I look at the xiaomi 14 ultra settings for excessive sharpness in portrait mode and I turned off the option called "portrait HD", now it's nice and soft. Btw two beast of photography!
It's true. I've seen a lot of reviews and videos on the latest smartphones. The X100 Ultra and Xiaomi 14 Ultra stand out. In some cases, the differences to Samsung, Apple, Google, Sony and co. are very clear. You could almost say that Vivo and Xiaomi are a generation ahead of the competition this time.
It's tough between these two, sometimes I prefer the Vivo, sometimes the XIaomi. I definitely don't regret my purchase of the 14 Ultra; I do like it more design wise (no curved screen, the vegan leather back)
Had my Xaiomi 14 ultra for about 4 months now. No problems, no fogging, no overheating, phone works perfectly and takes awesome photos. I fully recommend this phone
I'm excited what would the successor of vivo and xiaomi camera quality looks like 2025. In 2050 it will be a black magic cinematic rig camera with phone features😂
i still believe Xiaomi is better for a genuine authentic photography,, Vivo should tune down the post processing they do, the pics looks like auto enhanced and sharpened to my eyes
with vivo you can play around with sharpness, but in comparisons like this it requires a lot more shots to do so, because level REALLY depends on how the situation is. And yeah textured keeps that same contrasty look Xiaomi does till a degree, giving a somewhat similar approach in that sense.
@@ThroughJermainesLens @9:00 and @9:05 ,, looks like the Dehaze slider is up in vivo and the concrete too, too much clarity ...,, i like the xiaomi shots looks smooth camera like 😅😅😅😅
I did have Nikon D500 and I have been a professional portrait photographer and Vivo X100 Ultra blows me away with its black and white pictures, a mixture of light color pictures and portrait pictures. You can always put less AI and sharpening, if people look too beautiful or you want less sharp pictures : ) I think they both are like super sports cars, you have to know how to use them and when you find the relation and feel for them, they are going to give you a lot.
100% true! Both of them are really solid! Just in their own right, I really wanted to bring that home in this video, because man does preference matter!
Easily the best comparison between arguably the best two phones for photography on the market. Too bad neither is officially available in the US but my next phone will definitely be ftom one of these brands.
and if you buy Xiaomi phone from the official stores in Asia (Global version of course), you would most like get a very good deal that includes the photography kit, lens filters, usb-C earbuds, and a bag full of travel accessories, all for FREE. Xiaomi store representative has the incentive to sell you their "flagship" phones. And you'll be treated like a VIP in the store, no need to wait in line.
I feel that the Vivo is very colorful, very bright, for quick and action-packed shots, it is a sensational camera, no doubt, but to my taste, Xiaomi takes calmer photos, so to speak, a calmer tone, in my opinion more professional, Vivo is very into lakes, beaches, forests etc, and Xiaomi is more into urban shooting, museums, sculpture, rain environment and books, I don't know if I explained myself well But each one depends on your way of being, how you see things and how you want to convey them to others, there simply is no best cell phone, there is the best one "for you" 😄
yes so true :D I think Xiaomi captures more "soul" so those enviroments you mentioned are great for it, like older style stuff, rain and so on. The more modern and bright related things (summer haha) is better on vivo ^^
@@ThroughJermainesLens I would dare to say that Vivo is a camera for beginners, an "easy" way to get good shots, and Xiaomi is for those who really know how to take advantage of what a good camera offers you.
@@michel5309 Completely agree with you, i used mi 10 ultra, and man! That was just so fire, i learned to edit photos, and learnd how to take photos perfectly to get better result, i can challenge s24 ultra now using mi oldi 10 ultra😈 And yeah! Xiaomi is just for photographer🔥 The editing tools in gallery is so good, and usefull,
As an Xiaomi User I would choose Xiaomi 14 Ultra not because of usage but Camera Style especially the Leica's colour Science which has that cinematic looks to it. Vivo this year has made major changes with their cameras which are Great especially ZEISS colour science. The colors, quality, depth, Great Dynamic ranges, shadows, highlights, HDR,etc. I think you can't go wrong with both of the Ultra's. It comes down to the preference in which both doesn't disappoints. Loved your Videos which actually has the technical understanding. Great Content❤.
Also on the 14 ultra the periscope camera has an improved focus distance compared to the 13 ultra in particular. you can actually get close to a subject with it and get macro shots whereas that wasn't the case on 13 ultra. For me when i was debating between getting these two phones what really made me edge towards the xiaomi was the vivos processing can be too much as times. Either way i think both of these phones are the top 2.
I really love how you describe both phone: 14 Ultra: Autumn VIVO: Summer Because in terms of quality you can measure with specs, histograms and any other parameters, but to describe the feelings that belongs to each camera you need to feel the photography, very nice review, almost poetic or maybe it is ♥
Very interesting comparison! When it comes to the top camera phones in the market, I cannot think of much else besides Xiaomi14U and VivoX100U (the FX7U too to some extent). I've watched a ton of comparison videos and have kept splitting hairs on which is overall better in camera experience. In this particular video, I felt like the Vivo shots mostly looked better. The Xiaomi shots looked a little desaturated, as through there was a slight fog in all the images (needing some 'dehaze'). The Vivo photos in this comparison looked more punchy and ready to post, but were also a bit more burnt at times. Ofc there are so many more aspects to consider for a phone - The O.S., features, and most importantly global availability and pricing in your region. In India, getting Vivo X100U is practically ruled out, not sold anywhere. So Xiaomi 14U is the only option. Xiaomi here also gives around 5% off during their initial sales. It'll be nice if high-end phones had like a DSLR mode, that basically gave you the most neutral DSLR look possible with those sensors. Vivo stock has this really good feature of sharpening control in the stock mode, hope Xiaomi includes this in their 15Ultra. Vivo also has better Zeiss T* coatings for controlling all sorts of highlights, has better auto focus I believe?, better stabilization etc. In some of your earlier comparisons I felt Xiaomi did a better job with the mood/feel/colors etc. But in this one, the Xiaomi did not look that good - very few shots like [the ceiling of the cathedral with the chandelier] where Xiaomi colours looked nicer. I've always wanted a DSLR in my pocket kind of phone. Each of these phones, Xiaomi or Vivo, applies their processing style and preference, and the only way to get a neutral DSLR like look with very little sharpening is by editing the RAW files yourself. They could provide denoise and sharpening options in the stock mode, but colors/HDR is a very difficult subjective area, and that is what seems to control the mood feel of the shot. Having 'styles' is one step in that direction, but the color enhancement needs more subtle control options. Sorry for the longer message. Just typed out my thoughts as they came.
