The Photos I've Taken on Xiaomi's Leica Phone Are Some of My Best Ever

I've taken over 2,000 photos on the Leica Leitzphone powered by Xiaomi, and I'm blown away by the quality I've been able to achieve.

The Leica Leitzphone powered by Xiaomi -- to use its full name -- is the latest collaboration between Xiaomi and iconic German camera brand Leica. This Android handset packs impressive imaging hardware that's allowed me to capture some of my favorite photos ever taken on a phone.

But more than that, this phone captures images that aren't just "good for a phone" -- they're superb by any standard. In fact, it's the best camera phone I've ever used, which is why I awarded it a CNET Editors' Choice award.

You can read more about the phone in my full review, but here I wanted to share a selection of my favorite images from the 2,000 or so that I ...