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Photographer on a tight budget. Looking for a second hand phone, since my OnePlus nord 2 is dying(had it for 4.5 years). All 3 phones have 512gb of memory. For equipment, i have my 67mm CPL filter from the sony lens.
The S25 ultra is sold with warranty. The Xiaomi 14 and 15 Ultra are sold from private sellers, with the photography kit. All phones are second-hand.
I'd like for the phone to shoot video (B-roll mostly), and to have a reliable camera with me for my own satisfaction. I'll also use the phone to cull photos from my a6400 and apply presets on the go in Lightroom Mobile. Maybe play some games too.
The Leica partnership is thoroughly appreciated, but it's just presets. I can replicate them in Lightroom, and apply them to any RAW photo file I make.
Any issues i should be aware of for every phone? And how "tough" is the mechanical aperture and the camera hardware on the xiaomi ultra devices? How likely is it for the aperture blades to stop working or get stuck? Is the Xiaomi 15 ultra an all-around better choice? Most of my peers recommend the S25 Ultra
The prices are 700 euros, 800 euros, and 900 euros respectively.