Xiaomi 18T might get a 200Mpx Leica camera. The manufacturer is reportedly already testing it

The Xiaomi 17T series has only been on store shelves for a few months, and its successors are already being discussed in China. As Chinese servers ITHome and MyDrivers reported, Xiaomi is reportedly testing a 200Mpx camera tuned in collaboration with Leica for the upcoming Xiaomi 18T and 18T Pro. However, the information comes from a single leaker.

Xiaomi is reportedly testing a 200Mpx camera with Leica tuning

The news came from a Chinese leaker operating on the social network Weibo under the nickname Smart Pikachu, whose post was picked up by the server ITHome. According to him, Xiaomi is still working on the T series and is currently testing a 200Mpx camera with Leica tuning. Current 17T and 17T Pro models, however, have 50Mpx sensors. The leaker did not specify whether the 200 Mpx would be for the main camera or perhaps a telephoto lens. Even the names 18T and 18T Pro are not yet certain; it’s his estimate.

According to the leak, Xiaomi is said to place great emphasis on the tonality of images, i.e., on working with lights, shadows, and contrast. Inside, MediaTek Dimensity chips are expected to power the devices, but no specific models have been mentioned yet. The phones are reportedly getting medium to large-sized displays, and their aspect ratio will not be excessively wide.

In China, the 18T series could be unveiled in June 2027

The server MyDrivers reminds that this is a very early stage of development. If Xiaomi maintains the pace of the current generation, the 18T series could be introduced in China around June 2027, even before the 618 shopping festival, the Chinese equivalent of Black Friday. When the phones would arrive in Europe is not yet clear, but the current 17T series is officially sold here as well. Until then, take the leak with a grain of salt.

The current Xiaomi 17T series starts from 14,990 CZK

Those who don’t want to wait can opt for the current generation. According to the manufacturer, the basic Xiaomi 17T features a 6.59″ display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a Dimensity 8500 Ultra chip, and a 6,500 mAh battery that can be charged at 67 W. The cameras are led by a 50Mpx main sensor, complemented by a 12Mpx ultrawide lens and a 50Mpx telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom. At the time of writing, you can buy it on Alza for 14,990 CZK.

The more powerful Xiaomi 17T Pro offers a larger 6.83″ display with a 144Hz refresh rate, the flagship Dimensity 9500 chip, and a 7,000 mAh battery that charges at 100 W wired and 50 W wirelessly. The main 50Mpx Light Fusion 950 sensor has a size of 1/1.31″, and a 5x periscopic telephoto lens is also present here. At the time of writing, the Pro version costs 16,990 CZK on Alza.

Would a 200Mpx camera in the T series appeal to you, or is the current generation sufficient?

Sources: ITHome, MyDrivers