Xiaomi And Leica Ending Their Partnership? Here's What The Company Has Said
Xiaomi and Leica have partnered to make premium phone cameras in the last few years but will that deal end soon? The company has shared its response.
Xiaomi and Leica have partnered for a range of premium phones in the last few years and a report this week suggested the tie up may soon come to an end. However, the company has now rubbished those rumours, and clarified that all is well between the two giants and will continue their association for years.
'Recent rumors suggesting the end of our collaboration are entirely unfounded. Both companies remain committed to deepening this strategic partnership and bringing even more innovative imaging solutions to Xiaomi smartphones," a Xiaomi spokesperson shared the statement with News18 Tech on Tuesday.
'Together, Xiaomi and Leica have collaborated closely to integrate advanced optics and imaging technologies into Xiaomi devices, delivering industry-leading mobile photography experiences to users around the world. This partnership continues to thrive, grounded in a shared vision of pushing the boundaries of mobile imaging," the company added in the statement.
The tipster even suggested this development could benefit Redmi and Poco, as Xiaomi looks to up the ante with its hardware production cost now being more manageable. We are glad that Xiaomi will continue to work with Leica for its products and excited to see how the tie up delivers more premium devices in the near future with the Xiaomi 16 series launch widely expected before the end of the year.
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