Xiaomi 17 Ultra
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Xiaomi 17 Ultra

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Ranked #8 in Smartphones
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Its inclusion in "ultra" phone rankings indicates high-end performance and features, placing it favorably among competitors.

Consolidated from 111 cited sources across 87 outlets

Where the cited sources landed, as we read them

  • 1 glowing source
  • 6 enthusiastic sources
  • 55 positive sources
  • 36 neutral sources
  • 6 unconvinced sources
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Flagged as a product to avoid

1 of 6 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick.

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Flagged 26 July 2026

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Pros & cons

  • High-end performance
  • Feature-rich design
  • Top-tier processor
  • Long battery life
  • Great value for performance
  • No verified durability data
  • Uncertain warranty

The sources behind this ranking

We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found.

6 enthusiastic sources

N Notebookcheck Marcus Herbrich · reviewer · Jan 2026
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra records videos with any camera up to 8K, although the latter is only possible at 30 fps. In UHD quality, up to 120 frames per second are available and 60 fps can be filmed in Dolby Vision. Thanks to the large sensor, the results are well lit even in low light and have an appealing sharpness.
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G Gadgetbyte Nepal Dip Khatiwada · reviewer · Mar 2026
Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a near-perfect flagship phone, with the best main camera you'll find on any smartphone right now. But once again, software remains the "Achilles' heel" of Xiaomi phones, while we weren't that happy with its battery life either.
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B Beebom Gadgets Anshuman Jain · reviewer · Mar 2026
For selfies, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra delivers what you’d expect from a phone that takes photos seriously. Skin tones are accurate , and details are sharp without going overboard. However, you do need to turn off the artificial skin smoothing option to get these results.
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G GSMArena.com Article · Feb 2026
But let's turn our attention back to the more commonly available Xiaomi 17 Ultra. Unlike the Chinese retail package, the European one excludes the charger, so you get the basic box, containing a USB-C to USB-A cable for charging and data transfer.
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T Tech Advisor Chris Martin · reviewer · May 2026
It’s rare in 2026 to be writing about a phone that hasn’t changed price, but that’s the case for the Xiaomi 17 Ultra. It sticks at £1,299 just like the 15 Ultra, and this gets you a decent 16/512GB model.
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T Trusted Reviews Luke Baker · reviewer · Feb 2026
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is pretty great at everything, but the cameras steal the show. If you’re looking for a device that blurs the lines between smartphone and professional camera, look no further.
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55 positive sources

