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Andrew Lanxon/CNET
The Leica Leitzphone powered by Xiaomi is the latest flagship Android phone from Xiaomi, made this time with a deep collaboration with iconic German camera maker Leica. It's arguably more camera than it is phone, with a large main image sensor, telephoto zoom that employs actual moving elements and a function ring around the camera unit that you can turn to control zoom or other settings.Ā
It's filled with Leica-specific touches, from the red dot logo and "Leica Germany" etching on the body to the Leica color profiles in the camera -- the same ones you'll find on Leica's actualĀ cameras.
It's the best camera phone I've ever used, though at Ā£1,700 in the UK, it doesn't come cheap. But then nothing with a Leica logo ever does. It won't be officially on sale in the US but that UK price translates to $2,300.Ā
2 of 16
Andrew Lanxon/CNET
The Leitzphone seen next to
my own Leica Q3 43
. There's certainly a family resemblance. Perhaps not siblings. But maybe the sort of cousin you see only at family gatherings and you're not entirely sure how you're related.Ā
3 of 16
Andrew Lanxon/CNET
As an Android phone it's a powerhouse, packing the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor which delivered excellent scores on our benchmark tests.Ā
4 of 16
Andrew Lanxon/CNET
The phone's main camera uses something called a LOFIC image sensor (which stands for Lateral Overflow Integration Capacitor, in case you were curious). It's basically a brand new piece of sensor technology designed to deliver much better dynamic range in a single image. That's helped too by the physically large size of the sensor and the high quality Leica Summilux lens sitting in front of it.Ā
5 of 16
Andrew Lanxon/CNET
At 6.9 inches it's a big phone so it's not always super easy to use with one hand.Ā
6 of 16
Andrew Lanxon/CNET
The Leitzphone, flanked by other cameras. Really, if you're not into photography this isn't the phone for you.
7 of 16
Andrew Lanxon/CNET
I find its stark aesthetic very pleasing and the function wheen around the lens is surprisingly fun to just play with.Ā
8 of 16
Andrew Lanxon/CNET
It's IP68 rated so don't worry about spilling a bit of beer on it.
9 of 16
Andrew Lanxon/CNET
The Leitzphone runs Android 16 and comes with a custom interface with very Leica-esque monochrome app icons and wallpapers. I actually don't love it (I struggle to tell which app is which without color cues) but I easily swapped it for a different theme.
10 of 16
Andrew Lanxon/CNET
If you don't want to go full Leica, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is basically the same phone. It features the same camera hardware and processor but eschews the control ring and some of the Leica software additions and should hopefully come with a slightly lower price.
11 of 16
Andrew Lanxon/CNET
The Leica Leitzphone (left) and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (right). They're incredibly similar but it's the Leica one that would be in my pocket.
12 of 16
Andrew Lanxon/CNET
The Leitzphone and the iPhone 17 Pro. Two superb camera phones but it's the Leica one I'd most want to have on a photography day out.
13 of 16
Andrew Lanxon/CNET
That Leica etching gives it a premium feel while the textured grip to the left helps it feel a little less slippery when you're taking photos.
14 of 16
Andrew Lanxon/CNET
Its battery life is certainly good, though not quite up there with the absolute best.
15 of 16
Andrew Lanxon/CNET
Ā£1,700 is a lot of money. But all Leica's are expensive and usually for good reason.
16 of 16
Andrew Lanxon/CNET
Like the company's cameras, this thing is capable of taking some truly beautiful photos.Ā | |||||||||
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# Xiaomi's Leitzphone Looks Exactly Like a Leica Phone Should
This Leica camera phone is beautiful. Come take a look.
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Feb. 28, 2026 6:30 a.m. PT
1 of 16Andrew Lanxon/CNET
The Leica Leitzphone powered by Xiaomi is the latest flagship Android phone from Xiaomi, made this time with a deep collaboration with iconic German camera maker Leica. It's arguably more camera than it is phone, with a large main image sensor, telephoto zoom that employs actual moving elements and a function ring around the camera unit that you can turn to control zoom or other settings.
It's filled with Leica-specific touches, from the red dot logo and "Leica Germany" etching on the body to the Leica color profiles in the camera -- the same ones you'll find on Leica's actual cameras.
It's the best camera phone I've ever used, though at Ā£1,700 in the UK, it doesn't come cheap. But then nothing with a Leica logo ever does. It won't be officially on sale in the US but that UK price translates to \$2,300.
![Image of a Leica Xiaomi phone]()
2 of 16Andrew Lanxon/CNET
The Leitzphone seen next to [my own Leica Q3 43](https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/i-dont-regret-spending-8000-on-a-point-and-shoot-compact-leica-heres-why/). There's certainly a family resemblance. Perhaps not siblings. But maybe the sort of cousin you see only at family gatherings and you're not entirely sure how you're related.
![Image of a Leica Xiaomi phone]()
3 of 16Andrew Lanxon/CNET
As an Android phone it's a powerhouse, packing the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor which delivered excellent scores on our benchmark tests.
![Image of a Leica Xiaomi phone]()
4 of 16Andrew Lanxon/CNET
The phone's main camera uses something called a LOFIC image sensor (which stands for Lateral Overflow Integration Capacitor, in case you were curious). It's basically a brand new piece of sensor technology designed to deliver much better dynamic range in a single image. That's helped too by the physically large size of the sensor and the high quality Leica Summilux lens sitting in front of it.
![Image of a Leica Xiaomi phone]()
5 of 16Andrew Lanxon/CNET
At 6.9 inches it's a big phone so it's not always super easy to use with one hand.
