The new arrival boasts a 1-inch sensor and a 200MP telephoto lens — all certified by Leica.
Xiaomi held a presentation in China, where the main highlight was the flagship camera phone, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra.
Technical Specifications:
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- Dimensions: 163×77.6×8.3 mm, 227 grams
- Display: 6.83″, LTPO OLED 3200×1440, 120 Hz
- Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
- Memory: 12/16 GB RAM LPDDR5X + 512/1024 GB Storage UFS 4.1
- Cameras: 50 MP, 1″, f/1.67, OIS (OmniVision OV50X, main); 50 MP, 1/2.76″, f/2.2 (ultra-wide); 200 MP, 1/1.4″, f/2.4-2.9, OIS (telephoto); 50 MP, 1/2.88″ (front)
- Battery: 6800 mAh, 90W fast charging, 50W wireless charging
- Connectivity: 5G, Bluetooth 6, Wi-Fi 7, UWB
- OS: Android 16 (HyperOS 3)
The key feature of the new device is its advanced camera system: the main 1-inch OmniVision OV50X sensor supports 3rd-generation LOFIC technology to expand dynamic range and correctly render details in difficult conditions. As an example, Xiaomi provided a comparison between the 17 Ultra and the iPhone 17 Pro Max.
Xiaomi continues the trendy tendency among Chinese manufacturers to try to “befriend” their devices with Apple hardware; therefore, the new product will support desktop projection onto an iPhone.
The smartphone will go on sale in four colors at the following prices:
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- 12 + 512 GB: 6,999 yuan (~€850)
- 16 + 512 GB: 7,499 yuan (~€910)
- 16 + 1024 GB: 8,499 yuan (~€1,030)
Official sales start at 10:00 AM on December 27.
In addition, a limited edition Xiaomi Mi 17 Ultra Leica Edition will go on sale. This version features a design inspired by classic Leica cameras and offers a rotating camera wheel for manual zoom control. It also comes with a richer kit, including a magnetic bumper case, a lens cap, and a lanyard. Its price will be 7,999 yuan (~€970).