Little-known facts about Xiaomi 12S Ultra

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 11:55:24 +0000

Last week, Xiaomi launched its most-waited premium smartphone: Xiaomi 12S Ultra. The main highlight of this device is its Leica-powered camera system comprising a 1-inch sensor.

The phone arrives with a revamped design sporting a faux leather finish. It brings almost all the features that one expects from a flagship Android smartphone.

We are deliberately hinting at the feature-set incomplete because Xiaomi has cut some corners despite charging a premium. Also, there are other things that can be only known after experiencing the handset.

Let’s check out these little-known facts about the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, which were originally featured in our review video attached below.

Xiaomi 12S Ultra: Little-known facts

Still no USB 3.0

It is 2022 and Xiaomi still uses a USB 2.0 on it its most-expensive slab smartphone: Xiaomi 12S Ultra.

Back in May, a report hinted that the company may finally shift to USB 3.0. Hence, the successor of the Mi 11 Ultra was expected to carry this port but unfortunately, that did not happen.

Due to the older USB standard, the latest premium Xiaomi handset offers a slower data transmission rate. It also lacks video output support as there’s no DP Alt (DisplayPort Alternate) mode over USB Type-C.

Device color

The actual color of the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is different from the official renders used by Xiaomi in promotional materials.

The green color version we have looks paler than in renders. Anyway, it is worth noting that product color disparity is a common issue in the industry, and almost every product is a victim of it.

Hence, if you are planning to import this phone, then make sure to go through as many real-life pictures and videos to get a better idea.

Display with low PWM frequency

The Xiaomi 12S Ultra’s display has a low PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) frequency. Hence, looking at the phone’s screen with low brightness levels could be uncomfortable for some users due to flickering.

DC dimming is a solution to mitigate the flickering caused by low PWM frequency levels. However, it does not make any difference on Xiaomi 12S Ultra, and therefore, the company has even hidden this feature under developer options.

You can learn more about PWM and DC dimming from our explainer.

In-box charger

The Xiaomi 12S Ultra ships with a 67W fast charger, unlike the Mi 11 Ultra.

Last year, Xiaomi decided to sell flagship smartphones in China without a charger in the box. However, interested customers were able to opt for the charger free of cost, albeit for a limited time.

The company reversed its decision with the launch of the Xiaomi 12 series. Therefore, a 67W charger is included in the box of Xiaomi 12S Ultra, and interestingly, it is slightly smaller than that of the older 67W charger.

WHERE TO BUY

Buy Xiaomi 12S Ultra: Giztop or Aliexpress

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