Overview
- Weibo leaks point to Xiaomi 17 Ultra blind reservations in China from December 15–25 with an announcement on December 26.
- Multiple reports say China pricing may mirror the 15 Ultra, starting around CNY 6,499 for 12GB/256GB and up to CNY 7,799 for 16GB/1TB.
- Tipsters describe Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and a Leica‑tuned camera system for the 17 Ultra, with conflicting claims over quad versus triple rear cameras and China‑only satellite support.
- Geekbench entries and regional certifications suggest the standard Xiaomi 17 global rollout will begin in January 2026 with Android 16/HyperOS 3 and 12GB RAM, with India expected in January or February.
- Redmi India has officially teased the Note 15 5G '108 Master Pixel Edition' for a January 6, 2026 reveal, while detailed specs for the Indian model remain unconfirmed.