Xiaomi 14 Ultra also has a photo button thanks to this exclusive accessory, the features and experience are better than the shutter button on iPhone 16
iPhone 16 launched with the biggest hardware change being the new camera button – something Apple doesn’t want us to call a “button”. It actually has many differences compared to the photo buttons we used before. Instead of just tapping to focus, lock exposure and shoot, users can swipe, press lightly or strongly to change options, features and color filters.
When Xiaomi launched the 14 Ultra line, it also introduced a Photography Kit accessory worth 4 million, which basically includes a hard case and a detachable grip. On the grip there are 2 shutter/record buttons, 1 zoom lever, 1 rotary dial that can customize features, not to mention a 1500mAh battery used to charge the phone.
Photography Kit accessories exclusively for Xiaomi 14 Ultra.
The two main components that can be easily removed include a grip with integrated buttons and rotation, along with a back cover with twisted threads to change the color of the lens border or install additional filters.
The processing quality is very good, creating a professional and high-class feel. This is understandable because the combo costs up to 4 million VND.
The cover can replace the circle around the camera to change color or attach a 67mm filter accessory – the same type as professional camera lenses. Depending on the type of filter, photos will be produced with different effects, such as macro photography, reducing image brightness, reducing light reflection or creating star rays when shooting at night…
This is a rare machine that can easily install professional camera filters.
This filter set is not included with the product but can be purchased for just a few hundred thousand VND, with enough uses such as reducing brightness (ND filter), polarizing filter, supporting close-up photography, creating light ray effects or simply being a protective layer for the real lens of the device.
Because of the large filter size, all four lenses can take advantage of these effects. Not to mention, because the grip design is thicker, the feeling of use is also better, and can be operated with one hand more comfortably. The iPhone 16’s shutter button has been complained by some users that it requires quite a strong press to activate, so it easily vibrates and blurs. In addition, users often still have to hold the device with two hands to operate it more accurately, but if they already use both hands, pressing the control buttons right on the large screen is still more convenient than the tiny touch button.
The feeling of holding, shooting and adjusting with this accessory set is much more comfortable and pleasant than on the iPhone 16. However, in terms of customization flexibility, it is not equal.
You can change the features of the video dial and record button.
Every time you connect to an accessory, the phone will display a notification to open the settings menu, customize the buttons if desired. Users can also quickly activate shooting/recording mode by pressing and holding the button for about half a second.
Xiaomi’s accessory set feels more familiar, more similar to professional cameras. The grip is sized to fit the hand, not too heavy but still feels sturdy. The surface of the handle is covered with an anti-slip layer, making it quite convenient to hold for a long time without worrying about sweat causing the device to slip from your hand. However, if this grip was designed to be rounded and a little thicker, it would grip the hand much more firmly.
When you lightly press the shutter button, the camera will automatically focus, lock focus and brightness, then press deeper to take the photo. The pressing feeling is smooth, the pressing force is just enough, does not cause camera shake like some other devices.
However, when fully installed with components such as handle, adapter and filter, the overall size of Xiaomi 14 Ultra will be much larger. Although it can be removed, each time you use it, you will have to carry it and take time to disassemble it – a clear weakness compared to built-in buttons like on the iPhone 16 or Sony Xperia devices.
In general, the Photography Kit accessory is still only for those who really love Xiaomi and photography, especially with a price of up to 4 million VND.
If you want to have a photo taking experience with the shutter button similar to Xiaomi, you can refer to some models of grips that come with a shutter button with a Magsafe magnetic ring to attach to the back of the phone. The price of these types is only a few hundred thousand, there are no in-depth customization features, most of them are just to increase the feeling of holding and shooting with one hand easier, or there are types that support attaching other accessories such as lights, recording microphones through the hot shoe port with a backup battery, which is quite convenient.
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