The Xiaomi 13 Ultra is set to be a high-end camera smartphone for 2023, with early leaks indicating that it will feature four 50MP rear cameras, including one with a 1-inch sensor and variable aperture. The company seems to be heavily emphasizing the phone’s photography capabilities. And has now teased a camera grip accessory for the phone on Weibo. It would make it easier to use the phone as a camera for extended periods.
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Xiaomi CEO and Founder Lei Jun’s post implies that the accessory does indeed make the phone appear more like a camera. The camera grip features a dedicated shutter button, making it easy to take quick photos. Xiaomi has experimented with Ultra flagship phones before. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra Concept is an example. Its design allowed the phone to use an interchangeable lens.
Having used the Xiaomi 12S Ultra for several months, the phone’s camera capabilities were impressive. But it was top-heavy, making it a firm two-handed task to hold it in landscape orientation. Xiaomi 13 Ultra’s camera grip accessory is a welcome addition. It makes the phone more comfortable and convenient to use as a camera. It’s especially useful for longer periods of photography.
The Xiaomi 13 Ultra is not a concept phone. It is a mass-produced phone meant for consumers and is set to launch in China on April 18. It is exciting to see how the phone will perform in real-world conditions. And how the camera grip accessory will enhance its photography capabilities. If the phone lives up to its early leaks, we expect it to be one of the best camera smartphones of 2023. However, we are just a few days away, and we will discover all the details about the smartphone soon.