T TimesNow Article · Mar 2026
In real-world use, the camera system quickly becomes the highlight of the phone. The Leica-tuned main camera, in particular, stands out. The large one-inch sensor captures images with excellent detail and natural-looking colours, avoiding the overly processed look that some smartphones tend to produce.
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C CNET CNET · 4.1M subscribers · Feb 2026
The Xiaomi Leica-Phone is the best and most exciting camera phone I have ever used, and I've used them all. Here's what you should know and why, if you're a keen photographer like I am, this really should be your next phone. The Leica Lights Phone, as it's actually called, is Xiaomi's latest flagship phone, but this one has been made in partnership with the iconic German camera brand Leica.
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X XimiTime emir.trzpro · reviewer · Jun 2026
Xiaomi has published its latest weekly HyperOS bug tracking report, confirming several important fixes for flagship smartphones including the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, Xiaomi 17 Pro, Xiaomi 17 Max, Xiaomi 15S Pro, Xiaomi 15, and REDMI K90 Pro Max.
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G Geekyranjit Geekyranjit · 3.3M subscribers · Mar 2026
As you guys know, I like the Ultra and the camera is great.
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A Android Authority Robert Triggs · reviewer · May 2026
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra looks more natural and soft, producing details that hold up nicer on close inspection in exchange for a very small amount of noise. If we’re sticking with the mirrorless comparison, Xiaomi’s image processing is closer to the ideal.
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G Geekyranjit Geekyranjit · 3.3M subscribers · May 2026
And after seeing this smartphone with this camera he got so excited and he took a lot of photographs, I would say, with this smartphone and they came out stunning.
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L LinkedIn Prasad Anupoju · reviewer · Feb 2026
Xiaomi has just unveiled its latest flagship duo the Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra with impressive specifications, competitive pricing, and a clear ambition to challenge established players in the premium smartphone space.
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T TechWiser TechWiser · 2.5M subscribers · Jan 2026
And this, I believe, is the peak of this experiment. Xiaomi 17 Ultra Peak smartphone camera. Now, how good is the Xiaomi 17 Ultra? What's new? When will it come to India? And what price? We'll get to all of that. First of all, very happy new year to all team DeWeiser. I hope this year all of us reach new heights of success and happiness.
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K Kimovil Article
Overall, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a powerhouse of a smartphone that combines top-notch design, premium materials, cutting-edge hardware, and advanced camera capabilities to deliver a truly exceptional user experience.
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C CallMeShazzam Vines CallMeShazzam Vines · 2.5M subscribers · Jan 2026
So Xiaomi and man this phone is camera wise just too good. Snapdragon display 120 Hz refresh rate ultrasonic fingerprint scanner LPDDR 5X UFS 4.0 01 UFO storage 12 GB RAM. Let me check. I think it's 12 GB RAM. It is 16 GB RAM, 6.9 in display, Dolby Vision support, Dolby atmos Android hyperformance Android 3.7 million gaming It's not heavy.
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M Moneycontrol Article
If you’re the kind of person who sees your phone as your primary camera—and wants it to feel like one—the Xiaomi 17 Ultra makes a very compelling, slightly indulgent, and entirely deliberate case for itself.
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G GSMArena Official GSMArena Official · 2.1M subscribers · Feb 2026
And this might be the best camera phone of the year, with a caveat.
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E Expert Reviews Ben Johnston · reviewer · Feb 2026
The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is the most powerful processor known to Android phones right now, and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra might just be the best showcase yet of its raw speeds.
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C C4ETech English C4ETech English · 1.8M subscribers · Dec 2025
This is the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, and on paper, it checks all the boxes. Top-of-the-line internals, a massive battery, premium build, and it's the first Ultra phone to launch with the 8 Gen 5. But here's the thing. Xiaomi didn't just refresh last year's formula. They made a very conscious choice. They made one change with the camera that I really didn't expect.
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W WhistleOut Alex Choros · reviewer · Apr 2026
The result of all of this is a fantastic camera phone. I struggled to take a photo I wasn’t happy with. There’s very little to complain about here.
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T Tim Schofield Tim Schofield · 971K subscribers · Feb 2026
Really excited to take some pictures with this phone
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P Pokde.Net Article · Jun 2026
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is the most refined and capable Ultra to date, and one of the best smartphones available right now regardless of brand.
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T Trakin Tech English Trakin Tech English · 871K subscribers · Mar 2026
And especially in low light, the kind of shots that we got, wow, they look pretty impressive. Night looks like night when you shoot with the Xiaomi 17 Ultra. Now, the HDR performance is also improved this year because of the improved low-light tech.
