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1. Shard Calculation

Query:

Response:

Calculated Shard: 120 (from laksa119)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa120.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical, ml_categories_json AS ml_categories_json, ml_types_json AS ml_types_json, ml_intent_types_json AS ml_intent_types_json, meta_language AS meta_language, attrs_author AS attrs_author, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(attrs_publish_time), 0) AS attrs_publish_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(attrs_original_publish_time), 0) AS attrs_original_publish_time, ifNull(attrs_is_republished, 0) AS attrs_is_republished, ifNull(attrs_nr_words, 0) AS attrs_nr_words, ifNull(attrs_boilerpipe_nr_words, 0) AS attrs_boilerpipe_nr_words, ifNull(body_ext_links_number, 0) AS body_ext_links_number, ifNull(body_int_links_number, 0) AS body_int_links_number, ifNull(meta_nofollow, 0) AS meta_nofollow, ifNull(meta_noarchive, 0) AS meta_noarchive, ifNull(props_was_rendered, 0) AS props_was_rendered, ifNull(src_redirect, \'\') AS src_redirect, ifNull(download_time_msec, 0) AS download_time_msec, ifNull(download_ttfb_msec, 0) AS download_ttfb_msec, ifNull(download_size, 0) AS download_size FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://linustechtips.com/topic/1633315-samsung-26-ultra-or-xiaomi-17-ultra/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://linustechtips.com/topic/1633315-samsung-26-ultra-or-xiaomi-17-ultra/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/linustechtips.com\/topic\/1633315-samsung-26-ultra-or-xiaomi-17-ultra\/","crawl_time":1776291206,"first_indexed_time":1772807500,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,linustechtips!\/topic\/1633315-samsung-26-ultra-or-xiaomi-17-ultra\/ s443","src_root_hash":"5473983636278036520","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Samsung 26 Ultra or Xiaomi 17 Ultra? - Phones and Tablets - Linus Tech Tips","meta_descriptions":["I have been using a s22 for the past year and I decided I wanted to get into photography and take better pictures. The problem I have with the s22 is that night shots are terrible due to light glare. Although I bought the Xiaomi 17 ultra 1 tb I'm thinking about returning the phone. The Samsung ec..."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"3 hours ago, FAZIN said:\nI'll give you the benefit of the doubt that maybe the sensors and processing are on par now. I still use a phone that is a few generations old.\nBut where I won't give you any leeway is when it comes to versatility. Phones still suck at distance and with closeup photos because you're limited to the lenses that come with the phone.\nWant to take a picture of a bird that is 50 meters away? You need a proper telephoto lens on a large sensor. A phone with it's tiny sensors will never.\nWant to take a closeup picture of a cool texture on a rock? You need a proper macro lens. A phone can't do that.\nWant to take a shallow depth of field picture of a subject with a blurred background? You need a proper lens for that. I have yet to see a convincing imitation taken by a phone.\nHey, giving you the benefit of the doubt on sensors—fair enough, your old-gen phone might lag. But versatility? Nah, modern flagships like S25 Ultra or iPhone 17 Pro Max demolish those excuses unless we're talking pro gear with $5K lenses. Smartphones have long outclassed basic DSLRs\/mirrorless—it's all marketing fluff holding back the dinosaurs now.\nDistance\/Telephoto: Phones pack 5-10x optical zoom hybrids (periscope lenses) + AI Space Zoom up to 100x digital that holds up shockingly well at 50m birds. Samsung's 200MP ISOCELL crushes noise; check S24 Ultra shots of moon craters or wildlife—tiny sensors + computational magic = pro results without tripod lugging.\nMacro: Dedicated macro lenses on Pixels\/Razer\/Galaxy hit 2-4cm focus, revealing insane rock textures sharper than entry DSLRs. Google's Macro Focus mode auto-switches seamlessly—no manual lens swaps.\nBokeh\/DoF: Simulated shallow depth via dual-pixel + ML portrait modes rivals f\/1.8 primes. Huawei P60's variable aperture or Vivo's Zeiss-tuned optics deliver creamy blur phones ago; no \"convincing imitation\"—it's legit, beats kit lenses.