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I have made no secret about the fact camera bumps are getting too big.

Just look at theiPhone 16 Pro MaxandGalaxy S25 Ultra.

xiaomi modular optical system concept at MWC 2025

That’s the idea behindXiaomis Modular Optical System (or MOS).

Forget the iPhone’s MagSafe; this takes things to the next level.

The difference here is that the MOS doesnt require any cases or adapter rings.

xiaomi modular optical system concept at MWC 2025

According to Xiaomi this offers a LaserLink communication that allows for nanosecond RAW data transfer.

In other words, this is fast and likely much more convenient than a wireless connection as a result.

The MOS concept felt pretty comfortable in my hand, not particularly heavy but also not that light either.

xiaomi modular optical system concept at MWC 2025

That said, the real star of the show was the ability to quickly snap the lens into place.

But it does look promising.

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