Leica has released its first phone for the Japanese market with the SoftBank exclusive Leitz Phone 1. The internals are shared with another Japan-exclusive phone – Sharp’s recently launched Aquos R6 with the only difference being in the phone’s design including the camera bump which is now circular and comes with its own Leica-branded lens cap.
The Leitz Phone 1 comes with a 6.6-inch IGZO OLED display with a 2,730 x 1,260-pixel resolution and an adaptive 240Hz refresh rate display. The big highlight is around the back where we find the massive 1-inch camera sensor. It’s a 20MP shooter with an f/1.9 aperture and 19mm equivalent focal length. The selfie shooter on the front comes in at 12.6MP.
The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 888 with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage which is expandable via microSD. The software front is covered by Android 11 with Leica’s own custom interface on top. There’s an IP68 rating and a 5,000mAh battery to round out the spec sheet.
Pricing for the Leitz Phone 1 is set at JPY 187,920 ($1,700) with pre-orders in Japan starting tomorrow.
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Leica Leitz Phone 1 Summary
Leica Leitz Phone 1 mobile was launched on 17th June 2021. The phone comes with a 6.60-inch touchscreen display offering a resolution of 2730x1260 pixels. Leica Leitz Phone 1 comes with 8GB of RAM. The Leica Leitz Phone 1 runs Android 11 and is powered by a 5000mAh battery.
What is the refresh rate of the Leica Leitz phone 1? ›
LEICA LEITZ PHONE 1 SNAPDRAGON 888, 256GB 12GB , 240 refresh rate.
Who makes Leitz phone? ›
The Leitz Phone 3 is produced exclusively for the Japanese market in collaboration with Sharp Corporation and is available from Softbank, Japan's leading distributor of information and communications technology.
What is the price of Leica Leitz Phone 2 in Japan? ›
Leica Leitz Phone 2 comes in a single Leica white color and is scheduled to go on sale in Japan from November 18, 2022. Pricing is set at JPY 225,360 which is roughly $1,540.
Is Leitz the same as Leica? ›
In 1986, the Leitz company changed its name to Leica (LEItz CAmera), due to the fame of the Leica tradename. At this time, Leica relocated its factory from Wetzlar (Germany) to the nearby town of Solms (Germany).
Is the Leica Leitz phone 1 waterproof? ›
*** IP68 certification declares that the device is dustproof and protected against submersion to a maximum depth of 1.5 metres for a maximum of 30 minutes. This naturally refers to submersion in clear water. Protection does not apply for other liquids, e.g. salt water, soapy water, alcohol or heated liquids.
Where are Leitz products made? ›
Precision is a question of setting
The company headquarters are located in Ostfildern near Stuttgart, Germany. The company has production sites in Horb and Bangalore, India.
Is Leitz still in business? ›
Leitz is present worldwide, with seven own production locations as well as 38 sales and service locations.
Which smartphone has a Leica camera? ›
Xiaomi 14 ships with HyperOS, a brand-new system developed by Xiaomi that's based on Android. Not only is the user interface clean (I am glad Xiaomi did it after years of feedback), but it is also designed to run on a range of devices across mobile, computing, automotive, and home.
Why Leica is very expensive? ›
One of the main reasons for this is that Leicas are handcrafted. Every single component of the camera, from the screws to the motherboard, is assembled by hand by skilled workers. This process is time-consuming and requires considerable skill, which is what makes Leica cameras worth the high cost.
170 Years of Leica History
The origin of the company dates back to 1849 when a family business for optics was founded in Wetzlar, Germany. Over the last century it has developed into a global success story with a worldwide reputation.
What Leica is most expensive? ›
1923 Oskar Barnack's 1923 0-Series Leica
All previous records were shattered in June 2022, when a 1923 0-Series Leica was sold for a whopping €12 million ($15 million) at Leitz Photographica Auction.
What features did the first phone have? ›
The first telephone had two parts: a transmitter and a receiver. The transmitter comprised three parts—a drumlike device (a cylinder with a covered end), a needle, and a battery. The covered end of the drumlike device was attached to the needle.
What are the features of a dumb phone? ›
Feature phones typically lack a large, full-color touchscreen. Most of these these phones run few or no apps. They offer limited or no internet access, which often means no email or social media. They rely on 4G LTE cellular connectivity, not the latest 5G service.
What are the facts about the first camera phone? ›
Back in November 2000, Sharp launched the J-SH04 – the world's first camera phone capable of sending picture messages. Initially it was only available in Japan, boasting a 110,000-pixel CMOS sensor and a 256-image color display.
