As Photo London marks its 10th anniversary, at Somerset House in London, England, a new voice joins the conversation around contemporary image-making – one that comes not from a traditional camera brand but from the world of mobile innovation.
Xiaomi, the global tech company, makes its debut at this year’s fair as the Official Photo Book Market Partner, unveiling a remarkable exhibition that reimagines what’s possible with camera phone photography.
Titled Humanity: Emotions in Focus, the exhibition runs from May 16 to 18 in the River Rooms at Somerset House and features work by UK-based photographer and Xiaomi Creator, Josh Dowler.
Every image on display was captured using the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the brand’s flagship smartphone with a camera system co-engineered with Leica, including a staggering 200MP periscope telephoto lens. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bold statement about how far mobile imaging has come.
This installation is part of a wider creative initiative by Xiaomi to explore the emotional power of everyday moments through mobile photography.
Dowler’s work brings together intimate, observational storytelling and cutting-edge tech. From candid portraits to subtle moments of gesture and light, the images reflect a growing belief that smartphones can now be tools of true artistic expression.
For photographers and enthusiasts alike, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is more than just a smartphone – it’s a serious creative tool. With its Leica-inspired optics, it offers image quality that rivals compact cameras. Add to that Xiaomi’s optional photography kit, which includes physical controls and a camera grip, and it becomes an even more compelling proposition.
As someone who’s long relied on an iPhone and is due for a phone upgrade, I find myself intrigued – not just by the specs, but by the images themselves.
Visitors to Photo London 2025 can experience Humanity: Emotions in Focus from 16–18 May in the River Rooms at Somerset House. Whether you’re a working photographer, a mobile photography enthusiast or simply curious about the future of visual storytelling, this is an exhibition worth seeing!
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