Xiaomi wraps up 2025 with its photography flagship—the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, featuring a 1-inch Light Fusion sensor and 200MP telephoto lens with continuous optical zoom. Launched December 25 in China with sales starting December 27, this device targets serious photographers with Leica optics and a special Leica Edition featuring a mechanical zoom ring.

Xiaomi 17 Ultra: Specifications & Pricing

Device Details

Feature	Specifications
Display	6.9″ M10 OLED LTPO, 120Hz, 3,500 nits peak brightness
Processor	Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Main Camera	50MP 1-inch Light Fusion 1050L (f/1.67) with LOFIC HDR
Telephoto	200MP Samsung HPE (f/2.39-2.96 variable aperture)
Ultra-wide	50MP f/2.2 (115° FoV, 5cm macro)
Battery	6,800mAh silicon-carbon (90W wired, 50W wireless)
Thickness	8.29mm (thinnest Ultra flagship)
Price	¥6,999 (~$995) standard / ¥7,999 (~$1,140) Leica Edition

Photography Innovation

The 1-inch sensor delivers 14EV native dynamic range with LOFIC technology, increasing electronic capacity per pixel by 6.3 times for exceptional low-light performance. The telephoto camera supports lossless optical zoom between 75mm and 100mm, extending digitally to 400mm with Leica APO certification.

The variable aperture system (f/2.39-2.96) enables depth-of-field control and optimized light capture across shooting scenarios. Macro photography works at 5cm on ultra-wide and 30cm on telephoto lenses.

Leica Edition: Camera Enthusiast Dream

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra by Leica adds a physical zoom ring integrated into the camera module for mechanical focus, exposure, and white balance adjustments. It features M9-style color rendering, M3 black-and-white film simulations, and classic 3:2 full-frame aspect ratio.

The two-tone black and off-white design mimics Leica M-series cameras with textured leather back, knurled mid-frame, and the iconic Leica red dot badge. The gift box includes magnetic case, lens cap, lanyard, and cleaning cloth.

Performance & Battery Life

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset includes two 4.6GHz Oryon cores with 18MB cache for flagship-level performance. The 6,800mAh battery—largest in any Xiaomi Ultra—supports 90W wired and 50W wireless charging plus reverse charging capabilities.

At 8.29mm thickness and 223.4g weight, it’s Xiaomi’s slimmest Ultra device while packing IP66/IP68/IP69 water resistance, ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, and dual-satellite communication (BeiDou + TianTong).

Global Launch Coming

Currently available in China with starry green, black, and white colors. Global availability expected Q1 2026, following Xiaomi’s typical Ultra launch pattern.

FAQs

What makes the Leica Edition worth the ¥1,000 premium?

Mechanical zoom ring, exclusive film simulations, Leica-inspired design, encryption chip, and premium gift box with accessories justify the upgrade for photography purists.