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M Markellisreviews Article
Charging capabilities remain bonkers with 90W wired charging and 50W wireless charging, both thanks to Xiaomi’s HyperCharge technology.
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T Trakin Tech English Trakin Tech English · 871K subscribers · May 2026
Right now, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra for the price that it is selling and for what it offers, it seems to be the most sensible Ultra that one can buy. And Arnab has actually been daily driving it for the past 60 days and 60 days later, he still kind of digs it.
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M Mark Linsangan Article
I’ve been using the Xiaomi 17 Ultra for a month and whew 😮‍💨 this is probably the best smartphone with the best camera for photos!
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G GadgetMatch GadgetMatch · 855K subscribers · Feb 2026
I've been doing this long enough to say that it's the first time I've seen this on a smartphone. Now, 3.2 to 4.3 doesn't sound like a lot. It's almost cute. But, the technology behind it is still pretty impressive.
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A Amateur Photographer Amy Davies · reviewer · Apr 2026
The ultrawide lens is very good – again this seems pretty much the same as the last model, which is no bad thing.
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T TechTablets TechTablets · 643K subscribers · Feb 2026
So, this model I think is worth a definite look if you're after something different versus say the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, which is why I say check this one out as a good alternative because hardware wise, there is so much in this that Xiaomi's put in. That is certainly in some areas better than Samsung. So, we've got a variable zoom periscopic camera here. So, it's 200 megapixels.
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B bytesphare.com Article · Jan 2026
In short, it tries to give premium goodies without the premium pain in your wallet.
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G Gadget Sidekick Gadget Sidekick · 414K subscribers · Jan 2026
Honestly, color science. Well, one thing to notice 17 Ultra, it is more color accurate details. It seems to me shades is a little bit better compared to 15 Ultra 17 Ultra.
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S Sammyfans Article
Xiaomi 17 Ultra challenges the Galaxy S26 Ultra with giant camera sensor
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L Lim Reviews Lim Reviews · 368K subscribers · Jan 2026
Now, honestly speaking, I think it looks extremely clean, very, very minimalist look. In fact, another reason why I didn't go for the black was because the texture of that leather at the back looks too fake, if you want to put it that way. The white version sort of masks that, you know, texture at the back and it still feels great.
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A Androidheadlines Article
Everything a flagship should be, and then some.
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L Lim Reviews Lim Reviews · 368K subscribers · Feb 2026
That means every photo looks really, really aesthetic, very pleasing at least to my eyes. All right, so starting off with some photos, I'm just going to be looking at my desk over here because I have a couple of points.
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G GSMArena.com Article
Global Xiaomi 17 Ultra is just as great
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H HansTechTalk HansTechTalk · 359K subscribers · Feb 2026
Under bright light, clarity is excellent with the display maintaining readability under heavy studio lights. Full brightness DC dimming helps reduce eye strain during long sessions. Touch sampling reaches up to 300 Hz, and Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3.0 adds durability without compromising visual precision. Well, from the display to the camera.
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L Lee Zavitz Lee Zavitz · 308K subscribers · May 2026
I love how fast the portrait mode renders on this phone, too. It's not like a you're waiting for it. It's done. We're shooting F 2.8 in the portrait mode and F 2.8 on this lens as well. Maybe just have it on the right shoulder then. Yeah, I like that. All right, here we go. 3 2 1 Hold it. 3 2 1 Boom. >> Let's get a little closer to this building.
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M Mark Ellis Reviews Mark Ellis Reviews · 303K subscribers · Feb 2026
The camera system is stunning. Now, we have the 17 Ultra. We didn't get the 16 Ultra because, I think this is true, Xiaomi didn't want to come across as being one generation behind Apple with the iPhone 17. But this is the 17 Ultra. It has a massive camera bump. It's not particularly cheap. It's very green.
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M Mark Linsangan Mark Linsangan · 259K subscribers · Feb 2026
Uh but this phone can take some incredible photos that I can take with me everywhere I go. So, a few weeks back actually in the market for a new point-and-shoot camera like the Ricoh GR III or GR IV, but decided to hold off on buying that camera. Now, I actually had the Leica Q3 a few months ago and sold that after a couple of months of using it cuz I really wanted an M camera.
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S Samuel Nam Samuel Nam · 255K subscribers · Feb 2026
I absolutely fell in love with the small little details that they put into, especially the Leica edition. The rotating camera ring, the textures on the side for better grip, and a reminder that you got the gangster model by engraving Leica camera Germany on the side, even though it's made in China. Now, here I have the global Leica edition, and it looks quite different.
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S Steven Divish Steven Divish · 238K subscribers · Feb 2026
