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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa168.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/xiaomi-17-ultra-leica-leitzphone-review/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/xiaomi-17-ultra-leica-leitzphone-review/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/xiaomi-17-ultra-leica-leitzphone-review\/","crawl_time":1776116636,"first_indexed_time":1772301466,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,cnet!www,\/tech\/mobile\/xiaomi-17-ultra-leica-leitzphone-review\/ s443","src_root_hash":"2383275557131820768","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Leitzphone Review: A Dream Camera Phone - CNET","meta_descriptions":["Whether you call it the Leica Leitzphone or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica phone, this dream camera phone is my latest obsession."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"9\n\/ 10\nScore\nPros\nStunning image quality\nPlethora of Leica color effects\nPhysical ring to control camera settings\nPowerful processor performance\nCons\nVery high price\nBattery life could be better\nNot sold in the US\nLeica Leitzphone by Xiaomi\n9\/10\nCNET Score\nI've Finally Got My Dream Camera Phone: Xiaomi's Leica Leitzphone Review\nXiaomi Leitzphone: Camera quality\nXiaomi Leica Leitzphone: Processor, software and battery life\nLeica Leitzphone performance comparison\nXiaomi Leica Leitzphone: Should you buy it?\nHow we test phones\n2026\nThe\nXiaomi Leica Leitzphone\nis the best, most exciting\ncamera phone\nI have\never\nused. And I've used them all, including\nApple's iPhone 17 Pro\nand\nSamsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra\n. And while they're both great phone cameras for most people, Xiaomi and Leica's latest collaboration has resulted in a handset that's arguably more camera than it is phone. \nThe Leica Leitzphone powered by Xiaomi -- to use its full official name -- is Xiaomi's latest flagship Android phone, developed in partnership with the iconic German camera brand Leica. You can buy the standard Xiaomi 17 Ultra in a more conventional form, with minimal Leica branding. But it's the Leitzphone version that has the photographer in me buzzing like a hive of bees that just heard honey prices are set to soar.\nThe Leica Leitzphone by Xiaomi is notable for prioritizing the photography experience above nearly everything else.\nAndrew Lanxon\/CNET\nBut why? Well, it bears the Leica red dot logo, has Leica etching on the sides, a host of Leica filmic color styles to shoot with\nand\nit has a functional hardware wheel on the back of the phone that\nactually turns\nto control camera settings. It'll even be sold in Leica's own physical stores here in the UK. \nMix in its supercharged processor and the glorious display, and this phone becomes an all-round powerhouse that's well-deserving of its flagship title. I've taken thousands of photos while testing with the Leitzphone, and I am stunned by the results I've achieved. Its images aren't just \"good for a phone\"; they're downright superb for any camera, which is why it was an easy decision to award the phone a coveted CNET Editors' Choice award.\nIt costs £1,700 in the UK, which converts to roughly $2,300 (though it won't be officially sold in the US), so it doesn't come cheap, but \nnothing with a Leica logo does\n. However, if you're looking for the ultimate imaging experience in a phone, pay attention. Let's dive in deeper and take a look at the most important part: the camera.\nXiaomi's Leitzphone Looks Exactly Like a Leica Phone Should\nSee all photos\nXiaomi Leitzphone: Camera quality\nThis phone is all about the camera, so if you're simply not that bothered about photography, then check out our \nother favorite Android phones\n. Maybe take a peek at our early coverage of\nSamsung's new Galaxy S26 range\n. Those of you still here and lusting after amazing photos on the go: strap in, you're in for a treat.\nThe phone's main camera uses something called a LOFIC image sensor, which stands for Lateral Overflow Integration Capacitor. It's basically a brand-new sensor technology designed to deliver much better dynamic range in a single image. That's helped, too, by the sensor's large size and the high-quality Leica Summilux lens sitting in front of it. \nThe Photos I've Taken on Xiaomi's Leica Phone Are Some of My Best Ever\nSee all photos\nThe phone's telephoto zoom lens has moving lens elements, allowing it to achieve a continuous zoom from 75- to 100-millimeter focal lengths, rather than relying on digital cropping. And to control it all, there's a big lens ring on the back that\nactually turns\n to control the zoom, or as I've set mine to, the exposure compensation. \nBut it's not just the hardware that's impressive here; the Leitzphone has the exact same color profiles that you'll find on Leica's actual cameras and film. It all makes this handset the best-equipped camera phone, ahead of any of its rivals. And it's why I've shot somewhere just north of 2,000 photos on it so far during my testing. \nEnlarge Image\nTaken with the main camera in the Leica Chrome color profile, I love how this pigeon has been frozen in action, with pleasing contrast throughout the image.\nAndrew Lanxon\/CNET\nEnlarge Image\nUsing the 8x hybrid zoom I was able to fill the frame with these seagulls.\nAndrew Lanxon\/CNET\nEnlarge Image\nThe Chrome color profile resulted in beautiful tones in this image. I love being able to quickly snap away at low angles using a phone.\nAndrew Lanxon\/CNET\nEnlarge Image\nThose small pops of color from the climbing bumps hold really contrast well against the gray wall.\nAndrew Lanxon\/CNET\nImages are packed with detail and glorious colors, especially when using the Leica Chrome color profile. I love how rich the photos are, with deep, natural shadows that are increasingly rare these days in images from other phones. Some of Xiaomi's rivals go way overboard with image processing, attempting to lighten shadows so much that it kills much of the image's drama. But that's not the case here: The Leitzphone can take images that serious photographers will genuinely love. \nBut you'll have to put in some work, too. I'll often shoot in Pro mode, twisting the control ring to manually underexpose the image to emphasize the shadows and create mood in my images. Or I'll shoot in high-contrast black-and-white mode for a punchy look that's perfect for high-impact street photography. I actually love dabbling in street photography, and a lot of \nmy personal work\n on \"regular\" cameras is in a similar high-contrast black-and-white style, so it has been great fun using the phone in much the same way.\nEnlarge Image\nShot in high-contrast black-and-white mode, I used the roof to frame the bird, exposing for the bright sky to cast the subject into deep shadow and create a dramatic silhouette.\nAndrew Lanxon\/CNET\nEnlarge Image\nI love black-and-white street photography, and using a phone is a great way of capturing candid moments without being noticed.\nAndrew Lanxon\/CNET\nEnlarge Image\nUnlike many of its rivals, the Leitzphone doesn't try to artificially lift shadows. As a result, images like this maintain the depth and drama that I wanted to capture when I took the photo.\nAndrew Lanxon\/CNET\nWhat surprised me about this phone is how similar my workflow has been to my regular shooting style with my own Leica Q3 43. I \nalmost always shoot using the Chrome profile\n on my Q3 43, as I adore the tones it delivers, and I'll typically underexpose a shot to achieve the same rich shadows. The Leitzphone works exactly the same way, and I've been really pleased with how closely those colors match between the phone and the camera. \nThere's also a mode that mimics a roll of Leica's Monopan 50 black-and-white film. I've shot a few rolls of that on both Pentax and Leica\nfilm cameras\nand the results are pretty similar to what the phone achieves, with comparable contrast and film grain. If you love shooting monochrome images, you'll love taking this thing out and about.\nThe camera's exposure and colors remain excellent at night, too, especially when using the Chrome style, which I honestly feel should just be the default; it looks so good. Details do get quite mushy at night, but unless you're really pixel peeping, it's unlikely to be much of a problem. \nEnlarge Image\nThis night-time scene overlooking London's St. Paul's Cathedral is pin-sharp with a perfect exposure. \nAndrew Lanxon\/CNET\nEnlarge Image\nZooming in using the telephoto lens, this night shot of a pub front has beautiful tones. I used the Chrome color profile, which helps add a deeper tone to the orange in the windows.\nAndrew Lanxon\/CNET\nIs the camera quality as good as my actual Leica camera? No, of course not -- my Q3's lens and full-frame image sensor definitely produce better, more natural-looking images. But it's a professional camera that costs me thousands of pounds more than the phone costs, so I'd be pretty mad if my real Leica couldn't hold its own against even the best phone.\nEnlarge Image\nTaken using the 200-megapixel mode (although resized here for easier viewing online), this image looks fine when seen in its entirety.\nAndrew Lanxon\/CNET\nEnlarge Image\nBut zoom in to 100% and it's clear that while there's a lot of resolution, there's not actually any more detail. What we have instead is a sort of watercolor effect where the image processing is trying to smooth out and sharpen details that it hasn't captured. \nAndrew Lanxon\/CNET\nThere is evidently plenty of software processing still going on behind the scenes on the Leitzphone, with some shots showing too much noise reduction and digital sharpening for my taste. There's a 200-megapixel mode that creates an enormous image, but the fine details often become a weird sort of watercolor painting, so I don't really see the point in adding extra resolution when it's not actually adding any extra detail. \nSo it's not\nperfect\nas such, but it's still probably the best camera phone I've ever used and certainly the one I'd most want in my pocket on a photography outing. \nXiaomi Leica Leitzphone: Processor, software and battery life\nThe rest of the phone is pretty good, too. It runs Qualcomm's latest\nSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5\nprocessor, which delivers swift navigation and tons of power for playing demanding games like Genshin Impact. It performed well on our processor benchmark tests, putting it up there with other Gen 5-equipped phones like the\nOnePlus 15\nor\nHonor Magic 8 Pro\n. \nLeica Leitzphone performance comparison\nLeica Leitzphone by Xiaomi\n3,609\n10,784\niPhone 17 Pro Max\n3,907\n10,023\nOnePlus 15\n3,670\n11,061\nGeekbench 6 (single core)\nGeekbench 6 (multi-core)\nNote:\nLonger bars equals better performance\nThe 6.9-inch OLED display is bright and vibrant, and the phone's IP68 rating means you can take it out in the rain without any worry about water damage. \nThe Leitzphone (left) has a custom interface with monochrome tiles. You can change theme if you want, or you can buy the standard Xiaomi 17 Ultra (right), which doesn't have it at all.\nAndrew Lanxon\/CNET\nThe Leitzphone runs Android 16 and comes with a custom interface with Leica-esque monochrome app icons and wallpapers. I actually don't love it because I struggle to tell which app is which without color cues. But I easily swapped it for a different theme. While Xiaomi provides a few AI tools and features, including a translation tool, its AI is mostly just the usual Google add-ons like Gemini Advanced and Circle to Search. I'm extremely grateful that Xiaomi has focused on delivering an amazing experience across the phone, without relying on AI gimmicks.\nSamsung could take note\n. \nThe Leitzphone has a 6,000-mAh battery, which is decent, but not quite \nup there with the best\n. It dropped from full to 85% remaining after our three-hour video streaming test, which is a solid effort, though it didn't quite beat the 90% or more achieved by the\nOnePlus 15\nor iPhone 17 Pro Max. Still, you won't struggle to get a full day of mixed use from it. \nI found I could rinse the poor thing from full to around 60% remaining with half a day of constant photography use, so if you're heading out for a day of photography on your vacation, it's worth carrying a battery pack to help keep some power for the evening. Or keep a fast charger in your bag -- it supports wired charging up to 90-watt speeds with a compatible charger, so even a short boost will be enough to give a few hours of use back. If you're using it as a more regular phone, with some photography every so often, then you can comfortably get through a full day -- with lighter use, I've had as much as half the battery remaining at the end of a day.\nThe Leica Leitzphone next to my Leica Q3 43. They're a good match.\nAndrew Lanxon\/CNET\nXiaomi Leica Leitzphone: Should you buy it?\nThe main reason to spend big on this phone is its stellar camera setup. So if you're not that into photography, this is easily one to skip. Or at least you might want to look at the regular Xiaomi 17 Ultra, which strips out some of the Leica-branded stuff and the settings wheel but keeps much of the other hardware, including the LOFIC sensor and telephoto zoom. It should come with a lower price tag as a result. Camera stuff aside, the Leitzphone and the 17 Ultra are on par with any other Android flagship you'll find right now. \nBut for those of you who really take your photography seriously and want the ultimate camera phone, complete with that iconic red dot, the Leitzphone is absolutely worth considering. No Leica comes cheap, and this one is no exception, but that high price comes with the reassurance that you'll always have a camera with you capable of capturing the images you truly want to take. \nHow we test phones\nEvery phone CNET's reviews team tests\n is used in the real world. We test a phone's features, play games and take photos. We examine the display to see if it's bright, sharp and vibrant. We analyze the design and build to see how it holds and whether it has an IP rating for water resistance. We push the processor's performance to the extremes using standardized benchmark tools such as GeekBench and 3DMark, along with our own anecdotal observations navigating the interface, recording high-resolution videos and playing graphically intense games at high refresh rates.\nAll the cameras are tested in a variety of conditions, from bright sunlight to dark indoor environments. We try out special features such as night and portrait modes and compare our findings with similarly priced competitors. We also check battery life by using it daily and running a series of battery-drain tests.