In the lead up to MWC Barcelona 2026 and on the heels of Xiaomi renewing its partnership with Leica, Leica revealed its first-ever international smartphone at the Xiaomi Launch Conference on 28 February, and it's called the Leitzphone. Powered by Xiaomi, the Leitzphone brings advanced imaging capabilities to a sleek, premium-looking smartphone.
With the Leitzphone, Leica is diving straight into the vast world of smartphones, and its bringing some of the tech found in its best mirrorless cameras to the palm of your hands. The Leitzphone packs a triple-camera system based on the Vario-APO-Summilux 14-100mm f/1.67–2.9 ASPH. lens, and the smartphone can capture 200MP images. A powerful processor and operating system are packed into a sleek, premium-looking body.