New design, refined build, and most importantly, a camera system with a huge 1-in sensor. I mean, it's not as huge as this camera right here, but for a phone, it's a pretty big one. And as always, I made sure to try this phone in different scenarios. Low light, night photography, daytime, too. Portraits, as well as genuinely using this phone in below freezing temperatures.
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J JuanBagnell JuanBagnell · 184K subscribers · Mar 2026
Short answer, yes.
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S smashpop smashpop · 174K subscribers · Mar 2026
So, I've been using this Xiaomi 17 Ultra for the past few days during my trip and I'm super impressed with the camera, okay? Because what it is offering is totally different from every smartphone in the market now. First off, it has a 200 megapixel telephoto sensor, which is mind-blowingly high-res for a zoom lens.
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M Mike Chudley Mike Chudley · 144K subscribers · Mar 2026
Simply put, this dramatically increases the sensor's light holding capability in previously challenging scenarios. As Xiaomi say themselves, this 17 Ultra is now capable of delivering exceptionally outstanding HDR performance.
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V Via Tech Via Tech · 121K subscribers · Dec 2025
Xiaomi is clearly aiming for simplicity and refinement. Every generation of Xiaomi's Ultra flagship always feels like it's pushing the limits when it comes to camera specs, but somehow Xiaomi always manages to bring something new and different with each new model.
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A Alex Armitage Alex Armitage · 104K subscribers · Mar 2026
But there's a mode in here that I've been using constantly that I genuinely think is better than my iPhone. All right, so a quick disclaimer is unlike basically every other video I can find here on YouTube about the 17 Ultra, I actually bought this with my own money. Uh you can't actually get this in the United States. I had to buy it while I was over here in Southeast Asia.
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A Average Dad Average Dad · 100K subscribers · Jan 2026
Xiaomi have done really, really well mainly with the display, but we have to talk about consuming content and the speakers. Last year, the Honor Magic 7 RSR, the Oppo N5, there's a few standout speaker phones, but the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is right up there with them, if not slightly above. Take a listen for yourself, but again, it's a YouTube video.
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T TechXReviews TechXReviews · 54.4K subscribers · Dec 2025
The camera performance of the Xiaomi 17 series is quite good, and they've even equipped the Redmi K90 series with the Light Hunter 950, a high-end sensor. This makes us even more curious about the first Ultra model featuring this generation's Snapdragon 8 Elite 5. So, how does the Xiaomi 17 Ultra perform? Let's get started immediately.
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T Through Jermaine's Lens Through Jermaine's Lens · 39.7K subscribers · Feb 2026
I've truly become to love the experience on the 17 Ultrava with results that are just speaking far more to me in terms of its photography style. While still in cases, they can have a very similar look to them. It's pretty simple. These small differences between the two makes a huge difference for me in terms of depth and feel. Portrait photography.
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L LL Techview LL Techview · 37.2K subscribers · Feb 2026
There are a few reasons why I would call this device camera smartphone of the year. One of those is this gorgeous almost 7 in like display, 6.9 in display with this fast fingerprint reader and very secure 2D face unlock that is super super quick like we know it from Xiaomi devices. We have a good operating system finally here in Hypos 3.0.
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M Mr.Laowai-English Tech Mr.Laowai-English Tech · 24.9K subscribers · Dec 2025
And guys, this thing is wild. We're talking about a phone with a literal 1 in camera sensor, a 200 megapixel periscope zoom that can continuously zoom optically. So, let's unbox this beast and see what all the hype is about. All right, so I've got the standard Xiaomi 17 Ultra here. The box is pretty premium feeling.
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N NEON AIRSHIP NEON AIRSHIP · 19.2K subscribers · Apr 2026
I found that Xiaomi was the best for photography, but Samsung is still one of the best for video. Can Oppo beat both of them? We're going to find out today. I know a lot of my comments are going to ask, "Where's the Vivo X300 Ultra?" And don't worry, I am going to do that as well. Mine's currently in the post.
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T Tech Maiky Tech Maiky · 17.4K subscribers · Dec 2025
From the moment you press the power button, the Leica presence is everywhere. Anything you touch, look at, or shoot with feels infused with Leica branding, from the software all the way down to the hardware. Even the phone case and lens cap didn't escape this treatment.
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D DaddyBrotherTV DaddyBrotherTV · 15.5K subscribers · Apr 2026
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra has one of the best camera systems right now. It features a 50-megapixel 1-in type main sensor, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera, and the main highlight, a massive 200-megapixel periscope telephoto camera with true optical zoom from 3.2 times to 4.3 times zoom, which works perfectly. The images coming out of this phone are top-notch, some of the best image quality you can get.
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S Sebastian Dylag Sebastian Dylag · 13K subscribers · Mar 2026