\nWe take into account additional features, including support for 5G, satellite connectivity, fingerprint and face sensors, stylus support, fast charging speeds and foldable displays, among others, that can be useful. We balance all of this against the price to give you the verdict on whether the phone, at whatever price, actually represents good value. While these tests may not always be reflected in CNET's initial review, we conduct follow-up and long-term testing in most circumstances.","attrs_markdown":"X\n\n[Your Guide To a Better Future](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/ \"CNET\")\n\n[Add as a preferred source on Google](https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=cnet.com)\n\n- [News](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/news\/ \"News\")\n- [AI](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/ai-atlas\/ \"AI\")\n- [Tech](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/ \"Tech\")\n  - [VPN](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/vpn\/)\n  - [Phones](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/phones\/)\n  - [Laptops](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/computing\/laptops\/)\n  - [Audio](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/home-entertainment\/audio\/)\n  - [TV](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/home-entertainment\/tvs\/)\n  - [Services & Software](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/services-and-software\/)\n  - [Computers](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/computing\/desktops\/)\n  [All Tech](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/ \"Tech\")\n- [Home](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/home\/ \"Home\")\n  - [Home Security](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/home\/security\/)\n  - [Smart Home](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/home\/smart-home\/)\n  - [Kitchen & Household](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/home\/kitchen-and-household\/)\n  - [Yard & Outdoors](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/home\/yard-and-outdoors\/)\n  - [Home Internet](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/home\/internet\/)\n  [All Home](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/home\/ \"Home\")\n- [Entertainment](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/culture\/entertainment\/ \"Entertainment\")\n  - [Gaming](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/gaming\/)\n  - [TV & Movies](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/streaming-services\/)\n  - [Streaming](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/streaming-services\/)\n  [All Entertainment](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/culture\/entertainment\/ \"Entertainment\")\n- [Wellness](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/ \"Wellness\")\n  - [Sleep](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/sleep\/)\n  - [Nutrition](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/nutrition\/)\n  - [Fitness](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/fitness\/)\n  - [Personal Care](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/personal-care\/)\n  [All Wellness](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/ \"Wellness\")\n- [Gift Guides](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/gifts\/ \"Gift Guides\")\n- [Cover Stories](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/feature\/cover-stories\/ \"Cover Stories\")\n- [More](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/xiaomi-17-ultra-leica-leitzphone-review\/ \"More\")\n  - [Money](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/personal-finance\/)\n  - [CNET Video](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/videos\/)\n  - [Editors' Choice](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/editors-choice\/)\n  [All More](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/xiaomi-17-ultra-leica-leitzphone-review\/ \"More\")\n\n[Add as a preferred source on Google](https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=cnet.com)\n\nBack\n\nToday's Highlights\n\n- 01  [Artemis II Astronauts Get Personal About Historic Mission](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/news\/artemis-ii-astronauts-get-personal-about-historic-mission\/)\n- 02  [Dyson's First-Ever Handheld Fan Is Here in Time for Summer Heat Waves](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/personal-care\/dyson-first-handheld-fan\/)\n- 03  [Apple's 50-Year Legacy of Product Innovation, Through CNET's Lens](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/features\/apple-50th-anniversary-best-products\/)\n- 04  [Help Us Crown the Most Loved Headphones of 2026](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/help-us-find-the-most-loved-headphones-and-earbuds-of-2026\/)\n- 05  [No, the Viral iPhone Fold Video Isn't Real. 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If you buy through our links, we may get a commission.\n\n[Reviews ethics statement](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/editorial-process\/)\n\n![Headshot of Andrew Lanxon](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/images\/logos\/cnet_load.png)\n\nAndrew Lanxon Editor at Large; Lead Photographer, Europe\n\nWhen he's not testing the latest phones or phone cameras, Andrew can normally be found with his own camera in hand or behind his drums or eating his stash of home-cooked food -- sometimes all at once.\n\nExpertise Smartphones, photography, iOS, Android, gaming, outdoor pursuits. Credentials\n\n- Shortlisted for British Photography Awards 2022, Commended in Landscape Photographer of the Year 2022\n\n[See full bio](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/profiles\/ahoyle\/)\n\nWhy You Can Trust CNET\n\n16171819202122232425+\n\nYears of Experience\n\n14151617181920212223\n\nHands-on Product Reviewers\n\n6,0007,0008,0009,00010,00011,00012,00013,00014,00015,000\n\nSq. Feet of Lab Space\n\n[How we test](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/how-cnet-tests-phones\/)\n\nCNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise.\n\n![](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/images\/logos\/cnet_load.png)\n\nLeica Leitzphone by Xiaomi\n\n9\/10\n\nCNET Score\n\nCnet Score\n\nCNET provides expert, unbiased reviews of products and services. When we assign a score, we use a scale of 1-10. Each product we score is evaluated by criteria specific to its category with most assessing pricing, quality, features and performance.\n\nRead more on:  [How we test](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/how-we-test-products-and-services\/)\n\n![Image of a Leica Xiaomi phone](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/images\/logos\/cnet_load.png)\n\n9 \/ 10\n\nScore\n\nCnet Score\n\nCNET provides expert, unbiased reviews of products and services. When we assign a score, we use a scale of 1-10. Each product we score is evaluated by criteria specific to its category with most assessing pricing, quality, features and performance.\n\nRead more on:  [How we test](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/how-we-test-products-and-services\/)\n## Leica Leitzphone by Xiaomi\n\n### Pros\n- Stunning image quality\n- Plethora of Leica color effects\n- Physical ring to control camera settings\n- Powerful processor performance\n\n### Cons\n- Very high price\n- Battery life could be better\n- Not sold in the US\n\n![](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/images\/logos\/cnet_load.png)\n\nLeica Leitzphone by Xiaomi\n\n9\/10\n\nCNET Score\n\nCnet Score\n\nCNET provides expert, unbiased reviews of products and services. When we assign a score, we use a scale of 1-10. Each product we score is evaluated by criteria specific to its category with most assessing pricing, quality, features and performance.\n\nRead more on:  [How we test](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/how-we-test-products-and-services\/)\n\nTable of Contents\n\n- [I've Finally Got My Dream Camera Phone: Xiaomi's Leica Leitzphone Review](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/xiaomi-17-ultra-leica-leitzphone-review\/#toc-d13db36c-2e4a-4550-8db1-75f2c9c4ce42-item-0)\n- [Xiaomi Leitzphone: Camera quality](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/xiaomi-17-ultra-leica-leitzphone-review\/#toc-d13db36c-2e4a-4550-8db1-75f2c9c4ce42-item-1)\n- [Xiaomi Leica Leitzphone: Processor, software and battery life](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/xiaomi-17-ultra-leica-leitzphone-review\/#toc-d13db36c-2e4a-4550-8db1-75f2c9c4ce42-item-2)\n- [Leica Leitzphone performance comparison](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/xiaomi-17-ultra-leica-leitzphone-review\/#toc-d13db36c-2e4a-4550-8db1-75f2c9c4ce42-item-3)\n- [Xiaomi Leica Leitzphone: Should you buy it?](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/xiaomi-17-ultra-leica-leitzphone-review\/#toc-d13db36c-2e4a-4550-8db1-75f2c9c4ce42-item-4)\n- [How we test phones](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/xiaomi-17-ultra-leica-leitzphone-review\/#toc-d13db36c-2e4a-4550-8db1-75f2c9c4ce42-item-5)\n\n2026\n\nThe [Xiaomi Leica Leitzphone](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/xiaomis-camera-concept-is-a-wild-blast-from-the-past-and-i-love-it\/) is the best, most exciting [camera phone](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/best-camera-phone\/) I have *ever* used. And I've used them all, including [Apple's iPhone 17 Pro](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/apple-iphone-17-pro-iphone-17-pro-max-review\/) and [Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/galaxy-s25-ultra-review-greatest-phone-screen-ever-and-lets-not-talk-about-the-ai\/). And while they're both great phone cameras for most people, Xiaomi and Leica's latest collaboration has resulted in a handset that's arguably more camera than it is phone.\n\nThe Leica Leitzphone powered by Xiaomi -- to use its full official name -- is Xiaomi's latest flagship Android phone, developed in partnership with the iconic German camera brand Leica. You can buy the standard Xiaomi 17 Ultra in a more conventional form, with minimal Leica branding. But it's the Leitzphone version that has the photographer in me buzzing like a hive of bees that just heard honey prices are set to soar.\n\n![Image of a Leica Xiaomi phone](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/images\/logos\/cnet_load.png)\n\nThe Leica Leitzphone by Xiaomi is notable for prioritizing the photography experience above nearly everything else.\n\nAndrew Lanxon\/CNET\n\nBut why? Well, it bears the Leica red dot logo, has Leica etching on the sides, a host of Leica filmic color styles to shoot with *and* it has a functional hardware wheel on the back of the phone that *actually turns* to control camera settings. It'll even be sold in Leica's own physical stores here in the UK.\n\nMix in its supercharged processor and the glorious display, and this phone becomes an all-round powerhouse that's well-deserving of its flagship title. I've taken thousands of photos while testing with the Leitzphone, and I am stunned by the results I've achieved. Its images aren't just \"good for a phone\"; they're downright superb for any camera, which is why it was an easy decision to award the phone a coveted CNET Editors' Choice award.\n\nIt costs £1,700 in the UK, which converts to roughly \\$2,300 (though it won't be officially sold in the US), so it doesn't come cheap, but [nothing with a Leica logo does](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/computing\/i-dont-regret-spending-8000-on-a-point-and-shoot-compact-leica-heres-why\/). However, if you're looking for the ultimate imaging experience in a phone, pay attention. Let's dive in deeper and take a look at the most important part: the camera.\n\n### Xiaomi's Leitzphone Looks Exactly Like a Leica Phone Should\n[![](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/images\/logos\/cnet_load.png)](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/pictures\/xiaomis-leitzphone-looks-exactly-like-a-leica-phone-should\/)\n\n[![](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/images\/logos\/cnet_load.png)](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/pictures\/xiaomis-leitzphone-looks-exactly-like-a-leica-phone-should\/)\n\n[![](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/images\/logos\/cnet_load.png) +13 More](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/pictures\/xiaomis-leitzphone-looks-exactly-like-a-leica-phone-should\/)\n\n[See all photos](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/pictures\/xiaomis-leitzphone-looks-exactly-like-a-leica-phone-should\/)\n## Xiaomi Leitzphone: Camera quality\nThis phone is all about the camera, so if you're simply not that bothered about photography, then check out our [other favorite Android phones](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/best-android-phone\/). Maybe take a peek at our early coverage of [Samsung's new Galaxy S26 range](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/galaxy-s26-ultra-hands-on-first-take\/). Those of you still here and lusting after amazing photos on the go: strap in, you're in for a treat.\n\nThe phone's main camera uses something called a LOFIC image sensor, which stands for Lateral Overflow Integration Capacitor. It's basically a brand-new sensor technology designed to deliver much better dynamic range in a single image. That's helped, too, by the sensor's large size and the high-quality Leica Summilux lens sitting in front of it.\n\n### The Photos I've Taken on Xiaomi's Leica Phone Are Some of My Best Ever\n[![](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/images\/logos\/cnet_load.png)](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/pictures\/ive-taken-over-2000-photos-with-xiaomis-leica-phone-these-are-my-favs\/)\n\n[![](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/images\/logos\/cnet_load.png)](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/pictures\/ive-taken-over-2000-photos-with-xiaomis-leica-phone-these-are-my-favs\/)\n\n[![](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/images\/logos\/cnet_load.png) +27 More](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/pictures\/ive-taken-over-2000-photos-with-xiaomis-leica-phone-these-are-my-favs\/)\n\n[See all photos](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/pictures\/ive-taken-over-2000-photos-with-xiaomis-leica-phone-these-are-my-favs\/)\n\nThe phone's telephoto zoom lens has moving lens elements, allowing it to achieve a continuous zoom from 75- to 100-millimeter focal lengths, rather than relying on digital cropping. And to control it all, there's a big lens ring on the back that *actually turns* to control the zoom, or as I've set mine to, the exposure compensation.