Leica Leitz 1 Unboxing + Hands-On + Camera Test

Leica's first self-branded phone is here and I got my hands on thanks to Trinity Electronics ( / trinityelectronic ) in Hong Kong. #LeicaLeitz1
My Sharp Aquos R6 hands-on: • Sharp Aquos R6 Hands-O...
TIME CODES:
0:00 - intro
0:52 - unboxing
2:37 - hardware and specs
5:07 - software
6:24 - camera performance
9:05 - Qualcomm 3D Sonic Max scanner

[@balthazarriviere6036]

I'm a photographer and this is the first time in my life I see an analogue look image with good colors in a phone's camera. Well done Leica. Great review Ben

[@bensgadgetreviews]

Thank you!

[@Mido_]

You should check out Sony's Xperia 1/5 series.

[@parvezmirzai7986]

Bro plz review it again plez

[@sarkar1470]

🥰🥰🥰🥰 i like this phone but i am sooo poppt😭😭😭😭

[@sarkar1470]

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[@lakhansaha2068]

This is the only channel that makes phones feel exciting. Covering phones that most you tubers don’t 👍

[@snoopysatangore]

“You get a photo that’s quite organic” - it’s exactly that!

[@hdwblade]

I truly appreciate having your channel as one of the few with notifications turned on. You're the only channel where I regularly see not just phones I might buy, but also phones that I would find interesting, even if I'll never buy one as I'm in the US. Thanks as always for the great content, always love to see it, especially when it's about bleeding edge phone camera tech!

[@2Bleicher]

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[@marcel4271]

For real 🔥

[@Serendipitysquad]

INDEED !!!

[@user-cr3wq9nn1u]

so true🥳

[@susantohimawan4683]

Allright.

[@theone131]

Omegalul😂😂😂

[@Ratnamrecommend]

I love this channel. Ben brings us so many different phones, the ones we don't normally see being covered. I'm sure more and more people will start appreciating his work and he'll develop a niche fanbase soon.

[@bensgadgetreviews]

Thank you!

[@jamescohen]

Its almost like the company that controls the internet via search engines and video platforms also makes its own phones or something!

[@AlexQIT]

Photos from this camera looking really good. I'm so tired of overprocessed cartoonish HDR. Interested to see raw photos and flat manual video footage from this "1" sensor of Leitz 1 and Sharp R6

[@pixelking_871]

Yea the leica looks good n natural tone

[@AlexQIT]

@@pixelking_871 It looks like a proper camera. Something like Sony RX100, Canon G7X or Panasonic LX15. Same sensor size and resolution.

[@someoneyouneverknow7529]

Sharp R6 is horrible af

[@AlexQIT]

@@someoneyouneverknow7529 Yeah, ok

[@adityasixviandyj7334]

I agree, I also like this Leica Leitz 1 images. is kinda happened when I move from Huawei Mate 9 to Samsung Note 9, which camera spec wise does better than huawei... but somehow I prefer Mate 9 images compared Samsung interm of colour reproduction, a little bit muted and yet it make easier to edit/alter compared samsung which had more processed look, and what happen now is I prefer post shot from my Fujifilm camera more rather than my Samsung Note 9... while in the past I often post images from my Huawei phone compared to my fujifilm camera.

[@namratachauhan7652]

That design is so elegant. I am in love with it 😍

[@mendellalvarado4285]

Love your cutting edge coverage, Ben! 👏 You def deserve way more subs.

[@kiranrathod7371]

Reviewing devices while no youtuber have even gets hands on them . Wonderful That creamy Bokeh is really really good for videos and potrait shots.

[@williamsolis1]

Made I would love to see more samples from this phone. I was legit blown away

[@sherif.ghoneim]

I said it and I'll say it again You are simply amazing... The best phone reviewer hands down... Hey I'm a phone expert watch out !

[@zckom]

Nice to have a look on these rare devices, thanks for sharing it. This kind of devices is not something most peopele would buy, but it is still interesting to see it.

