Xiaomi Unveils Xiaomi 17 Ultra and Announces Upgraded Global Imaging Strategic Cooperation with Leica

Xiaomi today officially unveiled Xiaomi 17 Ultra on its new product launch event held in Beijing, alongside wearable offerings such as Xiaomi Watch 5 Series and Xiaomi Buds 6. The launch event also introduced a series of smart home appliances such as Xiaomi Smart Home Screen 11, Mijia Diffused Ceiling Light, and Mijia Central Air Conditioner Dual Fan Pro.

At the launch event, Xiaomi also announced the upgrade of the Global Imaging Strategic Cooperation between Xiaomi and Leica. Building upon the highly productive "Joint R&D" foundation, the two parties are introducing a new "Strategic Co-creation Model", with Xiaomi 17 Ultra being the first product born from this new collaborative framework. The "Strategic Co-creation Model" is the result of a close and multi-level collaboration, aiming to break conventional thinking and application limitations in mobile imaging by engaging in deep co-creation from the product’s inception. This approach integrates Leica’s century-old expertise in professional optics, aesthetic philosophy, and interaction principles from camera manufacturing to thoroughly reinvent the mobile imaging experience.

Xiaomi 17 Ultra is the first model in the Ultra line to feature a flat display, while continuing the overall design language of Xiaomi 17 Series. The ultra-thin bezel display and clean, linear form give the device a more streamlined appearance. With a thickness of 8.29mm, it is the thinnest Ultra model Xiaomi has released to date. Design refinements, including a micro-curved aluminum alloy frame, greater body curves, a reduced camera deco diameter, and a higher camera module placement, all contribute to improved ergonomics and a more balanced in-hand feel.

Xiaomi 17 Ultra is available in four color options, including White, Black, Purple, and Green. For photography enthusiasts, Xiaomi introduces two updated sets of photography kits. Both feature a redesigned ergonomic form factor for improved handling and now support magnetic attachment. For daily usage, Xiaomi also launches an ultra-thin composite fiber case, designed to preserve a case-less feel.

Setting New Standards in Mobile Optical Performance

Xiaomi 17 Ultra is equipped with a triple-camera system consisting of a 14mm ultra-wide lens, a 23mm Leica 1-inch ultra dynamic camera, and a Leica 200MP 75-100mm optical zoom telephoto camera, designed to cover a wide range of shooting scenarios, including landscape, portrait, and street photography. Improvements in optical design and image processing enable cleaner and more accurate night photography, supporting more consistent results in low-light environments.

The Leica 1-inch ultra dynamic camera is built on a Light Fusion 1050L sensor that incorporates LOFIC HDR technology, delivering a full well capacity 6.3× greater than the previous generation 1-inch sensor. This allows for improved highlight control and shadow detail in high-contrast scenes, including backlit and night environments.

The Leica 200MP 75-100mm telephoto camera adopts three precisely matched lens groups and a prism, addressing traditional limitations in mid-to-long focal length image quality. Its second and third lens groups can move independently to adjust focal length and focus, enabling optical zoom across the 75-100mm equivalent range. Throughout this range, Xiaomi 17 Ultra fully utilizes its 1/1.4" large telephoto sensor and supports native 200MP image quality without digital cropping.

This telephoto features a Leica APO optical lens design, using 3 custom glass material lenses to reduce chromatic aberration at the hardware level. This design ensures that all colors converge at the same point of focus, eliminating color fringing and delivering sharper, more accurate images. The lens significantly reduces purple and green fringing, even in high-contrast telephoto images. The exceptional optical quality of this lens also makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra the first Xiaomi flagship to receive Leica APO certification.

Across the entire camera system, Xiaomi 17 Ultra features a Leica UltraPure optical design with G+P lens group, significantly minimizing linear arc ghosting and contributing to more stable and consistent image quality in challenging lighting conditions.

As Xiaomi’s flagship model, Xiaomi 17 Ultra delivers premium and exceptional capabilities in multiple perspectives. In terms of performance, Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform features an improved CPU structure and an Adreno 840 with ultra-large graphics cache, ensuring smooth handling of complex tasks. Empowered by Xiaomi 3D Dual-Channel IceLoop System and a new capillary structure, Xiaomi 17 Ultra achieves a 50% improvement in thermal conductivity compared to the previous generation.

