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Leica Leitzphone Powered by Xiaomi Debuts at MWC With €1,999 European Price

The collaboration centers on a camera‑first experience anchored by a rotatable control ring with Leica’s software identity.

Overview

  • The handset is the international rebrand of Xiaomi’s China‑only 17 Ultra Leica Edition.
  • The rotatable rear camera ring functions as a physical control that users can assign to zoom, focus, or bokeh depth.
  • The triple‑camera system pairs a 50MP main sensor with a 50MP ultrawide and a 200MP periscope telephoto.
  • Images include embedded Content Authenticity Initiative metadata to record provenance.
  • Core specs include a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, a 6.9‑inch 120Hz OLED, a 6,000mAh battery, 90W wired charging, and European sales in black at €1,999.