Leica Leitz Phone 2
Announced November 18, 2022
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Reviewer Consensus
Strong
The Leica Leitz Phone 2 combines high-end hardware with a distinct, photographer-centric interface and authentic Leica color rendering. While it offers a premium, camera-like experience, the device carries a significant price premium over equivalent hardware and remains difficult to acquire in many markets.
Weighted from 8 reviewer scores
Pros
- Tactile physical controls including a dedicated shutter button, zoom lever, and customizable rotating ring
- Authentic Leica-style color rendering and film-inspired filter modes
- High-quality 1-inch main sensor and detailed image output
- Premium industrial design with knurled aluminum frame and Leica branding
- Flagship-tier performance with substantial RAM and storage capacity
Cons
- High price point compared to the underlying hardware equivalent
- Software inconsistencies including buggy widgets and limited icon customization
- Limited global availability and regional distribution
- Physical control sensitivity and potential for accidental adjustments
- Lack of dedicated telephoto or ultra-wide lenses
- Launch price $1,550 (USD)
- Main camera 47.2MP f/1.9 + 1.9MP Telephoto
- Video 4K 30p
- Display 6.6-inch OLED 240Hz
- Chipset Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 12GB
What the Reviewers Say
All 8 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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- PetaPixel 7/10
The Leitz Phone 2 takes quality shots from only one lens, and its digital zoom turned out far better than I thought it would at 2x. Its granular control is comparable to the manual modes, whereas the other brands actually let you do more in the more automatic ones.
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[T]he Leitzphone is a superb phone, and there’s lots to recommend it.
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Blending that brand with outstanding hardware, thoughtful features, and beautiful design has created one of the few co-branded products that I think actually deserves to exist.
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Strip away the Leica design and, yes, this is still the Xiaomi 17 Ultra I already rated so highly. But Leica has done enough here to change the feel of the device.
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If money is no object and you want your phone to feel as close to a camera as possible, however, then look no further.
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Leica’s Leitzphone makes sense for someone who already likes the Leica look and wants a phone that feels different from the usual flagship models.
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[I]'ve not seen, and that's my own personal humble opinion, such good footage coming from a smartphone.
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[Y]ou would use a phone like this with a 1-in sensor, and I think you're going to get really good results.
