Xiaomi is launching a smartphone with a unique lens

This was initially announced on the official manufacturers account on Weibo.

Xiaomi's next flagman smartphone will be the first commercial device equipped with a unique liquid camera lens. The lens includes a layer of liquid that can easily change its shape using an electrical current. It allows to alter the curvature and the other crucial features of the lens.

The history of this kind of technology started back in 2004, and even then, it was perceived as revolutionary. A year later, Samsung tried to put it into practice. However, the developers did not accomplish any significant success. The reason is that, 16 years ago, smartphone cameras were considerably less effective than they are now. Technology has come a long way since then, and Xiaomi has successfully replaced multiple lenses with just one.