I Wanted To Love The Leica Phone

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2 жыл бұрын

The world of cameras is a lot like the world of wristwatches: even if you don’t “get it,” you can’t deny the allure of a well-made piece of hardware, with those precision details and mechanical textures so often missing from the smartphone world.
So when camera legend Leica designed a new carapace for one of the most curious cameraphones of 2021, I knew I wanted to take it for a spin - even if, at its core, it’s just a rebadged Sharp Aquos R6 … and even if took until almost 2022 for me to get a hold of one. I’m Michael Fisher and I’ve spent a month with Leica’s “first smartphone.” Join me for MrMobile’s Leitz Phone 1 Review!
[ABOUT MRMOBILE’S LEICA LEITZ PHONE 1 REVIEW]
MrMobile’s Leica Leitz Phone 1 Review was produced following thirty days with a Leitz Phone 1 review sample provided by Qualcomm. MrMobile does not accept compensation from the manufacturers of the products he reviews in exchange for producing content. No payment was provided and no manufacturer or carrier was afforded a preview, editorial input or copy approval rights concerning this review.
[PRODUCTS IN THIS VIDEO]
Sharp Aquos R6 [Sharp]:
jp.sharp/k-tai/aquos-r6/
Leitz Phone 1 [Leica Camera AG]:
leica-camera.com/en-AU/World-...
[LINKS]
Leica Leitz 1 Unboxing + Hands-on + Camera Test [ben’s gadget reviews]:
• Leica Leitz 1 Unboxing...
Sharp Aquos R6 Hands-on - The Smartphone With The 1-inch Camera Sensor [ben’s gadget reviews]:
• Sharp Aquos R6 Hands-o...
We used the Leica M11 for a month! [The Studio]:
• We used the Leica M11 ...
Sharp Aquos R6 Hands-On: This huge 1-inch camera sensor can’t compensate for lackluster software processing [XDA]:
www.xda-developers.com/sharp-...
How is everyone updating the firmware? Used Japanese SIM card? [XDA]:
forum.xda-developers.com/t/ho...
Leica Lens Font: LG 1050 By Aen [Designspiration]:
www.designspiration.com/save/...
[MUSIC]
“Crystalized” by Luna Wave [Soundstripe]:
app.soundstripe.com/songs/10232
“Kill The Noise” by DaMarcus VanBuren [Soundstripe]:
app.soundstripe.com/songs/12701
“Ask Me Again Sometime” by Midnight Daydream [Soundstripe]:
app.soundstripe.com/songs/12265
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[DISCLOSURES]
This post may contain affiliate links, which afford Future plc a commission should you make a purchase. This does not affect MrMobile’s editorial content. See Future's disclosure policy for more details:
www.futureplc.com/terms-condi...
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@small-frygamer299 2 жыл бұрын

This phone looks like the love child of a Nokia 1020 and something from the Galaxy Note lineup, and that's a really good thing. Just wish it actually- ya know, worked better 😅

@JBuchmann 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, very similar to my Note 20 with the flat top and bottom with curved sides.

@megadeth8592 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like a lumia 925 to me

@virensequeira3165 2 жыл бұрын

No, it looks exactly like huawei mate 40 pro

@neilnair5388 2 жыл бұрын

Lets hope something like gcam mod may improve the software for that exceptional camera hardware

@mthacks4297 2 жыл бұрын

*hate child

@the11thhour44 2 жыл бұрын

Between this and the Surface Duo 2 at-launch, any phone that gets shipped with touch response issues should be laughed out off the industry. It's an absolute clown move.

@TheMrMobile 2 жыл бұрын

Hard agree. Nothing like this should make it past QC.

@mxbblife_mu 2 жыл бұрын

Don't forget Pixel 6 Pro 😅😅😅

@alecwhatshisname5170 2 жыл бұрын

I believe some early adopters of the iPhone 13 series had touch response issues sporadically, including me. After some updates it has been much improved

@michaelcorcoran8768 2 жыл бұрын

@@mxbblife_mu about the fold three not getting its Android 12 update? The selective outrage on tech KZfaq is really amusing. Apple and Samsung get away with systemic anti-consumer bs, and every competitor gets s*** on.

@mxbblife_mu 2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelcorcoran8768 My Fold 3 Had Android 12 for weeks now....Why are you crying like a Baby.

