Xiaomi 17 Ultra

$995.00
Brand: Xiaomi
Category: Xiaomi Smart Phones
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Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Internal Storage: 512GB or 1TB
Battery: 6,000mAh
RAM: 12GB or 16GB

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

8.6

BATTERY 7 / 10
Connectivity 9 / 10
Display 9 / 10
PERFORMANCE 9 / 10
BODY 9 / 10

PROS

6,800mAh battery (China) with 90W wired and 50W wireless charging
1-inch main sensor and 200MP periscope with continuous optical zoom
IP68/IP69 rating with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and Wi-Fi 7

CONS

Global version has a smaller 6,000mAh battery
Large, heavy body with a prominent camera bump

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is Xiaomi’s top flagship, a big slab phone with a 6.9-inch LTPO AMOLED display (1200 x 2608, 1-120Hz). It runs a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with 12 or 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB of storage, on HyperOS 3 (Android 16). It launched in China on December 25, 2025 and reached global markets at MWC 2026 on February 28. The camera is the main change: a 1-inch 50MP main sensor and a 200MP periscope that zooms optically from about 3.2x to 4.3x without stepping.

The China version has a 6,800mAh silicon-carbon battery, while the global one drops to 6,000mAh, so check which variant a review tested. Charging is 90W wired and 50W wireless, with 22.5W wired and 10W wireless reverse charging. Neither version lists a usable capacity figure.

In China it starts at CNY 6,999 (about $995) for 12GB/512GB, and 16GB/1TB costs CNY 8,499. In Europe it starts at €1,499, and India got one 16GB/512GB model at ₹1,39,999. It makes sense if the camera is your main reason to buy and you can live with a heavy phone. Inside Xiaomi, it sits above the Xiaomi 17 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max. Outside the brand, it goes up against the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the vivo X300 Pro, and the Galaxy S26 Ultra is the closest match for a direct comparison.

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Full Specifications

Identification

Phone ID A phone ID typically refers to a unique hardware identifier like an IMEI Number (International Mobile Equipment Identity) that distinguishes your specific physical phone from any other device.	25128PNA1G / 2512BPNDAG (global), 25128PNA1C (China)
Brand / Model A brand model is a strategic framework that defines how a company builds, positions, and manages its identity to connect with customers and guide business decisions.	Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Variant A variant is something that differs in some way from others of the same kind or from a standard.	Global 16GB/512GB and 16GB/1TB. China 12GB/512GB, 16GB/512GB and 16GB/1TB.
Release date A release date is the specific day when a product, service, or official piece of information becomes available to the public	China December 25, 2025. Global announced February 28, 2026.
Price A price is the amount of money or other compensation that a buyer gives to a seller to acquire a product or service	CNY 6,999 (about $995) in China, €1,499 in Europe, ₹1,39,999 in India

Smartphone Display

Size Size means how large or small a person, object, or amount is	6.9 inches
Resolution The measure of sharpness and detail in a digital photo, video, or screen, usually counted in pixels or dots per inch (DPI).	1200 x 2608 (416 ppi)
Panel type The panel type of a screen or monitor refers to the specific liquid crystal or diode technology used to display images, which dictates the screen's color accuracy, viewing angles, contrast, and speed.	LTPO AMOLED, 68B colors, HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Refresh rate A refresh rate is the number of times per second a screen updates the image it shows.	1-120Hz adaptive
Peak brightness Peak brightness is the highest level of luminance a display screen can achieve for a brief moment in a small area.	3,500 nits

Smartphone Performance

Operating system An operating system (OS) is the main system software that manages a computer's physical hardware and provides a base for other programs to run	Android 16, HyperOS 3
Chipset A chipset is a group of microchips on a computer's motherboard or electronic device that manages the flow of data between the CPU, memory, storage, and peripheral devices.	Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)
RAM RAM stands for Random Access Memory, which is a device's short-term memory used to temporarily store data that the processor needs right now.	12GB or 16GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage Internal storage is the built-in, permanent memory inside a device like a smartphone, tablet, or computer used to hold the operating system, apps, and your personal files.	512GB or 1TB UFS 4.1, no memory card slot
CPU cores A CPU core is an independent processing unit inside a computer's central processing unit (CPU) that reads and executes program instructions.	8 (2 x 4.6GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6 x 3.62GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)
GPU A GPU stands for Graphics Processing Unit, which is a specialized electronic chip designed to rapidly render images, video, and 3D graphics.	Adreno 840

Camera

Main camera A main camera (or primary camera) is the principal, highest-quality imaging lens and sensor system on a device—most commonly located on the rear of a smartphone.	50MP 1-inch main (f/1.67, OIS), 200MP periscope (f/2.4-3.0, OIS, 3.2x-4.3x continuous optical zoom), 50MP ultra-wide (f/2.2, 115°)
Front camera A front camera is a built-in lens on the same side as a device's screen—such as a smartphone, tablet, or laptop—that points directly at the user.	50MP
Video A video is an electronic recording of moving visual images, usually played with sound on a screen.	Rear up to 8K at 30fps and 4K at 120fps. Front 4K at 30/60fps.

Smartphone Battery & Charging

Battery Capacity Battery capacity is the total amount of electrical energy a battery can store and deliver, functioning much like the size of a fuel tank.	6,000mAh (global), 6,800mAh silicon-carbon (China)
Wired charging Wired charging means using a physical cable to connect a device directly to a power source to transfer electricity into its battery.	90W
Wireless Charging Wireless charging is a cable-free method that powers electronic devices by transferring energy through electromagnetic fields instead of a physical plug.

Smartphone Connectivity

5G support 5G support means a device or network can connect to the fifth-generation cellular mobile network, delivering much faster download speeds and lower response times than older 4e and 4G LTE systems.
SIM type A SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) type or size refers to the physical dimensions or digital architecture of the smart chip that connects your phone to a mobile network.	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (up to 2 active at a time)
Wi-Fi version A Wi-Fi version is a specific generation or technical standard of wireless networking technology that determines your device's speed, range, and connection quality.	Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth version A Bluetooth version is the specific update level of the wireless rules that a device uses to connect and share data	5.4
NFC NFC stands for Near Field Communication, a short-range wireless technology that lets two electronic devices exchange data when they are placed a few centimeters apart.
USB USB stands for Universal Serial Bus, a global standard connection for passing data, power, and video signals between computers and electronic devices.	USB Type-C

Build & Design

Weight Weight is the downward force that gravity exerts on an object.	218.4g (global), about 230g (China)
Dimensions A dimension is a measurement in a specific direction (such as length, width, or height) or a distinct aspect, feature, or scope of a situation.	162.9 x 77.6 x 8.3mm (global), 8.5mm thick (China)
Water resistance rating A water resistance rating measures how much static water pressure a device or material can withstand before leaking or failing	IP68 and IP69
Dust rating A dust rating is the first number in an Ingress Protection (IP) code that shows how well a device keeps out solid objects and dust.	Dust tight (the 6 in IP68/IP69)
Materials A material is a physical substance or matter used to make objects, build structures, or create products	Glass front, aluminum frame, fiber-reinforced plastic or eco-leather back
Available colors different color choices that are ready for you to buy or pick for a product.	Black, White, Starlit Green (China adds Purple)

Extras

Biometrics Biometrics refer to the measurement and statistical analysis of unique physical and behavioral human characteristics used for identification and verification.	In-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
Audio Audio means sound, or the recording, transmission, and reproduction of sound within the range of human hearing.	Stereo speakers, no 3.5mm jack