Overview
- Digital Chat Station on Weibo tips a December 2025 unveiling in China for the 17 Ultra, with no official confirmation from Xiaomi yet.
- The timing would break from recent Ultra cycles that reached global markets in February, with a wider release still expected in 2026.
- Leaks point to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 powering the device, aligning it with the rest of the 17-series flagship lineup.
- Camera rumors include an exceptionally large main sensor, a new 50 MP primary with improved in-sensor zoom, a 200 MP telephoto macro, an ultrawide, and a likely short-range telephoto.
- Reports also mention 100W wired charging and suggest Xiaomi may drop the rear display to make room for the bigger sensor, with all details subject to change until officially announced.