\nSwappable optics? Clip-ons like Moment lenses or Freewell kits add tele\/macro\/fisheye for $50-200. Sensors evolved: 1\/1.3\" bins to 200MP for light-gathering parity with APS-C crop.\nBasic mirrorless (Canon Rebel, Nikon Z50)? Phones win portability, battery, always-ready snaps, 4K video stabilization. Your DSLR's propped on nostalgia—beer shots? Phones' Night Mode pops colors better under bar lights. Upgrade or stay mad! \n(ai translate from my native)","attrs_markdown":"[Jump to content](https:\/\/linustechtips.com\/topic\/1633315-samsung-26-ultra-or-xiaomi-17-ultra\/#ipsLayout_mainArea \"Go to main content on this page\")\n\n[![Linus Tech Tips](https:\/\/linustechtips.com\/uploads\/monthly_2025_05\/LogoBanner.png.0eb7b56ae85f6bce9c2a23d633a05831.png)](https:\/\/linustechtips.com\/)\n\n- [![Linus Tech Tips](https:\/\/linustechtips.com\/uploads\/monthly_2025_05\/LogoBanner.png.0eb7b56ae85f6bce9c2a23d633a05831.png)](https:\/\/linustechtips.com\/)\n\n- [Existing user? 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Boilerpipe Text	3 hours ago, FAZIN said: I'll give you the benefit of the doubt that maybe the sensors and processing are on par now. I still use a phone that is a few generations old. But where I won't give you any leeway is when it comes to versatility. Phones still suck at distance and with closeup photos because you're limited to the lenses that come with the phone. Want to take a picture of a bird that is 50 meters away? You need a proper telephoto lens on a large sensor. A phone with it's tiny sensors will never. Want to take a closeup picture of a cool texture on a rock? You need a proper macro lens. A phone can't do that. Want to take a shallow depth of field picture of a subject with a blurred background? You need a proper lens for that. I have yet to see a convincing imitation taken by a phone. Hey, giving you the benefit of the doubt on sensors—fair enough, your old-gen phone might lag. But versatility? Nah, modern flagships like S25 Ultra or iPhone 17 Pro Max demolish those excuses unless we're talking pro gear with $5K lenses. Smartphones have long outclassed basic DSLRs/mirrorless—it's all marketing fluff holding back the dinosaurs now. Distance/Telephoto: Phones pack 5-10x optical zoom hybrids (periscope lenses) + AI Space Zoom up to 100x digital that holds up shockingly well at 50m birds. Samsung's 200MP ISOCELL crushes noise; check S24 Ultra shots of moon craters or wildlife—tiny sensors + computational magic = pro results without tripod lugging. Macro: Dedicated macro lenses on Pixels/Razer/Galaxy hit 2-4cm focus, revealing insane rock textures sharper than entry DSLRs. Google's Macro Focus mode auto-switches seamlessly—no manual lens swaps. Bokeh/DoF: Simulated shallow depth via dual-pixel + ML portrait modes rivals f/1.8 primes. Huawei P60's variable aperture or Vivo's Zeiss-tuned optics deliver creamy blur phones ago; no "convincing imitation"—it's legit, beats kit lenses. Swappable optics? Clip-ons like Moment lenses or Freewell kits add tele/macro/fisheye for $50-200. Sensors evolved: 1/1.3" bins to 200MP for light-gathering parity with APS-C crop. Basic mirrorless (Canon Rebel, Nikon Z50)? Phones win portability, battery, always-ready snaps, 4K video stabilization. Your DSLR's propped on nostalgia—beer shots? Phones' Night Mode pops colors better under bar lights. Upgrade or stay mad! (ai translate from my native)
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[Guy\_who\_thinks\_hes\_cool](https://linustechtips.com/profile/1213348-guy_who_thinks_hes_cool/ "Go to Guy_who_thinks_hes_cool's profile") · 3 hours ago Posted in [Programs, Apps and Websites](https://linustechtips.com/forum/87-programs-apps-and-websites/) 4 - [![MURFING](https://pbs-prod.linustechtips.com/monthly_2025_03/imported-photo-1180352.thumb.png.4b1eb9459d000015e55897ac616dd6f2.png)](https://linustechtips.com/profile/1180352-murfing/ "Go to MURFING's profile") [Regarding the current situation of HW monitor](https://linustechtips.com/topic/1635739-regarding-the-current-situation-of-hw-monitor/ "View the topic Regarding the current situation of HW monitor") [MURFING](https://linustechtips.com/profile/1180352-murfing/ "Go to MURFING's profile") · 4 hours ago Posted in [Programs, Apps and Websites](https://linustechtips.com/forum/87-programs-apps-and-websites/) 2 - [![Guy\_who\_thinks\_hes\_cool](https://pbs-prod.linustechtips.com/monthly_2026_04/4444.thumb.jpg.7c932145a34f84a582933bd91ac7a68c.jpg)](https://linustechtips.com/profile/1213348-guy_who_thinks_hes_cool/ "Go to Guy_who_thinks_hes_cool's profile") [If AMD is powering up almost every mobile gaming device and consoles (new and old)... including upcoming ones](https://linustechtips.com/topic/1635738-if-amd-is-powering-up-almost-every-mobile-gaming-device-and-consoles-new-and-old-including-upcoming-ones/ "View the topic If AMD is powering up almost every mobile gaming device and consoles (new and old)... including upcoming ones") [Guy\_who\_thinks\_hes\_cool](https://linustechtips.com/profile/1213348-guy_who_thinks_hes_cool/ "Go to Guy_who_thinks_hes_cool's profile") · 4 hours ago Posted in [Graphics Cards](https://linustechtips.com/forum/16-graphics-cards/) 15 - [![Guy\_who\_thinks\_hes\_cool](https://pbs-prod.linustechtips.com/monthly_2026_04/4444.thumb.jpg.7c932145a34f84a582933bd91ac7a68c.jpg)](https://linustechtips.com/profile/1213348-guy_who_thinks_hes_cool/ "Go to Guy_who_thinks_hes_cool's profile") [I have a question regarding RTX 4070 super being a 1440P card...](https://linustechtips.com/topic/1635736-i-have-a-question-regarding-rtx-4070-super-being-a-1440p-card/ "View the topic I have a question regarding RTX 4070 super being a 1440P card...") 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Readable Markdown	> 3 hours ago, FAZIN said: > > I'll give you the benefit of the doubt that maybe the sensors and processing are on par now. I still use a phone that is a few generations old. > > But where I won't give you any leeway is when it comes to versatility. Phones still suck at distance and with closeup photos because you're limited to the lenses that come with the phone. > > Want to take a picture of a bird that is 50 meters away? You need a proper telephoto lens on a large sensor. A phone with it's tiny sensors will never. > Want to take a closeup picture of a cool texture on a rock? You need a proper macro lens. A phone can't do that. > Want to take a shallow depth of field picture of a subject with a blurred background? You need a proper lens for that. I have yet to see a convincing imitation taken by a phone. Hey, giving you the benefit of the doubt on sensors—fair enough, your old-gen phone might lag. But versatility? Nah, modern flagships like S25 Ultra or iPhone 17 Pro Max demolish those excuses unless we're talking pro gear with \$5K lenses. Smartphones have long outclassed basic DSLRs/mirrorless—it's all marketing fluff holding back the dinosaurs now. Distance/Telephoto: Phones pack 5-10x optical zoom hybrids (periscope lenses) + AI Space Zoom up to 100x digital that holds up shockingly well at 50m birds. Samsung's 200MP ISOCELL crushes noise; check S24 Ultra shots of moon craters or wildlife—tiny sensors + computational magic = pro results without tripod lugging. Macro: Dedicated macro lenses on Pixels/Razer/Galaxy hit 2-4cm focus, revealing insane rock textures sharper than entry DSLRs. Google's Macro Focus mode auto-switches seamlessly—no manual lens swaps. Bokeh/DoF: Simulated shallow depth via dual-pixel + ML portrait modes rivals f/1.8 primes. Huawei P60's variable aperture or Vivo's Zeiss-tuned optics deliver creamy blur phones ago; no "convincing imitation"—it's legit, beats kit lenses. Swappable optics? Clip-ons like Moment lenses or Freewell kits add tele/macro/fisheye for \$50-200. Sensors evolved: 1/1.3" bins to 200MP for light-gathering parity with APS-C crop. Basic mirrorless (Canon Rebel, Nikon Z50)? Phones win portability, battery, always-ready snaps, 4K video stabilization. Your DSLR's propped on nostalgia—beer shots? Phones' Night Mode pops colors better under bar lights. Upgrade or stay mad\! (ai translate from my native)
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