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Xiaomi Sets Dec. 25 Launch for 17 Ultra With Leica Co‑Creation and Price Hike, as Honor Lines Up WIN Series for Dec. 26

Xiaomi cites soaring memory and component costs for the increase.

Overview

  • Xiaomi confirmed the 17 Ultra event for Dec. 25 and said its upgraded Leica partnership moves to a strategic co‑creation model featuring a Leica APO‑certified long‑focus module.
  • The company officially announced a new 1‑inch main sensor called Light Hunter 1050L with LOFIC high‑dynamic imaging, positioning the device as its next “night” flagship.
  • Lu Weibing said pricing will rise meaningfully due to sharp cost increases in the processor, camera and especially memory, noting industrywide memory inflation tied to AI and HPC demand.
  • Xiaomi previewed a “Starry Green” finish with a large R‑corner 2D flat display and an 8.29 mm thin body, calling it the brand’s thinnest Ultra to date.
  • Honor set Dec. 26 for its WIN series and officially teased full‑series 3D ultrasonic fingerprint (claimed 0.14 s unlock), dual ‘抢网’ communication chips under its Hongyan system, and IP68/69/69K protection, while leaks point to 1216 dual speakers and a roughly 10,000 mAh battery.