Xiaomi she is always hands-on and not alone. Some of its devices are produced in partnership with other companies. Some time ago we talked about a possible collaboration with Hasselblad, a company that endorsed OnePlus for its OnePlus 9. Today, months later, a new clue suggests that the Chinese brand led by Lei Jun is working with Leica for his next smartphone. Before seeing the news in detail, however, it must be emphasized that it is only about rumor, at the moment.
Xiaomi could prepare Mi 12 (or a device of the series) together with Leica: the cameras of the next top of the range will be at the top | Rumor
The clue that Xiaomi is working with Leica to produce its next flagship device, probably My 12, comes from the former Oppo executive Shen Yiren. On his Weibo profile, Twitter's Chinese counterpart, Oppo's old blockbuster would have said that a new company shook hands with Leica. For the uninitiated, it is one of the most important, if not the most influential, company in the camera industry.
There are several smartphones with lenses designed by Leica, mainly Huawei. Even before the launch of OnePlus 9 it was said that the company could have worked with her. However, according to information from various whistleblowers (, promising, , promising e , promising), after the former Oppo has said a word, it seems that it will be Xiaomi next to collaborate with Leica.
We all know how Xiaomi's cameras are to be improved. A step forward was taken with the My 11 Ultra, which mounts the sensor SamsungGN2, the largest in the world. However the German company will not work on the camera itself (if the information is confirmed), but on the lens. As with OnePlus 9, in fact, the lenses are designed by Hasselblad but the cameras are from Sony, albeit customized.
