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£1,700 Leica Phone: Best Camera Ever Used?
28 Feb
Summary
- The Leica Leitzphone boasts a large main sensor and unique camera ring controls.
- It features Leica's signature color profiles and iconic red dot branding.
- Priced at £1,700, it's considered the best camera phone by the reviewer.
Xiaomi's latest flagship, the Leica Leitzphone, represents a significant partnership with iconic German camera manufacturer Leica. This device is engineered with a strong emphasis on photography, featuring a substantial main image sensor and advanced telephoto zoom capabilities with moving elements.
The phone is adorned with exclusive Leica touches, including its distinctive red dot logo and "Leica Germany" etching. Users can experience Leica's celebrated color profiles directly on their device, mirroring the quality found in dedicated Leica cameras. The inclusion of a function ring around the camera unit allows for intuitive control over settings like zoom.
Reviewed as arguably more camera than phone, the Leica Leitzphone is lauded as the best camera phone the reviewer has ever used. However, this premium experience comes at a significant cost, with a UK price tag of £1,700, translating to approximately $2,300 USD. Availability in the US is not planned.
