Caption – Xiaomi 17 Ultra has been launched in China. (Image credit – Xiaomi)
Xiaomi has officially unveiled the Xiaomi 17 Ultra in China, positioning it as its most advanced flagship smartphone yet. Alongside the standard model, the company has also introduced a special Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition, which brings exclusive design elements and photography-focused hardware for camera enthusiasts. Here’s everything you need to know about both models, starting with price and availability.
Caption – Xiaomi 17 Ultra colour variants. (Image credit – Xiaomi)
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is priced at 6,999 yuan for the 12GB + 512GB variant, 7,499 yuan for the 16GB + 512GB model, and 8,499 yuan for the top-end 16GB + 1TB version.
On the other hand, the Leica Edition starts at 7,999 yuan for the 16GB + 512GB variant and goes up to 8,999 yuan for the 16GB + 1TB model.
Both versions will go on sale in China starting December 27.
Caption – Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition colour variants. (Image credit – Xiaomi)
In terms of colours, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is available in Black, White, Cold Smoky Purple, and Starry Green. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition, meanwhile, is offered in Black and Off White shades.
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra features a large 6.9-inch M10 OLED LTPO flat display with a resolution of 2608 × 1200 pixels, delivering 420 PPI and near-2K visual clarity. The panel supports an adaptive 1–120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and reaches up to 3,500 nits of peak brightness. Xiaomi has added DC dimming and 1920Hz PWM dimming, while protection is handled by Xiaomi Ceramic Glass 2.0. For reduced eye strain, the display carries TÜV Rheinland triple eye-protection certification and uses a full RGB pixel layout.
Powering the device is the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, which includes two ultra-large Oryon cores clocked at 4.6GHz, six performance cores running at 3.62GHz, and an Adreno 840 GPU paired with 18MB cache. To manage heat efficiently, Xiaomi has implemented a dual ring-shaped liquid cooling pump designed to handle both CPU and camera thermal loads, improving overall thermal conductivity by 50%.
Caption – Xiaomi 17 Ultra features. (Image credit – Xiaomi)
The smartphone runs on Xiaomi HyperOS 3.0, offering a tightly integrated ecosystem experience. New features allow Xiaomi phones to mirror and control Apple devices such as iPhones, iPads, and Macs. The software also supports two-way screen mirroring between Xiaomi devices as well as between iPhone and Xiaomi phones.
Imaging is a major highlight of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra. The primary camera uses a 1-inch Light Fusion 1050L sensor co-developed with Leica, offering 50MP resolution and a native dynamic range of 14EV. With LOFIC ultra-dynamic range technology, the setup is designed to deliver superior results in night scenes and challenging backlit conditions.
The telephoto camera is a 200MP Leica continuous optical zoom lens, enabling lossless optical zoom between 75mm and 100mm, with digital zoom extending up to 400mm. It carries Leica’s APO certification, features a 3G+5P floating lens structure, and supports telephoto macro photography from as close as 30cm. The ultra-wide camera is a 50MP sensor with a 115-degree field of view and 5cm macro support. On the front, the phone houses a 50MP selfie camera capable of recording 4K video at 60fps.
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra packs a 6,800mAh Jinshajiang battery, the largest ever used in a Xiaomi Ultra smartphone. It supports 90W wired fast charging, 50W wireless charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging, and 20W reverse wireless charging. The phone also supports the 90W PPS universal charging protocol for broader charger compatibility.
Despite the large battery, the device measures just 8.29mm in thickness and weighs 223.4g, making it the thinnest Ultra model Xiaomi has produced so far. Additional features include an in-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, and satellite communication support. The handset is certified with IP66, IP68, and IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance.
Caption – Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leice Edition unveiled. (Image credit – Xiaomi)
Xiaomi has also introduced the Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition, designed specifically for users who appreciate classic camera aesthetics and hands-on photographic control. This variant features Leica’s signature red dot branding on the rear and a two-tone design inspired by Leica M-series cameras, offered in black and off-white finishes. The mid-frame includes precision-machined knurling that mimics the tactile feel of Leica lens rings.
A standout addition is the built-in Master Zoom Ring, which provides mechanical control over photography parameters such as focal length, white balance, and exposure.
On the software front, the Leica Edition includes an exclusive “Leica Moment” mode with “M9-style” colour rendering, “M3 + MONOPAN 50” black-and-white film simulations, and a classic 3:2 full-frame aspect ratio.
Caption – Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leice Edition in the box contents. (Image credit – Xiaomi)
The device also comes with a dedicated encryption chip for enhanced privacy and supports dual-satellite communication via BeiDou and TianTong systems. Xiaomi ships this model in a Leica-themed gift box that includes a magnetic protective case, a Leica-style lens cap, a lanyard, and a cleaning cloth.
Answer. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra and its Leica Edition will officially go on sale in China starting on December 27.
Answer. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is priced at 6,999 yuan for the 12GB + 512GB variant, 7,499 yuan for the 16GB + 512GB model, and 8,499 yuan for the 16GB + 1TB version. The Leica Edition starts at 7,999 yuan for the 16GB + 512GB variant and goes up to 8,999 yuan for the 16GB + 1TB model.
Answer. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra features a 6.9‑inch OLED LTPO display with up to 3,500 nits of brightness, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and TÜV Rheinland eye protection. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset with advanced liquid cooling for better thermal management.
Answer. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra’s camera system includes a 1‑inch 50MP Leica sensor with wide dynamic range, a 200MP Leica telephoto lens with continuous optical zoom, a 50MP ultra‑wide camera with macro support, and a 50MP front camera capable of recording 4K video at 60fps.
Answer. The Leica Edition offers a Leica‑inspired design with a Master Zoom Ring for manual controls, exclusive Leica photo modes such as film simulations and classic aspect ratios, a dedicated encryption chip for privacy, dual‑satellite communication support, and a Leica‑themed gift box with accessories.
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