>> The new Xiaomi 17 Ultra is on paper arguably one of the best smartphones you can get for camera performance. But how does it compare to the trusty iPhone 17 Pro Max? And before we begin, I just have to say that I love this color composition of the more bluish iPhone with the nice green Xiaomi. This feels like totally two different phones with a really nice contrasting colors.
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S Sebastian Dylag Sebastian Dylag · 13K subscribers · Mar 2026
The new Xiaomi 17 Ultra is arguably, on paper, one of the best smartphones for photos and videos. But, how good is it? The Xiaomi 17 Ultra comes with Android 16 HyperOS 3. And pair that with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, this is an incredible smartphone for daily usage.
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W WomanTechFan WomanTechFan · 7.3K subscribers · Mar 2026
Once the new toy excitement fades and everyday life set in, I can safely say that this is one of the most beautiful phones of the year. I know the year isn't over yet, but still, that's my opinion. It's not just about the design itself. It's the details that, especially in Leica version, really impress. The textured sides, the rotating ring, redesigned volume buttons, and the subtle Leica logo.
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P PPPGeek PPPGeek · 5.9K subscribers · Jan 2026
>> It feels like the new sensor is great at dynamically adjusting light, leading to fabulous images.
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P Photography Info Photography Info · 65 subscribers · Aug 2026
Wow, this phone really feels Leica, doesn't it? On the frame, there's also an anti-slip texture on both the left and right sides. On the camera module, we can see that it can be rotated like a lens. This mechanism feels very tactile. Its function is to allow you to change the lens. Or we can change it to other functions. For example, for exposure, bokeh simulation, even to switch Leica Lux.
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P Phonearena Article
Still, I preferred last year's Xiaomi 15 Ultra in terms of zooming: while it didn't have a vario zoom camera, it had slightly better sharpness, especially on its longer periscope. Of course, as with most current flagships, zooming in excessively, usually past 20-30X, results in very heavy reliance on AI upscaling algorithms, and that's precisely the case with the Xiaomi 17 Ultra as well.
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F Flossy Carter Flossy Carter · 2.1M subscribers · Mar 2026
And two downsides. Number one, you're not going to get the Google AI. Okay, that's not going to be stocked. Now, you could side load it if you want, but no Google AI stock on the device. And number two, you got to check your 5G bands. Now, depending on which carrier you got, you might not get 5G. Now, me, I live in the USA. I don't have no problems rocking Xiaomi Chinese phones. But if you live in
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F Facebook Robert Christ · owner
I really love the 17 Ultra (display, performance, image quality), but I've had bad luck with the camera twice now: The first unit had a focus problem where images became blurry at 3.2x zoom, so I exchanged it. The second one developed a rattle. I know OIS causes a slight rattle by design, but in my case it kept getting stronger and more mechanical over time. I returned that one too.
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G GSMArena Official GSMArena Official · 2.1M subscribers · Jan 2026
But if you're thinking to get this Leica edition over the standard one, there are some things you need to consider. I'm will go for GSM Arena and this is our Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition review. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra brings a bunch of nice features, including a larger screen than last year and a huge battery, but the main attraction is the camera system.
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9 91Mobiles Article
The selfie camera has also been meaningfully upgraded, from a 32MP fixed-focus unit to a 50MP sensor with autofocus. Detail levels are high, close-up selfies are particularly sharp, and edge detection in good lighting is better than the Vivo X300 Pro’s — though the Xiaomi brightens the face slightly more, which can tip into overexposure.
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T Tech Spurt Tech Spurt · 1.4M subscribers · Apr 2026
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is the lightest of the trio at 218 g, but it's still a big fat old slab which certainly gave me a funny gait when it was squeezed into my jeans. And you've got a similar sort of design for all three of them with that whopping great camera bump taking up, obviously, a sizable portion of the arse end.
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N NillkinMall Store Nillkinmall admin · reviewer · Jan 2026
That said, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra pushes imaging performance and daily usability close to the limit, it isn’t without shortcomings. For example, while the 1.5K flat display offers excellent comfort and visuals, it still falls short of the sharpness demanded by hardcore screen enthusiasts compared to a true 2K panel.
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T Tech Spurt Tech Spurt · 1.4M subscribers · Feb 2026
Do it a tad too quickly and let's just say you'll be singing soprano for weeks. As for squatting, well, that's right out unless you never want to walk again. But on the flip side, that comedically massive camera mount also double functions as a finger shelf, which is absolutely bloody vital when trying to steady the Xiaomi 17 Ultra for one-handed use.
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P PetaPixel Article · Feb 2026