![Image of a Leica Xiaomi phone]()
6 of 16Andrew Lanxon/CNET
The Leitzphone, flanked by other cameras. Really, if you're not into photography this isn't the phone for you.
![Image of a Leica Xiaomi phone]()
7 of 16Andrew Lanxon/CNET
I find its stark aesthetic very pleasing and the function wheen around the lens is surprisingly fun to just play with.
![Image of a Leica Xiaomi phone]()
8 of 16Andrew Lanxon/CNET
It's IP68 rated so don't worry about spilling a bit of beer on it.
![Image of a Leica Xiaomi phone]()
9 of 16Andrew Lanxon/CNET
The Leitzphone runs Android 16 and comes with a custom interface with very Leica-esque monochrome app icons and wallpapers. I actually don't love it (I struggle to tell which app is which without color cues) but I easily swapped it for a different theme.
![Image of a Leica Xiaomi phone]()
10 of 16Andrew Lanxon/CNET
If you don't want to go full Leica, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is basically the same phone. It features the same camera hardware and processor but eschews the control ring and some of the Leica software additions and should hopefully come with a slightly lower price.
![Image of a Leica Xiaomi phone]()
11 of 16Andrew Lanxon/CNET
The Leica Leitzphone (left) and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (right). They're incredibly similar but it's the Leica one that would be in my pocket.
![Image of a Leica Xiaomi phone]()
12 of 16Andrew Lanxon/CNET
The Leitzphone and the iPhone 17 Pro. Two superb camera phones but it's the Leica one I'd most want to have on a photography day out.
![Image of a Leica Xiaomi phone]()
13 of 16Andrew Lanxon/CNET
That Leica etching gives it a premium feel while the textured grip to the left helps it feel a little less slippery when you're taking photos.
![Image of a Leica Xiaomi phone]()
14 of 16Andrew Lanxon/CNET
Its battery life is certainly good, though not quite up there with the absolute best.
![Image of a Leica Xiaomi phone]()
15 of 16Andrew Lanxon/CNET
Ā£1,700 is a lot of money. But all Leica's are expensive and usually for good reason.
![Image of a Leica Xiaomi phone]()
16 of 16Andrew Lanxon/CNET
Like the company's cameras, this thing is capable of taking some truly beautiful photos.
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1 of 16Andrew Lanxon/CNET
The Leica Leitzphone powered by Xiaomi is the latest flagship Android phone from Xiaomi, made this time with a deep collaboration with iconic German camera maker Leica. It's arguably more camera than it is phone, with a large main image sensor, telephoto zoom that employs actual moving elements and a function ring around the camera unit that you can turn to control zoom or other settings.
It's filled with Leica-specific touches, from the red dot logo and "Leica Germany" etching on the body to the Leica color profiles in the camera -- the same ones you'll find on Leica's actual cameras.
It's the best camera phone I've ever used, though at Ā£1,700 in the UK, it doesn't come cheap. But then nothing with a Leica logo ever does. It won't be officially on sale in the US but that UK price translates to \$2,300.
2 of 16Andrew Lanxon/CNET
The Leitzphone seen next to [my own Leica Q3 43](https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/i-dont-regret-spending-8000-on-a-point-and-shoot-compact-leica-heres-why/). There's certainly a family resemblance. Perhaps not siblings. But maybe the sort of cousin you see only at family gatherings and you're not entirely sure how you're related.
3 of 16Andrew Lanxon/CNET
As an Android phone it's a powerhouse, packing the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor which delivered excellent scores on our benchmark tests.
4 of 16Andrew Lanxon/CNET
The phone's main camera uses something called a LOFIC image sensor (which stands for Lateral Overflow Integration Capacitor, in case you were curious). It's basically a brand new piece of sensor technology designed to deliver much better dynamic range in a single image. That's helped too by the physically large size of the sensor and the high quality Leica Summilux lens sitting in front of it.
5 of 16Andrew Lanxon/CNET
At 6.9 inches it's a big phone so it's not always super easy to use with one hand.
6 of 16Andrew Lanxon/CNET
The Leitzphone, flanked by other cameras. Really, if you're not into photography this isn't the phone for you.
7 of 16Andrew Lanxon/CNET
I find its stark aesthetic very pleasing and the function wheen around the lens is surprisingly fun to just play with.
8 of 16Andrew Lanxon/CNET
It's IP68 rated so don't worry about spilling a bit of beer on it.
9 of 16Andrew Lanxon/CNET
The Leitzphone runs Android 16 and comes with a custom interface with very Leica-esque monochrome app icons and wallpapers. I actually don't love it (I struggle to tell which app is which without color cues) but I easily swapped it for a different theme.
10 of 16Andrew Lanxon/CNET
If you don't want to go full Leica, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is basically the same phone. It features the same camera hardware and processor but eschews the control ring and some of the Leica software additions and should hopefully come with a slightly lower price.
11 of 16Andrew Lanxon/CNET
The Leica Leitzphone (left) and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (right). They're incredibly similar but it's the Leica one that would be in my pocket.
12 of 16Andrew Lanxon/CNET
The Leitzphone and the iPhone 17 Pro. Two superb camera phones but it's the Leica one I'd most want to have on a photography day out.
13 of 16Andrew Lanxon/CNET
That Leica etching gives it a premium feel while the textured grip to the left helps it feel a little less slippery when you're taking photos.
14 of 16Andrew Lanxon/CNET
Its battery life is certainly good, though not quite up there with the absolute best.
15 of 16Andrew Lanxon/CNET
Ā£1,700 is a lot of money. But all Leica's are expensive and usually for good reason.
16 of 16Andrew Lanxon/CNET
Like the company's cameras, this thing is capable of taking some truly beautiful photos. | |||||||||
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