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.