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Xiaomi Confirms 17 Ultra’s Global Launch in Early 2026 After China Debut

The China-launched flagship spotlights a Leica-tuned imaging system, including a Leica Edition with a built-in manual zoom ring.

Overview

  • Xiaomi says the 17 Ultra will release globally in early 2026, though a specific date has not been announced.
  • The phone is on sale in China with prices from ¥6,999 for 12GB/512GB to ¥8,499 for 16GB/1TB.
  • Core hardware includes Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, a 6.9-inch LTPO AMOLED display, a 6,800mAh battery with 90W wired and 50W wireless charging, up to 16GB RAM, and Android 16 with HyperOS 3.
  • The Leica-led camera setup features a 50MP 1-inch main sensor, a 200MP periscope telephoto with continuous optical zoom and variable f/2.4–3.0 aperture, and a 50MP ultrawide.
  • A special Leica Edition adds a mechanical zoom ring, Leica styling touches, and a textured finish, while coverage positions the device against Vivo’s X300 Pro, which sells in India for ₹1,09,999.