Xiaomi’s new idea telephone permits a full measurement Leica digicam lens to be connected to the again of a prototype model of its 12S Extremely. The model of the smartphone launched earlier this yr is already notable for having a 1-inch-type digicam sensor on its rear, which is way bigger than these sometimes utilized in telephones and extra according to what you may discover in a compact standalone digicam. Xiaomi’s new idea provides it each a secondary 1-inch sensor, in addition to a full measurement lens to match. 

In a teaser trailer, Xiaomi reveals how the idea is designed to work with lenses in Leica’s M-series lineup. The Chinese language tech large beforehand collaborated with Leica to co-develop the digicam system used within the 12S Extremely, which GSMArena experiences included working collectively on the design of its optics. Nevertheless it says stepping as much as a full-size digicam lens turns the smartphone right into a “skilled photo-making instrument” providing advantages like “genuine depth of area” relatively than the software-based background blurring options present in most smartphones. 

It’s an attention-grabbing idea. Smartphone cameras have made large strides lately by embracing computational images to beat their comparatively modest sensor and lens {hardware}. That raises the query of what outcomes you possibly can get from combining the AI images smarts of a flagship smartphone, with the {hardware} of a standalone mirrorless digicam. Xiaomi’s idea follows within the footsteps of equipment like Hasselblad’s MotoMod attachment for the Moto Z. 

Xiaomi says its idea telephone would draw upon its AI Picture Resolution to course of pictures, and provide the flexibility to shoot in 10-bit RAW. The attachable lens would combine with its digicam app, with software program options like focus peaking, zebra strains, and a histogram.