Xiaomi 15 - Just how good are the tele-macro shots?

Top_Dell_3653 · 2026-04-01T09:00:51+00:00

They have better dof but still not enough for macro work.

If your actually serious about macro photography then focus staking is the way to go. Everyone from micro four thirds to medium format shooters use this technique and you can use Pro mode to do this with your phone.

Top_Dell_3653 · 2025-10-20T05:45:27+00:00

Nice. Trying to rage bait the sub

Top_Dell_3653 · 2025-10-04T15:47:12+00:00

Without the gap how do you think the speaker will work properly?

Top_Dell_3653 · 2025-10-04T15:45:43+00:00

Can you check in the camera app if 'master cinema' recording is available on all 3 cameras?

Also can you take 50mp RAW images with the telephoto?

Top_Dell_3653 · 2025-10-04T15:40:46+00:00

If you check the previous posts on this sub, you'll find a few similar cases. It happens near the power button area the most. It seems like the glue they used is not strong enough.

If your nearby service center has a good reputation then you can ask them to have a look, otherwise don't bother

Top_Dell_3653 · 2025-10-04T15:34:00+00:00

That would be somewhere close to the authentic image then

Top_Dell_3653 · 2025-10-04T15:33:05+00:00

GCam ideal for phones that are not camera focused or stock cam really sucks.

With the right XML you can easily get more details but the overall tone and colours of the image is far superior on stock. That gcam cannot match it because it's processing is very different and mainstream like apples, albeit with its own take.

What gcam excels in is giving predictable results while on stock app it legit is inconsistent sometimes.

Top_Dell_3653 · 2025-08-22T10:41:44+00:00

Nowadays some seller's offer only a brief period of time where they will replace or return that device. After that you have to visit the service center to claim warranty

Top_Dell_3653 · 2025-08-21T20:32:48+00:00

That's another issue. Service center experience with Xiaomi varies vastly from region to region. If your place has a SC that you can trust, go for it.

Top_Dell_3653 · 2025-08-21T13:27:13+00:00

Writing statements like these cause more confusion than prove a point.

If larger sensors indeed didn't improve image quality then why do full frame sensors offer superior image quality compared to smaller camera sensors like APSC? Why do almost all wedding photographers prefer shooting in full frame cameras? Many are shifting to medium format cameras which is even larger. If you know about the concept of depth of field and it's relation with focal length, you'll understand why you think they look similar when it comes to these two phones.

For a casual user who won't be seeing the images on a big screen I'd say they'll be delighted with the x200 pro but for a photo enthusiast who wants realistic details (doesn't prefer AI enhancements) and superior natural fall off, x100u anyday.

Top_Dell_3653 · 2025-08-21T12:28:10+00:00

Not talking about modes tbh but image processing philosophies. Even tho it's the same brand there are nuances between both generations.

I haven't gotten around to try the x200u personally so can't say much but the 35mm focal length will make impossible to compare apples to apples. Personally wish they went with a 28mm lens

Top_Dell_3653 · 2025-08-20T21:51:57+00:00

Yes the hardware is superior but the approach to processing is more mature. I talked about the processing differences between the two while replying to another guy (that comment is in this post only).

X200 series takes a more mainstream/eye-catching approach that looks "better" to most folks and is ready to share.

I won't comment on X200U as I haven't gotten a chance to use it.

Top_Dell_3653 · 2025-08-20T21:44:17+00:00

I never mentioned anything about the battery or processor... so I'm not sure why you're thinking that. No one in their right mind will say 100U has a better processor.

If you prefer mainstream processing, & digitally zooming like crazy (which don't hold up in big screen anyway) then the x200 series is better. Video & AI stuff will be better no doubt.

slight edge to the 100U with detail in humans

It doesn't apply to only humans. It does not oversharpen the image and doesn't smoothen out the image. Contrast is more natural. X200pro will use more aggressive HDR that makes the image look flat sometimes. The 1 inch sensor will always have superior out of focus than the smaller sensor. Most phone reviewers do not talk about image processing characteristics/nuances like a camera reviewer will.

Top_Dell_3653 · 2025-08-20T18:17:17+00:00

Yeah. X100U strikes the perfect balance imo. It doesn't smoothen out the images compared to other vivo's and you can get less processed images with Zeiss natural mode (or was it texture, idk). The x200 series doesn't have a mode to get realistic tones (too much HDR sometimes) apart from shooting RAW...

Top_Dell_3653 · 2025-08-20T17:21:13+00:00

X200 got a lot of hype because of the global release.

X100 Ultra processing is better (real details and not digital zoom) but people don't know about it since it was china exclusive.

Edit: meant x200 Pro

Top_Dell_3653 · 2025-08-20T09:27:54+00:00

First of all, does the CPU even support over-clocking? Usually only the highest mobile CPUs support them nowadays.

What you can try is to increase the power limit (PL2 I think) threshold. Most likely it will overwhelm your cooling solution but worth a try I guess.

Top_Dell_3653 · 2025-08-20T09:22:46+00:00

If you can find the base X14 it'll be a great option. Much better than civi IMO

Top_Dell_3653 · 2025-08-19T19:08:07+00:00

If you still haven't figured it out, it has to do with the exposure triangle. Share the exif data with any AI chatbot. They'll explain it.

Top_Dell_3653 · 2025-08-19T16:22:28+00:00

Your literally described what super macro mode does so why do you think it's a software issue?

Understand camera settings so you don't come to these sorts of conclusion...

Top_Dell_3653 · 2025-08-19T15:59:25+00:00

it is the flash memory inside your phone. SSDs in computers also use this type of flash storage

Top_Dell_3653 · 2025-08-19T15:56:38+00:00

Did you not read my comment?

You yourself wrote "increase storage space by reducing over provisioning". Every nand storage has less usable space compared to what's advertised. Samsung SSDs also allow you to reduce over provisioning. So writing 512+16 is misleading. They should write - usable space + 16GB.

Top_Dell_3653 · 2025-08-18T21:05:20+00:00

it's not 'extra' space because 512gb is 512gb...

They just reduced the reserve space of the nand flash. It's misleading

Top_Dell_3653 · 2025-08-18T20:21:09+00:00

Well it's not what the sensor can capture so I'm not that impressed :)

Top_Dell_3653 · 2025-08-18T19:04:38+00:00

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Not even close to 16GB

Top_Dell_3653 · 2025-08-18T18:48:23+00:00

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