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Xiaomi 17 Ultra Confirmed for Early 2026 Global Launch as Leica Edition Debuts Zoom Ring

The camera‑centric flagship pairs Leica‑tuned optics, including a continuous‑zoom periscope, with top‑tier performance hardware.

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No they're not holding the phone funny – the camera bump actually has a mechanical ring you can rotate to adjust exposure, zoom, and other parameters
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The physical zoom ring on the Xiaomi 17 Ultra

Overview

  • Xiaomi says the 17 Ultra will roll out to international markets in early 2026, with exact timing yet to be disclosed.
  • The phone is already on sale in China, starting at CNY 6,999 for the 12GB/512GB model, with higher‑tier configurations priced above that.
  • A Leica Edition introduces a mechanical rotatable ring on the camera island for optical zoom control and offers Leica software touches and accessories.
  • The imaging setup features a 50MP 1‑inch main sensor, a 200MP periscope telephoto with continuous optical zoom across roughly 3.2x–4.3x, and a 50MP ultrawide.
  • Core specs include Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage, a 6.9‑inch LTPO AMOLED display, a 6,800mAh battery, and 90W wired/50W wireless charging, as rivals like Vivo move toward global Ultra launches following new EEC certification.