Overview
- Preorders opened after the Dec. 25 event, with China sales starting Dec. 27; the 17 Ultra is priced at ¥6,999–¥8,499 and the Watch 5 at ¥1,999 or ¥2,299 for the eSIM model.
- Xiaomi confirmed TCL Huaxing as the sole supplier for the 17 Ultra’s 6.9‑inch flat LTPO screen rated to 3,500 nits peak brightness with 1–120Hz adaptive refresh.
- Xiaomi vice president Xu Fei announced a global rollout for the 17 Ultra in 2026, while independent code findings indicate the international model could use a 6,000mAh battery.
- The 17 Ultra centers on Leica imaging with a 1‑inch main camera and a 200MP zoom system, running a Snapdragon 8‑class chipset with a 6,800mAh battery in China plus 90W wired and 50W wireless charging.
- The Watch 5 introduces a dual‑chip, dual‑system design (Snapdragon W5 + BES2800), debuts an EMG muscle‑signal sensor alongside ECG, and supports standalone eSIM apps including independent WeChat and Alipay.