Xiaomi 17 Ultra launched: Top specs, features, price and everything else you need to know
Xiaomi has launched the 17 Ultra in China with a flat design, a large 6800mAh battery and one of its most advanced camera systems yet, focusing on refinement rather than radical change. It is likely to come to India soon. Here’s everything we know about it.
Xiaomi has taken the wraps off the Xiaomi 17 Ultra in China, officially expanding its 2025 flagship lineup with the company billing it as its most sophisticated Ultra phone yet. Launched on Thursday, the device replaces the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and focuses more on improving the overall experience than making radical changes. From a flatter design and a slim body to a larger battery and a heavily upgraded camera system, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra appears to be a carefully developed phone aimed at users who want a premium phone that feels more practical without losing its Ultra identity. But, is it coming to India? What are its key features or characteristics? Let us find out in this article.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra: full details
Display: 6.9-inch LTPO AMOLED flat panel with 1.5K resolution, 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, up to 1060 nits brightness, Shield Glass 3 (Dragon Crystal Glass 3)
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)
software: Android 16 with HyperOS 3
back camera: 50MP 1-inch Light Master main camera (Omnivision Light Hunter 1050L, OIS, LOFIC HDR), 200MP periscope telephoto camera (1/1.4-inch sensor, continuous optical zoom up to 400mm), 50MP ultra-wide camera
Front Camera: 50MP omnivision sensor
Battery: 6800mAh
Charging: 90W wired fast charging, 50W wireless charging
IP Rating: IP68 water and dust resistance
Xiaomi 17 Ultra: Key Features
-One of the biggest changes this year is the design. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra becomes the first Ultra phone from the brand to feature a completely flat 2D display with a flat vertical frame. The move is likely to appeal to users who prefer a cleaner look and less accidental touches. The phone measures 162.9mm in height, 77.6mm in width and just 8.29mm in thickness, making it the thinnest ultra phone released by Xiaomi so far. Despite the thin profile, it still has a big battery and a complex camera setup. Xiaomi is offering the phone in four color options: Black, White, Starry Green with mineral grain texture and a more attractive Cool Smoke Purple finish.
-Display is another major talking point. The 6.9-inch LTPO AMOLED panel comes from TCL CSOT and supports 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. With a 1.5K resolution and brightness levels going up to 1060 nits in high-brightness mode, the screen is designed to provide a smooth and comfortable viewing experience in various lighting conditions.
-On the performance front, Xiaomi has equipped the 17 Ultra with Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, paired with LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and UFS 4.1 storage. This combination keeps the phone firmly in flagship territory, whether it’s heavy multitasking, gaming, or long usage sessions. The phone runs Android 16 out of the box with HyperOS 3 on top. Xiaomi is also highlighting improvements in connectivity, including a new antenna system with five signal enhancement chips, support for 51 4G and 5G bands, and UWB ultra-wideband technology for more precise wireless interactions.
-Cameras remain the main focus of the Ultra series, and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra continues that tradition. The phone features a Leica-tuned camera setup led by a 50-megapixel 1-inch Light Master main sensor with optical image stabilization and LOFIC ultra-high dynamic range technology. Xiaomi says this setup improves light intake at the hardware level while maintaining a better balance between highlights and shadows, especially in low-light scenes.
The 200-megapixel periscope telephoto camera is another standout feature. Built around a large 1/1.4-inch sensor, it uses a floating lens design and supports continuous optical zoom. According to Xiaomi, users can zoom from 75mm to 400mm seamlessly, making the telephoto system one of the most flexible systems on a smartphone at the moment. A 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera completes the rear setup, while the front gets a 50-megapixel camera for selfies and video calls.
-Xiaomi has also introduced a new Fireworks mode, which uses LOFIC ultra-high dynamic range technology combined with AI-based scene recognition. This feature adjusts the exposure frame by frame to better handle complex lighting situations like fireworks or high-contrast night scenes, without overexposing bright areas.
-Battery life has been significantly increased with a 6800mAh battery, which is larger than the previous Ultra model. With support for 90W wired charging and 50W wireless charging, charging speeds remain fast. Even with the larger battery, the phone weighs 224 grams, which is still reasonable for a large flagship.
Apart from the usual flagship features like -stereo speakers, The Xiaomi 17 Ultra supports screen mirroring and control with Apple devices, allowing users to interact with their Xiaomi phone from an iPhone, iPad or Mac. Xiaomi says that through this feature, tasks like ordering food or using QR code for public transport can be accomplished. Two-way screen mirroring is also supported between Xiaomi phones.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra: Prices? And what about the India launch?
In China, the price of Xiaomi 17 Ultra starts at CNY 6,999 (approximately Rs 89,370) for the 12GB RAM and 512GB storage variant. The 16GB RAM and 512GB model is priced at CNY 7,499 (roughly Rs. 95,750), while the top-end 16GB RAM and 1TB storage variant is priced at CNY 8,499. Pre-orders begin tonight, with official sales starting on December 27 at 10:00 AM ET. Xiaomi has not yet confirmed availability for other markets.
Since Xiaomi 15 Ultra was launched in India, Xiaomi 17 Ultra is also expected to arrive in the Indian market. As of now, there is no official confirmation on the India launch timeline, but considering Xiaomi’s recent flagship launch pattern, the wait might not be too long.