Thank you first of all!!! For these types of comparison it always depends on the kind of style you like, some like the bit more punch then the more muted aspect of it, I think Xiaomi is muted for a lot of phone photographers, where the Xiaomi is more of a camera photographer in a sense. as in more muted, and more freedom possibly to adjust. For myself I like that approach a bit more, but it can come at a cost in dynamic range in some cases, where you can see that inside shots with the mirror where the dynamic range is better on the vivo! I think that narritive of summer vs Autumn is simply the best way to describe them both, I am more of the moddy autumn kind of style lover, BUT there are clearly situations where that doesn't work as well! and agreed, if you want to the approach of more self control, RAW is the way to go, though the raw on the Xiaomi is more muted where the ones on Vivo can have more colour already in them.
@@ThroughJermainesLens Thanks for your reply, I agree with all your points. Pixel 6P had triple sliders for controlling exposure, temp, and shadows. I think the 'shadows slider' is a game changer. Because if the 'raised shadows' are moved to 0, it removes all of the artificial look instantly, And the shot then has the same mood look as a regular cam or DSLR. Check out the post in dpreview - 'mobile photography talk' forum titled "Pixel 6 Pro vs 1" Camera - Low light torture test". Just the first post by the author. That is where I first saw this. I think you'd find it interesting.
@@zizimai7568 I think I have a ghost style one, this give more of a bloom effect to everything ^^ just... need to find it again xD My mind can be a mess so where I place stuff as well. And of course I have a variable ND filter
I find it a bit weird that you judge the Vivo based on how accurately it portrays the colors compared to the Xiaomi, yet you do not use the realistic "ZEISS Natural" mode. That mode is well calibrated is very lifelike. Goede review verder wel. Kan niet wachten op de X200 Pro, die ga ik meteen halen om mijn Z Flip 6 te vervangen haha
Super comparativa, a mi modo de ver, Vivo es unos puntos mejor, Xiaomi también es super, creo que le supera en el enfoque cercano, el vivo necesita estar un poquito más optimizado, por lo demás me voy por Vivo!! Saludos desde Guatemala!!!
To b an owner of either of these two phones,, camera which captures more realistic skin tones and details is prefered... most of photos taken by phone camera owners are human subjects not the artifficially created objects or nature. This important part is missing in this camera comparision. I hope U can come out with another video esp for comparing the human subject. Else very good camera comparision.
Again it comes down to the user. A regular mobile phone user would use it to take pictures of people, families, etc. But if you're more interested in photography or like to take clicks of anything eye-catching, then the slightly-off skin tones and details are forgivable. Since you can improve it in post
good day, and in what mode is xiaomi shooting? vibrant or authentic. Now I am in a state of choosing a phone and my soul lies with xiaomi, but I like many moments of photos in vivo, as well as honor magic 6 pro. I can't decide what is better to take for a photo, mostly portraits
in the video ^^ Authenthic :D and Portraits, Xiaomi has a good natural depth, but cannot use the 35mm basically because exposure is a real struggle. Vivo is trust worthy, but turn of natural because it smoothens out the skin (which makes no sense)
@@ThroughJermainesLensBruh, go into settings, scroll down and find the setting for removing moles. Turn it off you should be good, learnt that from my Vivo X100 Ultra
I've seen a lot of flagship phone tests and in my opinion, in terms of portrait-only photos, the Oppo Find X7 Ultra takes the best, most natural photos. Regards.
I think xiaomi wih leica lens goes more for vintage look and that is why it might be percieved as slightly colder, less contrast and desaturated but at the same time it feels somehow more "artistic"
Hey Jermaine, noticed you mentioned Vivo being Summer and Xiaomi being autumn in general vibes, but what if you switch to Leica Vibrant? Would it match or surpass the punchiness of the vivo, or even overdo it then? Wondering if Xiaomi's other mode brings some useful versatility, or is it generally just over exaggerating the contrast/colours..?
Having watched a lot of camera comparison videos. What ive noticed is that it varies. Sometimes its more, sometimes it's less. One thing ive observed is that in the Leica Vibrant mode, the reds can sometimes be a blinding red. You wont see any details and just get smacked with a bright red colour.
The Leica Natural mode bumps up the contrast but it makes object photography more stunning. Its a con during landscape photography. Especially when there are a lot of trees in frame
For me this is a really hard choice because I love the sort of deep shadows of the Xiaomi but I shoot portraits so much, idk maybe i should just go for the vivo and just use the vintage mode at this point
Hi jermaine, would it be possible to take some photos in authentic and vibrant mode indoors and at night and compare them as if you were comparing 2 phones. I would like your enlightened opinion as a photographer on these modes in these conditions. Greetings
I shall try in the future, right now I am very much grinding for a lot of different phones, if it's a bit calmer I will try to put that in. Though I will say where with the 13 pro it was noticeable, with the 14 Ultra it is far less noticeable hahaha.
Ive had both a few months now. Using both, Xiaomi more shots... I mainly shoot leica vibrant with Xiaomi - better, somewhow more detail too than authentic (?). Vivo better with portraits (awesome) and tele low light. closing main aparture a bit on xiaomi (f4 in good light) bumps up natural level of detail.
here it is ^^ vivo x100 Ultra: tradingshenzhen.com/en/vivo-x100-ultra-vivo-x100-pro-vivo-x100/vivo-x100-ultra-16gb512gb-eu-warehouse?affp=172615 (EU warehouse) And the xiaomi, which sadly doesn't have a EU warehouse version, and of course chinese version so a 5300mah battery instead of a 5000mah tradingshenzhen.com/en/xiaomi-14-ultra/xiaomi-14-ultra-16gb512gb?affp=172615
I think you're particularly taking the approach of a photographer (artist) which I personally really like. But then, for me, this video is unfortunately a mix of photography and video review fragments, where I find it very difficult to focus on or follow parts of your video that are interesting for me. The black-and-white impressions that are repeatedly and felt abruptly faded in are rather confusing as a very specific topic for a smartphone review and unnecessarily interrupt the video several times due to the space they take up. I really like your approach as a photographer (this is mine too), but I would like to see a clearer (more transparent) structure in your videos.
can you do a camera comparison between small phone ? ie; sub 6 inch phone because many of us want a good camera phone but do not want a huge phone. thanks and i enjoyed all your camera content.
