Xiaomo 14 Ultra versus Pixel 8 Pro camera comparison

Time for the ultimate Xiaomi 14 Ultra versus Pixel 8 Pro camera comparison to see which device is better at capturing photos and videos. The Xiaomi 14 Ultra definitely has the upper hand when it comes to overall hardware, but Google's computational photography on the Pixel 8 Pro may give it the upper hand in this matchup.

[seanp-kkjj]

The pixel is a great camera phone for your instagram and social media ready shots, just like the iPhone and S24 ultra....From a photographers point of view the Xiaomi 14 ultra is in a completely different league, years ahead from a technology and processing point of view - it's the closest thing to a dedicated point and shoot camera that you can get right now.

[dubclub]

The Pixel was impressive! Excited to get the 8 pro.

[azjarosz]

Yes, Xiaomi has worse HDR. But when you take picture with iPhone and Sony A9 II, sony will have worse HDR than iPhone. Does it mean that iPhone is better camera? To be honest, I prefer look of the photos from Xiaomi much, much more. They are more natural. Some time ago when pixel introduced that HDR look, everyone was hating it. Now it is standard in smartphones, and I am not a big fan of it. So I am just glad that we have some variety of devices with different look, so everyone can find something for him/herself.

[njamutohbertrand]

Almost always preferred the Xiaomi apart from selfie pictures and a few hdr situations. I don't understand the comments.

[nedimhalilovic]

Most of the situations it's Pixel 8 pro for me,
that Pixel software makes up a lot even without 1inch sensor

[SEAN]

The Pixel's got the upper hand with HDR and sharpness in video, but everywhere else I don't see any difference.

[sendy]

Xiaomi 14 Ultra momental best photo phone.

[georgeti]

Pixel still likes to raise shadows a bit too much for my liking. For example, at 2:20 the Ultra preserved the atmosphere better, the Pixel raised the shadows too much, flattening the image and taking the focus away from the main subject in the background. At 2:50 the car's tire is too bright on the Pixel, it's almost white; on the Ultra it's black, as it should be. On the other hand Pixel handled challenging conditions better. At 3:50 and 4:35 the Ultra really clipped the light. I preferred the Pixel in video overall, surprising because video is usually Pixel's weakspot. Night shots were close too, but I prefer the way Ultra handles artificial light, Pixel washes away colour at 8:44, and at 10:15 Ultra handles the light in a more pleasant way. Very close overall though, you can't go wrong with either. Which begs another question, is it even worth going through the effort of importing the Ultra?

[alexandreananovi]

Great helpful comparison, most detailed that I have seen on YouTube. Thanks

[ASignOfTheThymes]

Wow, very surprised to see the Pixel 8 Pro do so well considering the huge price difference here in the UK, there were some situations where I preferred what I was seeing from the Pixel, others where I felt the Xiaomi was technically better, especially if I was to tweak in post but, as a point and shoot, I was surprised the Pixel 8 Pro did so well (computational photography making up for the smaller sensor size?) against a phone camera that everyone's talking about, along with the Oppo and Vivo rivals.

[learningpics]

Thanks for the beautiful comparison between the 2 phones. It's kinda a mix bag. On one hand, the Pixel is reigning supreme and on the other the Xiaomi is excelling. However, although you pointed out the shortcomings of the Xiaomi, `I'd still pick it up for a few points: 1- The One Inch Sensor and where it's doing a good job at night. 2- the color rendition is much butter on Xiaomi. 3- Pixels uses high ISO therefore, it's images come brighter and more detailed in shadowy areas but at the same time the image quality is noisy. Thanks.

[pratikmahapure]

Pixels algorithm is next level
I would love to see xiaomeme 14 Ultra with Gcam ❤

[spirittravels.]

I love your choice of music for the night test it really suits the ambience., 👍

[HusseinKefel]

Pixel 8 Pro is still a capable camera but in this comparison video I think the Xiaomi is slightly better. Nice comparison video thank you

[zizimai]

Night Video is where the Pixel Ai algorithm sharpening & lighting adjustment cant keep up on the fly and you see the pixel struggling... Photo is also where the Pixel looks like a phone photo, trying to even out every area while the Xaomi is not shy to over expose area where it should be just like a SLR & what you see with your eye.

[krin_c]

its like xiaomi 14 ultra > have taken the stock google cam and modified it as per their mood and style > but video skin tone was quite impressive 👀 No one can beat HDR of google cam ever > absolute banger

[maarteneh]

The Pixel has artificial dynamic range, called HDR. Therefore pictures look computerised as with a lot of phones.

[Angel-jhfu]

And why doesn't anyone mention how overexposed all the photographs are on the Xiaomi 14 Ultra??? It's what stands out the most and no one says it...I don't understand it. The Pixel 8 Pro is clearly superior and that's without use UltraHDR with the maximum resolution of all the sensors, whose processing is better and more natural, which then literally destroys it, and let's not talk about Video Boost (I don't understand why it hasn't been used in the comparison), since it is superior in every way, especially in low luminosity. If you have resources in the P8P it is to use them, and even without using them, it clearly surpasses the Xiaomi 14 Ultra. In addition, it heats up and drains the battery, on the other hand, The P8P has clean and fluid software, without advertising, with continuous updates and improvements, it does not need a one-inch sensor to be the better, as seen in the video. I don't understand Youtubers' obsession with not using UltraHDR and Video Boost in comparisons. If they did, the P8P would be even higher. that how I know? Very simple, because I have the P8P, and I bought the Xiaomi 14 Ultra at launch, I compared them and the P8P was better in everything, and when I saw the problems with the X14U, I returned it a week after buying it

[coryjn]

Why put such hideous music in the background. it a camera comparision video not a music video. the music completley ruins the video

[CockpitScenes]

I have the P8P, and I am happy to see that in almost every photo case it was by far the best! However, for video I use the iPhone 15PM. I don't know how they do it, but it is light years ahead of the video from the Pixel. Google needs to fix this!!