@1mlb704 2 жыл бұрын

I think you might be the only reviewer to still include call quality on a smartphone. It's appreciated 👍

@kornkernel2232 2 жыл бұрын

True, and it shame really that this feature is getting more neglected. Sure they may not do voice calls, but I'm pretty sure majority still does this, at least outside their bubble. In my work, we do calls alot of times.

@kaukon 2 жыл бұрын

When was the last time a new phone had bad call quality? Maybe its just that nearly all phones have good quality so people dont even test🤔

@MrDarren690 2 жыл бұрын

@@kaukon I get what you're asking but that's precisely the problem. We're getting less and less info about what voice calls are actually like because smartphones are (getting) just so capable, and we're left in the dark.

@dannywinget 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic my friend. I agree on everything since I have been using this device as well.

@AudioHand 2 жыл бұрын

@anirban panda simply install/sideliad gcam and enjoy it's Camera.

@AudioHand 2 жыл бұрын

Just that every image is an ultra wide shot 😄

@Loveyourskin-v7r Ай бұрын

Agree i have it my self and i love this device soo much

@MeatNinja 2 жыл бұрын

I do love the design, as a former Lumia enjoyer.

@jefftragheit 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Dark's Alternate account.

@sauravbanerjee5921 2 жыл бұрын

The narration on this video is on an another level. Hats off to man. It's truly felt like a journey. Kudos to you ..

@Freakschwimmer 2 жыл бұрын

Hi :) First time on your channel. When I clicked this vid I was a bit sceptical (Many people claim to do a review but have no idea what they are talking about and just regurgitate marketing material). But your work has won me over: well flowing video, a good script, solid arguments, nice examples (especially liked the b/w picture comparison) and pleasing cinematography! Bloody well done!

@Shivam222333utkarsh 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos Michael

@nikkipedro 2 жыл бұрын

I cannot remember if I left any comments for you last year so I have decided the thank you in advance this year. Your content has merely one flaw... there is not enough. You are easily my favourite KZfaqr. Sincerely, thank you.

@brunofernandezgarcia-viso4399 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video as always, it's a pleasure seeing them :) I had not heard about this phone, good to know just to have it on the radar

@dimitrimendrinos2049 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing review Michael. Best tech reviewer on KZfaq by far. Please keep up the good work. A One Plus 10 Pro review would be nice.

@tracerhax 2 жыл бұрын

I love your style of creating; made me want that phone in the first half, had me rethinking my choice in the later part. Bravo!

@gemsandlasers269 2 жыл бұрын

I never even knew this phone existed. Lovely review, thanks.

@Caa630 2 жыл бұрын

Props to whoever chooses the background music, it's on point. Congrats on great videos MrMobile, keep it up!

@TheMrMobile 2 жыл бұрын

That would be me 😌. Thanks!

@TheRiko83 2 жыл бұрын

Yet another great video Michael some of the black and white photos taken were great but just think of what the hardware would be like if it was on a pixel with the added computational software on top of the processing from the camera itself

@paulwinkfield6560 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this review! As a Leica user, I'm lusting over this device, needed to know how it worked here in the US. I'm torn buying one, it'll one up all my Leica club members! But I'm also practical, as I read all who reminisce over their Nokia phones, I feel in 3 yrs an expensive paperweight. I know electronics are expendable, but with Leica, hmmm I still shoot with a 1953 Leica! Wonder if there will be system updates, as I heard nothing about that. Thanks again!!🥂

@KHK360 2 жыл бұрын

Great looking phone…similar to many but different too! And, thanks MrMobile - the reviewer with the best script 👌

@ugzz 2 жыл бұрын

Holy dang! I can't believe I didn't find this channel sooner. I watched videos of yours YEARS back, I don't think i've ever seen what you actually looked like before. I love this new (new to me, maybe it's been years) format where you are on camera mixed with scripted scenes with B roll... Man this is next level stuff, Just look at all this editing! Sheesh! Plus the great voice and i've always loved the content/opinions.. Insta-Sub!

@mad23151 2 жыл бұрын

Great Video. I always love the adventure you take us on.

@Arxiuz2 2 жыл бұрын

listening to your video review(s) is just a... nice calm book on a sunday morning with a hot cup of joe...

@amazingtech2471 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing review and editing!

@tams805 2 жыл бұрын

I just don't understand how so many of these companies half arse this great concepts for devices. Especially considering how much it must cost to even get anything into production and sold.

@Magnetorheological 2 жыл бұрын

The last phone I imported from Japan was a Sharp Aquos SH-01G back in 2014, and while the phone itself was great and ran well (no touch issues lol), there was one major annoyance with the camera, where you cannot turn off the shutter sound and it's also loud as hell!! (I think it's a Japanese law) Something to consider for anyone looking to import one of these!