I can't decide which one, i want a phone that can take crispy image even when it is zoomed in and it can also take a very good picture at night. help me
You are only making it harder for yourself with getting the Find X7 Ultra as well.😅 But you can't go wrong with either of them. Most people only have the one device and can't compare it to another one, and in that case both are excellent choices.
that's really hard because you need to kinda have that at the same time, you can do it if you have it downloaded and then shortly at a location, but that's basically it.
mmmm honestly I am not to stuffed up about software, if it works it works for me xD I think both work fine. Though on the x100 Ultra some bluetooth things do not connect, 1 bluetooth headset won't connect with it. And someone else had a oneplus watch and that didn't connect either.
HyperOS is new. HyperOS 2.0 will be out soon. It'll correct a lot of the current bugs, bring in new things. Make changes. People are too quick with criticism. They should know that (with all technology and related stuff) at first it wont be good. But as time goes on, the problems arise and are then dealt with. No one knows all the problems before release and no one knows how to fix any upcoming problems until and unless it arises and they have a look into it
The vivo is doing what most phones are doing brightening everything & darken bright light source and is claimed to be more dynamic but to me is utter fake..
@@satt6992 many of the developers are specifying the Gcam apk for what Android version the phone is running, so if you can't find an specific one for the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, try to install a version that is suited for the android version on the phone 🙂
@@ThroughJermainesLens Wow. I would have never guessed. I always thought Vivo was the more versatile phone. If Xiaomi captures the feel of things better, it might just be the better all rounder
@@ThroughJermainesLens it is good to have someone compare phone cameras not just on technical merit, but also the feel of the photos that come out of the phone and also how easy it is to use to phone to capture scenes. Most people are too hung up on pixel peeping and sharpening that the mood and colours and aesthetic resilts are overlooked
For me, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra just gives better CAMERA vibes. That's not to say Vivo X100 Ultra has bad cameras, on the contrary, it has amazing cameras. The distinction for me, the Vivo X100 Ultra still shoots like a smartphone while the Xiaomi 14 Ultra shoots like a camera. And for that reason alone, it's why I decided to keep the Xiaomi 14 Ultra and send back the Vivo X100 Ultra.
@@Gabilleta fully fair! That is why I always say preference is such a thing, because you will see people commenting their commitment to the vivo as well^^ enjoy the Xiaomi btw 😁
@@ThroughJermainesLens I enjoyed both. Both are amazing phones with amazing cameras. For me personally, I prefer a more camera like experience, and unfortunately, the Vivo did not give me that, the Xiaomi did. Plus, the camera kit from the Xiaomi felt more polished than the one from Vivo.
I'm surprised that you are using the 'textured' setting on the Vivo. Was the reasoning for that just it was most similar to the 14 Ultra? It is my option the default zeiss profile is far nicer
It was a shame your macro shots on the Vivo were completely out of focus. I guess you didn't notice until you had got back home so were not able to retake them?
12:46 I felt here based on your other camera you were recording with. Vivo captured the accurate hue and then boosted saturation. But Xiaomi captured wrong hue. Saturation or exposure or contrast can be easily toned down in post, you needn't have to be at the spot. But for hue you need to physically be there to watch and match the hue. Its pretty painful how often my Xiaomi gets the hue wrong
sorry!!!!!! So, I would get it via TradingShenZhen, they work well, and they have an EU shipping as well, meaning NO import cost at all! That is a huge benefit :) tradingshenzhen.com/en/vivo-x100-ultra-vivo-x100-pro-vivo-x100/vivo-x100-ultra-16gb512gb-eu-warehouse?affp=172615 (affiliate link btw dus het is een voordeel voor mij haha, even voor de openheid)
@@ThroughJermainesLens Bedankt Jermaine! Seeing the price, now I am in doubt. I think vivo x100 ultra is better than Xiaomi 14 Ultra but if I am gonna pay the same amount, I would opt for the one with the global version and warranty...
@@kutluer Ja dat is ook volledig te snappen, we hebben wel wat systemen inplaats voor dat bij die site, maar snap zeker met zulke bedragen dat je denk mmmmm not sure about that one hahaha
13:19 Vivo did better. Because of inferior hdr on Xiaomi and inferior hue accuracy. Vivo got the hue and hdr bang on in this case. But Vivo needs to tone down the sharpening
Through Jermaine's Lens Can u share which Phone Build version is installed and the Build number of the Camera App? Then i can better follow what or maybe why pictures look what they are. My Mi 14 Ultra has Elite Version Stable from CN OS1.0.15.0UNACNXM and Camera version 5.2.002120.0 Please share i like to know. And iam Happy with the M14U =)
@@ThroughJermainesLens well well =) If you like to go most up to date version, you could flash China Rom Version. They are the first with the Updates in Beta. If you like how to do, i can provide help.
@@Fincher123 oh no, my rule is to have how it's provided to everyone, no flashing or anything like that, so it's the experience everyone that has that global version has^^
Oh sorry! tradingshenzhen.com/en/vivo-x100-ultra-vivo-x100-pro-vivo-x100/vivo-x100-ultra-12gb256gb?affp=172615 that's the vivo This is the Xiaomi: tradingshenzhen.com/en/xiaomi-14-ultra/xiaomi-14-ultra-12gb256gb?affp=172615 or do you mean to my shots as wallpapers?
