The Xiaomi 17 Ultra uses a 1 inch main sensor, a 200MP telephoto, and Leica APO optics. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra uses a 200MP f/1.4 main sensor, the new ALoP periscope mechanism, and the APV codec for video. Both cost over $1,500. I tested them side by side at Global Tech Press. Here is what the results actually show. The Camera Systems at a Glance Camera Spec … Read more
Xiaomi’s Leica-Edition 17 Ultra (Leitzphone) arrives Feb 28 with a manual zoom ring, Leica tuning and top-tier specs. Real-world imaging, design and what surprised me. Introduction Xiaomi will unveil the global Xiaomi 17 series — including a Leica-co-branded 17 Ultra (branded as the Leica Leitzphone powered by Xiaomi) — at its Feb 28 event in … Read more
I’ve spent the last 48 hours with both the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (fresh off its February 28 global launch) and the Vivo X300 Ultra strapped to my wrist. After shooting over 1,000 frames across the streets of Barcelona and Delhi, I can tell you that the gap between these two titans is no longer about … Read more