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Xiaomi 17 Ultra Launch Timeline Confirmed; Will Feature Leica Tuned Cameras: Expected Features, Specifications

Xiaomi 17 Ultra Launch Timeline Confirmed; Will Feature Leica-Tuned Cameras: Expected Features, Specifications

Xiaomi 17 Ultra is set to be the fourth phone in the company’s flagship lineup.

Written by Dhruv Raghav, Edited by David Delima | Updated: 18 December 2025 11:12 IST

Xiaomi 17 Ultra Launch Timeline Confirmed; Will Feature Leica-Tuned Cameras: Expected Features, Specifications

Xiaomi 17 Ultra is confirmed to succeed this year's Xiaomi 15 Ultra (pictured)

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Highlights

Xiaomi 17 Ultra could feature a redesigned rear camera module
Xiaomi 17 Ultra will be the fourth phone in the flagship lineup
The company has yet to reveal the exact launch date

Xiaomi 17 lineup was recently launched by the Chinese smartphone maker. Now, the tech firm has confirmed that it will launch another model as part of the series later this month. Dubbed Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the phone will be the fourth handset in the series, which currently includes the standard Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Pro, and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max. Additionally, the company has also revealed that the upcoming handset will feature a Leica-tuned camera setup. However, other details, like its key specifications, features, pricing, and exact launch date, remain under wraps.

Xiaomi 17 Ultra Will Launch in China By the End of December

The tech announced on Thursday, via a post on Weibo, that it will launch the much-anticipated Xiaomi 17 Ultra in China next week. While the smartphone maker is yet to reveal the exact date of unveiling, the phone could be unveiled in the country between December 22 and December 27. Additionally, Xiaomi and Leica revealed that they are “upgrading” their current imaging partnership to a “strategic co-creation model” and said the Xiaomi 17 Ultra will be the first product to come out of the refreshed partnership.

Recently, a report indicated that the Xiaomi 17 Ultra launch event could take place on December 26. Meanwhile, the handset is expected to be available for pre-order in China by December 25. Additionally, the phone will reportedly be priced similarly to its predecessor, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, which was launched at a starting price of CNY 6,499 (roughly Rs. 78,000) for the base 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant and CNY 7,799 (roughly Rs. 93,000) for the 16GB RAM + 1TB storage option.

Xiaomi 17 Ultra Surfaces on Regulatory Websites, Might Launch Soon

While the design of the phone is yet to be revealed, a real-life image of Xiaomi 17 Ultra's rear deco recently surfaced online. The handset was shown with a rectangular rear camera module, which was placed in the centre of the back panel.

The image suggested that it could carry four camera sensors, one of which is tipped to be a periscope telephoto camera. This means that the handset will sport a redesigned square-shaped camera island, instead of a circular one on the Xiaomi 15 Ultra.

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is expected to be powered by Qualcomm's flagship octa core Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, while is built on a 3nm process. It is said to feature a 50-megapixel main rear camera, paired with a 200-megapixel telephoto camera and a 50-megapixel ultrawide camera. More details about the phone are expected to be revealed in the coming days.

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Xiaomi 15 Ultra

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Leica-camera-inspired design can turn heads
Excellent and bright display with Dolby Vision support
Superb camera setup and class-leading periscope output
Top-notch performance
The Photography Kit is an add-on for enthusiasts (sold separetly)

Bad
Expensive
AI features can be improved
Selfie camera is not flagship-grade
Bloatware

Read detailed Xiaomi 15 Ultra review

Display 6.73-inch

Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite

Front Camera 32-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 200-megapixel + 50-megapixel

RAM 16GB

Storage 512GB

Battery Capacity 5410mAh

OS Android 15

Resolution 3200x1440 pixels

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Dhruv Raghav is currently working as a Senior Sub Editor at Gadgets360. He has previously covered the North American financial markets as a Headline News Correspondent for a major news agency. After taking a sabbatical to prepare for the Civil Services examination, he returned to journalism to cover tech policy, with a special focus on AI laws and online gaming regulation. Now, he is back in Gadgets360 to write features and edit stories. To unwind, he likes to spend time with his PS5, listening ...More