Xiaomi has officially launched its latest flagship, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, at an event in China. Alongside the standard version, Xiaomi also introduced a special Leica Edition featuring exclusive hardware and design elements.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra Specifications
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra features a 6.9-inch M10 OLED LTPO flat display with a resolution of 2608 × 1200 pixels and 420 PPI, approaching 2K clarity. The screen reaches a peak brightness of 3,500 nits, supports HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and has an adaptive 1-120Hz refresh rate.
It offers DC dimming, 1920Hz PWM dimming, and is protected by Xiaomi Ceramic Glass 2.0. For eye comfort, the device features TÜV Rheinland triple eye-protection certification and full RGB pixel layout.
The device is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. The chipset includes two ultra-large 4.6GHz Oryon cores, six 3.62GHz performance cores, and an Adreno 840 GPU with 18MB cache. Xiaomi has incorporated a dual ring-shaped liquid cooling pump, optimized for both CPU and camera heat dissipation, improving thermal conductivity by 50%.
The phone runs Xiaomi HyperOS 3.0, offering a deeply integrated software experience. New ecosystem features allow Xiaomi phones to mirror and control Apple devices, including iPhones, iPads, and Macs. Xiaomi-to-Xiaomi and iPhone-to-Xiaomi two-way mirroring is also supported.
The 17 Ultra focuses heavily on imaging. The main camera uses a 1-inch Light Fusion 1050L sensor co-developed with Leica, delivering 50MP resolution and 14EV native dynamic range. It incorporates LOFIC ultra-dynamic range tech, promising unmatched night and backlit photography.
The telephoto camera is a 200MP Leica continuous optical zoom lens, supporting lossless optical zoom between 75mm and 100mm, extending digitally to 400mm. The system includes Leica’s APO certification, 3G+5P floating lens, and supports 30cm telephoto macro shots.
The ultra-wide sensor is a 50MP shooter with a 115° FOV and 5cm macro support. On the front, a 50MP selfie camera supports 4K 60fps recording.
Under the hood, the phone is equipped with a massive 6,800mAh Jinshajiang battery, the largest in any Xiaomi Ultra device. It supports 90W wired, 50W wireless, 22.5W reverse wired, and 20W reverse wireless charging. It also supports 90W PPS universal protocol for wider charger compatibility.
The 17 Ultra weighs 223.4g and measures 8.29mm thick, making it the thinnest Ultra to date. It features 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 phone is rated IP66, IP68, and IP69 for water and dust resistance.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition
Xiaomi also unveiled a Leica Edition of the 17 Ultra, tailored for photography enthusiasts who value classic camera design and manual control. This version features Leica’s iconic red dot branding on the rear and comes in a distinctive two-tone finish inspired by Leica’s M-series cameras, available in black and off-white. The mid-frame includes precision-machined knurling that replicates the tactile feel of Leica lens rings. It also features a unique Master Zoom Ring built into the frame, giving users mechanical control over key photography parameters such as focal length, white balance, and exposure.
On the software side, the Leica Edition includes an exclusive “Leica Moment” mode with M9-style color rendering, M3 + MONOPAN 50 black-and-white film simulations, and a classic 3:2 full-frame aspect ratio. The phone is also equipped with a dedicated encryption chip for added privacy and supports dual-satellite communication using 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.
Pricing and Availability
Standard Xiaomi 17 Ultra:
- 12GB + 512GB – 6,999 yuan (≈ $980)
- 16GB + 512GB – 7,499 yuan (≈ $1,050)
- 16GB + 1TB – 8,499 yuan (≈ $1,190)
Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition:
- 16GB + 512GB – 7,999 yuan (≈ $1,120)
- 16GB + 1TB – 8,999 yuan (≈ $1,260)
All models are available for pre-order now, with open sales starting on December 27, 2025 in China.
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