The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is expected to bring major camera upgrades, including advanced zoom features and continued Leica collaboration.
It is likely to feature a large high-refresh OLED display, a slim new design, top-tier Snapdragon processor, and very fast charging support.
The phone will launch in China first, with an India debut expected in early 2026, and a premium price likely above Rs 1,00,000.
Xiaomi is preparing to launch its next flagship smartphone, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, which will take over from the Xiaomi 15 Ultra at the top of the company’s lineup. Xiaomi has already confirmed that the device will debut in China later this week. Like its predecessors, the new flagship places a strong emphasis on photography, continuing Xiaomi’s collaboration with Leica to further advance mobile imaging. In addition to camera improvements, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra will feature a refreshed design, officially teased by the company, while retaining the familiar large circular camera module on the rear. Here’s everything we know so far about the flagship, including its camera, specifications, launch timeline, pricing, and more.
SurveyXiaomi 17 Ultra: Camera (Leaked)
If recent leaks are to be believed, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra will come with a triple rear camera configuration. It is expected to sport the primary camera as a 50MP sensor with a large 1-inch OmniVision OV50X sensor and an f/1.67 aperture. Still, the most significant upgrade is said to be the addition of the telephoto camera. Reports are doing the rounds that Xiaomi will add continuous optical zoom technology that allows smooth zooming from about 3x up to 7x without a loss of quality.
The telephoto lens is also said to support a 70mm to 100mm focal length and could rely on a 200MP sensor. The smartphone will also introduce Xiaomi’s first Leica APO zoom camera, which may enhance sharpness in macro photography across various lighting conditions.
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Xiaomi 17 Ultra: Specifications (Expected)
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is anticipated to boast a 6.85-inch OLED display with a high refresh rate. In terms of design, the device is expected to include a flat display with rounded corners and unique segmented circular volume buttons.
Under the hood, the device is expected to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor. The leaks are also pointing out that the device may come equipped with 100W wired charging support.
Other than that, the company has also confirmed that the device measures just 8.29mm in thickness, making it the thinnest Ultra device Xiaomi has launched so far.
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Xiaomi 17 Ultra: Colour (Leaked)
Xiaomi has recently released a video on Weibo in which the company teased the all-new Starry Sky Green colour variant for its upcoming flagship, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra. As per the Chinese smartphone brand, the new colour version uses special ore particles to create a texture that resembles a starry night sky, giving it a premium and distinctive look. Other than that, the device is expected to come in two more options, including the classic black and white finishes.
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Xiaomi 17 Ultra India launch timeline
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra will officially debut in China on December 25 at a Xiaomi–Leica event. However, Indian users may have to wait a little longer. While there is no official confirmation yet, reports suggest the phone could arrive in India in the first quarter of 2026, with a possible launch around March, following the Mobile World Congress (MWC).
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Xiaomi 17 Ultra India prices
Much like every other detail surrounding the upcoming flagship model, the company has remained tight-lipped about its pricing as well. However, early speculation suggests that the Xiaomi 17 Ultra could be priced between Rs 1,05,000 and Rs 1,15,000 in India, depending on the variant.
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