A Leica Inspired Smartphone

credits: Nubia

Nubia has revealed the Z70S Ultra, a new smartphone that leans heavily into Leica-inspired design, even down to the iconic red dot logo (though it’s not officially affiliated with Leica). The standout version is the Photographer Edition, which includes a retro-style leather case with a built-in grip, shutter button, dual control dials, and a cold shoe mount, essentially turning the phone into a pseudo-compact camera. Even without the physical kit, the phone keeps its Leica-like styling in this edition’s finish.

Camera-wise, the Z70S Ultra features a 35mm equivalent f/1.7 main lens using a 50MP “Neo Master” 1/1.3-inch sensor, a 64MP 70mm telephoto lens, and a 50MP ultra-wide with a 13mm equivalent field of view. Specs are solid, especially considering the phone costs under $750. The 35mm focal length and the optional photography grip set it apart in a crowded market, offering something a bit different for mobile shooters looking for that classic rangefinder feel.

There’s also a standard Z70 Ultra, which lacks the “S” and comes in at $40 less. It swaps the main sensor for a Sony IMX chip and adds a variable aperture (f/1.6–4) to its 35mm equivalent lens. It has the same ultra-wide and telephoto cameras as the Z70S Ultra but drops some of the luxury styling. Both models include a 16MP under-display front camera, a 6.8-inch HDR panel with 2,000 nits of peak brightness, and run on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chip with Android 15-based Nebula AIOS. The Z70S Ultra is expected to ship starting May 28, with the Photographer Edition grip kit listed as “coming soon.”

You can see full details on Nubia’s website here