Xiaomi Confirms February 28 Global Debut for "Leica Leitzphone" Flagship in Barcelona

Xiaomi confirms the Leica Leitzphone (Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition) global launch for Feb 28 in Barcelona, featuring a 200MP periscope zoom.

By: AXL Media

Published: Feb 26, 2026, 9:23 AM EST

Source: Information sourced from GSMArena and Xiaomi Global official announcements

A New Chapter in Imaging Strategic Cooperation The "Leica Leitzphone powered by Xiaomi" represents the next phase of the four-year partnership between the Chinese tech giant and the German optics legend. Marking a "strategic upgrade," the device is designed to move beyond traditional smartphone photography. It adopts a groundbreaking optical system centered on the Leica APO optical lens, which is engineered to suppress color dispersion and restore pure color accuracy, specifically for high-stakes night photography.

Hardware and Global Tweaks The international model retains the core "Master of Night" specifications seen in its Chinese counterpart but includes region-specific adjustments:

Display: 6.9-inch 1.5K LTPO AMOLED with a 3,500-nit peak brightness.

Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.

Camera Trio: 50MP 1-inch main sensor (LOFIC HDR), 50MP ultrawide, and a massive 200MP periscope telephoto (75-100mm) with continuous zoom.

Battery: Rumors suggest a slight downgrade for the global unit to a 6,000mAh cell (compared to 6,800mAh in China) to meet international standards, paired with 90W wired charging.