Xiaomi 17 Ultra is equipped with a state-of-the-art display to ensure professional-level experience, featuring 120Hz LTPO refresh rate and 3500 nits peak brightness. Xiaomi HyperRGB significantly enhances screen power efficiency — with the clarity matching 2K displays with a power consumption lower than typical 1.5K displays, balancing display quality and battery life. Backed by the latest Xiaomi Shield Glass 3.0, the screen’s drop resistance is up to 20 times that of ordinary strengthened glass.

Featuring the latest Xiaomi Surge Battery, Xiaomi 17 Ultra perfectly balances a slim body with an ultra-large battery, with a massive 6800mAh battery packed into the thinnest Xiaomi Ultra body ever, without compromising 90W wired HyperCharge, 50W wireless HyperCharge, and 90W universal PD PPS charging.

Xiaomi 17 Ultra further supports a total of 51 4G and 5G bands, covering roaming networks in up to 210 countries, ensuring seamless connectivity even during cross-border trips. The integration of UWB technology enables the device the function of a digital car key, as it could automatically unlock the car as people approach, and lock when they leave. It’s currently compatible with Xiaomi YU7, as well as certain models from XPeng, allowing more car owners to enjoy a seamless experience.

For more solid sound performance, Xiaomi 17 Ultra applies upgraded dual stereo speakers with brand-new AI noise reduction to deliver excellent noise suppression and crystal quality for two-way calls. Additionally, IP66, IP68, and IP69 certification ensures adequate water and dust resistance, allowing worry-free usage under complex environments.

Xiaomi 17 Ultra comes pre-installed with Xiaomi HyperOS 3, elevating cross-ecosystem connectivity to new heights. It supports iPhone Home screen+ and comprehensive support across Apple devices, delivering a consistent mirroring experience. If you are a dual-Xiaomi phone user, the "two-in-one" connectivity offers more flexibility — supporting two-way Mirror Desktop, enabling mutual mirroring and control between two devices.

As the inaugural flagship of Xiaomi and Leica’s upgraded strategic partnership, Xiaomi 17 Ultra by Leica transcends a single product. It stands as the realized expression of the Strategic Co-creation Model, uniting concept, design, and technology through deep, end-to-end collaboration.

Xiaomi 17 Ultra by Leica was designed with direct involvement from the original Leica team, and inspired by the classic Leica M-series cameras. The back panel features a dual-tone design, where the textured leather complements a matte finish. The meticulously knurled middle frame, engraved with "LEICA CAMERA GERMANY" provides an exceptional anti-slip grip. For the first time, the prestigious Leica red dot badge graces the body, embodying the most iconic imaging design as well as certifying its imaging prowess.

The exclusive Leica Camera Ring inherits the classic operational logic of cameras and reimagines in a new form for the smartphone, with the embedded 20 high-strength ball bearings adding an extra smooth tactile feel. It all fosters an immersive, intuitive interaction on focus, allowing the capture of every extraordinary moment in a state of creative flow. An internal optical displacement sensor detects movement as minute as 0.03mm, enabling precise focus adjustment with the ring. A dedicated sealing design ensures the device maintains its IP66 / IP68 / IP69 dust and water resistance ratings.

Xiaomi 17 Ultra by Leica features the exclusive Leica Essential mode, which uses innovative technical approaches to recreate the legendary image qualities of two iconic Leica cameras within a phone. For the Leica M9 style, Xiaomi trained a "RAW-to-RGB" Style Transfer model based on hundreds of thousands of photos captured by actual Leica M9 cameras. The Leica M3 style digitally models the color response, tonality, and grain of Leica MONOPAN 50 film, producing authentic black-and-white film-like images beyond what ordinary filters can achieve.

Furthermore, Xiaomi 17 Ultra by Leica introduces the mobile industry’s first CAI Photo Authenticity Protection technology, which is realized by a digital signature to every photo through a dedicated security chip, ensuring its real origin instead of an AI-generated one. Xiaomi 17 Ultra by Leica is also exclusively equipped with a dual-satellite system, supporting both Tiantong and Beidou networks. When under weak cellular signals or even in remote wilderness, the system automatically prompts users with a pop-up, allowing one-tap access to the satellite interface for easy messaging and calling.

Pricing & Availability

• Xiaomi 17 Ultra: 12GB+512GB - RMB 6999 yuan, 16GB+512GB - RMB 7499 yuan, 16GB+1TB - RMB 8499 yuan

• Xiaomi 17 Ultra by Leica: 16GB+512GB - RMB 7999 yuan, 16GB+1TB - RMB 8999 yuan

Xiaomi 17 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Ultra by Leica will go on sale on Mi.com, Xiaomi Store, and other official channels at 10AM on December 27th, 2025.