\n\nBut it's not just the hardware that's impressive here; the Leitzphone has the exact same color profiles that you'll find on Leica's actual cameras and film. It all makes this handset the best-equipped camera phone, ahead of any of its rivals. And it's why I've shot somewhere just north of 2,000 photos on it so far during my testing.\n\n![A bird flying past a building](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/images\/logos\/cnet_load.png)\n\nEnlarge Image\n\n![A bird flying past a building](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/images\/logos\/cnet_load.png)\n\nTaken with the main camera in the Leica Chrome color profile, I love how this pigeon has been frozen in action, with pleasing contrast throughout the image.\n\nAndrew Lanxon\/CNET\n\n![Seabirds in flight](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/images\/logos\/cnet_load.png)\n\nEnlarge Image\n\n![Seabirds in flight](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/images\/logos\/cnet_load.png)\n\nUsing the 8x hybrid zoom I was able to fill the frame with these seagulls.\n\nAndrew Lanxon\/CNET\n\n![a tiny dog](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/images\/logos\/cnet_load.png)\n\nEnlarge Image\n\n![a tiny dog](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/images\/logos\/cnet_load.png)\n\nThe Chrome color profile resulted in beautiful tones in this image. I love being able to quickly snap away at low angles using a phone.\n\nAndrew Lanxon\/CNET\n\n![an indoor climbing wall](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/images\/logos\/cnet_load.png)\n\nEnlarge Image\n\n![an indoor climbing wall](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/images\/logos\/cnet_load.png)\n\nThose small pops of color from the climbing bumps hold really contrast well against the gray wall.\n\nAndrew Lanxon\/CNET\n\nImages are packed with detail and glorious colors, especially when using the Leica Chrome color profile. I love how rich the photos are, with deep, natural shadows that are increasingly rare these days in images from other phones. Some of Xiaomi's rivals go way overboard with image processing, attempting to lighten shadows so much that it kills much of the image's drama. But that's not the case here: The Leitzphone can take images that serious photographers will genuinely love.\n\nBut you'll have to put in some work, too. I'll often shoot in Pro mode, twisting the control ring to manually underexpose the image to emphasize the shadows and create mood in my images. Or I'll shoot in high-contrast black-and-white mode for a punchy look that's perfect for high-impact street photography. I actually love dabbling in street photography, and a lot of [my personal work](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=5aKxCQJFUWE&t#link={%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22href%22:%22https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=5aKxCQJFUWE&t%22,%22target%22:%22%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22,%22linkText%22:%22my%20personal%20work%22} \"(opens in a new window)\") on \"regular\" cameras is in a similar high-contrast black-and-white style, so it has been great fun using the phone in much the same way.\n\n![a bird in shadow](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/images\/logos\/cnet_load.png)\n\nEnlarge Image\n\n![a bird in shadow](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/images\/logos\/cnet_load.png)\n\nShot in high-contrast black-and-white mode, I used the roof to frame the bird, exposing for the bright sky to cast the subject into deep shadow and create a dramatic silhouette.\n\nAndrew Lanxon\/CNET\n\n![a couple sitting](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/images\/logos\/cnet_load.png)\n\nEnlarge Image\n\n![a couple sitting](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/images\/logos\/cnet_load.png)\n\nI love black-and-white street photography, and using a phone is a great way of capturing candid moments without being noticed.\n\nAndrew Lanxon\/CNET\n\n![construction workers with wheelbarrows](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/images\/logos\/cnet_load.png)\n\nEnlarge Image\n\n![construction workers with wheelbarrows](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/images\/logos\/cnet_load.png)\n\nUnlike many of its rivals, the Leitzphone doesn't try to artificially lift shadows. As a result, images like this maintain the depth and drama that I wanted to capture when I took the photo.\n\nAndrew Lanxon\/CNET\n\nWhat surprised me about this phone is how similar my workflow has been to my regular shooting style with my own Leica Q3 43. I [almost always shoot using the Chrome profile](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/pictures\/ive-taken-over-25000-photos-with-my-new-leica-these-are-my-favorites\/) on my Q3 43, as I adore the tones it delivers, and I'll typically underexpose a shot to achieve the same rich shadows. The Leitzphone works exactly the same way, and I've been really pleased with how closely those colors match between the phone and the camera.\n\nThere's also a mode that mimics a roll of Leica's Monopan 50 black-and-white film. I've shot a few rolls of that on both Pentax and Leica [film cameras](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/computing\/best-analog-film-camera-to-buy\/) and the results are pretty similar to what the phone achieves, with comparable contrast and film grain. If you love shooting monochrome images, you'll love taking this thing out and about.\n\nThe camera's exposure and colors remain excellent at night, too, especially when using the Chrome style, which I honestly feel should just be the default; it looks so good. Details do get quite mushy at night, but unless you're really pixel peeping, it's unlikely to be much of a problem.\n\n![a city skyline at night](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/images\/logos\/cnet_load.png)\n\nEnlarge Image\n\n![a city skyline at night](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/images\/logos\/cnet_load.png)\n\nThis night-time scene overlooking London's St. Paul's Cathedral is pin-sharp with a perfect exposure.\n\nAndrew Lanxon\/CNET\n\n![A storefront at night light by four lights](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/images\/logos\/cnet_load.png)\n\nEnlarge Image\n\n![A storefront at night light by four lights](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/images\/logos\/cnet_load.png)\n\nZooming in using the telephoto lens, this night shot of a pub front has beautiful tones. I used the Chrome color profile, which helps add a deeper tone to the orange in the windows.\n\nAndrew Lanxon\/CNET\n\nIs the camera quality as good as my actual Leica camera? No, of course not -- my Q3's lens and full-frame image sensor definitely produce better, more natural-looking images. But it's a professional camera that costs me thousands of pounds more than the phone costs, so I'd be pretty mad if my real Leica couldn't hold its own against even the best phone.\n\n![a riverfront](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/images\/logos\/cnet_load.png)\n\nEnlarge Image\n\n![a riverfront](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/images\/logos\/cnet_load.png)\n\nTaken using the 200-megapixel mode (although resized here for easier viewing online), this image looks fine when seen in its entirety.\n\nAndrew Lanxon\/CNET\n\n![a shed](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/images\/logos\/cnet_load.png)\n\nEnlarge Image\n\n![a shed](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/images\/logos\/cnet_load.png)\n\nBut zoom in to 100% and it's clear that while there's a lot of resolution, there's not actually any more detail. What we have instead is a sort of watercolor effect where the image processing is trying to smooth out and sharpen details that it hasn't captured.\n\nAndrew Lanxon\/CNET\n\nThere is evidently plenty of software processing still going on behind the scenes on the Leitzphone, with some shots showing too much noise reduction and digital sharpening for my taste. There's a 200-megapixel mode that creates an enormous image, but the fine details often become a weird sort of watercolor painting, so I don't really see the point in adding extra resolution when it's not actually adding any extra detail.\n\nSo it's not *perfect* as such, but it's still probably the best camera phone I've ever used and certainly the one I'd most want in my pocket on a photography outing.\n\n## Xiaomi Leica Leitzphone: Processor, software and battery life\nThe rest of the phone is pretty good, too. It runs Qualcomm's latest [Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/qualcomms-snapdragon-8-elite-gen-5-chip-will-boost-ai-in-2026s-most-powerful-phones\/) processor, which delivers swift navigation and tons of power for playing demanding games like Genshin Impact. It performed well on our processor benchmark tests, putting it up there with other Gen 5-equipped phones like the [OnePlus 15](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/i-tested-the-oneplus-15-and-its-massive-7300mah-battery-deserves-a-medal\/) or [Honor Magic 8 Pro](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/honor-magic-8-pro-phone-review\/).\n\n## Leica Leitzphone performance comparison\nLeica Leitzphone by Xiaomi  3,609 10,784iPhone 17 Pro Max  3,907 10,023OnePlus 15  3,670 11,061\n\n- Geekbench 6 (single core)\n- Geekbench 6 (multi-core)\n\n**Note:** Longer bars equals better performance\n\nThe 6.9-inch OLED display is bright and vibrant, and the phone's IP68 rating means you can take it out in the rain without any worry about water damage.\n\n![Image of a Leica Xiaomi phone](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/images\/logos\/cnet_load.png)\n\nThe Leitzphone (left) has a custom interface with monochrome tiles. You can change theme if you want, or you can buy the standard Xiaomi 17 Ultra (right), which doesn't have it at all.\n\nAndrew Lanxon\/CNET\n\nThe Leitzphone runs Android 16 and comes with a custom interface with Leica-esque monochrome app icons and wallpapers. I actually don't love it because I struggle to tell which app is which without color cues. But I easily swapped it for a different theme. While Xiaomi provides a few AI tools and features, including a translation tool, its AI is mostly just the usual Google add-ons like Gemini Advanced and Circle to Search. I'm extremely grateful that Xiaomi has focused on delivering an amazing experience across the phone, without relying on AI gimmicks. [Samsung could take note](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra-camera-updates\/).\n\nThe Leitzphone has a 6,000-mAh battery, which is decent, but not quite [up there with the best](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/best-phones-for-battery-life-we-tested\/). It dropped from full to 85% remaining after our three-hour video streaming test, which is a solid effort, though it didn't quite beat the 90% or more achieved by the [OnePlus 15](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/i-tested-the-oneplus-15-and-its-massive-7300mah-battery-deserves-a-medal\/) or iPhone 17 Pro Max. Still, you won't struggle to get a full day of mixed use from it.\n\nI found I could rinse the poor thing from full to around 60% remaining with half a day of constant photography use, so if you're heading out for a day of photography on your vacation, it's worth carrying a battery pack to help keep some power for the evening. Or keep a fast charger in your bag -- it supports wired charging up to 90-watt speeds with a compatible charger, so even a short boost will be enough to give a few hours of use back. If you're using it as a more regular phone, with some photography every so often, then you can comfortably get through a full day -- with lighter use, I've had as much as half the battery remaining at the end of a day.\n\n![Image of a Leica Xiaomi phone](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/images\/logos\/cnet_load.png)\n\nThe Leica Leitzphone next to my Leica Q3 43. They're a good match.\n\nAndrew Lanxon\/CNET\n## Xiaomi Leica Leitzphone: Should you buy it?\nThe main reason to spend big on this phone is its stellar camera setup. So if you're not that into photography, this is easily one to skip. Or at least you might want to look at the regular Xiaomi 17 Ultra, which strips out some of the Leica-branded stuff and the settings wheel but keeps much of the other hardware, including the LOFIC sensor and telephoto zoom. It should come with a lower price tag as a result. Camera stuff aside, the Leitzphone and the 17 Ultra are on par with any other Android flagship you'll find right now.\n\nBut for those of you who really take your photography seriously and want the ultimate camera phone, complete with that iconic red dot, the Leitzphone is absolutely worth considering. No Leica comes cheap, and this one is no exception, but that high price comes with the reassurance that you'll always have a camera with you capable of capturing the images you truly want to take.\n\n## How we test phones\n[Every phone CNET's reviews team tests](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/how-cnet-tests-phones\/) is used in the real world. We test a phone's features, play games and take photos. We examine the display to see if it's bright, sharp and vibrant. We analyze the design and build to see how it holds and whether it has an IP rating for water resistance. 