Overview
- Xiaomi officially announced the 17 Ultra Leica Edition on Weibo and previewed a rear Master Zoom Ring for manual zoom control.
- Promotional images highlight prominent Leica branding and a customized box, with some outlets noting a possible "Xiaomi 17 Ultra by Leica" name as a tease rather than a final label.
- Xiaomi claims the telephoto module carries Leica Apochromatic optical certification, presented as a first for a smartphone pending full details.
- Reports suggest a shift to a triple rear camera with a 50MP 1‑inch main sensor, a Leica‑tuned 200MP periscope, and a 50MP ultrawide, plus an optical zoom increase to 4.3x, though these specifics remain unconfirmed.
- Spec sheets circulating ahead of launch point to Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, a 6,800mAh battery with 100W charging, IP68 rating, and a 6.82‑inch 120Hz LTPO display, with pricing and availability expected at today’s event.