Overview
- Xiaomi unveiled the 17 Ultra on December 25 in Beijing, touting an approximately 8.9 mm design and a new cooling system the company says boosts thermal conductivity by about 50%.
- The Leica co‑created camera array features a 1‑inch main sensor and a 200 MP telephoto with continuous optical zoom from 3x to 4.3x (75–100 mm), plus a Leica Edition with a physical rotating zoom ring and M‑series styling.
- A 6,800 mAh battery headlines the hardware while maintaining the thin profile, with IP66, IP68 and IP69 ingress protection and broad 4G/5G band support for global coverage.
- China pricing starts at 6,999 yuan, and coverage positions the phone below typical $1,200‑plus Ultra/Pro Max rivals as part of Xiaomi’s value‑driven premium strategy.
- Sales begin in China in the coming weeks with no international timing announced; the push comes as Counterpoint reports Q3 2025 shares of Samsung 19%, Apple 18% and Xiaomi 14%.