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| The Leica Leitzphone will launch globally with 16 GB of RAM. |
Xiaomi's special edition flagship appears to be on track to receive a global release. To recap, the company presented the Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition simultaneously alongside the regular Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, a model with the number 25128PNA1C and innovative zoom controls.
Recently, leaks have focused on global availability of the Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra. In short, various sources expect the pair to match the prices of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and its smaller sibling (curr. $809 on Amazon). While equivalent details about the Leica Edition remain unknown for now, the global version has finally appeared on Geekbench under the model number 25128PNA1G.
A Glimpse at Performance
This Geekbench sighting, specifically in the AI benchmark, gives us our first look at the device's raw processing power. The listing confirms the phone is powered by the next-generation Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, paired with 16GB of RAM and running Android 16 out of the box. The benchmark scores—a Single Precision score of 1,973, a Half Precision score of 3,322, and a Quantized score of 4,754—point to significant AI acceleration. This suggests the Leica Edition will be exceptionally capable for on-device tasks like real-time image processing, advanced computational photography, and voice recognition.
Based on a recent regulatory body certification, Xiaomi may offer this global variant as the 'Leica Leitzphone powered by Xiaomi' rather than simply the Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition. Regardless of its name, the Geekbench leak signals that someone is actively testing this global model ahead of its official release.
What Makes the Leica Edition Different?
For photography enthusiasts, the "Leica Edition" branding is more than just a badge. According to details from XpertPick, this special variant is designed to offer a distinctly different camera experience from the regular Xiaomi 17 Ultra. While both share core hardware like the display and battery, the Leica Edition adds:
- Exclusive Leica Color Science: Specialized imaging algorithms and filters for a signature photographic look.
- Mechanical Zoom Ring: A unique, DSLR-style hardware control for tactile and precise zoom adjustment, appealing to serious mobile photographers.
- Premium Design Touches: Leica-inspired aesthetics and collector-grade finishes that set it apart visually.
In short, the regular Xiaomi 17 Ultra delivers flagship performance, while the Leica Edition pushes a more professional, camera-centric experience with extra imaging tools and a distinctive style.
When Will It Launch?
Whether the Leica Leitzphone joins the Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra on February 28 remains to be seen at this point. In the meantime, for full details about how the Leica Edition differs from the regular Xiaomi 17 Ultra, please see our launch article. Given the recent certification and now the benchmark appearance, a global release for this unique photography-focused smartphone seems all but certain.
