"Leica hasn't let Xiaomi use its red dot logo on hardware until now, even though the companies have partnered on Xiaomi's flagship cameras since 2022. The jump to a fully Leica-branded phone is a vote of confidence from the camera company."
"After two weeks using the Leitzphone version of the 17 Ultra, it's clear that confidence was well placed. This is my favorite phone of 2026 so far, Leica logo or not, though most buyers would be better off saving money with the standard 17 Ultra."
"The Leitzphone is a 17 Ultra with Leica branding and a rotatable camera ring, and apart from a few design tweaks, it's mostly the same as the Leica Edition of that phone already available in China."
Xiaomi and Leica have deepened their partnership with the launch of the Leitzphone, a Leica-branded version of the 17 Ultra flagship. This marks the first time Leica has allowed its red dot logo on Xiaomi hardware, despite their camera collaboration since 2022. The Leitzphone is essentially a 17 Ultra with Leica branding, a rotatable camera ring, and design modifications. It represents a significant vote of confidence from the camera company in Xiaomi's imaging capabilities. The phone launched internationally in February 2026 alongside the standard 17 Ultra, with the Leica version commanding a substantial premium over the base model.
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