Xiaomi 12 Ultra May Feature Rare Leica Logo

To say that Xiaomi’s upcoming flagship is camera-centric is probably an understatement. The camera bump on its back is ginormous and already elicits some negative feedback. The risk is actually bigger for Leica since its brand is associated with high-quality designs and materials. Conversely, sporting the camera maker’s logo will pretty much be a rubber stamp for the phone, suggesting that the marque approves of its quirky design.

That said, Xiaomi is also reportedly aiming for some luxurious details to further elevate the phone’s status. The same tipster claims the Xiaomi 12 Ultra will come in two styles: one will be all business with a black leather rear cover, while another will reportedly be classy and stylish with white ceramic material and texture.

As for the cameras themselves, the Xiaomi 12 Ultra is expected to have only three lenses despite the large bump on its back. The camera island reportedly includes a 50MP main shooter, a 48MP periscope-style telephoto camera, and a 48MP ultrawide module. There seem to be plenty of sensors involved as well, but nothing immediately stands out as noteworthy. Leica’s branding, however, might suggest that it is far more involved in the development of these cameras and might even have developed special lenses that would justify the use of its logo. Needless to say, it will be interesting to see how the Xiaomi 12 Ultra will fare and if it will be able to claim the top spot in mobile photography benchmarks with Leica’s help.