Xiaomi has officially launched the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 for global markets at MWC 2026 in Barcelona. Both phones were introduced in China last year, and they are now rolling out across Europe and other regions.
The global launch also marks a new phase in Xiaomi’s partnership with Leica. The company has moved from a joint research model to a deeper strategic co-creation model. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is the first device developed under this upgraded collaboration.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra comes with a flat display, which is a first for the Ultra lineup. It keeps the design language of the 17 series but uses a cleaner and more linear look. At just 8.29mm thick, this is the thinnest Ultra phone Xiaomi has released so far.
It features a 6.9-inch 2K LTPO AMOLED display with a 1 to 120Hz refresh rate and peak brightness of up to 3500 nits. The screen supports HDR10+ and Dolby Vision. Xiaomi says its new HyperRGB technology delivers 2K clarity with lower power usage. The phone also has an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance and upgraded stereo speakers.
The biggest highlight is the camera system. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra features a triple rear camera setup developed with Leica. It includes a 1-inch main sensor, a 200MP telephoto camera with 75mm to 100mm true optical zoom, and an ultra-wide lens. The telephoto camera has Leica APO certification to reduce color fringing and improve sharpness. The phone also supports 8K video recording.
It runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor with 16GB RAM and up to 1TB storage. It packs a 6000mAh battery with 90W wired and 50W wireless charging support.
Xiaomi is also offering two accessories. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra Photography Kit and Photography Kit Pro. The Pro version includes a larger 2000mAh battery, a zoom lever, a customizable dial, and can even work as a power bank.
Xiaomi 17
Alongside the Ultra, Xiaomi also launched the Xiaomi 17 globally. This model features a 6.3-inch 1.5K LTPO OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and peak brightness of 3500 nits. The display supports HDR10+ and Dolby Vision. It also has Xiaomi Shield Glass protection
It is powered by the same Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset but comes with 12GB RAM and up to 512GB storage.
The rear camera setup has a 50 megapixels primary camera with Light Fusion 950 sensor and Leica Summilux lens. It also has a 50 megapixels 102° Leica ultra-wide angle lens and a 50 megapixels Infinity Leica telephoto camera. The phone can record 8K videos and support OIS. For selfies, it also has a 50 megapixels camera.
The device has an in-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor and an infrared sensor. The Xiaomi 17 packs a large 6330mAh battery. It supports 100W wired charging and 50W wireless charging. The device also carries an IP68 rating.
Pricing and Availability
After launching in China last year, the Xiaomi 17 series has now gone global at MWC 2026.
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra starts at 1,499.99 Euros for the 16GB + 512GB variant. The top-end 16GB + 1TB model is priced at 1,699.99 Euros.
The Xiaomi 17 is priced at 999 Euros for the 12GB + 256GB version. The 12GB + 512GB model costs 1,099 Euros.
Xiaomi is also selling the official accessories globally. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra Photography Kit is priced at 99.99 Euros, while the Photography Kit Pro costs 199.99 Euros.