@tidus1ph 2 жыл бұрын

It is a law. Prevent creeps taking shots in secret.

@0Synergy Жыл бұрын

@@tidus1ph Only in Japan lmao.

@Zeratsu 2 жыл бұрын

damn dude, what a class. I very much liked your style, your voice, your manner of speaking, your stuff and your editing.

@MrThrowUps 2 жыл бұрын

Omd great review , interesting POV of it really settles my question. best bud.

@luis.antunes.imobiliario 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent review, as always.

@Freebo666 2 жыл бұрын

I like this phone's design it reminds me of how Sony Experia phones looked a while ago.

@mastergreyskull523 2 жыл бұрын

Could you name any? They have always been flat displays with long elongated camera modules

@mastergreyskull523 2 жыл бұрын

Could you name any? They have always been flat displays with long elongated camera modules

@Freebo666 2 жыл бұрын

Start checking from Sony Experia Z (z2)

@pixels_per_inch 2 жыл бұрын

@@mastergreyskull523 The Xperia XZ Premium and XZ1

@blk2wite 8 ай бұрын

If only xz premium could update to Android 11 I would get another one. I still have mine but afraid to use except at home on wifi. @@pixels_per_inch

@Bijoubix 2 жыл бұрын

Love your vids always, from the Pocketnow days. Hope you'll do a collab with Jaime Rivera and Joshua Vergara. Exciting clips, Mr Mobile.

@TechWithBruno 2 жыл бұрын

Takes me back to my Lumia times. Great video 👌👌

@Screwy 2 жыл бұрын

4:41 Of all the references you could've made, this was the most pleasantly surprising. Respect

@dimitrischristou 2 жыл бұрын

I was waiting for this :))

@HyusKays 2 жыл бұрын

Keep it up Michael. Love your reviews

@rafeyabdullah 2 жыл бұрын

I love seeing a video of yours right now so good

@planktonpivot Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review, was thinking of buying a second hand import but i think i will wait and see what the Leica 2 is like. Any chance of a review of that some time, now it's out?

@AudioHand 2 жыл бұрын

The touch response is totally okay with my set. Not sure if your device has the problem or it was something to do with software which is now sorted out of my device.

@DavidKen878 2 жыл бұрын

I love seeing Michael review niche phones that you only see when they're getting reviewed. It really makes you wonder who's buying them.

@damiengrief 2 жыл бұрын

Wish I could buy this phone. Love me some Leica. Have an M240 that I use for street photography often.

@vladamirkb1 2 жыл бұрын

Great review, thanks.

@Canoneosmiami Жыл бұрын

Excellent review.

@michaelfedorsha8147 Жыл бұрын

The scrolling is the smoothest I've ever seen on a phone. I'm interested in the 2 generation version that is floating around

@blaster915 2 жыл бұрын

such a bummer to hear. I really hope they get another shot at making this device. it's so close to perfection if they can nail it right.

@inquiryincsdaily3465 2 жыл бұрын

You make quality content keep it up.

@hoppysport2872 2 жыл бұрын

Great review, production and presentation as always. Give me 3 days and that lens cap will be history. Huge omission not having a dedicated shutter button with a half-press, like the Sony. Heck. For ¼ of this price, you can still buy the LG V60, with a great manual mode, awesome video, a 32-bit Hi-Fi QuadDAC, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a 2-year warranty.

@auliamate 2 жыл бұрын

3 days? Give me 15 minutes.

@NirmalDevasurendra 2 жыл бұрын

as mentioned the lens cap could have had a swivel mount, which could have had a landing zone on the wireless charging coil to hold it in place when in use.

@jamesjameson4566 2 жыл бұрын

They could've at least put a spare cap in the box for free

@NirmalDevasurendra 2 жыл бұрын

@@jamesjameson4566 agreed, for the price that they are charging for the phone, would have been a good idea.

@coolcatclifford 2 жыл бұрын

Great review! 👍

@DarkAvenger1234 2 жыл бұрын

What I would love to see out of one of these reviews of the camera specialty phones, is how do these photos from a camera specialty phone perform in Lightroom editing for professional circumstances, versus something’s shot out of an iPhone. Would I buy this to take a picture on the fly, and go home and edit it? In a way that allows a lot more freedom than an iPhone or Google phone shot? I feel like that’s the real question.

