Written By Shubham Arora
Published By: Shubham Arora | Published: Oct 11, 2025, 09:55 PM (IST)
Xiaomi seems to be gearing up for another big launch under its 17 series, just days after unveiling the Xiaomi 17, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max in China. The next model, likely to be called the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, is now in the spotlight after fresh leaks suggested some major upgrades in the camera department. If the details are accurate, the upcoming model could pack a 200MP primary camera. Also Read: Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leak Reveals Battery Upgrade, New Colours And Design Changes
As per a tip from reliable leaker Digital Chat Station (via GSMArena), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra might feature a quad-rear camera setup, led by a massive 200MP primary sensor. It’s said to be accompanied by three 50MP cameras, including one with a new periscope lens that’s expected to deliver better optical zoom. While Xiaomi hasn’t made anything official, the leak hints that the brand is aiming to step up its imaging game once again – something it has been known to do with its Ultra models. Also Read: Redmi Note 15 5G India Price Leaked Ahead Of January 6 Launch: What To Expect
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is tipped to launch in early 2026, likely as the successor to the Xiaomi 15 Ultra that arrived earlier this year. What makes this interesting is that Xiaomi usually sticks to three models in its premium lineup – a standard, Pro, and Ultra version. So, if the 17 Ultra launches, it would be the fourth addition to the 17 family, marking a slight shift in the company’s flagship strategy. Also Read: Redmi Pad 2 Pro 5G Confirmed For India, Teasers Begin Ahead Of Launch
Powering the device is expected to be the same Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset found in the rest of the 17 series. This means users can expect top-tier performance, though Xiaomi’s main focus this time seems to be on refining the camera hardware and software experience rather than chasing benchmark numbers.
For context, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra came with a Leica-tuned quad-camera setup – featuring a 50MP main lens, 50MP ultrawide, 50MP telephoto, and a 200MP periscope zoom lens. It also sported a 6.73-inch quad-curved LTPO AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, and a 5,410mAh battery with 90W wired and 80W wireless charging support.