[@stephanes.]

most exciting phone so far you reviewed for me

[@DariuszTech]

Wow. This review rocks. Such s greet device 😊🙏👍 I love the lens cover. Such a great idea 😄

[@rene_eta1992]

Wow.. You really get a hands-on on all the bad ass Android phones out there....I really do love you work... Cheers from Cameroon 🇨🇲 🙂

[@kafismokie]

looks great IMO!! waiting for the full review

[@PyareDebBarma]

thanks for featuring unique devices which aren’t shown by mainstream KZbinrs

[@DREAMWORKERSKY]

That depth of field looks organic and gives off a film-like vibe. Well done Leica. And great review Ben!

[@hellatightdude]

Come on dude, really? It’s nothing like film.

[@RetosSpace]

This phone actually looks cool,like any modern flagship,love the camera module!! Only Ben's Reviews brings these types of devices to attention!! Rock on Ben!! Another interesting and solid vid from Ben!! My bank manager doesn't like Ben as there goes some more money when this gadget hits South Africa!!!

[@vickie_g]

I love the look of that device...

[@mandipyo]

My favorite youtuber for unboxing phone

[@tchrmart1n]

Hong Kong is literally the best place to take pictures of❤️❤️❤️

[@fkb94]

Thanks for this review. It's a bit old now, but I am considering buying a refurbished unit. Your review is really helpful. Every image clicked by this phone seems so natural! Leica Looks mood is just awesome! And if I need to process an image, the good thing is that it captures in RAW mood too. The videos seem dull, but given enough light, I believe this will deliver great results.

[@klajdiallkanjari6658]

Hi Ben gongrats for being the best teck youtuber!watch your videos everytime!

[@MrPanda-ke9rf]

You the first KZbin that I know review Leica phone

[@gouravsoni1598]

I don't know but i like your every videos so much and you deserve it and also you makes your videos so clean that is the best thing i like about.. cheers 😇♥️🎉

[@davisonsibanda88]

My favorite tech KZbinr.. Nice review as always

[@bensgadgetreviews]

Thanks!

[@joelconolly5574]

I'd agree with the more natural affect of the Leica. As such, I would like to try out dual exposure on the Pixel 6 XL coming out in a few months. Makes it look very promising as getting that natural dark and light scene with some colours from the Pixel. I hope Leica makes a 2nd generation of this smartphone.

[@myZAN]

First review of this unique phone. Thats why I subscribed this channel

[@bensgadgetreviews]

Thanks man

[@Granturion]

Cool device. I actually like the black and white ones. Look is unique and not overprocessed.

[@usmanabdulkadir3334]

Great unboxing and hands on review as always Ben's bro Sir

[@orepoutanes]

Still Love my xiaomi mi 11 ultra!😍 Great review as always

[@halsterhof]

Excellent comparison. Thankyou!

[@DevaraGian1998]

it's a camera for consumer that really into real camera. not so many post processing and tends to have natural colour. if the user want dramatic images, they can just use Lightroom. You know, like a real photographer.

[@finerbrighterlighter]

I would imagine a few years back, people like you would have still said “a real photographer use a real film” or shit like that.

[@oackgourmandi6061]

@@finerbrighterlighter i use film sometimes but film is not better than digital and vice versa, it’s personal preference. I like the idea of the Leizt phone but it’s not a phone for everyone

[@jeffrey_jpeg]

I saw your XDA video and had to come by. Amazing job on both videos!

[@jeffrey_jpeg]

Damn man, that panel refresh rate sounds beautiful. But a battery monster at that lmao.

[@bensgadgetreviews]

Thanks!

[@nikytamayo]

I wish they'd give it more of a midrange focal length. And more custom software for the price bump over the R6. Still, the image quality is great. Sure, colors are a bit off, but it really does seem more natural than most smartphone outputs.

[@iamwisdomsky]

You should understand how thin this phone is. There's already that bump and it's only capable of of 19mm and if they decide to increase the focal length, then it means the bump must become fatter. And by that point, you people would start complaining for the bump. You people should understand how physics work and how physics limits our technology advancements.