As a fotografer i prefer Xiaomi, for some people Vivo may look more interesting but i prefer the natural one... And Vivo looks more clear because sharpening
I will try to see what i can do with the Pixel 9 pro (won't be XL because they share the same specs, but cost less haha and my channel doesn't really make money ^^)
The X14U will stack up well against the iPhone 18PM IMO and depending on how you use it maybe the 19 too. If you want straight to SM photos then Apple/Samsung and Pixel are great, if you want artistic "DSLR like" photos then X14U, you can't beat hardware no matter how good the processing is.
Have you experienced camera lens fogging on Xiaomi 14 ultra? I got mine and took it out to take some shots and noticed this issue. I returned my phone but I loved it. Currently using Xiaomi 13 pro
If vivo would look less processed would have been great phone for me. Prefer personally as a photographer the Xiaomi better.
Humanstic Mode and textured helps on Vivo
Agreed.
You can customize the Vivo to look natural
@@ignxc1o Zeiss Natural does a great job at natural colours, yea
The difference is vivo gives options for natural look
I look at the xiaomi 14 ultra settings for excessive sharpness in portrait mode and I turned off the option called "portrait HD", now it's nice and soft. Btw two beast of photography!
I think these two are the best camera smartphone of 2024.
pretty sure you havent heard of xperia vi
And the hottest, unfortunately
It's true. I've seen a lot of reviews and videos on the latest smartphones. The X100 Ultra and Xiaomi 14 Ultra stand out. In some cases, the differences to Samsung, Apple, Google, Sony and co. are very clear.
You could almost say that Vivo and Xiaomi are a generation ahead of the competition this time.
@@Tedde-bi9ypThe Xperia is nice but it's limited quite heavily by the user and it's lenses. It is definitely better than a Samsung for sure though.
Also pura 70 ultra and find x7 ultra
It's tough between these two, sometimes I prefer the Vivo, sometimes the XIaomi. I definitely don't regret my purchase of the 14 Ultra; I do like it more design wise (no curved screen, the vegan leather back)
yes hahaha it really is! Both are just so damn good!
True, i Gott the 14 ultra too
Had my Xaiomi 14 ultra for about 4 months now. No problems, no fogging, no overheating, phone works perfectly and takes awesome photos. I fully recommend this phone
yeah I hear that fogging sometimes, but lucky enough I haven't experienced it myself yet.
me too same here
I'm excited what would the successor of vivo and xiaomi camera quality looks like 2025.
In 2050 it will be a black magic cinematic rig camera with phone features😂
Hardware specs are already out for xiaomi 15 Ultra
15 Pro and X200 Pro is out sir
I love how you described it, with the autumn and summer
Thahnk you ^^ I really struggeled to explain, but that just clicked the best haha
i still believe Xiaomi is better for a genuine authentic photography,, Vivo should tune down the post processing they do, the pics looks like auto enhanced and sharpened to my eyes
with vivo you can play around with sharpness, but in comparisons like this it requires a lot more shots to do so, because level REALLY depends on how the situation is.
And yeah textured keeps that same contrasty look Xiaomi does till a degree, giving a somewhat similar approach in that sense.
@@ThroughJermainesLens @9:00 and @9:05 ,, looks like the Dehaze slider is up in vivo and the concrete too, too much clarity ...,, i like the xiaomi shots looks smooth camera like 😅😅😅😅
I actually like how the vivo pics look. I guess we all prefer different things. Juz love the vivo pics
@@peterofori1765 yes 😁 and that is perfectly fine! Preference is a great thing because else it gettboring if everyone feels the same^^
@@peterofori1765 thats the greatness of having so many options 🫰
Leuke video en locatie. Ook maar eens die kant op als de weersomstandigheden weer beter worden. Je had goed licht die dag!🙌🏾
hahaha zeker, toen was het behoorlijk wat warmer ^^ En zeker een aanrader!
I did have Nikon D500 and I have been a professional portrait photographer and Vivo X100 Ultra blows me away with its black and white pictures, a mixture of light color pictures and portrait pictures. You can always put less AI and sharpening, if people look too beautiful or you want less sharp pictures : ) I think they both are like super sports cars, you have to know how to use them and when you find the relation and feel for them, they are going to give you a lot.
100% true! Both of them are really solid! Just in their own right, I really wanted to bring that home in this video, because man does preference matter!
The autumn and summer description was just poetic ✨
The Summer vs Autumn is so accurate for me personally. Great comparison video!
Thank you!!!
Easily the best comparison between arguably the best two phones for photography on the market. Too bad neither is officially available in the US but my next phone will definitely be ftom one of these brands.
Thank you very much!!!! Truly appriciate it!!! And yeah it is a shame, not even the 14 ultra!? :O
@@ThroughJermainesLens I believe there is a global version for the Xiaomi 14 Ultra. It's just not sold in any stores or carriers.
and if you buy Xiaomi phone from the official stores in Asia (Global version of course), you would most like get a very good deal that includes the photography kit, lens filters, usb-C earbuds, and a bag full of travel accessories, all for FREE. Xiaomi store representative has the incentive to sell you their "flagship" phones. And you'll be treated like a VIP in the store, no need to wait in line.
@@sidersproductions941 awww shame :(
@@sidersproductions941 amazon has it -- just be sure to buy the global version -- not the "china version"
I feel that the Vivo is very colorful, very bright, for quick and action-packed shots, it is a sensational camera, no doubt, but to my taste, Xiaomi takes calmer photos, so to speak, a calmer tone, in my opinion more professional, Vivo is very into lakes, beaches, forests etc, and Xiaomi is more into urban shooting, museums, sculpture, rain environment and books, I don't know if I explained myself well But each one depends on your way of being, how you see things and how you want to convey them to others, there simply is no best cell phone, there is the best one "for you" 😄
yes so true :D I think Xiaomi captures more "soul" so those enviroments you mentioned are great for it, like older style stuff, rain and so on. The more modern and bright related things (summer haha) is better on vivo ^^
@@ThroughJermainesLens I would dare to say that Vivo is a camera for beginners, an "easy" way to get good shots, and Xiaomi is for those who really know how to take advantage of what a good camera offers you.
