Photo comparison of iPhone SE, Redmi K50 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 12

With the development of camera technology, mobile phone photography has gradually transitioned from the stage of "taking clear pictures" to the stage of "making good pictures". Various configurations such as CMOS, manufacturer algorithms, and sensors have formed the basis of imaging systems. Linkage. So can the number of pixels really measure the camera capabilities of a mobile phone? This time, the author used three mobile phones with similar price ranges: Redmi K50 Pro, Xiaomi 12, and iPhone SE3 to conduct a simple comparison in four scenarios. Comparison of photos between iPhone SE3, Redmi K50 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 12

Brief introduction to configuration

Let’s take a brief look at the configuration first. The iPhone SE3, which starts at 3,499 yuan, is only equipped with a 12MP The pixel camera, yes, is just a single camera. However, due to the built-in A15 bionic chip, the phone is relatively good at processing pictures. Here is a spoiler: its sample performance is still relatively leading among the three mobile phones.

The rear camera module configuration of Redmi K50 Pro is as follows:

Main camera: 100 million pixel HM2 main camera, 1/1.52” outsole, supports OIS anti-shake;

Ultra-wide-angle lens: 8 million pixels;

Macro lens: 2 million pixels macro lens

At the Redmi press conference, Lu Weibing still praised this ". "100-megapixel OIS main camera", please read on to see how it performs.

The rear camera module configuration of Xiaomi Mi 12 is as follows:

Main camera: 50-megapixel Sony IMX766, 1/1.52” outsole;

Ultra-wide: 13-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens;

Telephoto: 8-megapixel periscope telephoto lens.

Xiaomi Mi 12 has the same "small screen flagship" label as iPhone SE. With the support of IMX766 and the seventh-generation Qualcomm AI engine, the actual effect is still guaranteed.

Comparison of daytime sample photos of three mobile phones

Let’s enter the comparison link. The samples participating in the comparison are all using the three models under their respective latest system firmware, in the same location, and using the system Shooting with the original camera, AI optimization and HDR turned on by default, and direct output to JPG files. First, let’s compare the main camera samples:

iPhone SE3

Redmi K50 Pro

Xiaomi 12

According to the scene when taking the photo, iPhone SE3 The color of the sky is the closest to the weather at that time. Beijing finally cleared up after being cloudy for 2-3 consecutive days, but the sky is far from blue enough for the K50 Pro. We carefully look at the reflection of the glass on both sides of the screen, and we can see that the reflection of the sky on the latter two phones is as blue as the sky. However, many people actually like this kind of high-contrast picture. Let’s take a look at another main camera sample:

iPhone SE3

Redmi K50 Pro

Xiaomi 12

The photos taken by iPhone SE3 are even better In order to be bright and realistic, the sky captured by Redmi K50 Pro is still so bright blue, and the edge distortion is a bit exaggerated, but overall it looks pretty good, after all, the high pixels are placed there. The contrast between light and dark is brighter on Xiaomi Mi 12, but the roofs in the distance are painted blue.

iPhone SE3

Redmi K50 Pro

Xiaomi 12

In this photo, the font of the name plate in the distance is iPhone SE3 The fonts that come out are the clearest and the colors are relatively restored. Xiaomi 12. Secondly, from the enlarged picture, you can see that the willow trees photographed by Redmi K50 Pro have even faded away from the green color, and the overall appearance is that the smear marks are heavier.

iPhone SE3

Redmi K50 Pro

Xiaomi 12

Next, look at the 2X samples:

iPhone SE3

Redmi K50 Pro

Xiaomi 12

From this 2X sample of Redmi K50 Pro, we can see that Redmi K50 Pro polishes the wall texture of the white room. Most of it has fallen off, and the trees don’t look as bright and dark as the iPhone SE3. The white walls captured by the Xiaomi Mi 12 are also covered in white flowers. Another point is that the imaging speed of the two Android phones sometimes lags, but it is not a big problem.

From a personal point of view, the overall imaging effect of the 12-megapixel main camera of the iPhone SE3 is not inferior to the latter two models through the A15 algorithm, better optical modules and years of adjustment experience. Of course, there are also opportunities for users to ask: Don’t these two Android phones have high-pixel modes? In fact, the imaging effect of high-pixel modes may actually be worse than shooting directly due to insufficient light. The detailed reasons will not be repeated here.

Of course, the rear camera module of an Android phone does not only include the main camera. Finally, we will briefly take a look at the performance of the three models in close-range shooting and wide-angle shooting. Let’s look at macro first:

Redmi K50 Pro

Xiaomi 12

iPhone SE3 (no macro mode)

Although iPhone SE3 does not have It's a macro lens, but it still looks good when you zoom in. The macro mode of Xiaomi Mi 12 is undoubtedly the most outstanding among the three phones. The macro mode of Redmi K50 Pro is darker. Wide-angle shooting:

Redmi K50 Pro

Xiaomi 12

The 13-megapixel ultra-wide lens of Xiaomi 12 is definitely better than the 8-megapixel of Redmi K50 Pro In some cases, the colors are also relatively restored. The iPhone SE doesn't have a wide angle.

Summary

In the field of mobile phone photography, everyone has an inner judgment on good photos. Personally speaking, the main camera of iPhone SE3 is not inferior at all, even Xiaoyou Redmi K50 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 12, but with only a single main camera it is destined to be unable to complete more photo modes and provide richer gameplay; As Redmi K50 Pro's latest all-around flagship, the performance of the 100-megapixel main camera is slightly unsatisfactory; as for Xiaomi Mi 12, as the flagship of the new year, the main camera's film effect is quite good with the blessing of IMX766. In terms of functions, The imaging results are generally ranked first among the three machines in this Hengping evaluation.