Xiaomi has launched Xiaomi 17 Ultra for global markets. The flagship phone comes with improved specs from its predecessor, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra. Especially, we see better works in battery, larger display, camera, etc. We have more down below.
Xiaomi recently launched the 17 Series, consisting of the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, Pro, and the base variant, Xiaomi 17. The Ultra model now comes as a direct successor to Xiaomi 15 Ultra. The phone has been unveiled globally and is available in several markets as of the writing of this article. Let’s explore more about this handset.
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Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Design and Display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra shares a similar design path, particularly with the circular camera module. The weight has also gone down to 218 grams from 15 Ultra’s 226/229 grams. The vertical split between the two colors is now less pronounced. But at a glance, the difference is less noticeable.
What’s more apparent is the display size. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra features a 6.9-inch LTPO AMOLED screen with a 120 Hz refresh rate and up to 3500 nits of peak brightness. You are also getting an FHD+ resolution of 1200 x 2608 pixels that keeps things really sharp and rich on the screen. It’s got a layer of Shield Glass 3, aka Dragon Crystal Glass 3, for better durability. The flat design shall contribute to fewer accidental touches on the screen.
Cameras
Xiaomi 17 Ultra carries three cameras- 50 MP main wide with OIS, 200 MP periscope telephoto with OIS and 3.2-4.3X continuous optical zoom, and 50 MP ultrawide camera. The front also features a 50 MP camera. There are tidbits of improvements in the optics that deliver better focus, nightography, and less noise in the final images. Xiaomi has continued its Leica partnership for cameras and expects flagship-level photography on this phone.
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Processor and Memory
The phone runs on Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, a recently launched flagship chipset from Qualcomm. It runs on two prime 4.6 GHz cores and six performance 3.62 GHz cores. The phone starts at 16/512 GB RAM and ROM combo. But there is also a 16 GB/1 TB variant with a UFS 4.1 storage system. Software-wise, the phone boots on HypeOS 3, a custom Xiaomi skin built on top of Android 16.
Battery, Connectivity, and Other Features
Xiaomi has packed a Si/C Li-Ion 6,000 mAh battery on this model and provides support for 90W wired, 50W wireless, 22.5w reverse wired, and 10W reverse wireless charging. Besides 5G, the phone is capable of WiFi 7, two-way satellite communications, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC, infrared port, and features a Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 port.
Technical Specifications
- Dimensions: 162.9 x 77.6 x 8.5 mm, 218 gm
- Display: 6.9-inch, LTPO AMOLED, 120 Hz, 1200 x 2608-pixels, 3,500 nits
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 3 nm, up to 4.6 GHz
- RAM: 16 GB
- Memory: 512 GB/1 TB
- Rear Camera: Triple-camera setup
- 50 MP main wide with OIS
- 200 MP periscope telephoto with OIS, 3.2-4.3x continuous optical zoom
- 50 MP ultrawide
- Front Camera: 50 MP
- Security: Under-display fingerprint sensor
- Battery: Si/C Li-Ion 6,000mAh
- 90W wired
- 50W wireless
- 22.5W reverse wired
- 10W reverse wireless
- OS: HyperOS 3 (Android 16)
- Network: 5G
- Connectivity: WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, GPS, NFC, infrared port
- Colors: Black | White | Starlit Green
Xiaomi 17 Ultra price
Xiaomi 17 Ultra price starts at EUR 1,499 for the 16/512 GB model, and the 16GB/1TB variant costs EUR 1,699. The phone is available for purchase in Black, White, and Starlit Green colorways. The special edition, LEICA LEITZPHONE (16GB + 1TB) phone, comes in at EUR 1,999.
| Xiaomi 17 Ultra | Price |
| 16 GB / 512 GB | EUR 1,499 |
| 16 GB / 1 TB | EUR 1,699 |
| LEICA LEITZPHONE (16GB + 1TB) | EUR 1,999 |
Xiaomi 17 Ultra is one of the best flagship phones in 2026. It goes head-to-head against the likes of the iPhone 17 series, OnePlus 17, Galaxy 25 Ultra, etc. 2026 has started, and the year will be equally another battleground for leading smartphone brands, including Xiaomi.
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