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Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition bets on human-led photography over heavy AI
Xiaomi’s Leica-tuned 17 Ultra targets photography purists, rejecting excessive AI processing in favour of optics, realism, and creator control worldwide.
Xiaomi’s 17 Ultra Leica Edition pushes back against AI-heavy photography by prioritising optics, manual controls, and authentic colour science. Co-engineered with Leica, the phone emphasises natural tones, real depth, photographer intent over algorithmic smoothing. Xiaomi says users want images that feel human, not synthetic, signalling a premium camera play aimed at enthusiasts tired of computational excess. The launch highlights a growing backlash among creators globally