Xiaomi 17 and 17 Ultra Launched Globally with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and 120Hz LTPO Display

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-Tanaya Dutta

Updated: Sunday, March 1, 2026, 14:19 [IST]

The Xiaomi 17 and the 17 Ultra were launched in the global markets on Saturday (Feb 28). Both models come with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, Leica-tuned cameras, and an Android 16-based HyperOS 3.

Additionally, the brand has brought Leica Leitzphone Powered By Xiaomi, which shares the similar features to the Ultra model; however, it reflects Leica’s heritage in every detail. Here’s everything you should know, including their full specs and global pricing.

Xiaomi 17 Specifications

The Xiaomi 17 features a 6.3-inch OLED display protected by Xiaomi Shield Glass, offering a resolution of 2656 x 1220 pixels with a 460 ppi pixel density. It supports up to a 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate and delivers up to 3500 nits of peak brightness, along with HDR10+ and Dolby Vision. The device measures 8.06 mm in dimensions and weighs 191grams.

Under the hood, it is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 4.1 storage. The device packs a 6330 mAh battery that supports 100W HyperCharge wired charging and 50W wireless charging.

For optics, the Xiaomi 17 has a triple rear camera setup, including a 50MP primary sensor with an f/1.67 aperture and 23mm focal length, a 50MP telephoto lens with an f/2.0 aperture, and a 50MP ultra-wide-angle sensor with an f/2.4 aperture and a 102-degree field of view. On the front, it opts for a 50MP selfie camera with an f/2.2 aperture and a 90-degree field of view. The phone also supports 8K video recording at 30 fps and 4K Dolby Vision video recording at up to 60fps.

Xiaomi 17 Ultra Specifications

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra sports a 6.9-inch LTPO AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 1,060 nits peak brightness. The device comes with up to 16GB of LPDDR5x Ultra RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 4.1 onboard storage.

For optics, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra gets a 50MP primary camera, a 50MP Samsung JN5 ultra-wide-angle camera, and a 200MP periscope telephoto camera. Upfront, the handset has a 50MP camera sensor. It supports 8K video recording at 30fps and 4K Dolby Vision video recording at up to 120fps.

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra also comes with the Kit and Photography Kit Pro and packs a 6,000mAh battery with 90W wired and 50W wireless fast charging support. It measures just 8.29mm thick and weighs as little as 218.4 grams.

Leica Leitzphone powered by Xiaomi: What’s New

To celebrate 100 years of Leica, the brand has partnered with Xiaomi to introduce the Leica Leitzphone powered by Xiaomi, blending Leica’s iconic design heritage with modern smartphone technology.

The device features a durable aluminum-alloy body with a nickel-anodized finish, reflecting Leica’s classic craftsmanship. It also comes with a refreshed Leica-tuned interface designed to deliver an intuitive, performance-focused photography experience for both casual users and professionals.

The key highlight is its Leica Camera Ring – a physical dial with a knurled finish that mimics the feel of a traditional zoom camera. The phone also includes Leica Essential mode, recreating the signature image quality and photographic style of legendary Leica cameras like the Leica M9 and Leica M3 with MONOPAN 50 film.

Xiaomi 17 Series Price and Availability

• The Xiaomi 17 is available in four colour options – Black, Venture Green, Alpine Pink, and Ice Blue. It comes with a starting price of €999 (around ₹1,06,516).
• On the other hand, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is offered in Black, White, and Starlit Green colour options, with a starting price of €1,499 (around ₹1,59,827).
• The Leica Leitzphone powered by Xiaomi is available in a single Black colour option with 1TB storage, and its price starts at €1,999 (around ₹2,13,139).
• Meanwhile, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra Photography Kit comes in Black, White, and Purple colour options, with prices starting at €99.99 (around ₹10,661). The Xiaomi 17 Ultra Photography Kit Pro is available in Black and is priced starting at €199.99 (around ₹21,323).