Leica and Xiaomi announced a new mobile phone, the first product of their joint partnership. Leica is supplying a Leica Summicron 1:1.9-4.1 / 13-120 ASPH camera system covering all three rear cameras: a 50.3-megapixel main camera (23mm, f/1.9), along with a 48-megapixel ultra-wide camera (13mm, f/2.2) and a 48-megapixel periscopic camera (120mm, f/4.1). Both 48-megapixel cameras use a 1/2-inch Sony IMX586 sensor.
The 12S Series features a massive 1-inch, 50.3-megapixel Sony IMX989 main sensor. with a pixel size of 1.6um. This doubles to 3.2um via pixel binning for boosted color accuracy and low light performance. Unlike the Sony Xperia Pro-I, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra uses the entire portion of the 1-inch sensor.
Users will be able to switch between two photographic styles: Leica Authentic Look for natural-looking shots and Leica Vibrant Look which adds Xiaomi's input on vibrancy while preserving authenticity.
On the other side of the phone, there's a 32-megapixel selfie camera. Most of these cameras are capable of Dolby Vision HDR video recording (up to 4K@60fps) and playback, thus making the 12S Ultra the first Android device to sport these features. As for still shots, the entire 12S Series supports 10-bit RAW format calibrated by Adobe Labs, with color correction metadata embedded in the files for easier post-production with the likes of Adobe Lightroom.
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is equipped with a three dimensional cooling pump which moves cooling liquid across warm surfaces for improved thermal conductivity.
The Xiaomi 12S Series is currently available for pre-ordering in China. The 12S Ultra is priced at approximately $900. The 12S Pro is less at $700. The 12S is the least expensive option, starting at $600.
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