December 19, 2025, 6:59 am | Read time: 2 minutes
Leica branding on a Xiaomi smartphone—marketing or real photo power? The Xiaomi 15T Pro quickly shows that there’s more to the collaboration than just a fancy logo. The camera delivers strong results but also reveals some limitations in detail.
Leica is known for high-quality cameras that often come with hefty price tags. It’s all the more surprising to find the name now on Xiaomi smartphones. The test of the Xiaomi 15T Pro (also available as a full lab test by COMPUTER BILD) shows that the cameras are not just marketing gimmicks but offer well-thought-out technology. However, they are not without flaws.
Technical Details of the Camera
The Xiaomi 15T Pro features the new Light-Fusion-900 image sensor with an aperture of f/1.62. This sensor captures more light than the Light Fusion 800 in the standard 15T model. Both main cameras offer a resolution of 50 megapixels and are equipped with optical image stabilization. By default, the resolution is reduced to 12.5 megapixels through 4-in-1 pixel binning, but the Pro mode allows for full resolution.
In tests, the 15T Pro achieved a camera score of 1.6 in daylight, while the 15T was rated 1.7.
The telephoto camera of the 15T Pro also features 50 megapixels and a 5x optical zoom with an aperture of f/3.0. It delivers detailed shots but shows visible AI sharpening at higher zoom levels.
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Zoom and Video Capabilities
The optical zoom of the telephoto lens starts at 5x magnification, but results are still acceptable at 4x magnification. The digital zoom reaches up to 100x, with a noticeable drop in image quality. The ultra-wide-angle camera with 12 megapixels and an aperture of f/2.2 performs solidly.
Videos are recorded in 8K at 30 frames per second, an improvement over the 15T, which only supports 4K. The front camera has 32 megapixels and delivers better results in tests than its predecessor.
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Conclusion of the Camera Test
The test shows that the camera of the Xiaomi 15T Pro is particularly impressive in daylight. However, there remains a measurable gap to camera flagships like Google and Samsung. The 15T Pro delivers good photos that are above mid-range. Leica ensures fine-tuning, but a photographic revolution is not achieved.