Xiaomi has officially launched its flagship smartphone, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, today (December 25, 2025) at a launch event in China, marking the latest and most ambitious entry in the company’s Ultra-series lineup with a major focus on photography, performance and connectivity. Pre-orders have opened immediately following the reveal, with retail sales slated to begin on December 27 in China.
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra sports a large 6.9-inch LTPO AMOLED flat display with 1.5K resolution, adaptive 1–120 Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support, and robust Dragon Crystal Glass 3 protection, making it one of the brightest and most durable panels on a flagship this year.
Under the hood, the phone is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset paired with up to 16 GB LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1 TB UFS 4.1 storage, delivering flagship-level performance for gaming, multitasking and heavy workflows. The device runs Android 16-based HyperOS 3.0 out of the box.
Photography is a highlight of the 17 Ultra. The rear camera system blends professional-grade optics co-developed with Leica:
- 50 MP 1-inch Light Fusion 1050L main sensor with LOFIC ultra dynamic range tech.
- 200 MP Leica continuous optical zoom telephoto lens capable of smooth lossless zoom and extended focal range.
- 50 MP ultra-wide sensor with wide field of view and macro support.
A 50 MP front camera handles selfies and 4K video capture.
The battery is a massive 6,800 mAh unit with 90 W wired charging, 50 W wireless charging, and both wired and wireless reverse charging support. Connectivity is comprehensive with Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, USB-C 3.2, satellite communication support and broad 5G band compatibility. An ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor and stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos round out the hardware feature set.
Pricing in China has been confirmed for multiple configurations:
- 12 GB + 512 GB: ¥6,999 (~$980).
- 16 GB + 512 GB: ¥7,499 (~$1,050).
- 16 GB + 1 TB: ¥8,499 (~$1,190).
Meanwhile, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition designed for photography enthusiasts with enhanced Leica-inspired design elements and tactile controls starts at ¥7,999 for 16 GB/512 GB and goes up to ¥8,999 for the 1 TB model.
Xiaomi has not yet confirmed global launch dates, but regulatory listings and past release patterns suggest international availability could follow in early 2026, potentially around MWC or in the first quarter of the year.
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