Emir BardakçıXiaomi has announced its Modular Optical System at the MWC 2025 event, a revolutionary mobile photography system. The system includes a specially designed Xiaomi 15 phone and a detachable 35mm lens, which are connected together through Xiaomi’s LaserLink technology. The innovation allows users to merge the modular lens with the default camera app, offering the same experience as built-in smartphone cameras. With magnetic hot-swap capability, a 100MP M4/3 sensor, and near-light-speed data transmission, Xiaomi’s latest creation can change the future of mobile imaging. For the latest news on Xiaomi, check out our recent articles on HyperOS 2 and Xiaomi 15 Pro.
Xiaomi’s Modular Optical System: Key Features
Xiaomi’s latest creation combines innovative hardware and software to provide a flawless mobile photography experience. The Modular Optical System includes:
- 100-Megapixel M4/3 Sensor – High-resolution sensor aimed at professional photography.
- 35mm Large Aperture All-Aspherical Glass Lens – Delivering sharpness and clarity with minimized distortion.
- Near-Light-Speed LaserLink Transmission – Xiaomi’s proprietary data transfer technology that enables real-time image processing.
- Magnetic Hot-Swap – Attach or detach the lens quickly using a MagSafe-like magnetic system.
- Xiaomi AISP Integration – Improved computational photography features with Xiaomi’s AI-powered Advanced Image Signal Processing (AISP).
How the Xiaomi Modular Optical System Functions
The installation process of the modular lens is quite simple. It magnetically sticks to the back of the Xiaomi 15, the same way Apple’s MagSafe accessories do. Once attached, users can enable detachable lens mode in the camera application with a tap. The system supports RAW format photography and saving photos directly to the gallery. The lens also features a built-in autofocus motor and a manual focus ring for fine-grained control over focus adjustments.
Unlike traditional removable smartphone lenses, Xiaomi’s offering delivers a fully integrated experience without the lag and degradation of third-party accessories. The LaserLink technology enables a high-speed connection between the lens and the phone, allowing it to be just as responsive as a built-in smartphone camera.
Xiaomi Modular Optical System Photo Samples
Future of Xiaomi’s Modular Optical System
Presently, Xiaomi is calling the Modular Optical System a pre-research technology, which means that it is still in the experimental phase. Xiaomi has not yet announced mass production or commercialization. That being said, if this technology reaches consumers, it could revolutionize smartphone photography by offering professional-grade lens attachments with smartphone-level convenience.
Source: ITHome
Hope i can use this on my Xiaomi T14 Pro.
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