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Leica cameras are esteemed for their commitment to precision, craftsmanship, and optical excellence, boasting a legacy that spans over a century. Renowned for their outstanding lenses, Leica cameras consistently deliver images with remarkable sharpness, colour fidelity, and contrast.
For fans of Leica camera and mobile photography, you can now experience Leica photography on a smartphone without breaking the bank. Xiaomi has once again partnered with Leica to co-engineer a professional camera system for the affordable Xiaomi 13T Series. Despite the budget smartphone price, Xiaomi has packed the 13T Series with the best possible camera hardware to showcase its photography prowess.
The Leica professional camera system on the Xiaomi 13T Series comprises a primary 50MP camera with a 24mm equivalent focal length and optical image stabilisation (OIS), another 50MP sensor for the telephoto camera with a 50mm equivalent focal length, and a 12MP ultra-wide-angle camera with a 15mm equivalent focal length.
Besides hardware numbers, colour reproduction is another defining feature of a camera. Leica’s approach to colour reproduction is often hailed as exceptional in the world of photography. Whether capturing the subtle nuances of a sunset or the vivid palette of a bustling cityscape, Leica cameras consistently deliver images that exhibit depth and richness.
With the 13T Series, Xiaomi brings the popular Leica colour-grading to its photos. There are two colour profiles to choose from within the camera app.
For those looking for a natural and realistic photo with the iconic Leica grading, the Leica Authentic Look is the colour profile that aims to produce just that. It preserves the contrast between light and shadow, creating a sense of depth and dimension in the photos.
On the other end of the spectrum, the Leica Vibrant Look is a profile jointly developed by Xiaomi and Leica, combining Xiaomi’s experience in smartphone photography and Leica’s visual aesthetics. This profile enhances the colours of the photos, making them more vivid and expressive, but not too saturated or unnatural.
Both colour profiles also work in the Portrait Mode where you have a selection of 4 different bokeh effects. Default mode applies a neutral bokeh effect using a 50mm equivalent focal length. Moving on, we have the Documentary mode which uses a 35mm equivalent focal length for a wider field of view.
To get the swirly effect on lights in the background, switch to the Swirly bokeh mode using the same focal length as the Default mode. Finally, to get super close to your subject, there’s the Soft focus mode with a 90mm equivalent focal length.
Once you’ve shot the photos to your heart’s content, you can view your creative work on the 6.67” CrystalRes Display on the Xiaomi 13T Series, with 1.5K resolution and a buttery smooth 144Hz refresh rate. Whether you’re shooting photos indoors or outdoors, the 2600 nits peak brightness ensures that the content on the screen is clear and legible in any lighting conditions.
With the MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ chipset powering the Xiaomi 13T Pro and MediaTek Dimensity 8200-Ultra powering the Xiaomi 13T, both smartphones offer users one of the best performances in this class for mobile photography and videography, gaming, and general use. In day-to-day use, both processors efficiently utilise the large 5,000mAh battery for improved battery life.
When the battery does eventually run low, recharging it can be done rapidly. The Xiaomi 13T supports 67W Turbo Charging while the Xiaomi 13T Pro almost doubles that with the 120W HyperCharge which has a claimed charging time of just 19 minutes.
If you would like to experience the Leica professional camera system on the Xiaomi 13T Series for yourself, the phones are currently on sale in Malaysia. Here is the pricing:
- Xiaomi 13T – 8GB+256GB RM1,799 (Online Exclusive – Lazada & Shopee)
- Xiaomi 13T – 12GB+256GB RM1,999
- Xiaomi 13T Pro – 12GB+256GB RM2,499 (Online Exclusive – Lazada & Shopee)
- Xiaomi 13T Pro – 12GB+512GB RM2,699
- Xiaomi 13T Pro – 16GB+1TB RM3,499
Moreover, if you purchase either the Xiaomi 13T or Xiaomi 13T Pro by 22nd October 2023, you can receive a free Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro worth RM549.
Find out more information on the Xiaomi 13T Series and the ongoing promo today with the link here.