Without the grip, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is plagued by the same issues that frustrate me with any other smartphone experience — maybe even more so because it lacks a dedicated shutter button altogether, so you are back to using one of the volume buttons instead or touching the screen.
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P Pratima Adhikari Pratima Adhikari · 794K subscribers · Mar 2026
But, as soon as I unboxed this phone, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, I was instantly impressed by some of the specs it had. It's the only brand that retains a full 1-in sensor for the main camera, a proper 1-in sensor.
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B BoAZ Adam Z. Lein · reviewer · Feb 2026
Overall, I think the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a very worthy phone for photographers. Hopefully in the future we can get something with multiple optical zoom lenses. I want 3 cameras on the back of my phone: a 12-24mm zoom, a 24-70mm zoom, and a 70-200mm zoom all with 200Mp sensors.
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J Julia Trotti Julia Trotti · 668K subscribers · Feb 2026
Something I noticed is that when you're shooting in 50 megapixel mode, the phone seem to always want to overexpose my images compared to when I'm in 12.
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F Facebook Anthony Stuchbury · owner
Gutted with the xiaomi 17 ultra yes I got the Chinese rom.but it just doesn't feel like a good experience. Camera switches lenses when it wants .can't do android auto so no more listening to music while I drive. Just feel short changed.
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G GadgetByte Nepali GadgetByte Nepali · 464K subscribers · Mar 2026
A bad camera core video video camera stable and color when you run no complaints. When you get out of the focus hunting Bad one building everything is good enough. Camera aspect Camera phone especially photography You cannot miss this one. Likewise Aspect of the camera improvement I'm very happy about that. But it's very good when you body handy sir.
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R r/Android u/Antonis_32 · owner
The cameras on the 17 Ultra are so utterly underwhelming, and sometimes, especially in video, downright horrible. This was the very first thing I didn't expect. The Display on the other hand really surprised me in a positive way.
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L Lee Zavitz Lee Zavitz · 308K subscribers · Mar 2026
But there's a bunch of software quirks, and we'll talk about those in a bit at the end there. But before we get to the camera system, let's talk about the phone itself. It's got aluminum frame, but the back on this version is actually a composite fiber reinforced material. It's got nice textured kind of material. Feels kind of like frosted glass, to be honest. The display itself is gorgeous.
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A Android Police Andy Boxall · reviewer · Feb 2026
When the camera is this good, it's possible to forgive the short battery life and durability concerns, but these have stopped the Xiaomi 17 Ultra from being a 9/10 phone.
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A Adam Lobo TV Adam Lobo TV · 262K subscribers · Jul 2026
But, my ongoing gripe is these rounded buttons because it does get some getting used to especially if you have thicker fingers. Grabbing a quick screenshot can actually be a struggle at first. So, I'll give this design and build quality rating a rating out of four out of five stars. Next, the screen. Now, the longer you live with this display, the the you appreciate what Xiaomi has done over here.
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P PhotoBohemian.com Article · Feb 2026
The most visible difference is quite fundamental: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has an objectively unique telephoto lens with optical zoom, but in total, it has one less lens .
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S Snowball Snowball · 92.5K subscribers · May 2026
I expected much more
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F Facebook Anders Jojjo Loberg · owner
I have to Xiaomi 17 ultra and only can see the best of it. I am a professional photographer and the camera is great - and the phone itself is flawless in my opinion.
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G Geeky Stuff Geeky Stuff · 51K subscribers · Jul 2026
The display is excellent, the sound quality is excellent, the camera is excellent. Those are all my positive things.
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S Stuff Tom Morgan-Freelander · reviewer · Feb 2026
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra isn’t a battery champ and is a costly purchase, but keen photographers will appreciate the detail-stuffed snaps it takes.
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L LL Techview LL Techview · 37.2K subscribers · Aug 2026
I think here is a bit overblown there on the Xiaomi, but you be the judge. 6x here and 4.3x here. So, which one is doing better there? And of course we have this 10x um optical sensor on the OPPO and 8.6x on the Xiaomi here which a digital crop 2x on the optical. Of course we can also go to 10x that we reach now. So which one's performing better here? And then let's go even further.
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F Facebook Article
My personal opinion Only for Xiaomi 17 ultra is Xiaomi 17 Ultra: It's a hot, very solid camera phone, but it has its downsides too.
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T Tech Maiky Tech Maiky · 17.4K subscribers · Feb 2026
Now, don't get me wrong, I'm not saying it's a bad phone. Actually, it might be the most well-rounded Xiaomi device I've used in years, but at the same time, it's also the least Xiaomi-like Xiaomi phone I've experienced recently.
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R r/XiaomiGlobal u/Unusual-Link4427 · owner
If the camera is very important to you absolutely yes, if you just want a normal phone then no
