BEIJING, Dec 25, 2025 – Xiaomi’s flagship 17 Ultra is officially debuting today at 19:00 China Standard Time (CST) during the “Xiaomi × Leica Imaging Strategy Cooperation Upgrade” live event, streaming exclusively on the company’s official website and weibo page. The launch, timed for Christmas Day, centers on a deepened Leica partnership and a sleek new design that positions the device as the brand’s most advanced ultra model to date.
Key Event & Product Highlights:
- Live Stream Access: Viewers can tune in via Xiaomi’s Weibo account or visit xiaomi website starting at 7 PM CST (4:30 PM IST) to watch the unveiling.
- Leica Camera Breakthrough: The 17 Ultra features the world’s first Leica APO (apochromatic)-certified mobile telephoto lens, promising reduced chromatic aberration and superior color accuracy. The camera system also includes a 1-inch “Light and Shadow Master” main sensor with LOFIC technology for enhanced low-light dynamic range, plus a teased 200MP periscope telephoto lens (details on sensor configuration remain partially unconfirmed).
- Design Innovation: A new “Starry Green” colorway with mineral particles for a sparkling, metallic finish leads the design updates, alongside a flat 2D display with large rounded corners and a 8.29 mm thin body—claimed to be the slimmest Xiaomi Ultra yet. A Leica Edition with exclusive touches (including a rumored physical zoom rotary ring) will launch alongside the standard model.
- Performance & Expectations: Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and running HyperOS 3, the device is expected to start below CNY 6,999 (≈ ₹89,500) in China, with global and India launches planned for Q1 2026.
The event marks Xiaomi’s latest push into premium mobile imaging, with teasers promising “disruptive innovation” in night photography and telephoto performance.
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