Xiaomi 17 Ultra Coming Sooner Than Planned: Here’s What We Know So Far

Xiaomi’s next flagship – the Xiaomi 17 Ultra – might arrive much earlier than anyone expected. According to a reliable tipster, Digital Chat Station on Weibo, the smartphone could debut in December 2025 in China, breaking Xiaomi’s usual launch pattern. Also Read: Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leak Reveals 200MP Periscope Telephoto Camera, Upgraded Main Sensor

For reference, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra launched in February earlier this year, followed by a global release a month later. If the reports turn out to be true, this would be the earliest Ultra launch Xiaomi has ever done.  Also Read: Xiaomi 17 Air In The Works? Leak Hints At Slim Design, 200MP Camera And eSIM-Only Setup

However, even with an early release in China, the global launch might still happen a bit later – likely around March 2026, during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, where Xiaomi typically announces its global flagships. Also Read: Xiaomi 17 Ultra In The Works? Camera Leak Reveals Quad Setup With 200MP Primary Sensor

Xiaomi 17 Ultra: What to Expect 

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is expected to bring several major upgrades, as it is tipped to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. In terms of design, it’s still unclear whether Xiaomi will retain the secondary rear display seen on the Xiaomi 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max. Both devices introduced a small rear screen for quick selfies and notifications. 

Talking about the cameras, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is rumoured to feature a new 50MP main sensor, a 200MP telephoto macro camera, along with an ultrawide lens and possibly a short-range telephoto shooter. 

Under the hood, the 17 Ultra is expected to pack a large battery – likely close to 7,500mAh – with support for 100W fast wired charging. While Xiaomi hasn’t shared details yet, these specifications align with what we’ve seen on the company’s recent premium models.

If Xiaomi does launch the 17 Ultra in December, it could not only beat Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra to the market but also kick off 2026’s flagship race early. One thing’s for sure – the battle for the Android crown is about to heat up once again.