Highlights
- Xiaomi 17 Ultra may debut in China in December 2025, earlier than expected alongside the Xiaomi Band 10 Pro.
- It is expected to feature a new Leica coating, a triple rear setup with 50MP primary, 200MP telephoto and 50MP ultrawide sensors and 50MP front camera.
- It is expected to run on Qualcomm’s 3nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset with a dedicated photography kit.
Xiaomi’s upcoming flagship, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, continues to stir excitement as fresh leaks shed light on its launch timeline and upgraded camera capabilities. Here’s an update on recent details circulating online.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra – Launch Earlier Than Expected With Improved Camera
According to a new leak shared by tipster Smart Pikachu (translated from Chinese) on Weibo, Xiaomi might unveil the Xiaomi 17 Ultra in China later this month instead of early 2026, as previously believed. The device has also reportedly been spotted on a Chinese regulatory website with the model number M2551B1, further supporting speculation of an imminent launch.
Alongside the flagship phone, the Xiaomi Band 10 Pro is also said to have received certification, hinting at a simultaneous debut.
The tipster also claims that the Xiaomi 17 Ultra will feature a “brand-new Leica coating” on its rear camera lenses. This updated coating is said to help in “eliminating chromatic aberration,” a common issue where the camera fails to align colours correctly, resulting in unwanted colour fringes in images.
Beyond this, the Leica coating is expected to reduce reflections significantly while offering “high definition and fidelity” for clearer, more accurate photos.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra – What Else We Know?
A recent report also hinted that Xiaomi may introduce a dedicated photography kit tailored for the Xiaomi 17 Ultra. Images of the kit suggest that the company might opt for a triple rear camera setup this time, diverging from the quad-camera arrangement seen on the Xiaomi 15 Ultra.
If leaks are accurate, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra could include a 50-megapixel primary camera with an OVX10500U sensor, a 200-megapixel telephoto lens powered by the S5KHPE sensor, and a 50-megapixel ultrawide shooter featuring either an OV50M or S5KJN5 sensor. The front camera may also see an upgrade with a 50-megapixel OV50M sensor expected for selfies.
Among other details, the handset is rumoured to run on Qualcomm’s cutting-edge 3nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset similar to the rest of the Xiaomi 17 series.
More details regarding the Xiaomi 17 Ultra’s official launch, price, and complete specifications are expected to surface in the coming weeks.
FAQs
Q1. When is the Xiaomi 17 Ultra expected to launch?
Answer. Leaks suggest the Xiaomi 17 Ultra may debut in China in December 2025, earlier than the previously expected early 2026 timeline.
Q2. What camera upgrades will the Xiaomi 17 Ultra feature?
Answer. It is tipped to include a new Leica coating to reduce chromatic aberration and reflections, plus a triple rear setup with 50MP primary, 200MP telephoto, and 50MP ultrawide sensors, along with a 50MP front camera.
Q3. What chipset will power the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
Answer. The device is rumoured to run on Qualcomm’s advanced 3nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, similar to the rest of the Xiaomi 17 series.