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Xiaomi 18 Ultra to get more expensive, camera flagship phones in jeopardy

Anyone looking for the best camera in a phone form factor has increasingly been turning in recent years to the top-end Leica, Hasselblad, or Zeiss camera systems from Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo. But these Ultra camera flagships may soon stop making financial sense and could potentially face discontinuation. At the very least, further price increases are expected starting in 2027, according to reports that have been circulating more frequently recently.

Xiaomi 18 Pro: Leica camera with Oppo Find X9 Ultra and Vivo X300 Ultra features

Two well-known leakers have provided more details on the next generation of Leica-branded cameras, which is already set to launch in China in a little over five months. It already seems fairly certain that it will use two 200MP sensors, but in the details as well, Xiaomi apparently is taking more cues from Oppo's and Vivo's current Ultra phones.

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