Aside from Xiaomi 17 Ultra, Xiaomi also unveiled Xiaomi Watch 5 Series at the launch event, introducing a new flagship smartwatch with significant upgrades in design, health and fitness management, and smart performance. Featuring a 47mm case, Xiaomi Watch 5 is protected by sapphire glasses on both the front and back, paired with a unibody 316L stainless steel frame for a premium yet durable finish. It is equipped with a 1.54-inch AMOLED ultra-large display offering a 78.28% screen-to-body ratio and up to 1,500 nits peak brightness, ensuring excellent readability in bright outdoor conditions. Along with the debut of Xiaomi Watch 5 Series also comes a 3D-printed titanium strap with a weight of just 43g, which is about 50% lighter than that of traditional stainless steel.

Under the hood, Xiaomi Watch 5 Series features a rare dual-chip architecture, combining a 4nm Snapdragon® W5 platform with a 6nm BES2800 low-power chip to balance performance and energy efficiency. Powered by a 930mAh battery, the watch delivers up to 6 days in Performance Mode or 18 days in Power Saving Mode. Another key highlight is the newly introduced EMG sensor, working alongside PPG and inertial acceleration sensors to enable Xiaomi’s most precise gesture control to date, supporting seven gestures and cross-device interactions. Health and fitness capabilities include ECG analysis, 150+ sports modes, 3D animated workout guidance, and round-the-clock health monitoring.

Xiaomi Watch 5 starts at RMB 1999 yuan, while Xiaomi Watch 5 eSIM is priced at RMB 2299 yuan.

Xiaomi also introduced Xiaomi Buds 6, a new generation of premium semi-in-ear wireless earbuds designed to deliver enhanced comfort and upgraded audio performance. Each earbud weighs just 4.4g, with ergonomic refinements on 11.3% reduced nozzle thickness, 12% narrowed stem connection, and 8.8% increased contact area, together improving stability for long listening sessions. Xiaomi Buds 6 is available in four color options—Black, White, Titanium Gold, and Nebula Purple — strengthening their appeal as both a digital gadget and a chic accessory.

For improved sound performance, Xiaomi Buds 6 features a custom triple-magnet gold-plated acoustic driver with an ultra-wide 16Hz–40kHz frequency response and 7% increased driving force, paired with an 11mm dynamic driver and 0.5mm large-amplitude design for deeper bass and clearer highs. Built on Qualcomm audio platform, the earbuds support end-to-end lossless audio transmission with bitrates up to 2.1Mbps, along with multiple Harman-tuned sound profiles, customizable EQ, and adaptive audio. A triple-microphone system with AI wind noise reduction ensures clear calls even at wind speeds up to 12m/s. Additional features include Independent Recording 2.0, real-time interpretation, face-to-face translation, and compatibility with Apple’s Find My network, marking a significant step forward in cross-platform integration.

Available in four variants, including Black, Purple, Gold, and White, Xiaomi Buds 6 starts at RMB 699 yuan.

About Xiaomi Corporation

Xiaomi Corporation was founded in April 2010 and listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on July 9, 2018 (1810.HK). Xiaomi is a consumer electronics and smart manufacturing company with smartphones and smart hardware connected by an IoT platform at its core.

Embracing our vision of “Make friends with users and be the coolest company in the users’ hearts”, Xiaomi continuously pursues innovations, high-quality user experience and operational efficiency. The Company relentlessly builds amazing products with honest prices to let everyone in the world enjoy a better life through innovative technology.

Xiaomi is one of the world’s leading smartphone companies. In September 2025, the MAU reached approximately 741.7 million (including smartphones and tablets) globally. The Company has also established the world’s leading consumer AIoT (AI+IoT) platform, reached approximately 1,035.5 million smart devices connected to its platform (excluding smartphones, laptops and tablets) as of September 30, 2025. In October 2023, Xiaomi upgraded its strategy to “Human × Car × Home” smart ecosystem, seamlessly merges personal devices, smart home products, and cars. Xiaomi always centers on humanity and is committed to providing comprehensive, better connected experiences. Xiaomi products are present in more than 100 countries and regions around the world. In July 2025, Xiaomi was included in the Fortune Global 500 list for the seventh year in a row, ranking 297th.

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