When it announced the Xiaomi 13T and 13T Pro, the company went out of its way to advertise its Leica cameras and for good reason, as we found out. Except the phones will lack Leica branding and bespoke camera modes in some markets. One of our readers noted that the Chilean and Nigerian markets are among the unlucky ones. Some regions have yet to receive the phones, so the list could expand as well.
The Leica goodies aren’t just limited to the lenses, there are also a handful of software features. For example, the default Camera app offers two main shooting styles: Leica Vibrant and Leica Authentic, just like the high-end Xiaomi 13, 13 Pro, and 13 Ultra. There are also some optimizations related to Portrait mode.
You might assume that this would bring down the price of both phones in the aforementioned countries, but that’s not the case. We did a quick market research and found that both devices sell for around the same price as their Leica-compatible counterparts in Europe. The Xiaomi 13T can be found for just over 600 euro equivalent, while the 13T Pro sells for around 800 euro equivalent in both Chile and Nigeria.
We don’t know the reason for this move: it could be due to some market restrictions or a clause in the Xiaomi-Leica agreement that does not allow the smartphone maker to release Leica-branded products in some markets. Let’s hope Xiaomi steps in and explains this.
Thanks, Jack for the tip!
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