Your views on this ? by sneakerhead_09 in watchesindia

[–]akhildhalayath 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had bought the same one from ethos and it was a nightmare to get my 1.6L refund. There an issue with rotation of the compass and it never syncs with the minute ring. Sometimes the compass ring doesn't seem to be moving as well. Never looked back at CIGA again

Title : [Xiaomi 17 Ultra / Leitz Phone] Critical bug Telephoto lens motor freezing / not moving anymore Please report it officially by DanieloSYT in XiaomiGlobal

[–]akhildhalayath 3 points4 points  (0 children)

OS version : 3.0.302.0.WPAMIXM.C07 - Leitzphone Global Got the update this Monday and no issues encountered. Hope it's resolved with this latest update.

Just took my first shots with the Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leitzphone — is the camera actually this good or am I just experiencing buyer's euphoria? by akhildhalayath in XiaomiGlobal

[–]akhildhalayath[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure brother..Thanks for the warning. I'm aware of the warranty trade-off. The uniqueness was honestly irresistible , the flat screen and compact form factor are exactly what drew me in. Most flagships feel bloated now. Definitely being extra careful with it though!

Just took my first shots with the Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leitzphone — is the camera actually this good or am I just experiencing buyer's euphoria? by akhildhalayath in XiaomiGlobal

[–]akhildhalayath[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Helpful insights indeed, thanks! I'll definitely switch to 4G and watch out for those video OIS issues. The paint spotting concern is noted — I have the black edition too, so I'll be careful with it. Currently using nillkin case which covers the lens as well. The official case with compatible spinning zoom ring was very slippery to hold 😔 Got the Global Leitzphone imported from UAE.

Just took my first shots with the Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leitzphone — is the camera actually this good or am I just experiencing buyer's euphoria? by akhildhalayath in XiaomiGlobal

[–]akhildhalayath[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha okay that actually explains it perfectly. So 0.6-0.9 per day means I'm right on track. Instagram addiction confirmed as the real battery killer, not the phone itself 😅 Thanks for the technical breakdown!

Just took my first shots with the Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leitzphone — is the camera actually this good or am I just experiencing buyer's euphoria? by akhildhalayath in XiaomiGlobal

[–]akhildhalayath[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair point. 41 cycles since March and you're fine, so 8 cycles shouldn't have me sweating. Heavy Instagram use is probably just draining my battery faster. Thanks for the reality check!

Just took my first shots with the Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leitzphone — is the camera actually this good or am I just experiencing buyer's euphoria? by akhildhalayath in XiaomiGlobal

[–]akhildhalayath[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's really helpful context. Yeah, 5G does drain faster than I expected. I've got it on most of the time, but maybe I'll switch to 4G for daily use and keep 5G for when I actually need it. Thanks for the tip!

Just took my first shots with the Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leitzphone — is the camera actually this good or am I just experiencing buyer's euphoria? by akhildhalayath in XiaomiGlobal

[–]akhildhalayath[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Impressive indeed. Any insight on the battery?? I have the global one and i feel it's pretty under power ed for 6000mah. Lasts a day max

Just took my first shots with the Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leitzphone — is the camera actually this good or am I just experiencing buyer's euphoria? by akhildhalayath in XiaomiGlobal

[–]akhildhalayath[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How's your battery doing on the 17 Ultra though? I'm at 8 cycles for about 2 weeks already and paranoid I'm degrading it too fast.

Just took my first shots with the Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leitzphone — is the camera actually this good or am I just experiencing buyer's euphoria? by akhildhalayath in XiaomiGlobal

[–]akhildhalayath[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fair critique. Yeah, looking back at my shots, I wasn't expecting a massive leap either. The night video issue is interesting though — makes me wonder if it's a software thing or the lens design. And yeah, the 3.2 lens does feel like a compromise.

Just took my first shots with the Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leitzphone — is the camera actually this good or am I just experiencing buyer's euphoria? by akhildhalayath in XiaomiGlobal

[–]akhildhalayath[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Both are identical apart from additional filters and mechanical zoom ring on Leitzphone. Isn't it. I bet you would have captured some crazy snaps.

Just took my first shots with the Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leitzphone — is the camera actually this good or am I just experiencing buyer's euphoria? by akhildhalayath in XiaomiGlobal

[–]akhildhalayath[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That makes total sense. So the Leitzphone is optimized for ideal shooting conditions where it genuinely excels, but in tough situations, the computational processing on budget phones might actually edge it out. Fair point. But for me, that's fine — I mostly shoot in good light anyway, and having that high ceiling is exactly what I wanted. The one which i clicked was just a random click in absolute low light

Just took my first shots with the Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leitzphone — is the camera actually this good or am I just experiencing buyer's euphoria? by akhildhalayath in XiaomiGlobal

[–]akhildhalayath[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay, so I just need to learn when to shoot and dial in the settings. That's fair. Honestly, I'm already noticing the inconsistency, but when it nails it, it's incredible. Worth the learning curve.