At Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025, Realme introduced a new concept smartphone designed to work like a mirrorless camera. This phone features a custom 1-inch Sony sensor and supports interchangeable lenses, similar to a DSLR or professional camera.

Let’s take a look back at a big moment from realme’s Launch Event at MWC 2025, where the Interchangeable-Lens Concept went head-to-head with the iPhone in a photography showdown. Who came out on top?
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A Smartphone with Swappable Lenses

Unlike regular smartphones, this concept phone allows users to attach different lenses for better photography. Realme showcased two lenses.

73mm f/1.4 lens: Great for portraits

234mm f/1.5 telephoto lens: Ideal for zoomed-in shots

Is It Coming to Market?

For now, this is just a concept, and Realme has not announced a launch date. However, it shows how smartphones could replace professional cameras in the future.

Other Camera Innovations at MWC 2025

Realme isn’t alone in pushing camera tech. Xiaomi also showcased a phone with a clip-on camera system, bringing high-end photography to smartphones.

With these advancements, smartphone cameras are getting closer to professional-grade photography. Would you use a phone with interchangeable lenses?