I replaced my $3,500 Sony camera with a 200MP Android phone - and the results caught me off guard

ZDNET's key takeaways The latest Xiaomi 15 Ultra sees improvements in almost all the right places, with a 200MP periscope lens and a more durable design. The camera configuration is still one of the most competitive ones on the market. If you're in the US, you'll have to pay to play, with conversions nearing $1,555. View now at Mi The moment I unboxed the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, I knew I was in trouble. While the flagship had launched in China earlier this year, its global debut at Mobile World Congress (MWC) in March raised some flags among its Android competitors -- and perhaps Apple, too. Also: The best camera phone of 2025: Tested by experts I tested the phone for a little less than a month, having swapped my SIM over from the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, and as each day went by, I found it tougher to switch back. I partly have T-Mobile to thank for that, as most international phones like the Xiaomi support just enough GSM-based cellular bands to make calling, messaging, and browsing on ... Read full article.