HIGHLIGHTS
- Realme introduced the Ultra Interchangeable-Lens Concept at MWC 2025 in Barcelona.
- It includes a triple-camera system with a primary sensor, an ultra-wide camera, and a 1-inch direct-light CMOS sensor
- Realme Ultra is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC
Realme introduced an innovative concept in mobile photography at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona. The Realme Ultra Interchangeable-Lens Concept is a prototype smartphone designed to push the boundaries of smartphone camera technology. Let’s dive into the details.
Realme Ultra Interchangeable-Lens Concept Details
At MWC 2025, Realme unveiled its Interchangeable-Lens Concept, a prototype smartphone known as Realme Ultra. This device features a customized 1-inch Sony sensor and a proprietary lens mount system, enabling users to attach DSLR lenses for professional-grade photography.
The smartphone itself is equipped with a triple-camera system, consisting of a primary sensor, an ultra-wide camera, and a rectangular 1-inch direct-light CMOS sensor designed for interchangeable lenses. Realme demonstrated the concept with two lenses: A 73mm portrait lens for high-quality portraits and a 234mm telephoto lens for long-range photography.
Under the hood, the Realme Ultra is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, a flagship chipset from 2023. Beyond this, Realme has not disclosed additional specifications for the concept device. As of now, the Realme Ultra remains a concept phone, with no confirmation of mass production. However, the technology showcased in this prototype could shape the future of flagship smartphones from Realme and other manufacturers.