main 50 MPx sensor, but also by the gimbal stabilization used. Vivo offered very sharp photos, but less faithful colors.
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra Chinese version (with B20 LTE)
- 8 + 256 GB, Chinese MIUI
- 12 + 256 GB, Chinese MIUI
- 12 + 256 GB, Xiaomi.EU ROM
- 12 + 512 GB, Chinese MIUI
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I live X70 Pro +
- 12 GB + 512 GB, European storage
- 8 GB + 256 GB, Chinese storage
- 12 GB + 256 GB, Chinese storage
- 12 GB + 512 GB, Chinese storage
Express delivery from a European warehouse free of duty and VAT.
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We recommend choosing Global Priority transport, for which you will not pay extra. Customs fees and any VAT will be arranged for you directly by the seller. Shipping can only be selected in the cart, after entering the delivery address. Delivery with Global Priority usually takes about 15 days, but may take longer.
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The smartphone won the imaginary third place Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, with its three sensors. In this case, the video stabilization was slightly worse and sometimes the lack of sharpness in the photos. Also, the results of the photos in the test were not as consistent as in the case of Samsung.
How do you like the photo comparison of three flagship smartphones? Did a Xiaomi smartphone appeal to you more, or a new product from Vivo or an Ultra model from Samsung? If you have any questions about mobile photography or the photographic results of these smartphones, feel free to write them to us below in the discussion below the article. Follow our website too China Planet, subscribe to the newsletter and join us on Facebook also on our YouTube channels, where we are preparing another interesting video review for you.