Xiaomi 12S Ultra can be safely considered a pretty advanced camera phone with a 1-inch sensor and Leica branding. To further enhance mobile photography and make it on par with what DSLRs do, Xiaomi has introduced the Xiaomi 12S Ultra concept phone, which was being worked on before the original phone became official back in July. The phone comes with two 1-inch sensors and the ability to attach a Leica lens.
Xiaomi has released a teaser video for the Xiaomi 12S Ultra Concept on Weibo. The video showcases the device in full glory, highlighting its capabilities.
The sensor specifically supports the Leica M lens, which is compact in nature. The process of attaching one is also simple; just twist and click. The sensor will also support 10-bit RAW images. Xiaomi says that the concept is aimed at improving the camera capabilities of a smartphone while making it portable.
Of course, attaching a lens to a smartphone is not something no one thought about. The Moto Z lineup supported attachable Hasselblad-branded lenses and even the Panasonic CM1 followed the same concept. For Xiaomi, it’s an extension of its partnership with Leica, reimagining phones with detachable lenses. While this may not be the present, it could certainly be the future to stay.
