Xiaomi 12s Ultra
It isn't often that a landmark phone like the Xiaomi 12s Ultra comes along and marks a breakthrough in camera technology. As the first phone to feature a 1-inch camera sensor – credentials previously reserved for high-end compact cameras like the Sony RX100 IIV – it closes the gap between the two product categories like no other. This isn't Xiaomi's first foray into class-leading camera sensors. The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra started the brand on its wave-making, camera-claxon-honking journey. Then came Xiaomi's Leica partnership and now, we have the Xiaomi 12s Ultra. Despite having world-class camera tech inside, unfortunately, you can't buy the Xiaomi 12s Ultra just anywhere in the world – it's only available in China. Given its status as a technology showcase device, though, it's definitely worth some hands-on time with the phone and its mighty 1-inch, 50MP Sony IMX989 sensor. Xiaomi 12s Ultra release date and price (Image credit: Basil Kronfli /...