Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Ultra launched globally: Check specs, features, India launch date

Xiaomi has officially launched the Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra globally, and yes, both phones will be available in India as well. The launch event, held just ahead of MWC, introduced the Leica-tuned flagship-level smartphones by Xiaomi. Also Read: Xiaomi Pad 8 launched globally with 144Hz display, Snapdragon 8s Gen 4: Specs, features

While the Xiaomi 17 debuted earlier in China and the Ultra followed later, the global rollout now makes it accessible for more buyers. However, the Pro and Pro Max variants remain China-exclusive, so for India, it would be the standard Xiaomi 17 and the camera-focused Xiaomi 17 Ultra.  Also Read: Xiaomi QLED TV X Pro 75 sale begins in India: Check specs, price, bank discounts

So what do these two actually bring to the table? Read on.  Also Read: MWC 2026 Barcelona: Dates, venue, expected launches, how to attend or watch

Xiaomi 17 series: Specs and Features

Both phones are powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and run on Android 16-based HyperOS 3. The Xiaomi 17 comes with a relatively compact 6.3-inch 1.5K LTPO AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 3500 nits of peak brightness. Despite smaller size, it also packs a large 6,330mAh with 100W fast wired charging support and 50W wireless charging. 

On the other hand, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra features a 6.9-inch LTPO AMOLED display. The real focus, however, is the camera hardware.

Both phones continue Xiaomi’s partnership with Leica. However, the Ultra carries a 1-inch main sensor, a 200MP periscope telephoto camera, and a 50MP ultra-wide lens. The standard Xiaomi 17 features a triple 50MP setup. The selfie camera also gets a 50MP lens. 

Battery-wise, the Ultra packs a 6,000mAh unit with 90W wired and 50W wireless charging support.

Price and India Launch Date

The Xiaomi 17 starts at EUR 999 for the 12GB RAM and 512GB storage variant and it is available in four colour options – Alpine Pink, Black, Ice Blue, and Venture Green. On the other hand, the premium Xiaomi 17 Ultra is positioned higher, with a price of EUR  1,499 for the 16GB RAM and 512GB storage variant. The pricing for the Indian market will be announced when it launches in the country on March 11.

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Both devices will be available via Xiaomi’s website, Amazon, and leading retail partners when it debuts in India.