Xiaomi is taking camera phones to a whole new level by announcing a special Leica Edition of its latest flagship device, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra.
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition has the same set of specs and features as the standard model. What makes it special is the mechanical zoom ring around the large camera island, mimicking the ones found on actual professional cameras.
This dedicated ring lets you adjust the focal length, white balance, and exposure. It also has ridges on the frame to improve grip and the words “Leica Camera Germany” etched.
You also get a dual-tone design that looks like many of the Leica M-series cameras. Of course, there’s that distinct Leica logo in an attractive, bright red backdrop. It comes in Black and Off-White colorways.
What’s more, it comes with Leica Moment modes with 3:2 aspect ratio, dual-satellite communication, and a dedicated encryption chip.
It of course comes with a fancy packaging that includes a lanyard, lens cap, magnetic case, and a cleaning cloth.
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition has a price of CNY7,999 (~Php67,300) for the 16GB/512GB model and CNY8,999 (~Php75,800) for the 16GB/1TB. Global release details are yet to be known.