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All rights reserved.","attrs_readable_markdown":"![Image of a Leica Xiaomi phone](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/images\/logos\/cnet_load.png)\n\n9 \/ 10\n\nScore\n\n### Pros\n- Stunning image quality\n- Plethora of Leica color effects\n- Physical ring to control camera settings\n- Powerful processor performance\n\n### Cons\n- Very high price\n- Battery life could be better\n- Not sold in the US\n\n![](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/images\/logos\/cnet_load.png)\n\nLeica Leitzphone by Xiaomi\n\n9\/10CNET Score\n\n- [I've Finally Got My Dream Camera Phone: Xiaomi's Leica Leitzphone Review](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/xiaomi-17-ultra-leica-leitzphone-review\/#toc-d13db36c-2e4a-4550-8db1-75f2c9c4ce42-item-0)\n- [Xiaomi Leitzphone: Camera quality](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/xiaomi-17-ultra-leica-leitzphone-review\/#toc-d13db36c-2e4a-4550-8db1-75f2c9c4ce42-item-1)\n- [Xiaomi Leica Leitzphone: Processor, software and battery life](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/xiaomi-17-ultra-leica-leitzphone-review\/#toc-d13db36c-2e4a-4550-8db1-75f2c9c4ce42-item-2)\n- [Leica Leitzphone performance comparison](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/xiaomi-17-ultra-leica-leitzphone-review\/#toc-d13db36c-2e4a-4550-8db1-75f2c9c4ce42-item-3)\n- [Xiaomi Leica Leitzphone: Should you buy it?](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/xiaomi-17-ultra-leica-leitzphone-review\/#toc-d13db36c-2e4a-4550-8db1-75f2c9c4ce42-item-4)\n- [How we test phones](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/xiaomi-17-ultra-leica-leitzphone-review\/#toc-d13db36c-2e4a-4550-8db1-75f2c9c4ce42-item-5)\n\n2026\n\nThe [Xiaomi Leica Leitzphone](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/xiaomis-camera-concept-is-a-wild-blast-from-the-past-and-i-love-it\/) is the best, most exciting [camera phone](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/best-camera-phone\/) I have *ever* used. And I've used them all, including [Apple's iPhone 17 Pro](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/apple-iphone-17-pro-iphone-17-pro-max-review\/) and [Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/galaxy-s25-ultra-review-greatest-phone-screen-ever-and-lets-not-talk-about-the-ai\/). And while they're both great phone cameras for most people, Xiaomi and Leica's latest collaboration has resulted in a handset that's arguably more camera than it is phone.\n\nThe Leica Leitzphone powered by Xiaomi -- to use its full official name -- is Xiaomi's latest flagship Android phone, developed in partnership with the iconic German camera brand Leica. You can buy the standard Xiaomi 17 Ultra in a more conventional form, with minimal Leica branding. But it's the Leitzphone version that has the photographer in me buzzing like a hive of bees that just heard honey prices are set to soar.\n\n![Image of a Leica Xiaomi phone](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/images\/logos\/cnet_load.png)\n\nThe Leica Leitzphone by Xiaomi is notable for prioritizing the photography experience above nearly everything else.\n\nAndrew Lanxon\/CNET\n\nBut why? Well, it bears the Leica red dot logo, has Leica etching on the sides, a host of Leica filmic color styles to shoot with *and* it has a functional hardware wheel on the back of the phone that *actually turns* to control camera settings. It'll even be sold in Leica's own physical stores here in the UK.\n\nMix in its supercharged processor and the glorious display, and this phone becomes an all-round powerhouse that's well-deserving of its flagship title. I've taken thousands of photos while testing with the Leitzphone, and I am stunned by the results I've achieved. Its images aren't just \"good for a phone\"; they're downright superb for any camera, which is why it was an easy decision to award the phone a coveted CNET Editors' Choice award.\n\nIt costs £1,700 in the UK, which converts to roughly \\$2,300 (though it won't be officially sold in the US), so it doesn't come cheap, but [nothing with a Leica logo does](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/computing\/i-dont-regret-spending-8000-on-a-point-and-shoot-compact-leica-heres-why\/). However, if you're looking for the ultimate imaging experience in a phone, pay attention. Let's dive in deeper and take a look at the most important part: the camera.\n\n### Xiaomi's Leitzphone Looks Exactly Like a Leica Phone Should\n[See all photos](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/pictures\/xiaomis-leitzphone-looks-exactly-like-a-leica-phone-should\/)\n## Xiaomi Leitzphone: Camera quality\nThis phone is all about the camera, so if you're simply not that bothered about photography, then check out our [other favorite Android phones](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/best-android-phone\/). Maybe take a peek at our early coverage of [Samsung's new Galaxy S26 range](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/galaxy-s26-ultra-hands-on-first-take\/). Those of you still here and lusting after amazing photos on the go: strap in, you're in for a treat.\n\nThe phone's main camera uses something called a LOFIC image sensor, which stands for Lateral Overflow Integration Capacitor. It's basically a brand-new sensor technology designed to deliver much better dynamic range in a single image. That's helped, too, by the sensor's large size and the high-quality Leica Summilux lens sitting in front of it.\n\n### The Photos I've Taken on Xiaomi's Leica Phone Are Some of My Best Ever\n[See all photos](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/pictures\/ive-taken-over-2000-photos-with-xiaomis-leica-phone-these-are-my-favs\/)\n\nThe phone's telephoto zoom lens has moving lens elements, allowing it to achieve a continuous zoom from 75- to 100-millimeter focal lengths, rather than relying on digital cropping. And to control it all, there's a big lens ring on the back that *actually turns* to control the zoom, or as I've set mine to, the exposure compensation.\n\nBut it's not just the hardware that's impressive here; the Leitzphone has the exact same color profiles that you'll find on Leica's actual cameras and film. It all makes this handset the best-equipped camera phone, ahead of any of its rivals. And it's why I've shot somewhere just north of 2,000 photos on it so far during my testing.\n\n![A bird flying past a building](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/images\/logos\/cnet_load.png)\n\nEnlarge Image\n\n![A bird flying past a building](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/images\/logos\/cnet_load.png)\n\nTaken with the main camera in the Leica Chrome color profile, I love how this pigeon has been frozen in action, with pleasing contrast throughout the image.\n\nAndrew Lanxon\/CNET\n\n![Seabirds in flight](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/images\/logos\/cnet_load.png)\n\nEnlarge Image\n\n![Seabirds in flight](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/images\/logos\/cnet_load.png)\n\nUsing the 8x hybrid zoom I was able to fill the frame with these seagulls.\n\nAndrew Lanxon\/CNET\n\n![a tiny dog](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/images\/logos\/cnet_load.png)\n\nEnlarge Image\n\n![a tiny dog](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/images\/logos\/cnet_load.png)\n\nThe Chrome color profile resulted in beautiful tones in this image. I love being able to quickly snap away at low angles using a phone.\n\nAndrew Lanxon\/CNET\n\n![an indoor climbing wall](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/images\/logos\/cnet_load.png)\n\nEnlarge Image\n\n![an indoor climbing wall](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/images\/logos\/cnet_load.png)\n\nThose small pops of color from the climbing bumps hold really contrast well against the gray wall.\n\nAndrew Lanxon\/CNET\n\nImages are packed with detail and glorious colors, especially when using the Leica Chrome color profile. I love how rich the photos are, with deep, natural shadows that are increasingly rare these days in images from other phones. Some of Xiaomi's rivals go way overboard with image processing, attempting to lighten shadows so much that it kills much of the image's drama. But that's not the case here: The Leitzphone can take images that serious photographers will genuinely love.\n\nBut you'll have to put in some work, too. I'll often shoot in Pro mode, twisting the control ring to manually underexpose the image to emphasize the shadows and create mood in my images. Or I'll shoot in high-contrast black-and-white mode for a punchy look that's perfect for high-impact street photography. I actually love dabbling in street photography, and a lot of [my personal work](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=5aKxCQJFUWE&t#link={%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22href%22:%22https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=5aKxCQJFUWE&t%22,%22target%22:%22%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22,%22linkText%22:%22my%20personal%20work%22} \"(opens in a new window)\") on \"regular\" cameras is in a similar high-contrast black-and-white style, so it has been great fun using the phone in much the same way.\n\n![a bird in shadow](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/images\/logos\/cnet_load.png)\n\nEnlarge Image\n\n![a bird in shadow](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/images\/logos\/cnet_load.png)\n\nShot in high-contrast black-and-white mode, I used the roof to frame the bird, exposing for the bright sky to cast the subject into deep shadow and create a dramatic silhouette.\n\nAndrew Lanxon\/CNET\n\n![a couple sitting](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/images\/logos\/cnet_load.png)\n\nEnlarge Image\n\n![a couple sitting](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/images\/logos\/cnet_load.png)\n\nI love black-and-white street photography, and using a phone is a great way of capturing candid moments without being noticed.\n\nAndrew Lanxon\/CNET\n\n![construction workers with wheelbarrows](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/images\/logos\/cnet_load.png)\n\nEnlarge Image\n\n![construction workers with wheelbarrows](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/images\/logos\/cnet_load.png)\n\nUnlike many of its rivals, the Leitzphone doesn't try to artificially lift shadows. As a result, images like this maintain the depth and drama that I wanted to capture when I took the photo.\n\nAndrew Lanxon\/CNET\n\nWhat surprised me about this phone is how similar my workflow has been to my regular shooting style with my own Leica Q3 43. I [almost always shoot using the Chrome profile](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/pictures\/ive-taken-over-25000-photos-with-my-new-leica-these-are-my-favorites\/) on my Q3 43, as I adore the tones it delivers, and I'll typically underexpose a shot to achieve the same rich shadows. The Leitzphone works exactly the same way, and I've been really pleased with how closely those colors match between the phone and the camera.\n\nThere's also a mode that mimics a roll of Leica's Monopan 50 black-and-white film. I've shot a few rolls of that on both Pentax and Leica [film cameras](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/computing\/best-analog-film-camera-to-buy\/) and the results are pretty similar to what the phone achieves, with comparable contrast and film grain. If you love shooting monochrome images, you'll love taking this thing out and about.\n\nThe camera's exposure and colors remain excellent at night, too, especially when using the Chrome style, which I honestly feel should just be the default; it looks so good. Details do get quite mushy at night, but unless you're really pixel peeping, it's unlikely to be much of a problem.\n\n![a city skyline at night](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/images\/logos\/cnet_load.png)\n\nEnlarge Image\n\n![a city skyline at night](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/images\/logos\/cnet_load.png)\n\nThis night-time scene overlooking London's St. Paul's Cathedral is pin-sharp with a perfect exposure.\n\nAndrew Lanxon\/CNET\n\n![A storefront at night light by four lights](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/images\/logos\/cnet_load.png)\n\nEnlarge Image\n\n![A storefront at night light by four lights](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/images\/logos\/cnet_load.png)\n\nZooming in using the telephoto lens, this night shot of a pub front has beautiful tones. I used the Chrome color profile, which helps add a deeper tone to the orange in the windows.\n\nAndrew Lanxon\/CNET\n\nIs the camera quality as good as my actual Leica camera? No, of course not -- my Q3's lens and full-frame image sensor definitely produce better, more natural-looking images. But it's a professional camera that costs me thousands of pounds more than the phone costs, so I'd be pretty mad if my real Leica couldn't hold its own against even the best phone.\n\n![a riverfront](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/images\/logos\/cnet_load.png)\n\nEnlarge Image\n\n![a riverfront](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/images\/logos\/cnet_load.png)\n\nTaken using the 200-megapixel mode (although resized here for easier viewing online), this image looks fine when seen in its entirety.\n\nAndrew Lanxon\/CNET\n\n![a shed](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/images\/logos\/cnet_load.png)\n\nEnlarge Image\n\n![a shed](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/images\/logos\/cnet_load.png)\n\nBut zoom in to 100% and it's clear that while there's a lot of resolution, there's not actually any more detail. What we have instead is a sort of watercolor effect where the image processing is trying to smooth out and sharpen details that it hasn't captured.\n\nAndrew Lanxon\/CNET\n\nThere is evidently plenty of software processing still going on behind the scenes on the Leitzphone, with some shots showing too much noise reduction and digital sharpening for my taste. There's a 200-megapixel mode that creates an enormous image, but the fine details often become a weird sort of watercolor painting, so I don't really see the point in adding extra resolution when it's not actually adding any extra detail.\n\nSo it's not *perfect* as such, but it's still probably the best camera phone I've ever used and certainly the one I'd most want in my pocket on a photography outing.\n\n## Xiaomi Leica Leitzphone: Processor, software and battery life\nThe rest of the phone is pretty good, too. It runs Qualcomm's latest [Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/qualcomms-snapdragon-8-elite-gen-5-chip-will-boost-ai-in-2026s-most-powerful-phones\/) processor, which delivers swift navigation and tons of power for playing demanding games like Genshin Impact. It performed well on our processor benchmark tests, putting it up there with other Gen 5-equipped phones like the [OnePlus 15](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/i-tested-the-oneplus-15-and-its-massive-7300mah-battery-deserves-a-medal\/) or [Honor Magic 8 Pro](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/honor-magic-8-pro-phone-review\/).