Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Analysis
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a hardware-first flagship: a bright, high-refresh OLED display, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, and a genuinely strong triple-camera system built around a new 200MP 75-100mm mechanical telephoto and a 1-inch main sensor. Reviewers consistently rate its camera and battery life among the best in the category, with 6000mAh (global spec) comfortably lasting a full day of heavy use. The trade-offs are familiar for the segment: the phone runs warm and throttles under sustained load, color reproduction across the three cameras isn't always perfectly consistent, and at €1,499 and up it's priced well above most competitors. It also isn't officially sold in the US, so buyers there are limited to importers.
Pros
Strong camera quality, especially the telephoto
High performance
Good stereo sound
Excellent battery life
Cons
Camera color reproduction not always optimal
High heat output and SoC throttling under load
Charging times could be faster for the price tier
Not officially sold in the US
Full Specifications
| Display | 6.9" Xiaomi HyperRGB OLED, 2608x1200, 1-120Hz LTPO, DCI-P3, 3500 nits peak, HDR10+/Dolby Vision, Xiaomi Shield Glass 3.0 |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm), 2x Prime Core up to 4.6GHz + 6x Performance Core up to 3.62GHz, Adreno GPU |
| RAM / Storage | 16GB+512GB, 16GB+1TB (LPDDR5X RAM, UFS 4.1 storage) |
| Camera | Triple rear: 50MP main Leica Summilux 23mm f/1.67 OIS, 1-inch Light Fusion 1050L sensor + 200MP Leica telephoto 75-100mm f/2.39-2.96 OIS, mechanical optical zoom + 50MP ultra-wide 14mm f/2.2, 115° FOV. Front: 50MP f/2.2 with autofocus. Video up to 8K@30fps, 4K Dolby Vision up to 120fps, Log video up to 4K@120fps. |
| Battery | 6000mAh (global spec; 6800mAh in China), 90W wired HyperCharge, 50W wireless HyperCharge |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, IR Blaster, Dual SIM, 5G SA/NSA, GPS/Galileo/GLONASS/Beidou/QZSS/NavIC |
| OS at Launch | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 |
| IP Rating | IP68 |
| Price by Region | Global (incl. Europe): €1,499 (16GB/512GB), €1,699 (16GB/1TB). China pricing in CNY not confirmed in sources reviewed. |
| Release Date (China) | December 27, 2025 |
| Release Date (India) | March 10, 2026 |
| Release Date (Europe) | March 10, 2026 |
| Release Date (Global) | March 18, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, it supports 5G SA/NSA across major bands.
Yes, it supports 50W wireless HyperCharge in addition to 90W wired charging (global variant).
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