The Xiaomi 17 Ultra has officially launched in China, bringing a mix of powerful hardware and advanced camera tech. As expected, the focus is on photography, thanks to Xiaomi’s ongoing partnership with Leica.
The phone packs a quad-camera setup led by a 1-inch Light Hunter 1050L sensor. It features a mechanical zoom ring and uses ultra-HDR to boost dynamic range, especially in low light.
There’s also a 200MP Leica telephoto lens with continuous optical zoom from 75mm to 100mm, and it can also deliver sharp results even at 200mm and 400mm. A Fireworks Mode is included for capturing nighttime scenes with better color and detail.
The design features a flat 6.9-inch AMOLED display with slim bezels and an 8.29mm profile. It’s tough too, with IP66, IP68, and IP69 certifications. Xiaomi also announced a limited “Leitzphone by Xiaomi” edition, styled after Leica’s cameras.
Under the hood, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra runs on a 3nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor. To keep things cool, it has a dual-path cooling system.
Battery capacity is big — 6800mAh for the Chinese version, while the global model is expected to ship with 6000mAh. Charging options include 90W wired, 50W wireless, and 22.5W reverse wired charging.
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Pricing starts at CNY 6,999 (around PHP 58,530 / USD 995) for the base 12GB+512GB model, CNY 7,499 (PHP 62,710/ USD 1,070) for the 16GB+512GB variant, and CNY 8,499 (around PHP 71,070 / USD 1,210) for the top-end 16GB+1TB model.
Global pricing and availability are still under wraps. Stay tuned for updates.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra specs
- Display: 6.9-inch WQHD+ AMOLED display, 2608×1200, 120Hz refresh rate, 3500 nits, HDR10+, HDR Vivid, Dolby Vision, Dragon Crystal Glass 3
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
- RAM/Storage: 12GB+512GB, 16GB+512GB, 16GB+1TB
LPDDR5X, UFS 4.1 - Rear Cameras:
50MP main, 1″ Light Hunter 1050L sensor, Leica Optics Summilux High-Speed Lens, OIS
200MP telephoto, 3.2-4.3x optical zoom
50MP ultra-wide - Front Camera: 50MP
- Network: 5G, 4G
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS, NFC, IR
- Others: In-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, face recognition, stereo speakers, USB-C, dual-path cooling system, IP66/IP68/IP69 rating
- OS: HyperOS 3, Android 16
- Colors: Black, White, Smoke Purple, Starry Green
- Battery: 6800mAh, 90W wired fast charging, 50W wireless fast charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging
