Best smartphone-camera partnerships

Smartphone brands and camera makers are known for launching phones with branded camera modules. Here are the best smartphone and camera brand collaborations.

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Xiaomi-Leica

Xiaomi is reportedly working on the Xiaomi 12 Ultra. It is being speculated that the upcoming flagship will come with a Leica-branded powerful camera setup. [{ "selector": ".rppib-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1000ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".zokcs-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1250ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1} ] }]

Vivo-Carl Zeiss

Vivo and Carl Zeiss announced a partnership in 2020. They introduced the Zeiss-powered imaging system in the Vivo X60 Pro. It had a Gimbal Stabilisation system and Extreme Night Vision. [{ "selector": ".liyui-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1000ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".yhmye-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1250ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1} ] }]

Nokia-Carl Zeiss

The association between Nokia and Carl Zeiss goes back to the N-series of devices. Both brands revived their partnership in 2017 without being exclusive. [{ "selector": ".uvqku-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1000ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".alfdv-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1250ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1} ] }]

Sony-Carl Zeiss

Sony announced a partnership with Carl Zeiss in 2020 for its Xperia series smartphones. The Xperia 1 II was the first to feature Zeiss’s optics with T* anti-reflective coating. [{ "selector": ".ixmxu-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1000ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".yoopi-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1250ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1} ] }]

Huawei-Leica

Huawei announced its partnership with Leica back in 2016. The Huawei P9 was the first Leica-branded offering and P50 series smartphones are said to be the last. [{ "selector": ".ashad-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1000ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".qlhzi-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1250ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1} ] }]

OPPO-Hasselblad

OPPO announced a three-year partnership with Hasselblad in February this year. The partnership is for OPPO’s Find X series to create improved mobile photography experience. [{ "selector": ".wcvqe-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1000ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".crfcb-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1250ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1} ] }]

OnePlus-Hasselblad

OnePlus announced a three-year partnership with Hasselblad in 2021. Together they will co-develop the next generation of smartphone camera systems for future OnePlus flagships. [{ "selector": ".fhill-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1000ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".hvplo-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1250ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1} ] }]

Schneider-Kreuznach-BlackBerry

Not many know this but BlackBerry partnered with German brand Schneider-Kreuznach for the BlackBerry Priv. The camera offered optical stabiliser and 1080p video. [{ "selector": ".fxcvg-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1000ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".wmzbo-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1250ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1} ] }]