Photography enthusiasts will be excited about the design of this forthcoming phone.

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      A collaboration between China’s Xiaomi and Germany’s Leica Camera AG has been thriving since 2022. A recent leak indicates that their partnership with the upcoming Xiaomi 15 Ultra might become even stronger. A report from Innogyan (via Android Authority) has unveiled a hands-on image of the soon-to-be-launched flagship device, which appears to draw inspiration from the renowned Leica M11 camera. As explained by Android Authority, the leaked image should be viewed horizontally to better appreciate Xiaomi’s design influences. Leaker Smart Pikachu has also provided various color options alongside the Leica M11 camera to further emphasize this link.

      An anticipated image of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra. Innogyan

      Earlier this week, it was revealed that the successor to the popular Xiaomi 14 Ultra might be announced on Wednesday, February 26. The eagerly awaited Xiaomi 15 Ultra is expected to include numerous advanced camera upgrades, enhancing the strengths of its predecessor.

      The rumored camera configuration features a 50-megapixel main camera for capturing detailed shots, a 50-megapixel telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom for distant images, a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto camera optimized for low-light performance and offering an impressive zoom range, and a 50-megapixel wide-angle camera ideal for expansive landscapes.

      Smart Pikachu

      The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is anticipated to be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, a component that may also be found in the standard and Pro versions of the Xiaomi 15 series. This chipset, utilized in both the Samsung Galaxy S25 series and the recently launched OnePlus 13, is designed to deliver efficient processing speeds and support seamless multitasking.

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      I would love to see the Xiaomi 15 Ultra reflect the image above. A dark blue or dark green variant would look stunning, wouldn’t it? We won’t have to wait long; February 26 is just 20 days away.

      Bryan M. Wolfe has over a decade of experience as a technology writer and covers mobile topics.

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