[@nikytamayo]

@@iamwisdomsky I wouldn't mind some extra thickness. Mine is already relatively thick, as it is. (not nearly as thick as my old Galaxy camera, which is just ridiculous for a "phone"! Not asking for telephoto, anyway, just something not so wide.

[@paulmarsdensr1095]

A great video Ben. Keep up the great work on all of your videos. I really enjoy the content. Stay safe brother.

[@bensgadgetreviews]

Hi Paul! Hope you're well!

[@paulmarsdensr1095]

@@bensgadgetreviews Thank you brother I hope you are well too.

[@bojankrunic786]

Love the phone design.

[@gadgelt]

I like how you review great phones which are ignored/undiscovered by most reviewers. Exciting! Keep it up!!!

[@bensgadgetreviews]

Thank you

[@ilyasnamozov2914]

your speakers tests are fun

[@ruychii]

oh my, the design, i like it very much sir... and the photos, i also like it better than iphone or xiaomi, especially the colour...

[@killacram7150]

Yo that screen is straight 🔥 and I'm on a s21ultra but the Leica has the most vivid screen I've ever seen dam !!!

[@victorss7578]

I like the design of this smartphone, for me it is ideal.ideal! the camera is also super.and the filling of the smartphone is top.I want this smartphone))))

[@ArminHirmer]

nice phone. I like the more true to life colour, exposure and the non-digital look. well made

[@chrislopez1918]

The phone look unique , thanks Ben 🤙👋

[@hseochin]

Upgrading from my Nokia 8.3 & 9PV devices, and also that the Nokia X20 & 30 didn't impress me to my expectations, so just gotten a new Leica Leitz phone few days ago. But manuals mostly in Japanese however managed to switch the software language to English Singapore..now still in orientation mode. Look forward to using it on my drive videos to see the effect especially low light from the 1-inch sensor !

[@michaellimanossa]

wow this Leica camera is awesome makes the image quality very good and more realistic makes the image quality very good and more realistic without that excess of colors or white, I liked it a lot

[@BiesenbachKlein]

Thanks for this helpful review !

[@shkarazad97]

Man you're so underrated i hope you get more subs in future

[@wayne891004]

I really don't like most phones boost up the dynamic range simply just want to see more unrealistic details.

[@li_tsz_fung]

Yeah, but I also want good HDR when I need it and fast shutterspeed. I don't care that much about which colour profile is better, although I prefer a more natural look. I do stuff in post anyway. But if the software is bad and it missed a moment, then it's gone. That happens a lot on my Xperia 1 II. I hope leica keep investing in this series. And develop better phones, figure out how to satisfy more consumer. The can just add a "Natural colour" toggle. Most people like that contrasty, vivid look. So let it be the default. Then we enthusiast can just disable it. Earn more from the normies, for real development.

[@itsaniruddhadas590]

I'm a big fan of Huawei,for it's camera performance with leica lenses,and now Leica has come out with it's own smartphone,Damm cool,Looks great 💙,and i love that

[@NRecob]

Yes Ben, it’s pronounced “Lights”. Thanks again for this video on the Leica-greatly appreciated!!!!! (The Sharp camera phone too). Ben, if you could shoot with any camera phone in 2021 what would it be?

[@vinithd6320]

A professional reviewer 🔥

[@lmidou]

Amazing review ben 🙏💪

[@thedon404]

Really like the look of this

[@kittipat33t]

oh oh! Leica phone! Are you the first one review this phone? I don't see anywhere else... Super quick, super nice and details review as always 🥰👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@bensgadgetreviews]

Thanks!

[@diazzsama]

Can't wait to cop this in the next couple years. Secondhand price is gonna be sweet since this phone is gonna fail for sure in todays market.

[@hamaidahmed2871]

And I Must Admit .. You are the best Reviewer on KZbin nowaday . always wait for notifications from you channel... The Phone Looks Killa..I hate to say but looks a lot better than Mate 30 Pro.. But Huawei was the pioneer in Design!

