The Leica Leitz Phone 2 is Leica's latest flagship smartphone, launched exclusively in Japan at JPY 225,360 — roughly Rs 1,28,000 — making it one of the most premium camera-centric handsets on the market. Building on the Leitz Phone 1, this successor raises the bar with a class-leading 47.2MP main sensor, a blazing 240Hz OLED display, and Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 muscle under the hood.
Leica Leitz Phone 2 Price and Availability
Leica has introduced the Leitz Phone 2 in Japan only, with a single Leica White colour option. The device is offered in one configuration — 12GB RAM and 512GB storage — priced at JPY 225,360 (approximately Rs 1,28,000). The company has not announced a global launch date. For context, its predecessor, the Leitz Phone 1, had debuted at around Rs 1,25,800 in silver.
Leica Leitz Phone 2 Specifications
Display
The phone features a 6.6-inch UXGA+ IGZO OLED panel with a resolution of 1260 x 2730 pixels. Peak brightness reaches 2,000 nits, and the panel supports a 240Hz refresh rate. Gorilla Glass protection and Dolby Vision support are included as standard.
Performance and Software
Powering the Leitz Phone 2 is an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset paired with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of onboard storage. Storage is expandable up to 1TB via a microSD card. The device ships with Android 12 out of the box.
Build and Security
The Leitz Phone 2 carries a 1PX8 water-resistance rating. Security options include both a fingerprint sensor and face unlock.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.6-inch UXGA+ IGZO OLED, 1260x2730px |
| Refresh Rate | 240Hz |
| Peak Brightness | 2,000 nits |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (Octa-core) |
| RAM | 12GB |
| Storage | 512GB (expandable to 1TB) |
| Rear Camera | 47.2MP f/1.9 + 12.6MP |
| Front Camera | 12.6MP |
| Battery | 5,000mAh |
| Charging | USB Type-C |
| OS | Android 12 |
| Water Resistance | 1PX8 |
| Connectivity | 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Colour | Leica White |
| Price | JPY 225,360 (~Rs 1,28,000) |
Camera Performance of the Leica Leitz Phone 2
Camera hardware is where the Leica Leitz Phone 2 truly distinguishes itself. The rear setup consists of a 47.2MP primary sensor with an f/1.9 aperture, complemented by a 12.6MP secondary camera. On the front, a 12.6MP selfie camera handles video calls and portraits. Leica's legendary optics heritage is baked into both the hardware tuning and the image-processing pipeline, aiming to deliver professional-grade results straight from a smartphone.
Battery Life and Connectivity
The Leitz Phone 2 is backed by a 5,000mAh battery that Leica claims delivers up to 440 hours of standby time. Charging is handled via USB Type-C. On the connectivity front, the phone supports 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 5.2, covering all modern wireless standards.
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