\n\n## Leica Leitzphone performance comparison\nLeica Leitzphone by Xiaomi  3,609 10,784iPhone 17 Pro Max  3,907 10,023OnePlus 15  3,670 11,061\n\n- Geekbench 6 (single core)\n- Geekbench 6 (multi-core)\n\n**Note:** Longer bars equals better performance\n\nThe 6.9-inch OLED display is bright and vibrant, and the phone's IP68 rating means you can take it out in the rain without any worry about water damage.\n\n![Image of a Leica Xiaomi phone](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/images\/logos\/cnet_load.png)\n\nThe Leitzphone (left) has a custom interface with monochrome tiles. You can change theme if you want, or you can buy the standard Xiaomi 17 Ultra (right), which doesn't have it at all.\n\nAndrew Lanxon\/CNET\n\nThe Leitzphone runs Android 16 and comes with a custom interface with Leica-esque monochrome app icons and wallpapers. I actually don't love it because I struggle to tell which app is which without color cues. But I easily swapped it for a different theme. While Xiaomi provides a few AI tools and features, including a translation tool, its AI is mostly just the usual Google add-ons like Gemini Advanced and Circle to Search. I'm extremely grateful that Xiaomi has focused on delivering an amazing experience across the phone, without relying on AI gimmicks. [Samsung could take note](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra-camera-updates\/).\n\nThe Leitzphone has a 6,000-mAh battery, which is decent, but not quite [up there with the best](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/best-phones-for-battery-life-we-tested\/). It dropped from full to 85% remaining after our three-hour video streaming test, which is a solid effort, though it didn't quite beat the 90% or more achieved by the [OnePlus 15](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/i-tested-the-oneplus-15-and-its-massive-7300mah-battery-deserves-a-medal\/) or iPhone 17 Pro Max. Still, you won't struggle to get a full day of mixed use from it.\n\nI found I could rinse the poor thing from full to around 60% remaining with half a day of constant photography use, so if you're heading out for a day of photography on your vacation, it's worth carrying a battery pack to help keep some power for the evening. Or keep a fast charger in your bag -- it supports wired charging up to 90-watt speeds with a compatible charger, so even a short boost will be enough to give a few hours of use back. If you're using it as a more regular phone, with some photography every so often, then you can comfortably get through a full day -- with lighter use, I've had as much as half the battery remaining at the end of a day.\n\n![Image of a Leica Xiaomi phone](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/images\/logos\/cnet_load.png)\n\nThe Leica Leitzphone next to my Leica Q3 43. They're a good match.\n\nAndrew Lanxon\/CNET\n## Xiaomi Leica Leitzphone: Should you buy it?\nThe main reason to spend big on this phone is its stellar camera setup. So if you're not that into photography, this is easily one to skip. Or at least you might want to look at the regular Xiaomi 17 Ultra, which strips out some of the Leica-branded stuff and the settings wheel but keeps much of the other hardware, including the LOFIC sensor and telephoto zoom. It should come with a lower price tag as a result. Camera stuff aside, the Leitzphone and the 17 Ultra are on par with any other Android flagship you'll find right now.\n\nBut for those of you who really take your photography seriously and want the ultimate camera phone, complete with that iconic red dot, the Leitzphone is absolutely worth considering. No Leica comes cheap, and this one is no exception, but that high price comes with the reassurance that you'll always have a camera with you capable of capturing the images you truly want to take.\n\n## How we test phones\n[Every phone CNET's reviews team tests](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/how-cnet-tests-phones\/) is used in the real world. We test a phone's features, play games and take photos. We examine the display to see if it's bright, sharp and vibrant. We analyze the design and build to see how it holds and whether it has an IP rating for water resistance. 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Boilerpipe Text	9 / 10 Score Pros Stunning image quality Plethora of Leica color effects Physical ring to control camera settings Powerful processor performance Cons Very high price Battery life could be better Not sold in the US Leica Leitzphone by Xiaomi 9/10 CNET Score I've Finally Got My Dream Camera Phone: Xiaomi's Leica Leitzphone Review Xiaomi Leitzphone: Camera quality Xiaomi Leica Leitzphone: Processor, software and battery life Leica Leitzphone performance comparison Xiaomi Leica Leitzphone: Should you buy it? How we test phones 2026 The Xiaomi Leica Leitzphone is the best, most exciting camera phone I have ever used. And I've used them all, including Apple's iPhone 17 Pro and Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra . And while they're both great phone cameras for most people, Xiaomi and Leica's latest collaboration has resulted in a handset that's arguably more camera than it is phone. The Leica Leitzphone powered by Xiaomi -- to use its full official name -- is Xiaomi's latest flagship Android phone, developed in partnership with the iconic German camera brand Leica. You can buy the standard Xiaomi 17 Ultra in a more conventional form, with minimal Leica branding. But it's the Leitzphone version that has the photographer in me buzzing like a hive of bees that just heard honey prices are set to soar. The Leica Leitzphone by Xiaomi is notable for prioritizing the photography experience above nearly everything else. Andrew Lanxon/CNET But why? Well, it bears the Leica red dot logo, has Leica etching on the sides, a host of Leica filmic color styles to shoot with and it has a functional hardware wheel on the back of the phone that actually turns to control camera settings. It'll even be sold in Leica's own physical stores here in the UK. Mix in its supercharged processor and the glorious display, and this phone becomes an all-round powerhouse that's well-deserving of its flagship title. I've taken thousands of photos while testing with the Leitzphone, and I am stunned by the results I've achieved. Its images aren't just "good for a phone"; they're downright superb for any camera, which is why it was an easy decision to award the phone a coveted CNET Editors' Choice award. It costs £1,700 in the UK, which converts to roughly $2,300 (though it won't be officially sold in the US), so it doesn't come cheap, but nothing with a Leica logo does . However, if you're looking for the ultimate imaging experience in a phone, pay attention. Let's dive in deeper and take a look at the most important part: the camera. Xiaomi's Leitzphone Looks Exactly Like a Leica Phone Should See all photos Xiaomi Leitzphone: Camera quality This phone is all about the camera, so if you're simply not that bothered about photography, then check out our other favorite Android phones . Maybe take a peek at our early coverage of Samsung's new Galaxy S26 range . Those of you still here and lusting after amazing photos on the go: strap in, you're in for a treat. The phone's main camera uses something called a LOFIC image sensor, which stands for Lateral Overflow Integration Capacitor. It's basically a brand-new sensor technology designed to deliver much better dynamic range in a single image. That's helped, too, by the sensor's large size and the high-quality Leica Summilux lens sitting in front of it. The Photos I've Taken on Xiaomi's Leica Phone Are Some of My Best Ever See all photos The phone's telephoto zoom lens has moving lens elements, allowing it to achieve a continuous zoom from 75- to 100-millimeter focal lengths, rather than relying on digital cropping. And to control it all, there's a big lens ring on the back that actually turns to control the zoom, or as I've set mine to, the exposure compensation. But it's not just the hardware that's impressive here; the Leitzphone has the exact same color profiles that you'll find on Leica's actual cameras and film. It all makes this handset the best-equipped camera phone, ahead of any of its rivals. And it's why I've shot somewhere just north of 2,000 photos on it so far during my testing. Enlarge Image Taken with the main camera in the Leica Chrome color profile, I love how this pigeon has been frozen in action, with pleasing contrast throughout the image. Andrew Lanxon/CNET Enlarge Image Using the 8x hybrid zoom I was able to fill the frame with these seagulls. Andrew Lanxon/CNET Enlarge Image The Chrome color profile resulted in beautiful tones in this image. I love being able to quickly snap away at low angles using a phone. Andrew Lanxon/CNET Enlarge Image Those small pops of color from the climbing bumps hold really contrast well against the gray wall. Andrew Lanxon/CNET Images are packed with detail and glorious colors, especially when using the Leica Chrome color profile. I love how rich the photos are, with deep, natural shadows that are increasingly rare these days in images from other phones. Some of Xiaomi's rivals go way overboard with image processing, attempting to lighten shadows so much that it kills much of the image's drama. But that's not the case here: The Leitzphone can take images that serious photographers will genuinely love. But you'll have to put in some work, too. I'll often shoot in Pro mode, twisting the control ring to manually underexpose the image to emphasize the shadows and create mood in my images. Or I'll shoot in high-contrast black-and-white mode for a punchy look that's perfect for high-impact street photography. I actually love dabbling in street photography, and a lot of my personal work on "regular" cameras is in a similar high-contrast black-and-white style, so it has been great fun using the phone in much the same way. Enlarge Image Shot in high-contrast black-and-white mode, I used the roof to frame the bird, exposing for the bright sky to cast the subject into deep shadow and create a dramatic silhouette. Andrew Lanxon/CNET Enlarge Image I love black-and-white street photography, and using a phone is a great way of capturing candid moments without being noticed. Andrew Lanxon/CNET Enlarge Image Unlike many of its rivals, the Leitzphone doesn't try to artificially lift shadows. As a result, images like this maintain the depth and drama that I wanted to capture when I took the photo. Andrew Lanxon/CNET What surprised me about this phone is how similar my workflow has been to my regular shooting style with my own Leica Q3 43. I almost always shoot using the Chrome profile on my Q3 43, as I adore the tones it delivers, and I'll typically underexpose a shot to achieve the same rich shadows. The Leitzphone works exactly the same way, and I've been really pleased with how closely those colors match between the phone and the camera. There's also a mode that mimics a roll of Leica's Monopan 50 black-and-white film. I've shot a few rolls of that on both Pentax and Leica film cameras and the results are pretty similar to what the phone achieves, with comparable contrast and film grain. If you love shooting monochrome images, you'll love taking this thing out and about. The camera's exposure and colors remain excellent at night, too, especially when using the Chrome style, which I honestly feel should just be the default; it looks so good. Details do get quite mushy at night, but unless you're really pixel peeping, it's unlikely to be much of a problem. Enlarge Image This night-time scene overlooking London's St. Paul's Cathedral is pin-sharp with a perfect exposure. Andrew Lanxon/CNET Enlarge Image Zooming in using the telephoto lens, this night shot of a pub front has beautiful tones. I used the Chrome color profile, which helps add a deeper tone to the orange in the windows. Andrew Lanxon/CNET Is the camera quality as good as my actual Leica camera? No, of course not -- my Q3's lens and full-frame image sensor definitely produce better, more natural-looking images. But it's a professional camera that costs me thousands of pounds more than the phone costs, so I'd be pretty mad if my real Leica couldn't hold its own against even the best phone. Enlarge Image Taken using the 200-megapixel mode (although resized here for easier viewing online), this image looks fine when seen in its entirety. Andrew Lanxon/CNET Enlarge Image But zoom in to 100% and it's clear that while there's a lot of resolution, there's not actually any more detail. What we have instead is a sort of watercolor effect where the image processing is trying to smooth out and sharpen details that it hasn't captured. Andrew Lanxon/CNET There is evidently plenty of software processing still going on behind the scenes on the Leitzphone, with some shots showing too much noise reduction and digital sharpening for my taste. There's a 200-megapixel mode that creates an enormous image, but the fine details often become a weird sort of watercolor painting, so I don't really see the point in adding extra resolution when it's not actually adding any extra detail. So it's not perfect as such, but it's still probably the best camera phone I've ever used and certainly the one I'd most want in my pocket on a photography outing. Xiaomi Leica Leitzphone: Processor, software and battery life The rest of the phone is pretty good, too. It runs Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, which delivers swift navigation and tons of power for playing demanding games like Genshin Impact. It performed well on our processor benchmark tests, putting it up there with other Gen 5-equipped phones like the OnePlus 15 or Honor Magic 8 Pro . Leica Leitzphone performance comparison Leica Leitzphone by Xiaomi 3,609 10,784 iPhone 17 Pro Max 3,907 10,023 OnePlus 15 3,670 11,061 Geekbench 6 (single core) Geekbench 6 (multi-core) Note: Longer bars equals better performance The 6.9-inch OLED display is bright and vibrant, and the phone's IP68 rating means you can take it out in the rain without any worry about water damage. The Leitzphone (left) has a custom interface with monochrome tiles. You can change theme if you want, or you can buy the standard Xiaomi 17 Ultra (right), which doesn't have it at all. Andrew Lanxon/CNET The Leitzphone runs Android 16 and comes with a custom interface with Leica-esque monochrome app icons and wallpapers. I actually don't love it because I struggle to tell which app is which without color cues. But I easily swapped it for a different theme. While Xiaomi provides a few AI tools and features, including a translation tool, its AI is mostly just the usual