Xiaomi Launches 17 and 17 Ultra Flagships Globally

Xiaomi launched its latest flagship smartphones, the 17 and 17 Ultra, in multiple markets this year, marking a significant expansion of its premium lineup with advanced camera systems co-developed with Leica. The global debut occurred at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on February 28, 2026, following an earlier rollout in India on March 11. These devices, powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, target photography enthusiasts and high-performance users, positioning Xiaomi against rivals like Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra and Apple's iPhone 17 Pro.

In India, the Xiaomi 17 starts at 89,999 rupees for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage variant, with the 512GB model priced at 99,999 rupees. Available in Black, Ice Blue, and Venture Green, it offers a compact 6.3-inch LTPO AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and up to 3,500 nits peak brightness. The phone features a 6,330mAh battery supporting 100W wired and 50W wireless charging, which testers report delivers over 35 hours of video playback and lasts a full day of mixed use including gaming and streaming. Its triple-camera setup includes 50MP sensors for the main, ultrawide, and telephoto lenses, all tuned by Leica...