Xiaomi recently unveiled its latest flagship phone, the 17 Ultra, featuring a unique rotatable camera zoom ring. The standout feature of the Leica edition of the 17 Ultra is this manual zoom ring, allowing users to customize their exposure or focus preferences.
The Leica edition also includes distinctive branding elements such as the iconic red dot logo and a textured finish on the phone’s sides. Additionally, users can enjoy custom software enhancements like unique film simulation effects and physical accessories like a lens cap and branded cleaning cloth.
Under the hood, the 17 Ultra boasts impressive specifications, including the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, storage options up to 1TB, and a massive 6,800mAh silicon-carbon battery. The phone features a large 6.9-inch OLED display for a visually immersive experience.
The regular 17 Ultra shares many similarities with the Leica edition but lacks the distinctive rotating camera ring and personalized detailing. Xiaomi continues to focus on camera capabilities, with the 50-megapixel main camera utilizing a 1-inch-type sensor and wide f/1.7 aperture, alongside high-resolution selfie and ultrawide cameras.
The significant upgrade comes in the form of the telephoto camera, featuring a single 200-megapixel periscope lens with continuous optical zoom ranging from 3.2x to 4.3x. Notably, Xiaomi integrates a variable aperture of f/2.4-3.0, a feature previously seen in the Sony Xperia 1 IV.
The 17 Ultra is priced starting at ¥6,999 (about $1,000), with the Leica model priced at ¥7,999 (about $1,140). Xiaomi has announced plans for a global launch of the 17 Ultra in 2026, expanding its reach beyond the domestic market.
Source: The Verge
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