Leica Creates the Biggest Ever Phone Camera Sensor

How big can sensors get on a phone's camera? Leica has done a collaboration with a rather surprising company to give you a glimpse of the future.

I recently returned to Australia for the first time in three years, and due to the whirlwind nature of my visit and my desire to pack lightly, I decided against taking any of my considerable camera gear. It was a hard decision to make, but ultimately, it was the correct considering the circumstances and my itinerary. What that meant, however, was that I had to rely on my iPhone 11's camera to capture all those family reunion moments and my daughters' new experiences. When I look back at the photos I took over the two weeks, I certainly wish I'd had something a little better.

And that brings us to this great video brought to you by the team at Moment, in which they review the collaboration between Leica and Xiaomi, which resulted in the 12S Ultra and the world's biggest camera sensor in a phone. Just looking at the sensor is jaw-dropping, as it takes up half the space on the back side of the phone. When you compare it with the small top-left corner area of my iPhone's sensor area, the difference almost unbelievable. But what about performance? I'll let you be the judge of that, but let me say I'll think you'll be pleasantly surprised regarding what the future might look like for phone cameras. Let me know your thoughts in the comments below.