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Key specs
Released
March 2026
Launch price (UK)
£1,299
Launch price (Europe)
€1,499
Form factor
Standard
OS
Android
Display
6.9″
Main camera
50 MP
Telephoto lens
Yes
Battery
6,000 mAh
Wired charging
90 W
Chipset
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Base storage
512 GB
Weight
219 g
Water resistance
IP68
Sold in
UK, Europe, China · not in US
What the reviewers said
Digital Trends US
No scoreMay 6, 2026
A camera-focused review praising the Xiaomi 17 Ultra's daylight, zoom, low-light and portrait photography, while lamenting that it cannot be officially bought in the US.
1-inch 50MP main sensor with wide f/1.67 aperture
Continuous optical zoom with strong 3.2x telephoto results
Low-light performance retains detail and controls noise
Leica Vibrant profile looks natural rather than oversharpened
Photography Kit Pro adds physical controls and battery grip
Selfie camera results are inconsistent and somewhat unnatural
Ultrawide lens placement easily gets fingers in frame
Xiaomi again makes one of the best Ultra phones, with a more phone-like design and strong cameras, though the price demands a real interest in photography.
Excellent cameras, especially the 1-inch main sensor
Large, bright display with high refresh rate
Strong battery life and fast charging
Top-tier Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 performance
Slimmer and lighter than the 15 Ultra
Bulky with a large camera bump
Flat display lacks the curved-edge look of predecessors
A near-flawless, photography-first flagship with gorgeous Leica-inspired design and excellent battery life, though it is not officially sold in the US.
Gorgeous Leica-inspired Leitzphone and standard designs
Versatile camera system with 1-inch main sensor
200MP telephoto with strong optical zoom
Excellent performance and battery life
Handy optional photography kit with shutter grip
Bloatware preinstalled, including Facebook and TikTok
No Qi2 magnetic charging support
Huge, awkward camera module that makes phone top-heavy
One of the best camera phones of 2026, with a strong 1-inch main sensor, a useful 200MP telephoto, and great battery life. A better alternative to the Galaxy S26 Ultra…
Excellent 1-inch main camera with outstanding photos and video
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