@@michel5309 Completely agree with you, i used mi 10 ultra, and man! That was just so fire, i learned to edit photos, and learnd how to take photos perfectly to get better result, i can challenge s24 ultra now using mi oldi 10 ultra😈
And yeah! Xiaomi is just for photographer🔥
The editing tools in gallery is so good, and usefull,
As an Xiaomi User I would choose Xiaomi 14 Ultra not because of usage but Camera Style especially the Leica's colour Science which has that cinematic looks to it. Vivo this year has made major changes with their cameras which are Great especially ZEISS colour science. The colors, quality, depth, Great Dynamic ranges, shadows, highlights, HDR,etc. I think you can't go wrong with both of the Ultra's. It comes down to the preference in which both doesn't disappoints. Loved your Videos which actually has the technical understanding. Great Content❤.
Also on the 14 ultra the periscope camera has an improved focus distance compared to the 13 ultra in particular. you can actually get close to a subject with it and get macro shots whereas that wasn't the case on 13 ultra.
For me when i was debating between getting these two phones what really made me edge towards the xiaomi was the vivos processing can be too much as times.
Either way i think both of these phones are the top 2.
I think that the Xiaomi 14 Ultra's photos are natural as seen by the eye, while the Vivo photos were oversaturated with colors.
I have the 14 ultra and i cant decide what i Like more, nice video
I really love how you describe both phone:
14 Ultra: Autumn
VIVO: Summer
Because in terms of quality you can measure with specs, histograms and any other parameters, but to describe the feelings that belongs to each camera you need to feel the photography, very nice review, almost poetic or maybe it is ♥
Thank you!!! 🙌🙌 And yeah for me it's not about the technical side that much, sure it helps! But if it doesn't capture any feeling it loses for me.
Very interesting comparison!
When it comes to the top camera phones in the market, I cannot think of much else besides Xiaomi14U and VivoX100U (the FX7U too to some extent).
I've watched a ton of comparison videos and have kept splitting hairs on which is overall better in camera experience.
In this particular video, I felt like the Vivo shots mostly looked better.
The Xiaomi shots looked a little desaturated, as through there was a slight fog in all the images (needing some 'dehaze').
The Vivo photos in this comparison looked more punchy and ready to post, but were also a bit more burnt at times.
Ofc there are so many more aspects to consider for a phone - The O.S., features, and most importantly global availability and pricing in your region.
In India, getting Vivo X100U is practically ruled out, not sold anywhere.
So Xiaomi 14U is the only option. Xiaomi here also gives around 5% off during their initial sales.
It'll be nice if high-end phones had like a DSLR mode, that basically gave you the most neutral DSLR look possible with those sensors.
Vivo stock has this really good feature of sharpening control in the stock mode, hope Xiaomi includes this in their 15Ultra.
Vivo also has better Zeiss T* coatings for controlling all sorts of highlights, has better auto focus I believe?, better stabilization etc.
In some of your earlier comparisons I felt Xiaomi did a better job with the mood/feel/colors etc.
But in this one, the Xiaomi did not look that good - very few shots like [the ceiling of the cathedral with the chandelier] where Xiaomi colours looked nicer.
I've always wanted a DSLR in my pocket kind of phone.
Each of these phones, Xiaomi or Vivo, applies their processing style and preference, and the only way to get a neutral DSLR like look with very little sharpening is by editing the RAW files yourself.
They could provide denoise and sharpening options in the stock mode, but colors/HDR is a very difficult subjective area, and that is what seems to control the mood feel of the shot.
Having 'styles' is one step in that direction, but the color enhancement needs more subtle control options.
Sorry for the longer message.
Just typed out my thoughts as they came.
Thank you first of all!!!
For these types of comparison it always depends on the kind of style you like, some like the bit more punch then the more muted aspect of it, I think Xiaomi is muted for a lot of phone photographers, where the Xiaomi is more of a camera photographer in a sense. as in more muted, and more freedom possibly to adjust. For myself I like that approach a bit more, but it can come at a cost in dynamic range in some cases, where you can see that inside shots with the mirror where the dynamic range is better on the vivo!
I think that narritive of summer vs Autumn is simply the best way to describe them both, I am more of the moddy autumn kind of style lover, BUT there are clearly situations where that doesn't work as well!
and agreed, if you want to the approach of more self control, RAW is the way to go, though the raw on the Xiaomi is more muted where the ones on Vivo can have more colour already in them.
@@ThroughJermainesLens
Thanks for your reply, I agree with all your points.
Pixel 6P had triple sliders for controlling exposure, temp, and shadows.
I think the 'shadows slider' is a game changer.
Because if the 'raised shadows' are moved to 0, it removes all of the artificial look instantly,
And the shot then has the same mood look as a regular cam or DSLR.
Check out the post in dpreview - 'mobile photography talk' forum titled "Pixel 6 Pro vs 1" Camera - Low light torture test".
Just the first post by the author.
That is where I first saw this.
I think you'd find it interesting.
What I'm having on my Xiaomi is a good quality 67mm Multi coated UV filter. And you'll be surprised by the photos in outdoor daylight shots !
@@zizimai7568 oh there are so many cool filters you can use!!!
@@zizimai7568 I think I have a ghost style one, this give more of a bloom effect to everything ^^ just... need to find it again xD My mind can be a mess so where I place stuff as well. And of course I have a variable ND filter
I find it a bit weird that you judge the Vivo based on how accurately it portrays the colors compared to the Xiaomi, yet you do not use the realistic "ZEISS Natural" mode. That mode is well calibrated is very lifelike.
Goede review verder wel. Kan niet wachten op de X200 Pro, die ga ik meteen halen om mijn Z Flip 6 te vervangen haha
Super comparativa, a mi modo de ver, Vivo es unos puntos mejor, Xiaomi también es super, creo que le supera en el enfoque cercano, el vivo necesita estar un poquito más optimizado, por lo demás me voy por Vivo!! Saludos desde Guatemala!!!
i live in London, using vivo from 3 years with superb phhotography .addicted to your videos
thanks
Glad to hear! And thank you!!
I'm a sucker for the portra 800 colors and that vivo having warmer tones almost have this rendition. I so love the colors on vivo.
