Xiaomi and Leica have officially launched the Leica Leitzphone powered by Xiaomi at MWC 2026, along with Xiaomi 17 AND Xiaomi 17 Ultra. The device follows its debut in China as the Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition and represents the most design-focused expression of the newly announced strategic co-creation partnership between the two brands.
While the Leitzphone shares its basic hardware platform with the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, it differentiates itself through Leica-exclusive industrial design, physical camera controls and a distinctive Leica-focused software experience inspired by the brand’s heritage cameras.
The Leica Leitzphone powered by Xiaomi features an aluminum alloy body with a nickel anodized finish, complemented by a black fiberglass back panel. Leica signature elements include engraved camera markings, the iconic Leica red dot and a rotatable camera control ring surrounding the camera module. This ring can be assigned to control focal length, manual focus or bokeh adjustment, providing a touch-based photography experience similar to classic Leica cameras.
The phone also integrates a dedicated Leica UX/UI layer, visually and functionally distinct from the standard Xiaomi HyperOS, designed to emphasize simplicity, manual control and photographic originality.
Exclusive Leica image modes
Beyond the hardware, Leitzphone introduces Leica-only image modes that aim to recreate the look and feel of legendary Leica cameras and film stocks.
Leica Essential Mode is designed to reproduce the color science and tonal characteristics of iconic Leica cameras. Leica M9 Style uses a “RAW-to-RGB” model trained on hundreds of thousands of Leica M9 photographs to deliver faithful color rendition. The Leica M3 Style digitally simulates the grain structure and tonal response of Leica MONOPAN 50 film, enabling authentic black-and-white photography straight from the phone.
These modes are tightly integrated into the camera app and are not available on the standard Xiaomi 17 Ultra.
The Leica Leitzphone is built on the same core platform as the Xiaomi 17 Ultra. It features a 6.9-inch OLED 2K M10 LTPO display with an adaptive refresh rate of 1 – 120 Hz, maximum brightness of up to 3,500 nits, HDR10+, Dolby Vision support and Xiaomi Shield Glass 3.0 protection.
Powering the device is a 3nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, paired with 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 1TB of UFS 4.1 storage. The triple camera system includes a 1-inch 50MP Leica main sensor with Light Fusion 1050L technology, a 50MP ultra-wide camera and a 200MP Leica super telephoto camera with optical zoom and OIS. The front offers a 50MP selfie camera with support for 4K 60fps video recording.
The phone has a 6,000mAh battery with 90W fast wired charging, 50W wireless charging and reverse wireless charging. Additional features include an in-display ultrasonic 3D fingerprint sensor, stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, support for satellite communication, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, and IP68-rated dust and water resistance.
The Leica Leitzphone powered by Xiaomi is priced at €1,999.99 for the single 16GB RAM + 1TB storage variant and is rolling out in select European markets. Availability is limited compared to the standard Xiaomi 17 Ultra, reflecting its positioning as a distinct, ultra-premium flagship of the Leica brand.
LEICA LEITZPHONE powered by Xiaomi Price and Availability
- Price: €1,999.99 (16 GB RAM + 1 TB storage)
- Availability: Europe (varies by region)