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T Tech Maiky Tech Maiky · 17.4K subscribers · Feb 2026
To be fair, the standard 17 Ultra doesn't really have any fatal flaws. Most of the serious complaints actually come from the Leica edition. I I need to stress this again. If your focus control ring feels loose, then it's simply a loose ring. That comes down to manufacturing tolerances.
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F Facebook Nenad Roić · owner
But in the end, I'm happy with the overall photo quality of the 17 Ultra.
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W WomanTechFan WomanTechFan · 7.3K subscribers · Jan 2026
Unfortunately in practice what stands out most in the specs is the lower resolution which feels a bit disappointing given that this is an ultra model.
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F Facebook Willynn Ng · owner
I am honestly not sure to buy Xiaomi 17 or Xiaomi 17 Ultra.
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M MahrukhMallik MahrukhMallik · 4.3K subscribers · Mar 2026
Also, this is one of the thinnest phones that Xiaomi has made as it's only 8.29 mm thick and it's also slightly thinner than the latest iPhone, which is Only criticism would be this camera module as it does take up quite a bit of space and your finger can make the camera module a bit dirty, but you do get used to holding the phone a certain way after some time.
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D DXOMARK DXOMARK · reviewer · Feb 2026
Xiaomi 17 Ultra - Excellent detail
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S Sparda's Tech Reviews Sparda's Tech Reviews · 1.6K subscribers · Apr 2026
But overall I really do feel like um there were improvements but there weren't enough improvements to make me want to go over. And so I waited for at the time what I thought was going to be the 16 Ultra, right? But it ended up becoming the 17 Ultra because in Xiaomi wanting to chase Apple for some reason, they decided, oh, let's just call them the [   ] 17s this year instead of the 16s,
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Y Yahoo Tech Andy Boxall · reviewer · Feb 2026
Battery life seriously disappoints
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T The Gloved Unboxer The Gloved Unboxer · 393 subscribers · May 2026
It is definitely more slippery. >> The 17 Ultra features a new micro curved aluminum frame. >> It's flatter on the sides for better grip, but tapers perfectly into the glass. The buttons have been reshaped, too. They are slightly wider, circle shape, and have a more clicky feedback compared to the 14 Ultra's narrower buttons.
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F Flossy Carter Flossy Carter · 2.1M subscribers · Jan 2026
It's your boy Floss back again with another video and today we're going to do a quick unboxing of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition. Now, you can pick this one up online. I'll throw a link up in the description. The price on this one starts at 1,500 bucks. Now, on a side note, if you don't care about the Leica edition and you just want the regular 17 Ultra, that one starts at 1,100 bucks.
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A Andy To Andy To · 513K subscribers · Mar 2026
This is the Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica  co-engineered triple camera system.   1 inch main sensor for improved light capture and  dynamic range. 200 megapixel 75 to 100 millimeter   telephoto lens. 14 millimeter ultrawide. All  powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. 6800 mAh   battery designed for all day shooting. 6.9 in  OLED display.
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T Techmo Techmo · 124K subscribers · Mar 2026
I’ve been using Xiaomi 17 Ultra for a few months  and the more I use it the more I realize how   useful the continuous telephoto lens and having  a large 1-inch type main camera sensor is. Galaxy   S26 Ultra on the other hand has this new privacy  display that is super useful and upgraded camera   hardware. But the camera sensors are still behind 
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T Techmo Techmo · 124K subscribers · Feb 2026
The Galaxy S26 Ultra brings upgraded main camera  hardware for better light capture, but the newly   released Xiaomi 17 Ultra comes in with a much  larger sensor. Add the iPhone 17 Pro Max and Pixel   10 Pro XL, both with improved camera hardware,  and we’ve got one serious flagship camera battle.
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B Black MOB 📱 Black MOB 📱 · 61K subscribers · Feb 2026
In this l before OPPO and Vivo release their Ultra  models, let's talk about the imaging capabilities   of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra Light Edition. I only  want to discuss its imaging because I believe   everyone bought this phone specifically  for its camera.
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T Tech Maiky Tech Maiky · 17.4K subscribers · Feb 2026
And the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is set to officially hit global markets like the UK and across Europe tomorrow. Now, let's get back to the phone itself. If you want to understand this device, there are a few key ideas to keep in mind. First, forget everything about the 15 Ultra. Second, imagine replacing the 17 Pro Max's rear display with a serious camera system.
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J Jan Rybář Jan Rybář · 15.3K subscribers · Feb 2026
Hello, I am Jan from Prague, the Czech Republic,  and today we'll explore the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and its really impressive specs. First, it features  a 1-inch sensor that delivers outstanding image quality thanks to its large physical size.  Second, it's something quite unique, a 200 MP telephoto lens with optical zoom.
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