You're right with saying the pixel is just too limited, i love this phones, wish i had one😂
hahaha jep, not a fan of being so limited.
To b an owner of either of these two phones,, camera which captures more realistic skin tones and details is prefered... most of photos taken by phone camera owners are human subjects not the artifficially created objects or nature. This important part is missing in this camera comparision. I hope U can come out with another video esp for comparing the human subject. Else very good camera comparision.
Human subjects isn't easy, because you have to ask strangers to take a picture or hire a model, which cost some money xD
Again it comes down to the user. A regular mobile phone user would use it to take pictures of people, families, etc. But if you're more interested in photography or like to take clicks of anything eye-catching, then the slightly-off skin tones and details are forgivable. Since you can improve it in post
good day, and in what mode is xiaomi shooting? vibrant or authentic. Now I am in a state of choosing a phone and my soul lies with xiaomi, but I like many moments of photos in vivo, as well as honor magic 6 pro. I can't decide what is better to take for a photo, mostly portraits
in the video ^^ Authenthic :D and Portraits, Xiaomi has a good natural depth, but cannot use the 35mm basically because exposure is a real struggle. Vivo is trust worthy, but turn of natural because it smoothens out the skin (which makes no sense)
Oppo Find X7 Ultra
@@ThroughJermainesLensBruh, go into settings, scroll down and find the setting for removing moles. Turn it off you should be good, learnt that from my Vivo X100 Ultra
The 1" sensor on the Xiaomi allows you to have a natural depth of field without having to risk using the portrait mode.
I've seen a lot of flagship phone tests and in my opinion, in terms of portrait-only photos, the Oppo Find X7 Ultra takes the best, most natural photos. Regards.
Man the Vivo's pics look awesome! Which camera modes and settings were you using most of the time?
Most of the time it's textured mode :) for the other shots I have used western movie, black and white and vintage
@@ThroughJermainesLens Awesome, thanks man. Proud owner and still learning the different modes and settings 👍🏼🙏🏼🙂
Yeah almost every photo ( maybe only not macro ) looks much better on Vivo than Xiaomi.
@@Ray_Harris nice one! And yes play around with it 😁😁
I think xiaomi wih leica lens goes more for vintage look and that is why it might be percieved as slightly colder, less contrast and desaturated but at the same time it feels somehow more "artistic"
Despite the camera, which has better processing?
How do you get that filter that you did on the pictures of xiaomi in 11:25? Can you also do that in vivo?
Hey Jermaine, noticed you mentioned Vivo being Summer and Xiaomi being autumn in general vibes, but what if you switch to Leica Vibrant? Would it match or surpass the punchiness of the vivo, or even overdo it then? Wondering if Xiaomi's other mode brings some useful versatility, or is it generally just over exaggerating the contrast/colours..?
Having watched a lot of camera comparison videos. What ive noticed is that it varies. Sometimes its more, sometimes it's less. One thing ive observed is that in the Leica Vibrant mode, the reds can sometimes be a blinding red. You wont see any details and just get smacked with a bright red colour.
The Leica Natural mode bumps up the contrast but it makes object photography more stunning. Its a con during landscape photography. Especially when there are a lot of trees in frame
@@Moon-17128 Thanks for the input! I guess the computation/software aspect may not be well refined enough 🤔
@@khaiz89 I wouldn't say well refined is the best term to use here. Its more like they dont put as much effort into the software processing
For me this is a really hard choice because I love the sort of deep shadows of the Xiaomi but I shoot portraits so much, idk maybe i should just go for the vivo and just use the vintage mode at this point
Hi jermaine, would it be possible to take some photos in authentic and vibrant mode indoors and at night and compare them as if you were comparing 2 phones. I would like your enlightened opinion as a photographer on these modes in these conditions. Greetings
I shall try in the future, right now I am very much grinding for a lot of different phones, if it's a bit calmer I will try to put that in. Though I will say where with the 13 pro it was noticeable, with the 14 Ultra it is far less noticeable hahaha.
I am currently using the Xiaomi 14 Ultra and I really love its camera experience.
It is a great one! They only need to work on improving battery life hahaha
Ive had both a few months now. Using both, Xiaomi more shots... I mainly shoot leica vibrant with Xiaomi - better, somewhow more detail too than authentic (?). Vivo better with portraits (awesome) and tele low light. closing main aparture a bit on xiaomi (f4 in good light) bumps up natural level of detail.
Great job again! I cannot see the affiliate link for the phones, just the other gear. Am I missing something? Thanks!
Thank you!!!! And oeps sorry! Give me a second!
here it is ^^
vivo x100 Ultra: tradingshenzhen.com/en/vivo-x100-ultra-vivo-x100-pro-vivo-x100/vivo-x100-ultra-16gb512gb-eu-warehouse?affp=172615 (EU warehouse)
And the xiaomi, which sadly doesn't have a EU warehouse version, and of course chinese version so a 5300mah battery instead of a 5000mah
tradingshenzhen.com/en/xiaomi-14-ultra/xiaomi-14-ultra-16gb512gb?affp=172615
Thanks!
@@zeljkovedris8360 no problem ^^
@@zeljkovedris8360 no problem^^
I think you're particularly taking the approach of a photographer (artist) which I personally really like.
But then, for me, this video is unfortunately a mix of photography and video review fragments, where I find it very difficult to focus on or follow parts of your video that are interesting for me. The black-and-white impressions that are repeatedly and felt abruptly faded in are rather confusing as a very specific topic for a smartphone review and unnecessarily interrupt the video several times due to the space they take up.
I really like your approach as a photographer (this is mine too), but I would like to see a clearer (more transparent) structure in your videos.
yeah that is fair honestly! And it is something I am planning to work on! Appriciate the feedback!!!
I wish I lived in Europe or China. So many great locales to film.
I don't think there is any mobile camera that can take down Vivo X100 Ultra on Night photography yet.
honor and huawei will win
@@eldi03rinthis must be a Joke. Huawei is Not good.
@@eldi03rin Nah not with their watercolor and overly contrasty processing. lol
can you do a camera comparison between small phone ? ie; sub 6 inch phone because many of us want a good camera phone but do not want a huge phone. thanks and i enjoyed all your camera content.
