Overview
- Xiaomi Spain confirmed the “Leica Leitzphone powered by Xiaomi” name and a February 28 launch at 2 p.m. local time in Barcelona alongside the Xiaomi 17 lineup.
- Certification filings earlier this month indicated clearance for sale outside China under the Leitzphone branding.
- Leaks and listings point to internals mirroring the Chinese Leica Edition, including a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, a 6.9-inch 2K 120Hz AMOLED display, and a 6,800mAh battery with 90W wired and 50W wireless charging, with a 16GB RAM option and Android 16 reported.
- Photography remains the headline feature, with reports citing a 50MP 1-inch main sensor, a 200MP periscope with continuous optical zoom, a 50MP ultrawide, and a 50MP selfie camera.
- The global model shows subtle design tweaks in the teaser, such as a uniform dark finish and rotated Leica markings, while the mechanical zoom ring is expected to carry over from the Chinese version.