[@BriefNerdOriginal]

Not having a glass back is a plus. More durable. And added grip is a nice touch

[@mayanas9674]

This is beautiful 🤩🤩

[@rhettoracle9679]

Interesting device! Cheers

[@babaladala5320]

I think if I didn't subscribes you i have been missed lots of new phones so very happy with your video

[@user-ql3ud5gn9g]

A niche product with good hardware & price .. Seems like the camera processing is close to real life.

[@larxzoom7092]

Thank you for the nice and detailed review..is the Leitz Phone 1 sold as unlocked from Softbank?

[@Spirit451]

Wish more phone were like this. I need it!

[@hoangminh3518]

I'm in love with the camera, that's all 😍

[@eugenephepha2178]

Very optimistic love that

[@praveenbhat5392]

I love back camera cover 😍

[@dominodevelopment]

Great unboxing of an interesting phone. This was very helpful :)

[@BlackBullPistol]

Sony + Leica would be a killer combination = enthusiast's wet dream 😍

[@mjones410]

Nice job reviewing thx

[@shirakawanaoya]

It's kinda cool go have that separation but it also can be quite extreme. Compared to the iphone which looks way sharper, and easier to get what you want specially in closeups. The edges are also quite smeared.

[@akshaysudhan841]

I would've disliked this video just because of that K-pop speaker test but your content is soo good

[@iamrustworthy9340]

I heard the gcam app shoots quite good photos compared to other stock photo apps. Could you make a video where you make a camera comparison of the sharp Aquos/Leica Leitz and the Xiaomi or iphone or even the stock app?

[@Taksubelectr0]

Damn i love that camera lens cover♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@juliansalem9726]

This phone, Xperias, and the Sharp you review before are my type, i prefer natural final result rather than over saturated over processed yellowish punchy color result.

[@lattesweden]

Thanks, nice review! What type of RAW-file comes out of this camera? Same question for the sister Sharp version? Regarding 1-inch sensors in Smartphones, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 from the year 2014 was first with that to my knowledge.

[@streetzine]

Thanks for mentioning cm1, I feel like this is a rinse repeat formula and is not going to do well in the market. It'll just get swept under the rug like iterations before. Main reason is price, technology advancements just moves way too fast to pay such a tag. Iphones can get away with it because they are still top dog in the phone industry along side Samsung and a few others. Simply put they bring innovation, improved compositional photography (hdr) and better software experience. What is Leica known for? Mainly for quality cameras and lenses that can only go so far with a slapt on brand name. Overall, great looking phone but being a Leica brand I was hoping a bit more standout feature to be considered a enthusiast phone. Ex. Dedicated shutter & custom function button, sd slot, built in ND filter, snap focus, variable aperture, more film sims? To reiterate for the price it is also fighting against other 1" sensor proper camera like Sony rx100 line with versatile optical zoom. The review was on point for sure and will only be a very "niche" option. I'll just have to wait till 1" is common in smartphones and prices are reasonable to the trend.

[@lattesweden]

@@streetzine I read somewhere that Sony has made a special version of the 1-inch sensor especially aimed for smartphones. Not sure if Leica/Sharp uses that one though. While I could get one of them and live with the lower software implementation vs having proper 1-inch sensored RAW-files, many others won't, so this will not sell in too many copies. Until the day Apple and/or Samsung etc picks up a 1-inch sensor in their smartphones and combine it with their software wizardry it will be a low volume thing. But if they figure out either a way to economically put two or three of these sensors in a smartphone to get different focal lengths or how to use a revolving lens array around one sensor, a 1-inch sensored Smartphone can really knock sales from both RX100 style compacts as well as crop system cameras and even FF ones due to having good enough image quality for many people in combination with software wizardry and the usual ease of use the smartphones gives.

[@yuimilungleng]

Wow latest n detailed review 👍🏻

[@wilfredfelix94]

Wow, a perfect phone 👍

[@TripleVR]

First video I watched here. I like your style mate. I had no idea about this phone nor the Sharp. Thanks for the upload. Sony camera? That banding in the background has that signature 8 bit Sony feel. Tweak those autofocus settings and you will have less focus hunting which is super distracting in an otherwise great video.