Google add-ons like Gemini Advanced and Circle to Search. I'm extremely grateful that Xiaomi has focused on delivering an amazing experience across the phone, without relying on AI gimmicks. Samsung could take note . The Leitzphone has a 6,000-mAh battery, which is decent, but not quite up there with the best . It dropped from full to 85% remaining after our three-hour video streaming test, which is a solid effort, though it didn't quite beat the 90% or more achieved by the OnePlus 15 or iPhone 17 Pro Max. Still, you won't struggle to get a full day of mixed use from it. I found I could rinse the poor thing from full to around 60% remaining with half a day of constant photography use, so if you're heading out for a day of photography on your vacation, it's worth carrying a battery pack to help keep some power for the evening. Or keep a fast charger in your bag -- it supports wired charging up to 90-watt speeds with a compatible charger, so even a short boost will be enough to give a few hours of use back. If you're using it as a more regular phone, with some photography every so often, then you can comfortably get through a full day -- with lighter use, I've had as much as half the battery remaining at the end of a day. The Leica Leitzphone next to my Leica Q3 43. They're a good match. Andrew Lanxon/CNET Xiaomi Leica Leitzphone: Should you buy it? The main reason to spend big on this phone is its stellar camera setup. So if you're not that into photography, this is easily one to skip. Or at least you might want to look at the regular Xiaomi 17 Ultra, which strips out some of the Leica-branded stuff and the settings wheel but keeps much of the other hardware, including the LOFIC sensor and telephoto zoom. It should come with a lower price tag as a result. Camera stuff aside, the Leitzphone and the 17 Ultra are on par with any other Android flagship you'll find right now. But for those of you who really take your photography seriously and want the ultimate camera phone, complete with that iconic red dot, the Leitzphone is absolutely worth considering. No Leica comes cheap, and this one is no exception, but that high price comes with the reassurance that you'll always have a camera with you capable of capturing the images you truly want to take. How we test phones Every phone CNET's reviews team tests is used in the real world. We test a phone's features, play games and take photos. We examine the display to see if it's bright, sharp and vibrant. We analyze the design and build to see how it holds and whether it has an IP rating for water resistance. We push the processor's performance to the extremes using standardized benchmark tools such as GeekBench and 3DMark, along with our own anecdotal observations navigating the interface, recording high-resolution videos and playing graphically intense games at high refresh rates. All the cameras are tested in a variety of conditions, from bright sunlight to dark indoor environments. We try out special features such as night and portrait modes and compare our findings with similarly priced competitors. We also check battery life by using it daily and running a series of battery-drain tests. We take into account additional features, including support for 5G, satellite connectivity, fingerprint and face sensors, stylus support, fast charging speeds and foldable displays, among others, that can be useful. We balance all of this against the price to give you the verdict on whether the phone, at whatever price, actually represents good value. While these tests may not always be reflected in CNET's initial review, we conduct follow-up and long-term testing in most circumstances.
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Article updated on February 28, 2026 at 6:30 AM PST ## Our Experts [![Headshot of Andrew Lanxon](https://www.cnet.com/images/logos/cnet_load.png)](https://www.cnet.com/profiles/ahoyle/) Written by [Andrew Lanxon](https://www.cnet.com/profiles/ahoyle/) Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. [Reviews ethics statement](https://www.cnet.com/editorial-process/) ![Headshot of Andrew Lanxon](https://www.cnet.com/images/logos/cnet_load.png) Andrew Lanxon Editor at Large; Lead Photographer, Europe When he's not testing the latest phones or phone cameras, Andrew can normally be found with his own camera in hand or behind his drums or eating his stash of home-cooked food -- sometimes all at once. Expertise Smartphones, photography, iOS, Android, gaming, outdoor pursuits. Credentials - Shortlisted for British Photography Awards 2022, Commended in Landscape Photographer of the Year 2022 [See full bio](https://www.cnet.com/profiles/ahoyle/) Why You Can Trust CNET 16171819202122232425+ Years of Experience 14151617181920212223 Hands-on Product Reviewers 6,0007,0008,0009,00010,00011,00012,00013,00014,00015,000 Sq. Feet of Lab Space [How we test](https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/how-cnet-tests-phones/) CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. ![](https://www.cnet.com/images/logos/cnet_load.png) Leica Leitzphone by Xiaomi 9/10 CNET Score Cnet Score CNET provides expert, unbiased reviews of products and services. When we assign a score, we use a scale of 1-10. Each product we score is evaluated by criteria specific to its category with most assessing pricing, quality, features and performance. Read more on: [How we test](https://www.cnet.com/tech/how-we-test-products-and-services/) ![Image of a Leica Xiaomi phone](https://www.cnet.com/images/logos/cnet_load.png) 9 / 10 Score Cnet Score CNET provides expert, unbiased reviews of products and services. When we assign a score, we use a scale of 1-10. Each product we score is evaluated by criteria specific to its category with most assessing pricing, quality, features and performance. Read more on: [How we test](https://www.cnet.com/tech/how-we-test-products-and-services/) ## Leica Leitzphone by Xiaomi ### Pros - Stunning image quality - Plethora of Leica color effects - Physical ring to control camera settings - Powerful processor performance ### Cons - Very high price - Battery life could be better - Not sold in the US ![](https://www.cnet.com/images/logos/cnet_load.png) Leica Leitzphone by Xiaomi 9/10 CNET Score Cnet Score CNET provides expert, unbiased reviews of products and services. When we assign a score, we use a scale of 1-10. Each product we score is evaluated by criteria specific to its category with most assessing pricing, quality, features and performance. Read more on: [How we test](https://www.cnet.com/tech/how-we-test-products-and-services/) Table of Contents - [I've Finally Got My Dream Camera Phone: Xiaomi's Leica Leitzphone Review](https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/xiaomi-17-ultra-leica-leitzphone-review/#toc-d13db36c-2e4a-4550-8db1-75f2c9c4ce42-item-0) - [Xiaomi Leitzphone: Camera quality](https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/xiaomi-17-ultra-leica-leitzphone-review/#toc-d13db36c-2e4a-4550-8db1-75f2c9c4ce42-item-1) - [Xiaomi Leica Leitzphone: Processor, software and battery life](https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/xiaomi-17-ultra-leica-leitzphone-review/#toc-d13db36c-2e4a-4550-8db1-75f2c9c4ce42-item-2) - [Leica Leitzphone performance comparison](https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/xiaomi-17-ultra-leica-leitzphone-review/#toc-d13db36c-2e4a-4550-8db1-75f2c9c4ce42-item-3) - [Xiaomi Leica Leitzphone: Should you buy it?](https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/xiaomi-17-ultra-leica-leitzphone-review/#toc-d13db36c-2e4a-4550-8db1-75f2c9c4ce42-item-4) - [How we test phones](https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/xiaomi-17-ultra-leica-leitzphone-review/#toc-d13db36c-2e4a-4550-8db1-75f2c9c4ce42-item-5) 2026 The [Xiaomi Leica Leitzphone](https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/xiaomis-camera-concept-is-a-wild-blast-from-the-past-and-i-love-it/) is the best, most exciting [camera phone](https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/best-camera-phone/) I have ever used. And I've used them all, including [Apple's iPhone 17 Pro](https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/apple-iphone-17-pro-iphone-17-pro-max-review/) and [Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra](https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/galaxy-s25-ultra-review-greatest-phone-screen-ever-and-lets-not-talk-about-the-ai/). And while they're both great phone cameras for most people, Xiaomi and Leica's latest collaboration has resulted in a handset that's arguably more camera than it is phone. The Leica Leitzphone powered by Xiaomi -- to use its full official name -- is Xiaomi's latest flagship Android phone, developed in partnership with the iconic German camera brand Leica. You can buy the standard Xiaomi 17 Ultra in a more conventional form, with minimal Leica branding. But it's the Leitzphone version that has the photographer in me buzzing like a hive of bees that just heard honey prices are set to soar. ![Image of a Leica Xiaomi phone](https://www.cnet.com/images/logos/cnet_load.png) The Leica Leitzphone by Xiaomi is notable for prioritizing the photography experience above nearly everything else. Andrew Lanxon/CNET But why? Well, it bears the Leica red dot logo, has Leica etching on the sides, a host of Leica filmic color styles to shoot with and it has a functional hardware wheel on the back of the phone that actually turns to control camera settings. It'll even be sold in Leica's own physical stores here in the UK. Mix in its supercharged processor and the glorious display, and this phone becomes an all-round powerhouse that's well-deserving of its flagship title. I've taken thousands of photos while testing with the Leitzphone, and I am stunned by the results I've achieved. Its images aren't just "good for a phone"; they're downright superb for any camera, which is why it was an easy decision to award the phone a coveted CNET Editors' Choice award. It costs £1,700 in the UK, which converts to roughly \$2,300 (though it won't be officially sold in the US), so it doesn't come cheap, but [nothing with a Leica logo does](https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/i-dont-regret-spending-8000-on-a-point-and-shoot-compact-leica-heres-why/). However, if you're looking for the ultimate imaging experience in a phone, pay attention. Let's dive in deeper and take a look at the most important part: the camera. ### Xiaomi's Leitzphone Looks Exactly Like a Leica Phone Should [![](https://www.cnet.com/images/logos/cnet_load.png)](https://www.cnet.com/pictures/xiaomis-leitzphone-looks-exactly-like-a-leica-phone-should/) [![](https://www.cnet.com/images/logos/cnet_load.png)](https://www.cnet.com/pictures/xiaomis-leitzphone-looks-exactly-like-a-leica-phone-should/) [![](https://www.cnet.com/images/logos/cnet_load.png) +13 More](https://www.cnet.com/pictures/xiaomis-leitzphone-looks-exactly-like-a-leica-phone-should/) [See all photos](https://www.cnet.com/pictures/xiaomis-leitzphone-looks-exactly-like-a-leica-phone-should/) ## Xiaomi Leitzphone: Camera quality This phone is all about the camera, so if you're simply not that bothered about photography, then check out our [other favorite Android phones](https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/best-android-phone/). Maybe take a peek at our early coverage of [Samsung's new Galaxy S26 range](https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/galaxy-s26-ultra-hands-on-first-take/). Those of you still here and lusting after amazing photos on the go: strap in, you're in for a treat. The phone's main camera uses something called a LOFIC image sensor, which stands for Lateral Overflow Integration Capacitor. It's basically a brand-new sensor technology designed to deliver much better dynamic range in a single image. That's helped, too, by the sensor's large size and the high-quality Leica Summilux lens sitting in front of it. ### The Photos I've Taken on Xiaomi's Leica Phone Are Some of My Best Ever [![](https://www.cnet.com/images/logos/cnet_load.png)](https://www.cnet.com/pictures/ive-taken-over-2000-photos-with-xiaomis-leica-phone-these-are-my-favs/) [![](https://www.cnet.com/images/logos/cnet_load.png)](https://www.cnet.com/pictures/ive-taken-over-2000-photos-with-xiaomis-leica-phone-these-are-my-favs/) [![](https://www.cnet.com/images/logos/cnet_load.png) +27 More](https://www.cnet.com/pictures/ive-taken-over-2000-photos-with-xiaomis-leica-phone-these-are-my-favs/) [See all photos](https://www.cnet.com/pictures/ive-taken-over-2000-photos-with-xiaomis-leica-phone-these-are-my-favs/) The phone's telephoto zoom lens has moving lens elements, allowing it to achieve a continuous zoom from 75- to 100-millimeter focal lengths, rather than relying on digital cropping. And to control it all, there's a big lens ring on the back that actually turns to control the zoom, or as I've set mine to, the exposure compensation. But it's not just the hardware that's impressive here; the Leitzphone has the exact same color profiles that you'll find on Leica's actual cameras and film. It all makes this handset the best-equipped camera phone, ahead of any of its rivals. And it's why I've shot somewhere just north of 2,000 photos on it so far during my testing. ![A bird flying past a building](https://www.cnet.com/images/logos/cnet_load.png) Enlarge Image ![A bird flying past a building](https://www.cnet.com/images/logos/cnet_load.png) Taken with the main camera in the Leica Chrome color profile, I love how this pigeon has been frozen in action, with pleasing contrast throughout the image. Andrew Lanxon/CNET ![Seabirds in flight](https://www.cnet.com/images/logos/cnet_load.png) Enlarge Image ![Seabirds in flight](https://www.cnet.com/images/logos/cnet_load.png) Using the 8x hybrid zoom I was able to fill the frame with these seagulls. Andrew Lanxon/CNET ![a tiny dog](https://www.cnet.com/images/logos/cnet_load.png) Enlarge Image ![a tiny dog](https://www.cnet.com/images/logos/cnet_load.png) The Chrome color profile resulted in beautiful tones in this image. I love being able to quickly snap away at low angles using a phone. Andrew Lanxon/CNET ![an indoor climbing wall](https://www.cnet.com/images/logos/cnet_load.png) Enlarge Image ![an indoor climbing wall](https://www.cnet.com/images/logos/cnet_load.png) Those small pops of color from the climbing bumps hold really contrast well against the gray wall. Andrew Lanxon/CNET Images are packed with detail and glorious colors, especially when using the Leica Chrome color profile. I love how rich the photos are, with deep, natural shadows that