endergemini wrote:
The Xiaomi/Leica phones interest me as I am an Android user and becoming disillusioned by Samsung's reluctance to innovate (or even add a larger battery than the same one used the past 5 or so Ultras). If these will be available in Leica stores in the US that will be a welcome addition as typically buyers have to purchase the global models from overseas. There have been collaborations with Xiaomi and Sharp for "Leica" phones for a while now but it feels like they are starting to take more of a real interest as other Chinese phone OEMs build their collaborations with Zeiss and Hasselblad. Most would assume but it should be said that Leica is not making the actual phones, they are providing/informing the optics and color science/modes for said phones.
The new phone line with be branded "Leica Leitzphone" and be very photo/video centric in design and capability. Even a zoom lens. More like a camera that does smartphone stuff. It should be officially announced by end of the Month. Stores are already be configured for it.
Rear Camera System (Leica co-engineered):
50MP main camera (1-inch OmniVision OV50X sensor, f/1.67, Leica Summilux optics).
200MP periscope telephoto (1/1.4-inch sensor, f/2.6, 3.2x–4.3x continuous optical zoom, Leica APO certified).
50MP ultrawide (14mm equivalent, f/2.2, 115° field of view).
Front Camera: 50MP selfie camera.
Unique Leica Edition Features:
Physical Master Zoom Ring around the camera module for manual control of zoom, exposure, white balance, and quick camera launch.
Exclusive Leica Moment modes with 3:2 aspect ratio, M9-style colors, and M3 + Monopan 50 black-and-white film simulations.
Dedicated security/encryption chip for photo authenticity protection.
Dual-satellite communication (BeiDou + Tiantong).
Two-tone Leica-inspired design with red dot logo, textured edges, and premium gift box (includes lens cap, lanyard, magnetic case, cleaning cloth).
