The Xiaomi x Leica Optical Institute: Developing a new quality standard for image quality
The core concept "Leica Optics" is proven to be one of the reasons for the success of the co-engineered products. Consequently, in June 2023, both, the Leica Camera AG and Xiaomi management team decided to establish a joint optics-centred institute.

The Xiaomi x Leica Optical Institute is a joint optics-centred institute, founded by Xiaomi and Leica Camera AG, located at Beijing Xiaomi Campus, spanning a total area of 2644m². It focuses on a close collaboration on site to further intensify cooperation in the areas of pre-development and research with the goal to develop a new quality standard for image quality and optical imaging performance in smartphone photography. Its core areas of research are optics, including optical films, plane optics, diffraction optics, precision optical machining, optical materials, precision optical test equipment and other subfields of technology.