@TheMrMobile 2 жыл бұрын

That pretty much requires shooting in RAW, which many phones can do. More pertinently, it also requires an expertise and interest in photo editing that I just don't possess. You might want to check out Steve Litchfield's content for that kind of thing.

@tams805 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheMrMobile Unfortunately, he's taken a (perhaps permanent) break apart from the odd thing here and there.

@nic7227 2 жыл бұрын

You can watch Matthias Burling’s Nokia 9 Pureness review. It’s an old review from 2019, but shows what these phones r capable of in the right hands

@Zeratsu 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheMrMobile are you british?

@tequilatech 2 жыл бұрын

Cool device. I actually like the black and white ones. Look is unique and not over processed. 👏

@moe_1886 2 жыл бұрын

So much promise... I think if Leica had been a bit more 'ballsy' in terms of working on / improving on all the short falls and spent a little more on R&D, etc. then it could possibly have turned into a classic / iconic mobile camera device in the sense that it would be camera foremost, communication device second. That and actually marketing it in other countries would help as well. If I had the spare cash, I would have really considered importing one! Thanks for a great review as always.

@KOTYAR0 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome review. Better than movies I see on TV

@oromoto 2 жыл бұрын

Great review!

@yannisantokas3753 2 жыл бұрын

Very good compositions, well done 👍

@ChrisRiquinha 2 жыл бұрын

That is one slick looking phone... definitely reminiscent of the old Lumias 👍🏻

@techtt6213 2 жыл бұрын

Now I want to see the Gcam port on this, who knows what extreme results will come out!

@uchihasasuke7436 2 жыл бұрын

I still cant get a fuckin gcam port to work on my galaxy s20

@techtt6213 2 жыл бұрын

@@uchihasasuke7436 celsoazevedo is the place to go. Unless you've got exynos, that's tricky

@PedroAlbertoCruzBonilla 2 жыл бұрын

Now do the Unihertz one that you reviewed on the weird phones, and thank you so much for this review!!!!

@Platitudinous9000 2 жыл бұрын

God, I love getting immediately sidetracked. Shoutout to the Mondaine pocketwatch!

@thejollytexashippie7569 2 жыл бұрын

I Love Mr Mobile Videos 🤩

@zermomia 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks to share.

@tusharnayyer951 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't realize your are Star Trek fan. Subscribed just for this !

@ryuhaneda 2 жыл бұрын

0:52 Technically a “re-badge” 1:23 Retro comparo 2:03 “Without skidding over the edge into boring” 2:40 Is it harder to use the camera? 3:10 Coulda, woulda, shoulda? 3:48 “This is a solid smartphone” 4:51 Cellular performance 5:30 Touch response woes 6:18 And on to the photographs 7:28 “No artificial processing” 8:52 He let the city decide 9:47 If

@pranavgautam96 2 жыл бұрын

0:16 A Mondaine?! Man, I love this guy.

@sipenarekbecha7193 2 жыл бұрын

I've been waiting for your review on any #Sharp flagship phone since the very beginning of this channel & finally, he it is (even this is just a rebadge #Sharp though) 😅

@rimiabuhussein6450 2 жыл бұрын

What advice would you give if I were wanting to import one to use here in the States? Network compatibility etc and settings?, is there anything you’d recommend or advice on setting it up please

@fabrizio-6172 2 жыл бұрын

I have the R6, sometimes it takes astonishing images but must of time a 200 dollars phone performs miles better. The screen instead is mind-blowing

@legochicano 2 жыл бұрын

"Two prints at the same time" made me smile. Good one. Really like this phone and great review Michael. Again :)

@Kajifox 2 жыл бұрын

It made my housemate ask what was so funny.

@robertclarkguitar 2 жыл бұрын

Indeed the trend still seems to be ,Boutique hardware shines often in one tiny point and optimization of it's OS never meets the bar.

@robertclarkguitar 2 жыл бұрын

I'd still try one. I love BW eerie photo scenes and vid.

@Conceptcreator 2 жыл бұрын

Got to love the fingerprint scanner being the proper one, the headphone jack and the nice MicroSD!

