Overview
- Xiaomi confirmed the European rollout of the 17 series at MWC, pricing the Xiaomi 17 at €999.90 (12GB/256GB) and €1,099.90 (12GB/512GB) and the 17 Ultra from about €1,500.
- Leica launched the Leitzphone powered by Xiaomi for €1,999 with 16GB RAM and 1TB storage, offered via Leica’s website and stores, selected Xiaomi channels, and through Deutsche Telekom with contracts.
- The Leitzphone and Xiaomi 17 Ultra share the same camera hardware, including a 1‑inch LOFIC/Light‑Fusion main sensor, 50MP main and ultra‑wide units, and a 200MP telephoto covering 75–100 mm; early hands‑on reports highlight strong low‑light and zoom results.
- Leica’s model differentiates with a rotatable camera control ring and Leica‑specific software features such as 13 Leica Looks and an Essential Mode that emulates classic M‑series rendering.
- Global variants run Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and HyperOS 3 on Android 16 with a five‑year OS update promise, and they include regional hardware tweaks such as a 6,330 mAh battery in the Xiaomi 17 versus 7,000 mAh in the Chinese model.