Xiaomi 12S Ultra

Best-in-class camera hardware ; Excellent screen and premium design ; Fast wired and wireless charging ; Top-tier performance, storage and RAM

No global availability ; China software hard to navigate ; Nuanced camera won’t be for all

World-first tech and a Leica partnership inches Xiaomi closer to camera phone domination, but China-only availability will make the 12s Ultra an unlikely option for most.

Phenomenal main camera ; Powerful performance ; Excellent battery life

Divisive design ; Selfie camera disappoints ; Only available with Chinese software

The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a powerful phone in every respect, none more so than the beefy main camera. It’s big, but pays that off with beautiful bokeh and excellent low light photography. This is a Chinese exclusive though, so you’ll to put up with...

Very good LTPO AMOLED display (WQHD/120 Hz) ; Main camera works great under all situations ; Long battery life ; IP67 certification ; Good haptics despite heavy weight ; "Harman Kardon" sound quality

CPU throttling ; 20, 28, and 32 bands not supported ; No EU ROM ; No secondary display ; 67-watt power supply ; Expensive

Those who lay their eyes on the Xiaomi 12S Ultra for the first time or even hold it in their hands will probably have two first impressions: First, the smartphone is particularly heavy at 225 grams and second, it has a bulky Leica camera at the back....

Best-in-class camera hardware ; Excellent screen and premium design ; Fast wired and wireless charging ; Top-tier performance, storage and RAM

No global availability ; China software hard to navigate ; Nuanced camera won’t be for all

World-first tech and a Leica partnership inches Xiaomi closer to camera phone domination, but China-only availability will make the 12s Ultra an unlikely option for most.