Check his Xiaomi 14 videos. A lot of creators love it because of its compactness and good cameras
Always nice to see rhe video keep up the good work
Thank you brother ^^
I can't decide which one, i want a phone that can take crispy image even when it is zoomed in and it can also take a very good picture at night. help me
honestly seems like you like a bit of the sharper shots, I would then go for Vivo, as well as low light it will do better with highlights :)
what the minimal distance u need to focus on a subject whith the ultra wide camera??? on both of those thank for ur help
and where do u have buy your vivo?
Great Video!! 🙌
Thank you 🙌
Thanks man.. Long awaited video.. 😊
Hope you enjoyed it! :D
@@ThroughJermainesLens yeah.. well detailed comparison compare to others.. 👏 👏...
@@crazy_pradeep i try 😁
You are only making it harder for yourself with getting the Find X7 Ultra as well.😅
But you can't go wrong with either of them. Most people only have the one device and can't compare it to another one, and in that case both are excellent choices.
hahahahahaha yeah I have honestly xD
Can you put xiaomi's before and after update comparison...
that's really hard because you need to kinda have that at the same time, you can do it if you have it downloaded and then shortly at a location, but that's basically it.
12:23 well-encapsulated how I feel with mobile photography in general. Xiaomi 13 (w/ Leica) is what made me fall in love photography.
thank you! And yes! :D
Is there any setting to reduce sharpening and saturation in vivo? Also contrast is to much.
Vivo x100 pro vs x 14 ultra where better?
Please make a video on the latest rising Infinix Zero 40 5G with great camera sensor hardware and improved camera software.
Is it me or did the xiaomi not give the contrast-y punch it used to in previous videos
But from the software wise, what would you prefer between hyperOS and originOS? 😁
mmmm honestly I am not to stuffed up about software, if it works it works for me xD I think both work fine. Though on the x100 Ultra some bluetooth things do not connect, 1 bluetooth headset won't connect with it. And someone else had a oneplus watch and that didn't connect either.
i had no problem with Bluetooth in my vivo x100 ultra its perfect @@ThroughJermainesLens
HyperOS is new. HyperOS 2.0 will be out soon. It'll correct a lot of the current bugs, bring in new things. Make changes. People are too quick with criticism. They should know that (with all technology and related stuff) at first it wont be good. But as time goes on, the problems arise and are then dealt with. No one knows all the problems before release and no one knows how to fix any upcoming problems until and unless it arises and they have a look into it
Vivo always seems to be brightening everything up. Shadows and darkeness as important as light, it's' about what you see and what you dont see!
The vivo is doing what most phones are doing brightening everything & darken bright light source and is claimed to be more dynamic but to me is utter fake..
@@zizimai7568 yes too much processing, specially at night
I know iphones don't stand a chance with these phones bc of lack of sensor size, but still wanna know your opinion.
Will Vivo release the ultra global version?
Please make comparison of xiami14 vs pixel 9 vs samsung s24+
Sadly my channel is small, so I have a limited budget to work with, and I have to be smart about it xD else I would.
I think the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra might actually be able to beat some of the best newest phones with it's cameras if using the Gcam apk on the 11 Ultra 😎
do you have gcam apk for mi 11 ultra? i can't find any..
@@satt6992 many of the developers are specifying the Gcam apk for what Android version the phone is running, so if you can't find an specific one for the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, try to install a version that is suited for the android version on the phone 🙂
Which phone captures spring and winter better?
I would say Xiaomi
@@ThroughJermainesLens Wow. I would have never guessed. I always thought Vivo was the more versatile phone. If Xiaomi captures the feel of things better, it might just be the better all rounder
Vivo is more versatile, but the nature of the Xiaomi lends more torwards the colder months where the vivo more torwards the warmer months :)
@@ThroughJermainesLens it is good to have someone compare phone cameras not just on technical merit, but also the feel of the photos that come out of the phone and also how easy it is to use to phone to capture scenes. Most people are too hung up on pixel peeping and sharpening that the mood and colours and aesthetic resilts are overlooked
how did u add those effect on lieca sepea to make it look like old photo?
In the camera interface you select the filters option and can scroll through a bunch
@@Moon-17128 ik that but he made further edit whicch idk
And compared to honor magic 6 Pro Max?
right now not on the list sadly
For me, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra just gives better CAMERA vibes. That's not to say Vivo X100 Ultra has bad cameras, on the contrary, it has amazing cameras. The distinction for me, the Vivo X100 Ultra still shoots like a smartphone while the Xiaomi 14 Ultra shoots like a camera. And for that reason alone, it's why I decided to keep the Xiaomi 14 Ultra and send back the Vivo X100 Ultra.
@@Gabilleta fully fair! That is why I always say preference is such a thing, because you will see people commenting their commitment to the vivo as well^^ enjoy the Xiaomi btw 😁
@@ThroughJermainesLens I enjoyed both. Both are amazing phones with amazing cameras. For me personally, I prefer a more camera like experience, and unfortunately, the Vivo did not give me that, the Xiaomi did. Plus, the camera kit from the Xiaomi felt more polished than the one from Vivo.
felicissimo di aver puntato sul vivo. xiaomi non mi sembra migliore, nemmeno sull'ultra grandangolare
You see the 50MP tele regular raws and its over for 14U or any other phone
ONE DAY! Just one day, I'll land one of these (Vivo priority number 1)
Xiaomi much better overall 😊
I'm surprised that you are using the 'textured' setting on the Vivo. Was the reasoning for that just it was most similar to the 14 Ultra? It is my option the default zeiss profile is far nicer
@@ronjatter yes, because of having better contrast on textured mode, as in shadows are better on textured:)
Xiaomi is best in portrait mode.
On Vivo forums they find the Vivo x100 Pro camera better then ultra - the pro gets more updates then the ultra
It was a shame your macro shots on the Vivo were completely out of focus. I guess you didn't notice until you had got back home so were not able to retake them?
from a side view the vivo has a very shallow point of focus ;)
Why don't you compare the vivo100ultra with the iPhone 16 pro .. that's gonna be a really good comparison
@@usamarajput7075 will happen, just got it in today
12:46 I felt here based on your other camera you were recording with. Vivo captured the accurate hue and then boosted saturation. But Xiaomi captured wrong hue.
