There actually isn’t any news today, March 11, 2024, about Leica and Xiaomi partnering on an upcoming smartphone release. Their partnership was announced previously in 2
Here’s what we do know:
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Leica and Xiaomi Announced Partnership in 2022: In May 2022, Xiaomi announced a long-term strategic partnership with Leica Camera to elevate the camera experience on Xiaomi smartphones. This aimed to bring DSLR-like image quality to the mobile world.
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Xiaomi 12S Ultra Was the First Product: The Xiaomi 12S Ultra, released in July 2022, was the first smartphone developed under this collaboration. It sported Leica branding and reportedly offered enhanced optical engineering, design, imaging software, and photography capabilities.
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Xiaomi 13 Pro Continued the Partnership: Xiaomi continued the partnership with the Xiaomi 13 Pro, which was released globally in February 2023. Details about the specific Leica-influenced features are limited.
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Rumors Suggest Leica Collaboration on Xiaomi 14 Ultra: There have been rumors and leaks suggesting that the upcoming Xiaomi 14 Ultra, expected to be unveiled in late February 2024 at MWC (Mobile World Congress), will continue the partnership with Leica. The rumors suggest a Leica Summilux lens with adjustable aperture and an under-the-display selfie camera.
So, while there isn’t a specific announcement today about a new Leica Xiaomi phone, their partnership is ongoing and the Xiaomi 14 Ultra is expected to be the next phone to benefit from it.