[@Alexander0189]

Oh man, i was very excited about this when I saw the video pop up but I must admit I'm not that excited anymore 😂 would love leica to have made the whole device and also multiple lenses...I had visions for a moment of something to finally replace the Huawei/leica partnership haha. Hopefully they keep going and start throwing punches with the big dogs!!

[@jamescohen]

ok just guessing here, but I *think* that each lens it adds means a crop of the sensor. So the fact that it has only one large lens means it probably uses a lot of the 1" sensor it has, allowing a 20 MP image or close to it, which means you can crop in a lot and still be sharp. A lot of other phones are faking it adding lenses which each take a 12 mp crop of a large sensor, but isn't really cause it doesn't use much of it. So that is probably why this gives a better look without a lot of digital sharpening which ruins a lot of Samsung photos. Again, im just trying to figure all this stuff out as Im getting frustrated being deceived about the cameras in these things.

[@Akahigep]

Can I ask you something (also about the sharp phone), raw is available when you taking pics?

[@sanjayroychowdhury7091]

Lot's of Love from kolkata west Bengal India...

[@devoncalixte8194]

Yo ben I definitely agree with you the leica phone is so sexy and I love the aluminium frame with the line patent on the side of the phone very nice anyway nuff respect bro 👊🏾 another dope video keep it up one love to tech📲

[@MohamedAhmed2013]

Great video from you 😍

[@mini4dailytech982]

This is probably the best starter phone for a person who wants to start a photography hobby or pick up photography.

[@The-Heart-Will-Testify]

I'll take Xperia 1 iii with photo pro and cinema pro, unless this cost 500 less

[@faiezaftab]

Looks great👍

[@samgerers]

Great review! Just a heads up, your shutter speed or fps is (sometimes) off that's why you get flickering lights and screens.

[@bensgadgetreviews]

Thanks!

[@user-gp7sh2bh4v]

Great review , keep up

[@rolins3279]

Wow, I'm really impressed 😲! Almost impossible to tell the difference with a dedicated camera📸. The accuracy of the colors, the natural bokeh, and even the dynamic range which for some may seem less good than that of standard high-end smartphones, but is actually really perfect 😳. I haven't found the iPhone's video stabilization to be better. Seriously this kind of sensor on a Samsung, Pixel or iPhone 🤩. The design is completely Nokia. Really thank you for this presentation 🙏🏽.

[@hennessylieu]

Does your model import direct from Japan or Japan offer the phone exclusive Softbank but unlocked? I'm wondering how well e-Sim work since you live in Hong Kong.

[@Uncle_Fred]

Ben, does this phone have a raw photo/video mode? The images look almost like they are already in raw.

[@phillippugh2161]

Yes yes z fold 3 review asap thanks

[@deathcheaterster]

Wow that's beautiful mobile.

[@ranasoftaoni9745]

Lovely to hear from you good information brother regards from rana Sof taoni Pakistan 🇵🇰

[@Icelordess]

I'm sure journalists working on sensitive stories would also appreciate that 2 finger authentication system. You would feel comfortable about leaving your phone in a public area.

[@thelensguy6050]

its silicone mat plastic, like you fine in cars everywhere you touch the soft plastics, they are mixed with silicone, which is good, the material doesn't scratch easily and has a tendency to self heal from soft scratches and hits

[@monahengmakhetha1824]

Hi Ben, I need the link to the trinity store so I can check out what phones they have. I'm in South Africa, do they ship worldwide?

[@RobertJohnLora]

1-inch sensors is where it’s at. Can’t wait for them to become more commonplace in smartphones.

[@farishanafiah8461]

You have to remember that 1" sensor is far from cheap in the first place.

[@AlexQIT]

@@farishanafiah8461 As a high end smartphones

[@lukemothug]

The P50 series is up your alley!