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Xiaomi 17 Ultra Launches in China, Leica Edition Confirmed With Master Zoom Ring

Pricing is set in China as Xiaomi highlights a telephoto system built for continuous optical zoom.

Overview

  • Xiaomi announced China prices of 6,999 yuan (12GB/512GB), 7,499 yuan (16GB/512GB) and 8,499 yuan (16GB/1TB), with pre‑orders open now and sales starting December 27 at 10:00 a.m.
  • The phone runs Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with LPDDR5X RAM, UFS 4.1 storage, HyperOS 3 on Android 16, and a 6.9‑inch 1.5K LTPO 120Hz flat AMOLED display.
  • The rear cameras comprise a 50MP 1‑inch OmniVision main sensor, a 200MP periscope on a next‑gen HPE sensor enabling seamless 75–400mm optical zoom, and a 50MP ultrawide, plus a 50MP front camera.
  • Power features include a 6,800mAh battery with 90W wired and 50W wireless charging, IP68 rating, stereo speakers, UWB support, and a 224g build with flat glass and frame.
  • Xiaomi confirmed a Leica Edition branded “Xiaomi 17 Ultra by Leica” featuring a mechanical Master Zoom Ring; the company also touts Leica Apochromatic certification for the telephoto, with global availability details still unannounced.