Xiaomi is expanding its Leica-style photography experience beyond the Xiaomi 15 Ultra. The brand’s updated “Refreshed Minimalist Camera” app, first introduced with the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and SU7 Ultra in February, will soon reach many Xiaomi and Redmi models.
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Rolling out over the next two months, the update includes Leica-inspired shutter sounds that mimic classic camera models. The “Mechanical” mode, echoing the Leica M6, even features a simulated motor rewind if you hold the shutter longer than 0.4 seconds. It’s currently the most popular, with 18.8% usage, followed by “Classic” (M9-inspired) at 16%, the default “M3” at 15%, and “Modern” (M10-based) at 14%.
The rollout will happen in two phases:
- Phase 1 (May to mid-June): Xiaomi 15/14 series, Mix Fold 4, Mix Flip, Redmi K80/K70, Note 14 series, and Turbo 4
- Phase 2 (mid-June to late July): Xiaomi 13/12S series, Mix Fold 3, Civi 4 Pro, Redmi K60, Note 13 series, and Turbo 3
Meanwhile, Xiaomi is addressing display issues on the Redmi Turbo 4 Pro and investigating various HyperOS bugs. The company also launched a new car vacuum cleaner via crowdfunding in China.
