With the release of Xiaomi’s Xiaomi 12 series of three mobile phones in Taiwan, it is also highly anticipated when the Xiaomi 12 Ultra, the highest-end flagship model in the series, will be launched. Some time ago, foreign media discovered the rumored keyword “Leica” based on the code in the MIUI app. It was rumored a few months ago that Xiaomi would cooperate with camera manufacturer Leica. The first model to cooperate is expected. It’s the Xiaomi 12 Ultra.
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Xiaomi MIUI leaked to be a partner with Leica, the first one is expected to be Xiaomi 12 Ultra
Recently, according to Miuipolska’s news, they found an interesting text “Leica” in the photo album editor application code in MIUI. This is also in line with the rumors that Xiaomi will cooperate with the well-known camera brand Leica (Leica) last year by many people on Weibo. Before that, although it was rumored that Xiaomi would cooperate with Leica, there had been no definite “evidence”.
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As foreign media revealed these program codes to observe, this is expected to be equipped with photo filters built into new Xiaomi phones in the future. Like Leica’s classic black and white filters Monochrome and Monochrome HC, as well as Leica Natural, Leica Vivid and other filter style options.
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And the first smartphone with these Leica filters built-in is most likely the Xiaomi 12 Ultra, which has the most flagship image specifications. According to other Chinese sources on Weibo, such as Digital Chat Station, Xiaomi’s new imaging flagship, Xiaomi 12 Ultra, will be the first technical cooperation between Xiaomi and Leica. In addition to integrating multiple lenses with Leica algorithms, it also supports 8K ultra-high graphics. High-quality video and optional CineMaster filters. In addition, Xiaomi 12 Ultra is expected to be equipped with a large photosensitive element camera, and the cooperation with Leica will improve the performance of this new machine in terms of software and hardware.
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It can also be seen from a number of suspected Xiaomi 12 Ultra protective cases that have been leaked on the Internet in the past. This new phone is equipped with an oversized main camera module and is equipped with multiple lenses and sensors. Xiaomi 12 Ultra may be equipped with 5,000 for the first time. The combination of megapixel SONY IMX8xx series photosensitive element main lens, 48 million pixel 5X telephoto lens and 48 million pixel super foot-binding lens.
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As for when the Xiaomi 12 Ultra will be launched? It was rumored earlier that it will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, but the digital chat station Weibo also revealed that the release time may be delayed to the second quarter, and there is even a chance to switch to a new generation of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 flagship processor ( codename SM8475). In terms of screen, Xiaomi 12 Ultra is expected to use a centered single-hole 2K resolution Samsung AMOLED screen, built-in 4,860mAh or more large-capacity battery and support 120W fast charging, 50W wireless charging and 10W reverse wireless charging. In addition to the expected ceramic body version, there is also a plain leather version for consumers to choose from.
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