Xiaomi 17 Ultra Launch Timeline, Pricing and Key Specs Leaks, Xiaomi 17 Global Variant Appears on Geekbench

Highlights

• Xiaomi 17 Ultra pre-orders may open Dec 15–25 with launch expected Dec 26.
• Rumoured Specs – Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Elite SoC, Leica quad-camera with 200MP periscope sensor, 6.8-inch 2K LTPO display, titanium alloy frame and 7,000–7,500mAh battery with 50W wireless charging.
• Xiaomi 17 spotted on Geekbench with Adreno 840 GPU, 12GB RAM, Android 16, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip.

Caption – Xiaomi 17 Ultra live images were recently leaked online. (Image credit – Todo Plus on Weibo)

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is reportedly nearing its debut as the successor to the Xiaomi 15 Ultra. While Xiaomi has not yet confirmed the device, fresh details from a well-known tipster suggest the company will soon begin accepting pre-orders for the upcoming flagship. Here’s what we know so far.

Xiaomi 17 Ultra Launch Date and Pre-Order Window

Caption – Smart Pikachu’s recent post on Weibo. (Translated via Google Translate)

According to tipster Smart Pikachu on Weibo, Xiaomi is preparing to open reservations for the Xiaomi 17 Ultra between December 15 and December 25. If accurate, this points to an official launch on December 26. The source notes that the original leak has since been modified, but the updated timeline still aligns with Xiaomi’s typical release pattern.

The report also claims that the Xiaomi 17 Ultra will be priced similarly to the Xiaomi 15 Ultra in China. For comparison, the previous-generation model started at CNY 6,499 (roughly Rs. 78,000) for the 12GB + 256GB variant, while the top-end 16GB + 1TB version was priced at CNY 7,799 (about Rs. 93,000).

Based on this, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is expected to launch with the same pricing structure and configurations, though official confirmation is still awaited.

Xiaomi 17 Ultra – Key Specifications (Rumoured)

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra will join the Xiaomi 17 family, which already includes the Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Pro, and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max. Like the rest of the lineup, the Ultra model is rumoured to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Elite SoC.

The phone is tipped to feature a Leica-calibrated quad rear camera setup with a 200-megapixel periscope main sensor, accompanied by three 50-megapixel sensors. It may sport a 6.8-inch 2K LTPO display and could feature a 3D-printed titanium alloy middle frame for added durability.

The battery is expected to fall between 7,000mAh and 7,500mAh with support for 50W wireless charging.

Xiaomi 17 Global Variant Appears on Geekbench

Caption – Xiaomi 17 Global Variant Appears on Geekbench.

In related news, tipster Abhishek Yadav @yabhishekhd on X (formerly Twitter) has spotted the global version of the Xiaomi 17 on Geekbench. It is listed with model number 25113PN0EG. The device was seen featuring an Adreno 840 GPU and 10.75GB of RAM, suggesting a minimum of 12GB RAM for the global model. It is also likely to run Android 16.

The global variant is expected to launch with Qualcomm’s latest octa-core 3nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, mirroring the Chinese model. The SoC reportedly includes two performance cores clocked at up to 4.61GHz and six efficiency cores reaching 3.63GHz.

The Geekbench listing shows the device scoring 559 (single precision), 555 (half precision), and 1,261 (quantised AI). According to the tipster, the Xiaomi 17 is slated to roll out in select global markets in January 2026. The India launch is reportedly planned for January or February next year.

Additional details are likely to emerge in the coming weeks.

FAQs

Q1. When is the Xiaomi 17 Ultra expected to launch?

Answer. Pre-orders may open between December 15–25, with an official launch tipped for December 26, 2025.

Q2. What are the rumoured key specifications of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

Answer. It may feature a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Elite SoC, a 200MP Leica periscope camera with three 50MP sensors, a 6.8-inch 2K LTPO display, and a 7,000–7,500mAh battery with 50W wireless charging.

Q3. What do we know about the global variant of the Xiaomi 17?

Answer. Spotted on Geekbench with Adreno 840 GPU, 12GB RAM, and Android 16, the global rollout is expected in January 2026, with an India launch by February 2026.

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