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Xiaomi 17T duo debuts as Leica telephoto flagships with preorder perks
technology8 days ago

Xiaomi 17T duo debuts as Leica telephoto flagships with preorder perks

Promo material confirms Xiaomi’s 17T and 17T Pro as Leica-branded telephoto flagships with a lower starting price than the 17. The 17T is tipped to use a Dimensity 8500 chip, 6,500mAh battery, 6.59” 120Hz display, and a 5x Leica Summilux telephoto (up to 120x digital zoom) under HyperOS with HyperAI; preorder bundles reportedly include Redmi Headphones Neo (17T) and headphones plus Smart Band 10 (17T Pro), with a global reveal on May 28 and leaked European pricing.

via Notebookcheck|
#leica#preorder-bonuses#technology
Xiaomi Mix 5 set for global debut with upgraded under-display cam and Leica tech
technology22 days ago

Xiaomi Mix 5 set for global debut with upgraded under-display cam and Leica tech

Xiaomi is rumored to launch the Mix 5 globally in 2026, bringing an improved under-display selfie camera and Magnetic Lens camera tech developed with Leica. The rollout is expected to include Europe (Germany and Austria among others) and other regions like India, Turkey, Indonesia, Taiwan, Russia, and China, with Japan reportedly excluded. While some leaks hint at the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, exact specs and timing remain uncertain, with a summer launch possibly delayed to September depending on the final plan.

via Notebookcheck|
#europe#global-launch#leica
Leica Debuts Chicago Flagship With Exclusive M11-P Edition
technology1 month ago

Leica Debuts Chicago Flagship With Exclusive M11-P Edition

Leica opened a new flagship store and gallery in Chicago and unveiled the limited Chicago Edition 17 of the M11-P, built on the M11-P with a distinctive boysenberry leatherette to honor Chicago’s artistic history; the edition will be sold exclusively at Leica Store Chicago starting April 30, as Leica marks 20 years of retail and the 50th anniversary of Leica Galleries, part of a global network of about 120 stores and roughly 150 exhibitions per year.

via PetaPixel|
#chicago-edition-17#chicago-flagship#leica
Leica debuts Chicago Edition 17 to celebrate its first flagship store in Illinois
cameras1 month ago

Leica debuts Chicago Edition 17 to celebrate its first flagship store in Illinois

Leica unveils the Chicago Edition 17, a limited-edition rangefinder crafted to commemorate Leica’s first flagship store in Illinois, housed in a two-story Arts and Crafts–style building on North Michigan Avenue. The special camera will be sold exclusively at the new Leica Chicago store, which also doubles as a creative hub with gallery space, workshops, and the Leica Akademie, with the edition expected to sell out during the grand opening weekend.

via Digital Camera World|
#cameras#chicago#flagship-store
Leitzphone: Leica's Camera-First Xiaomi Collaboration Redefines Mobile Photography
technology2 months ago

Leitzphone: Leica's Camera-First Xiaomi Collaboration Redefines Mobile Photography

Leica teams with Xiaomi on the Leitzphone, a Leica-flavored variant of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra that adds exclusive Leica Looks, a tactile Camera Ring, and Leica Essential mode, blending retro-film aesthetics with top-tier hardware. Priced at €1,999, it emphasizes photography over pure phone features, offering 50/200 MP JPEG options, a 10x hybrid zoom, and Pro controls, while RAW is limited to 12.5 MP and some legacy modes limit shutter/ISO control, signaling a niche, camera-forward approach rather than a general smartphone.

via PetaPixel|
#film-simulations#leica#leitzphone
Leica and Xiaomi Unite for a Global Leitzphone Focused on Pro Mobile Photography
technology2 months ago

Leica and Xiaomi Unite for a Global Leitzphone Focused on Pro Mobile Photography

Leica teams with Xiaomi to globalize the Leitzphone, a Xiaomi 17 Ultra variant co‑engineered with Leica that retains the strong camera setup (50MP LOFIC main, 200MP tele with Leica 75–100mm, 50MP ultrawide) while adding a mechanical camera ring, Leica UI/Looks, and 13 Leica Looks plus bokeh simulations; it includes CAI support and will be sold globally outside the US via import, with region-based pricing.

via PetaPixel|
#leica#leitzphone#mobile-photography
Xiaomi’s Leitzphone: Leica branding upgrades the 17 Ultra for international fans, at a premium
technology2 months ago

Xiaomi’s Leitzphone: Leica branding upgrades the 17 Ultra for international fans, at a premium

Xiaomi launches the Leitzphone international edition of its 17 Ultra, a Leica-branded variant with a rotatable camera ring and Leica-focused software tweaks. It delivers excellent photography and premium build, but remains largely the same as the standard 17 Ultra and carries a hefty price premium for branding rather than new features.

via The Verge|
#leica#leitzphone#photography
Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Puts Hardware-First Photography in the Spotlight
technology3 months ago

Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Puts Hardware-First Photography in the Spotlight

Pro photographer Andrew Lanxon previews the Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica, highlighting a hardware-led leap in camera quality with a new LOFIC HDR sensor on a large main imager, a 200 MP telephoto with continuous optical zoom (75–100mm), and deep Leica integration (special edition, app, red dot). The phone sports flagship specs (Snapdragon Elite Gen 5, up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage, 6800mAh battery, 90W wired/50W wireless charging) and IP68 durability, signaling one of 2026’s top camera-phone contenders with a China-first launch followed by Europe/UK availability.

via CNET|
#1-inch-sensor#camera-phone#leica
Leica's 2025 Highlights: Staying True to Its Roots
technology4 months ago

Leica's 2025 Highlights: Staying True to Its Roots

Leica celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2025 with a year full of new product launches including three new cameras across different systems, new lenses, special editions, and strategic partnerships, while also achieving record sales. Notable releases include the Leica M EV1, Q3 Monochrom, and SL3-S, along with vintage-inspired lenses and cinema optics, reflecting Leica's continued innovation and premium branding.

via PetaPixel|
#2025-launches#cameras#film