are increasingly rare these days in images from other phones. Some of Xiaomi's rivals go way overboard with image processing, attempting to lighten shadows so much that it kills much of the image's drama. But that's not the case here: The Leitzphone can take images that serious photographers will genuinely love. But you'll have to put in some work, too. I'll often shoot in Pro mode, twisting the control ring to manually underexpose the image to emphasize the shadows and create mood in my images. Or I'll shoot in high-contrast black-and-white mode for a punchy look that's perfect for high-impact street photography. I actually love dabbling in street photography, and a lot of [my personal work](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aKxCQJFUWE&t#link={%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22href%22:%22https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aKxCQJFUWE&t%22,%22target%22:%22%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22,%22linkText%22:%22my%20personal%20work%22} "(opens in a new window)") on "regular" cameras is in a similar high-contrast black-and-white style, so it has been great fun using the phone in much the same way. ![a bird in shadow](https://www.cnet.com/images/logos/cnet_load.png) Enlarge Image ![a bird in shadow](https://www.cnet.com/images/logos/cnet_load.png) Shot in high-contrast black-and-white mode, I used the roof to frame the bird, exposing for the bright sky to cast the subject into deep shadow and create a dramatic silhouette. Andrew Lanxon/CNET ![a couple sitting](https://www.cnet.com/images/logos/cnet_load.png) Enlarge Image ![a couple sitting](https://www.cnet.com/images/logos/cnet_load.png) I love black-and-white street photography, and using a phone is a great way of capturing candid moments without being noticed. Andrew Lanxon/CNET ![construction workers with wheelbarrows](https://www.cnet.com/images/logos/cnet_load.png) Enlarge Image ![construction workers with wheelbarrows](https://www.cnet.com/images/logos/cnet_load.png) Unlike many of its rivals, the Leitzphone doesn't try to artificially lift shadows. As a result, images like this maintain the depth and drama that I wanted to capture when I took the photo. Andrew Lanxon/CNET What surprised me about this phone is how similar my workflow has been to my regular shooting style with my own Leica Q3 43. I [almost always shoot using the Chrome profile](https://www.cnet.com/pictures/ive-taken-over-25000-photos-with-my-new-leica-these-are-my-favorites/) on my Q3 43, as I adore the tones it delivers, and I'll typically underexpose a shot to achieve the same rich shadows. The Leitzphone works exactly the same way, and I've been really pleased with how closely those colors match between the phone and the camera. There's also a mode that mimics a roll of Leica's Monopan 50 black-and-white film. I've shot a few rolls of that on both Pentax and Leica [film cameras](https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/best-analog-film-camera-to-buy/) and the results are pretty similar to what the phone achieves, with comparable contrast and film grain. If you love shooting monochrome images, you'll love taking this thing out and about. The camera's exposure and colors remain excellent at night, too, especially when using the Chrome style, which I honestly feel should just be the default; it looks so good. Details do get quite mushy at night, but unless you're really pixel peeping, it's unlikely to be much of a problem. ![a city skyline at night](https://www.cnet.com/images/logos/cnet_load.png) Enlarge Image ![a city skyline at night](https://www.cnet.com/images/logos/cnet_load.png) This night-time scene overlooking London's St. Paul's Cathedral is pin-sharp with a perfect exposure. Andrew Lanxon/CNET ![A storefront at night light by four lights](https://www.cnet.com/images/logos/cnet_load.png) Enlarge Image ![A storefront at night light by four lights](https://www.cnet.com/images/logos/cnet_load.png) Zooming in using the telephoto lens, this night shot of a pub front has beautiful tones. I used the Chrome color profile, which helps add a deeper tone to the orange in the windows. Andrew Lanxon/CNET Is the camera quality as good as my actual Leica camera? No, of course not -- my Q3's lens and full-frame image sensor definitely produce better, more natural-looking images. But it's a professional camera that costs me thousands of pounds more than the phone costs, so I'd be pretty mad if my real Leica couldn't hold its own against even the best phone. ![a riverfront](https://www.cnet.com/images/logos/cnet_load.png) Enlarge Image ![a riverfront](https://www.cnet.com/images/logos/cnet_load.png) Taken using the 200-megapixel mode (although resized here for easier viewing online), this image looks fine when seen in its entirety. Andrew Lanxon/CNET ![a shed](https://www.cnet.com/images/logos/cnet_load.png) Enlarge Image ![a shed](https://www.cnet.com/images/logos/cnet_load.png) But zoom in to 100% and it's clear that while there's a lot of resolution, there's not actually any more detail. What we have instead is a sort of watercolor effect where the image processing is trying to smooth out and sharpen details that it hasn't captured. Andrew Lanxon/CNET There is evidently plenty of software processing still going on behind the scenes on the Leitzphone, with some shots showing too much noise reduction and digital sharpening for my taste. There's a 200-megapixel mode that creates an enormous image, but the fine details often become a weird sort of watercolor painting, so I don't really see the point in adding extra resolution when it's not actually adding any extra detail. So it's not perfect as such, but it's still probably the best camera phone I've ever used and certainly the one I'd most want in my pocket on a photography outing. ## Xiaomi Leica Leitzphone: Processor, software and battery life The rest of the phone is pretty good, too. It runs Qualcomm's latest [Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5](https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/qualcomms-snapdragon-8-elite-gen-5-chip-will-boost-ai-in-2026s-most-powerful-phones/) processor, which delivers swift navigation and tons of power for playing demanding games like Genshin Impact. It performed well on our processor benchmark tests, putting it up there with other Gen 5-equipped phones like the [OnePlus 15](https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/i-tested-the-oneplus-15-and-its-massive-7300mah-battery-deserves-a-medal/) or [Honor Magic 8 Pro](https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/honor-magic-8-pro-phone-review/). ## Leica Leitzphone performance comparison Leica Leitzphone by Xiaomi 3,609 10,784iPhone 17 Pro Max 3,907 10,023OnePlus 15 3,670 11,061 - Geekbench 6 (single core) - Geekbench 6 (multi-core) Note: Longer bars equals better performance The 6.9-inch OLED display is bright and vibrant, and the phone's IP68 rating means you can take it out in the rain without any worry about water damage. ![Image of a Leica Xiaomi phone](https://www.cnet.com/images/logos/cnet_load.png) The Leitzphone (left) has a custom interface with monochrome tiles. You can change theme if you want, or you can buy the standard Xiaomi 17 Ultra (right), which doesn't have it at all. Andrew Lanxon/CNET The Leitzphone runs Android 16 and comes with a custom interface with Leica-esque monochrome app icons and wallpapers. I actually don't love it because I struggle to tell which app is which without color cues. But I easily swapped it for a different theme. While Xiaomi provides a few AI tools and features, including a translation tool, its AI is mostly just the usual Google add-ons like Gemini Advanced and Circle to Search. I'm extremely grateful that Xiaomi has focused on delivering an amazing experience across the phone, without relying on AI gimmicks. [Samsung could take note](https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra-camera-updates/). The Leitzphone has a 6,000-mAh battery, which is decent, but not quite [up there with the best](https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/best-phones-for-battery-life-we-tested/). It dropped from full to 85% remaining after our three-hour video streaming test, which is a solid effort, though it didn't quite beat the 90% or more achieved by the [OnePlus 15](https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/i-tested-the-oneplus-15-and-its-massive-7300mah-battery-deserves-a-medal/) or iPhone 17 Pro Max. Still, you won't struggle to get a full day of mixed use from it. I found I could rinse the poor thing from full to around 60% remaining with half a day of constant photography use, so if you're heading out for a day of photography on your vacation, it's worth carrying a battery pack to help keep some power for the evening. Or keep a fast charger in your bag -- it supports wired charging up to 90-watt speeds with a compatible charger, so even a short boost will be enough to give a few hours of use back. If you're using it as a more regular phone, with some photography every so often, then you can comfortably get through a full day -- with lighter use, I've had as much as half the battery remaining at the end of a day. ![Image of a Leica Xiaomi phone](https://www.cnet.com/images/logos/cnet_load.png) The Leica Leitzphone next to my Leica Q3 43. They're a good match. Andrew Lanxon/CNET ## Xiaomi Leica Leitzphone: Should you buy it? The main reason to spend big on this phone is its stellar camera setup. So if you're not that into photography, this is easily one to skip. Or at least you might want to look at the regular Xiaomi 17 Ultra, which strips out some of the Leica-branded stuff and the settings wheel but keeps much of the other hardware, including the LOFIC sensor and telephoto zoom. It should come with a lower price tag as a result. Camera stuff aside, the Leitzphone and the 17 Ultra are on par with any other Android flagship you'll find right now. 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Readable Markdown	![Image of a Leica Xiaomi phone](https://www.cnet.com/images/logos/cnet_load.png) 9 / 10 Score ### Pros - Stunning image quality - Plethora of Leica color effects - Physical ring to control camera settings - Powerful processor performance ### Cons - Very high price - Battery life could be better - Not sold in the US ![](https://www.cnet.com/images/logos/cnet_load.png) Leica Leitzphone by Xiaomi 9/10CNET Score - [I've Finally Got My Dream Camera Phone: Xiaomi's Leica Leitzphone Review](https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/xiaomi-17-ultra-leica-leitzphone-review/#toc-d13db36c-2e4a-4550-8db1-75f2c9c4ce42-item-0) - [Xiaomi Leitzphone: Camera quality](https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/xiaomi-17-ultra-leica-leitzphone-review/#toc-d13db36c-2e4a-4550-8db1-75f2c9c4ce42-item-1) - [Xiaomi Leica Leitzphone: Processor, software and battery life](https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/xiaomi-17-ultra-leica-leitzphone-review/#toc-d13db36c-2e4a-4550-8db1-75f2c9c4ce42-item-2) - [Leica Leitzphone performance comparison](https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/xiaomi-17-ultra-leica-leitzphone-review/#toc-d13db36c-2e4a-4550-8db1-75f2c9c4ce42-item-3) - [Xiaomi Leica Leitzphone: Should you buy it?](https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/xiaomi-17-ultra-leica-leitzphone-review/#toc-d13db36c-2e4a-4550-8db1-75f2c9c4ce42-item-4) - [How we test phones](https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/xiaomi-17-ultra-leica-leitzphone-review/#toc-d13db36c-2e4a-4550-8db1-75f2c9c4ce42-item-5) 2026 The [Xiaomi Leica Leitzphone](https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/xiaomis-camera-concept-is-a-wild-blast-from-the-past-and-i-love-it/) is the best, most exciting [camera phone](https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/best-camera-phone/) I have ever used. And I've used them all, including [Apple's iPhone 17 Pro](https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/apple-iphone-17-pro-iphone-17-pro-max-review/) and [Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra](https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/galaxy-s25-ultra-review-greatest-phone-screen-ever-and-lets-not-talk-about-the-ai/). And while they're both great phone cameras for most people, Xiaomi and Leica's latest collaboration has resulted in a handset that's arguably more camera than it is phone. The Leica Leitzphone powered by Xiaomi -- to use its full official name -- is Xiaomi's latest flagship Android phone, developed in partnership with the iconic German camera brand Leica. You can buy the standard Xiaomi 17 Ultra in a more conventional form, with minimal Leica branding. But it's the Leitzphone version that has the photographer in me buzzing like a hive of bees that just heard honey prices are set to soar. ![Image of a Leica Xiaomi phone](https://www.cnet.com/images/logos/cnet_load.png) The Leica Leitzphone by Xiaomi is notable for prioritizing the photography experience above nearly everything else. Andrew Lanxon/CNET But why? Well, it bears the Leica red dot logo, has Leica etching on the sides, a host of Leica filmic color styles to shoot with and it has a functional hardware wheel on the back of the phone that actually turns to control camera settings. It'll even be sold in Leica's own physical stores here in the UK. Mix in its supercharged processor and the glorious display, and this phone becomes an all-round powerhouse that's well-deserving of its flagship title. I've taken thousands of photos while testing with the Leitzphone, and I am stunned by the results I've achieved. Its images aren't just "good for a phone"; they're downright superb for any camera, which is why it was an easy decision to award the phone a coveted CNET Editors' Choice award. It costs £1,700 in the UK, which converts to roughly \$2,300 (though it won't be officially sold in the US), so it doesn't come cheap, but [nothing with a Leica logo does](https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/i-dont-regret-spending-8000-on-a-point-and-shoot-compact-leica-heres-why/). However, if you're looking for the ultimate imaging experience in a phone, pay attention. Let's dive in deeper and take a look at the most important part: the camera. ### Xiaomi's Leitzphone Looks Exactly Like a Leica Phone Should [See all photos](https://www.cnet.com/pictures/xiaomis-leitzphone-looks-exactly-like-a-leica-phone-should/) ## Xiaomi Leitzphone: Camera quality This phone is all about the camera, so if you're simply not that bothered about photography, then check out our [other favorite