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Xiaomi 17 Ultra Set for China Launch Next Week as FCC Confirms Global Variant

FCC documents list HyperOS 3 on Android 16 with Wi‑Fi 7 and wireless charging.

Overview

  • Xiaomi said on Weibo that the 17 Ultra will debut in China next week, with reports pointing to a December 22–27 window and some citing December 26.
  • The phone appears in FCC records under ID 2AFZZZ2512BPN and model 2512BPNDAG, with an IMEI entry tying that model to the 17 Ultra and an E‑label indicating European availability.
  • The filings confirm support for 2G, 3G, 4G LTE and 5G networks plus Wi‑Fi 4/5/6/7 across 2.4/5/6 GHz, Bluetooth BR/EDR/LE, NFC and wireless charging, though wattage is not specified.
  • Xiaomi and Leica said they have updated their partnership model, and the 17 Ultra will feature a Leica‑tuned camera system developed under this new collaboration.
  • Industry reports suggest Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, a redesigned rear camera array and pricing in line with the 15 Ultra, but final hardware details and pricing remain unconfirmed until launch.