Saturation or exposure or contrast can be easily toned down in post, you needn't have to be at the spot. But for hue you need to physically be there to watch and match the hue. Its pretty painful how often my Xiaomi gets the hue wrong
Any tips on how to get Vivo X100 Ultra in the Netherlands? :)
Hi, can you remind me tomorrow? ^^
@@ThroughJermainesLens 👋
sorry!!!!!! So, I would get it via TradingShenZhen, they work well, and they have an EU shipping as well, meaning NO import cost at all! That is a huge benefit :)
tradingshenzhen.com/en/vivo-x100-ultra-vivo-x100-pro-vivo-x100/vivo-x100-ultra-16gb512gb-eu-warehouse?affp=172615
(affiliate link btw dus het is een voordeel voor mij haha, even voor de openheid)
@@ThroughJermainesLens Bedankt Jermaine! Seeing the price, now I am in doubt. I think vivo x100 ultra is better than Xiaomi 14 Ultra but if I am gonna pay the same amount, I would opt for the one with the global version and warranty...
@@kutluer Ja dat is ook volledig te snappen, we hebben wel wat systemen inplaats voor dat bij die site, maar snap zeker met zulke bedragen dat je denk mmmmm not sure about that one hahaha
Best Android camera for you?
can you please try vivo x100 pro vs iphone 16 pro thanks
I sadly do not have the X100
Not much nature or anything else, take more pictures of people, portrait mood and normal mood.🇧🇩❤
13:19 Vivo did better. Because of inferior hdr on Xiaomi and inferior hue accuracy. Vivo got the hue and hdr bang on in this case. But Vivo needs to tone down the sharpening
In the end u say is like the movie 500 days of summer 😅
Through Jermaine's Lens Can u share which Phone Build version is installed and the Build number of the Camera App?
Then i can better follow what or maybe why pictures look what they are.
My Mi 14 Ultra has Elite Version Stable from CN OS1.0.15.0UNACNXM and Camera version 5.2.002120.0
Please share i like to know.
And iam Happy with the M14U =)
oh you're a bit ahead opf me, I am on 1.0.12 ;)
@@ThroughJermainesLens well well =)
If you like to go most up to date version, you could flash China Rom Version. They are the first with the Updates in Beta. If you like how to do, i can provide help.
@@Fincher123 oh no, my rule is to have how it's provided to everyone, no flashing or anything like that, so it's the experience everyone that has that global version has^^
@@ThroughJermainesLens Okay =)
Iam the "always unlock it to the device real potential" guy ;)
@@Fincher123 hahaha fair, yeah i am reviewing it, so it feels like cheating or misleading if I do so because they wouldn't have the same experience 🤣
i have a xiaomi 14 ultra and love it
I do not see the link to the store.?
Oh sorry!
tradingshenzhen.com/en/vivo-x100-ultra-vivo-x100-pro-vivo-x100/vivo-x100-ultra-12gb256gb?affp=172615
that's the vivo
This is the Xiaomi:
tradingshenzhen.com/en/xiaomi-14-ultra/xiaomi-14-ultra-12gb256gb?affp=172615
or do you mean to my shots as wallpapers?
why don't tecno, vivo and oppo give 12mm uw like mi 14 ultra
HUGE DIFFERENCE, VIVO X100 ULTRA IS THE CLEAR WIN.
WATCHING FROM PHILIPPINES SIR!
MORE POWER!
As a fotografer i prefer Xiaomi, for some people Vivo may look more interesting but i prefer the natural one... And Vivo looks more clear because sharpening
Can you make a google Pixel 9 pro xl vs xiaomi 14 ultra vs vivo x100 ultra comparison pls🔥
I will try to see what i can do with the Pixel 9 pro (won't be XL because they share the same specs, but cost less haha and my channel doesn't really make money ^^)
These Two Are My Most Favourite Brands❤❤... 😂😂😂
Great comparison and 2 great camera phones.
thank you!
these two are more of the preference....i take the summer....
Yeah 😂 and makes sense right the summer vs autumn? Was thinking the longest of time how to explain the differences, and then it just clicked^^
14 ultra more natural and unit color
The Vivo
It has the Zeiss the set Up
not that I am Bias 😉🙃
We'd like to see how Xiaomi 14 ultra stack up to iPhone 16 pro max 😌🔥🙏🏽
@@randosemediarsa7967 pro (not max) will be coming in tomorrow;)
@@ThroughJermainesLens OH cant wait 🎉🎉 the Apple vs Xiaomi
The X14U will stack up well against the iPhone 18PM IMO and depending on how you use it maybe the 19 too. If you want straight to SM photos then Apple/Samsung and Pixel are great, if you want artistic "DSLR like" photos then X14U, you can't beat hardware no matter how good the processing is.
Made my worker wish he had a VIVO instead 😅🤣
I like this Vivo phone but it doesn't support the 4g band in my country
aawww shame :(
@@ThroughJermainesLens yea
The LOG footage of the Vivo looks bad compared to Xiaomi. It is too oversharpened.
Turn the camera 90 degrees!!!!!
Your video is so interesting but
You need change background music during video
Because music is so boring and older
finding the right music that i find fitting with showcasing images isn't easy, I don't just select songs ^^ But I will look for some more songs haha.
awesome shots ,😍
Thank you!!!
I never usually write that... Just wanted to beat the usual folk who do that lol
@@TheRetroLime whuahahahhaha yes you are first and second 🤣🤣
😊 life is good
vivo specs are impressive...but Xiaomi 14 ultra tells the story
Have you experienced camera lens fogging on Xiaomi 14 ultra? I got mine and took it out to take some shots and noticed this issue. I returned my phone but I loved it. Currently using Xiaomi 13 pro
No i haven't experienced any fog myself. And honestly i think you're perfectly fine with the 13 Pro. That is an AMAZING phone
@@ThroughJermainesLens thanks for your reply. Going to keep 13 pro for another year
I have IT for 1-2 months and i never have thus issue
Vivo win🎉