Android phones](https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/best-android-phone/). Maybe take a peek at our early coverage of [Samsung's new Galaxy S26 range](https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/galaxy-s26-ultra-hands-on-first-take/). Those of you still here and lusting after amazing photos on the go: strap in, you're in for a treat. The phone's main camera uses something called a LOFIC image sensor, which stands for Lateral Overflow Integration Capacitor. It's basically a brand-new sensor technology designed to deliver much better dynamic range in a single image. That's helped, too, by the sensor's large size and the high-quality Leica Summilux lens sitting in front of it. ### The Photos I've Taken on Xiaomi's Leica Phone Are Some of My Best Ever [See all photos](https://www.cnet.com/pictures/ive-taken-over-2000-photos-with-xiaomis-leica-phone-these-are-my-favs/) The phone's telephoto zoom lens has moving lens elements, allowing it to achieve a continuous zoom from 75- to 100-millimeter focal lengths, rather than relying on digital cropping. And to control it all, there's a big lens ring on the back that actually turns to control the zoom, or as I've set mine to, the exposure compensation. But it's not just the hardware that's impressive here; the Leitzphone has the exact same color profiles that you'll find on Leica's actual cameras and film. It all makes this handset the best-equipped camera phone, ahead of any of its rivals. And it's why I've shot somewhere just north of 2,000 photos on it so far during my testing. ![A bird flying past a building](https://www.cnet.com/images/logos/cnet_load.png) Enlarge Image ![A bird flying past a building](https://www.cnet.com/images/logos/cnet_load.png) Taken with the main camera in the Leica Chrome color profile, I love how this pigeon has been frozen in action, with pleasing contrast throughout the image. Andrew Lanxon/CNET ![Seabirds in flight](https://www.cnet.com/images/logos/cnet_load.png) Enlarge Image ![Seabirds in flight](https://www.cnet.com/images/logos/cnet_load.png) Using the 8x hybrid zoom I was able to fill the frame with these seagulls. Andrew Lanxon/CNET ![a tiny dog](https://www.cnet.com/images/logos/cnet_load.png) Enlarge Image ![a tiny dog](https://www.cnet.com/images/logos/cnet_load.png) The Chrome color profile resulted in beautiful tones in this image. I love being able to quickly snap away at low angles using a phone. Andrew Lanxon/CNET ![an indoor climbing wall](https://www.cnet.com/images/logos/cnet_load.png) Enlarge Image ![an indoor climbing wall](https://www.cnet.com/images/logos/cnet_load.png) Those small pops of color from the climbing bumps hold really contrast well against the gray wall. Andrew Lanxon/CNET Images are packed with detail and glorious colors, especially when using the Leica Chrome color profile. I love how rich the photos are, with deep, natural shadows that are increasingly rare these days in images from other phones. Some of Xiaomi's rivals go way overboard with image processing, attempting to lighten shadows so much that it kills much of the image's drama. But that's not the case here: The Leitzphone can take images that serious photographers will genuinely love. But you'll have to put in some work, too. I'll often shoot in Pro mode, twisting the control ring to manually underexpose the image to emphasize the shadows and create mood in my images. Or I'll shoot in high-contrast black-and-white mode for a punchy look that's perfect for high-impact street photography. I actually love dabbling in street photography, and a lot of [my personal work](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aKxCQJFUWE&t#link={%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22href%22:%22https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aKxCQJFUWE&t%22,%22target%22:%22%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22,%22linkText%22:%22my%20personal%20work%22} "(opens in a new window)") on "regular" cameras is in a similar high-contrast black-and-white style, so it has been great fun using the phone in much the same way. ![a bird in shadow](https://www.cnet.com/images/logos/cnet_load.png) Enlarge Image ![a bird in shadow](https://www.cnet.com/images/logos/cnet_load.png) Shot in high-contrast black-and-white mode, I used the roof to frame the bird, exposing for the bright sky to cast the subject into deep shadow and create a dramatic silhouette. Andrew Lanxon/CNET ![a couple sitting](https://www.cnet.com/images/logos/cnet_load.png) Enlarge Image ![a couple sitting](https://www.cnet.com/images/logos/cnet_load.png) I love black-and-white street photography, and using a phone is a great way of capturing candid moments without being noticed. Andrew Lanxon/CNET ![construction workers with wheelbarrows](https://www.cnet.com/images/logos/cnet_load.png) Enlarge Image ![construction workers with wheelbarrows](https://www.cnet.com/images/logos/cnet_load.png) Unlike many of its rivals, the Leitzphone doesn't try to artificially lift shadows. As a result, images like this maintain the depth and drama that I wanted to capture when I took the photo. Andrew Lanxon/CNET What surprised me about this phone is how similar my workflow has been to my regular shooting style with my own Leica Q3 43. I [almost always shoot using the Chrome profile](https://www.cnet.com/pictures/ive-taken-over-25000-photos-with-my-new-leica-these-are-my-favorites/) on my Q3 43, as I adore the tones it delivers, and I'll typically underexpose a shot to achieve the same rich shadows. The Leitzphone works exactly the same way, and I've been really pleased with how closely those colors match between the phone and the camera. There's also a mode that mimics a roll of Leica's Monopan 50 black-and-white film. I've shot a few rolls of that on both Pentax and Leica [film cameras](https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/best-analog-film-camera-to-buy/) and the results are pretty similar to what the phone achieves, with comparable contrast and film grain. If you love shooting monochrome images, you'll love taking this thing out and about. The camera's exposure and colors remain excellent at night, too, especially when using the Chrome style, which I honestly feel should just be the default; it looks so good. Details do get quite mushy at night, but unless you're really pixel peeping, it's unlikely to be much of a problem. ![a city skyline at night](https://www.cnet.com/images/logos/cnet_load.png) Enlarge Image ![a city skyline at night](https://www.cnet.com/images/logos/cnet_load.png) This night-time scene overlooking London's St. Paul's Cathedral is pin-sharp with a perfect exposure. Andrew Lanxon/CNET ![A storefront at night light by four lights](https://www.cnet.com/images/logos/cnet_load.png) Enlarge Image ![A storefront at night light by four lights](https://www.cnet.com/images/logos/cnet_load.png) Zooming in using the telephoto lens, this night shot of a pub front has beautiful tones. I used the Chrome color profile, which helps add a deeper tone to the orange in the windows. Andrew Lanxon/CNET Is the camera quality as good as my actual Leica camera? No, of course not -- my Q3's lens and full-frame image sensor definitely produce better, more natural-looking images. But it's a professional camera that costs me thousands of pounds more than the phone costs, so I'd be pretty mad if my real Leica couldn't hold its own against even the best phone. ![a riverfront](https://www.cnet.com/images/logos/cnet_load.png) Enlarge Image ![a riverfront](https://www.cnet.com/images/logos/cnet_load.png) Taken using the 200-megapixel mode (although resized here for easier viewing online), this image looks fine when seen in its entirety. Andrew Lanxon/CNET ![a shed](https://www.cnet.com/images/logos/cnet_load.png) Enlarge Image ![a shed](https://www.cnet.com/images/logos/cnet_load.png) But zoom in to 100% and it's clear that while there's a lot of resolution, there's not actually any more detail. What we have instead is a sort of watercolor effect where the image processing is trying to smooth out and sharpen details that it hasn't captured. Andrew Lanxon/CNET There is evidently plenty of software processing still going on behind the scenes on the Leitzphone, with some shots showing too much noise reduction and digital sharpening for my taste. There's a 200-megapixel mode that creates an enormous image, but the fine details often become a weird sort of watercolor painting, so I don't really see the point in adding extra resolution when it's not actually adding any extra detail. So it's not perfect as such, but it's still probably the best camera phone I've ever used and certainly the one I'd most want in my pocket on a photography outing. ## Xiaomi Leica Leitzphone: Processor, software and battery life The rest of the phone is pretty good, too. It runs Qualcomm's latest [Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5](https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/qualcomms-snapdragon-8-elite-gen-5-chip-will-boost-ai-in-2026s-most-powerful-phones/) processor, which delivers swift navigation and tons of power for playing demanding games like Genshin Impact. It performed well on our processor benchmark tests, putting it up there with other Gen 5-equipped phones like the [OnePlus 15](https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/i-tested-the-oneplus-15-and-its-massive-7300mah-battery-deserves-a-medal/) or [Honor Magic 8 Pro](https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/honor-magic-8-pro-phone-review/). ## Leica Leitzphone performance comparison Leica Leitzphone by Xiaomi 3,609 10,784iPhone 17 Pro Max 3,907 10,023OnePlus 15 3,670 11,061 - Geekbench 6 (single core) - Geekbench 6 (multi-core) Note: Longer bars equals better performance The 6.9-inch OLED display is bright and vibrant, and the phone's IP68 rating means you can take it out in the rain without any worry about water damage. ![Image of a Leica Xiaomi phone](https://www.cnet.com/images/logos/cnet_load.png) The Leitzphone (left) has a custom interface with monochrome tiles. You can change theme if you want, or you can buy the standard Xiaomi 17 Ultra (right), which doesn't have it at all. Andrew Lanxon/CNET The Leitzphone runs Android 16 and comes with a custom interface with Leica-esque monochrome app icons and wallpapers. I actually don't love it because I struggle to tell which app is which without color cues. But I easily swapped it for a different theme. While Xiaomi provides a few AI tools and features, including a translation tool, its AI is mostly just the usual Google add-ons like Gemini Advanced and Circle to Search. I'm extremely grateful that Xiaomi has focused on delivering an amazing experience across the phone, without relying on AI gimmicks. [Samsung could take note](https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra-camera-updates/). The Leitzphone has a 6,000-mAh battery, which is decent, but not quite [up there with the best](https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/best-phones-for-battery-life-we-tested/). It dropped from full to 85% remaining after our three-hour video streaming test, which is a solid effort, though it didn't quite beat the 90% or more achieved by the [OnePlus 15](https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/i-tested-the-oneplus-15-and-its-massive-7300mah-battery-deserves-a-medal/) or iPhone 17 Pro Max. Still, you won't struggle to get a full day of mixed use from it. I found I could rinse the poor thing from full to around 60% remaining with half a day of constant photography use, so if you're heading out for a day of photography on your vacation, it's worth carrying a battery pack to help keep some power for the evening. Or keep a fast charger in your bag -- it supports wired charging up to 90-watt speeds with a compatible charger, so even a short boost will be enough to give a few hours of use back. If you're using it as a more regular phone, with some photography every so often, then you can comfortably get through a full day -- with lighter use, I've had as much as half the battery remaining at the end of a day. ![Image of a Leica Xiaomi phone](https://www.cnet.com/images/logos/cnet_load.png) The Leica Leitzphone next to my Leica Q3 43. They're a good match. Andrew Lanxon/CNET ## Xiaomi Leica Leitzphone: Should you buy it? The main reason to spend big on this phone is its stellar camera setup. So if you're not that into photography, this is easily one to skip. Or at least you might want to look at the regular Xiaomi 17 Ultra, which strips out some of the Leica-branded stuff and the settings wheel but keeps much of the other hardware, including the LOFIC sensor and telephoto zoom. It should come with a lower price tag as a result. Camera stuff aside, the Leitzphone and the 17 Ultra are on par with any other Android flagship you'll find right now. But for those of you who really take your photography seriously and want the ultimate camera phone, complete with that iconic red dot, the Leitzphone is absolutely worth considering. No Leica comes cheap, and this one is no exception, but that high price comes with the reassurance that you'll always have a camera with you capable of capturing the images you truly want to take. ## How we test phones [Every phone CNET's reviews team tests](https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/how-cnet-tests-phones/) is used in the real world. We test a phone's features, play games and take photos. We examine the display to see if it's bright, sharp and vibrant. We analyze the design and build to see how it holds and whether it has an IP rating for water resistance. We push the processor's performance to the extremes using standardized benchmark tools such as GeekBench and 3DMark, along with our own anecdotal observations navigating the interface, recording high-resolution videos and playing graphically intense games at high refresh rates. All the cameras are tested in a variety of conditions, from bright sunlight to dark indoor environments. We try out special features such as night and portrait modes and compare our findings with similarly priced competitors. We also check battery life by using it daily and running a series of battery-drain tests. We take into account additional features, including support for 5G, satellite connectivity, fingerprint and face sensors, stylus support, fast charging speeds and foldable displays, among others, that can be useful. We balance all of this against the price to give you the verdict on whether the phone, at whatever price, actually represents good value. 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