@cunxu2697 2 жыл бұрын

Bens gadget reviews? I love his channel

@jaygomesphoto 2 жыл бұрын

Did you seriously bring up The Bad Touch by Bloodhound Gang just for that segment!?? That's ridiculously hilarious!! Ok Mr. Mobile, I see you 👀👀😅😅

@TheMrMobile 2 жыл бұрын

So put your hands / on my phone / and then watch it do zip

@jaygomesphoto 2 жыл бұрын

It's too comical! I love it haha

@thebricktop429 2 жыл бұрын

Had the same touch issue with motorola edge 20, also confirmed by other users, seems like a problem with very high touch panel refresh rate not implemented properly into the software

@JayLew91 2 жыл бұрын

I came into this thinking Yes I found my next phone, and then you said it was lacking in the one thing its supposed to be designed for. I hope there's a sequel that fixes the issues.

@TheScandinavianOne 2 жыл бұрын

4:40 I laughed my head off at the Office Space reference. Good grief what a surprise that was. XD

@livewallberg 2 жыл бұрын

The picures looked really good. I wish my Pixel 6 pics had this look.

@jeysijeysi 2 жыл бұрын

Those b/W shots are amazing.

@44Pipers Жыл бұрын

I was wondering if you managed to update the phone with the SoftBank SIM you ordered?? I have managed to get on of these phones for £400 GBP. I've got the APN settings in and it's working sweet. No touch screen issues, but I have it for its looks tbf. I can only get a SoftBank data only SIM from eBay. Hoping I can use that to update it!

@mayk8065 2 жыл бұрын

Esse design desse Leica leitz phone 1 e impressionante gosto de mais desse telefone

@jimbirmingham6318 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant insertion (pun intended) of the Office Space scene.

@ThierryTiramisu 2 жыл бұрын

2:28 very satisfying sound :)

@Spiritfall616 2 жыл бұрын

Lol ‘Lawrence’ at 4:41

@msfayas17 2 жыл бұрын

It looks really nice..👌 Design is so good.. giving Galaxy Note vibes.

@matzebob 2 жыл бұрын

Nice shout-out to Ben :)

@absolutely_armando 2 жыл бұрын

My old Essential ph-1 also has a dedicated black & white camera sensor

@woweixiaomiandui 2 жыл бұрын

Like the Mondaine as well. Have it on my Samsung watch 4

@keithdsfx 2 жыл бұрын

I am only glad their approach to computational photography is nothing like what’s on iPhones and Pixels.

@sikhlife5729 Жыл бұрын

I remember taking stunning monochrome pictures from mate 10 pro which has leica powered camera . I really miss that quality

@himanshugirigoswami4573 2 жыл бұрын

You make great videos.

@NicolasHaye 2 жыл бұрын

Hi mobile! Would you be doing a review on the Samsung Freestyle?

@wtsbrianwright9129 2 жыл бұрын

I love your videos!

@theusualcrap9311 2 жыл бұрын

Thats a Great looking device, lets hope they redeem it and make a phone next year , iron out those issues and maybe lower the price 😬

@encoreartz1028 2 жыл бұрын

This design is so good

@hummerchine 2 жыл бұрын

Very well put Yer awesome

@1mezion 2 жыл бұрын

1:26 You're right It is reminiscent of the Nokia Lumias 1020 - 1520 I love it's design

@its_mustafa 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite tech reviewer 🔥🔥❤️❤️

@ashmeet2690 2 жыл бұрын

That onboard sound recording is so good i mean so good!!!

@TheMrMobile 2 жыл бұрын

... you're being sarcastic right? Because the noise floor is so high, that hiss was driving me nuts.

@ashmeet2690 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheMrMobile no i am not being sarcastic i am listening this on iphone 12 speakers and there is no hissing sound

@TheMrMobile 2 жыл бұрын

Throw on some headphones and give it another listen. Very low recording level, very high noise floor. Most flagship Android phones are far better at audio in camcorder mode.

@ashmeet2690 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheMrMobile ok i'll do that but i have to tell u something i am huge fan of your work since the pocketnow days plz keep up the good work and keep those videos coming☺️☺️☺️

@dantesfinger8195 2 жыл бұрын

CAN SOMEONE TELL ME, WHY THIS GUY ONLY MAKES A VIDEO PER WEEK? JESUS!!!! WE NEED MORE VIDEOS, ASSP!!!!!

@zhangradev3264 2 жыл бұрын

Mr mobile i want to start off by saying you are such an inspiration! I love all of your videos and i am having endless fun watching them! I am collector and just bought a nokia 9110 communicator. I want to ask you something being the guru you are. When I press the small turn off button, the front phone(small screen) turns off, however the big one(the communicator) stays on. How should i turn it off? It would mean the world to me if you asnwer. Love you. Stay mobile!