At an event held in Barcelona, Xiaomi expanded its Xiaomi global series 17 along with a new device called Xiaomi Leica Leitzphone
Despite the fancier name, this device is essentially the international version of the exclusive for China Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition, with some changes intended for global markets.
The technical specifications of the Xiaomi Leica Leitzphone
The biggest difference is in the battery size, as the Chinese version has 6,800 mAh batteryWhile Leitzphone and the normal one Xiaomi 17Ultra both have a battery cell in them 6,000 mAh.
The Leitzphone available in a single black finish with a fully black back panel and available in only one configuration: with 16 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage.
As for the rest of the specifications of the device, they remain identical to the Leica version sold in China. The phone is equipped with the processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and Xiaomi's HyperOS 3. In front, there is a 6.9-inch “HyperRGB” OLED LTPO display with adaptive refresh rate at 1–120 Hz. Supports the Dolby Vision and can reach up to 3,500 nits of maximum brightness.
The cameras are, as expected, the focus of the device and the Leitzphone features a 50 megapixel front selfie camera and a triple rear camera setup co-developed with Leica. The main sensor is a 1-inch type module at 50 megapixels, which is combined with a 200 megapixel telephoto lens with variable focal range between 75 mm and 100 mm and with one Ultrawide camera at 50 megapixels.
Xiaomi has also added a Leica's natural rotating camera ring around the camera island. It allows users to adjust zoom and exposure manually. There is also a special Leica Essential mode that aims to recreate the look of classic Leica cameras, such as the Leica M3 and M9.
The phone supports wired charging at 90W and wireless charging at 50W. It brings IP68 Rating certification for dust and water resistance and includes an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner under the display. Features include Dolby Atmos support, the stereo speakers and Hi-Res audio support for both wired and wireless listening.
For users who want to get the feel of professional photography, the Leitzphone is compatible with Photography Kit Pro by XiaomiThe accessory adds a battery at 2,000 mAh and a handle that looks more like a camera, with physical controls.
The main differences between the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Xiaomi Leica Leitz
At their core, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (global version) and the Leica Leitzphone they share nearly identical specs, including the processor, display, and camera hardware.
The main differences between Ultra and Leitzphone is:
Design:
The Leitz Phone has an all-black finish and custom branding, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is available in Black, White and Starlit Green Colour.
Configuration:
The Leitzphone is limited to a single variant with 16GB / 1TB, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is available in variants with 16/512GB and 16GB/1TB.
Rotating camera ring:
While the Leica Leitzphone has a rotating camera ring, the regular Xiaomi 17 Ultra does not. Although both phones support the Photography Kit Pro by Xiaomi.
Pricing and Availability
The selling price for the Leica Leitzphone has been set in € 1,999 in Europe and in £ 1,699 in the UK. This price places it well above the typical Xiaomi 17Ultra, which is starting to be sold from € 1,499.
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