Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Status: Available
- OS: Android 16, HyperOS 3
- Display: 6.9" 1200x2608 pixels
- Camera: 200MP 4320p
- RAM: 12/16GB RAM Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
- Battery: 6800mAh 90W50W
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) was announced on December 25, 2025, and Xiaomi released it on December 27, 2025. As Xiaomi’s top-tier flagship for the Chinese market, this device combines cutting-edge camera hardware, elite performance, and a massive battery. Moreover, it introduces satellite communication and next-generation charging technology.
Design and Durability
Xiaomi builds the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) with premium materials. The phone features a glass front, an aluminum alloy frame, and either a fiber-reinforced plastic back or a silicone polymer (eco leather) back.
It measures 162.9 x 77.6 x 8.3 mm or 8.5 mm and weighs 224 g or 230 g, depending on the finish. Additionally, Xiaomi integrates aerospace-grade glass fiber, which improves structural rigidity.
Furthermore, the device carries IP68/IP69 certification, meaning it resists dust, high-pressure water jets, and immersion up to 6 meters for 30 minutes. Therefore, users get flagship-level durability alongside premium aesthetics.
Display
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) features a stunning 6.9-inch LTPO AMOLED display with 68 billion colors. Not only does it support a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, but it also includes 2160Hz PWM dimming to reduce eye strain.
Brightness reaches an impressive 3500 nits peak, ensuring excellent outdoor visibility. In addition, the screen supports Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, and HDR10+, which significantly enhance dynamic range and color accuracy.
With a resolution of 1200 x 2608 pixels (~416 ppi) and a 92.3% screen-to-body ratio, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) delivers an immersive flagship viewing experience.
Performance and Software
Xiaomi powers the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) chipset. The octa-core CPU includes:
- 2x 4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L cores
- 6x 3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M cores
Meanwhile, the Adreno 840 GPU handles high-end gaming and graphics-intensive tasks smoothly. As a result, users experience elite-level performance across gaming, multitasking, and AI workloads.
The phone runs Android 16 with HyperOS 3, which brings system optimizations and deeper ecosystem integration.
Memory options include:
- 512GB + 12GB RAM
- 512GB + 16GB RAM
- 1TB + 16GB RAM
Moreover, Xiaomi uses UFS 4.1 storage, which ensures extremely fast read and write speeds. However, the device does not support expandable storage.
Professional Leica Camera System
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) delivers one of the most advanced smartphone camera systems available.
Rear Camera Setup:
- 50 MP wide camera (1.0″-type sensor, dual pixel PDAF, OIS)
- 200 MP periscope telephoto (3.2x–4.3x continuous optical zoom, OIS, multi-directional PDAF)
- 50 MP ultrawide (115° field of view, dual pixel PDAF)
- TOF 3D depth sensor
Additionally, Xiaomi equips the system with Leica lenses, Laser AF, a color spectrum sensor, and Dual-LED flash. The optional 67mm filter ring holder further enhances professional photography flexibility.
Video Capabilities:
- 8K at 30fps
- 4K at 30/60/120fps
- Full HD up to 1920fps slow motion
- Dolby Vision HDR 10-bit recording
Therefore, content creators and professionals gain cinema-level recording capabilities directly from the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China).
Selfie Camera:
The front features a 50 MP wide camera, which records 4K at 60fps and supports gyro-EIS stabilization.
Audio and Connectivity
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) includes stereo speakers with 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res and Hi-Res Wireless audio support. However, it does not include a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Connectivity features include:
- Wi-Fi 7 (dual-band or tri-band)
- Bluetooth 5.4 with aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5, MIHC
- Advanced multi-band GPS (L1+L5 support across major systems)
- NFC
- Infrared port
- USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 with DisplayPort
In addition, Xiaomi integrates two-way satellite communication, which enhances emergency connectivity in remote areas.
Security and Sensors
The device features an under-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, which unlocks faster and more securely than optical alternatives. Additionally, Xiaomi includes:
- Accelerometer
- Proximity sensor
- Gyro
- Compass
- Barometer
Battery and Charging
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) houses a massive 6800 mAh Si/C Li-Ion battery. As a result, users can enjoy extended usage even under heavy workloads.
Charging technology stands out significantly:
- 90W wired charging
- 90W PPS support
- 50W wireless charging
- 22.5W reverse wired charging
- 10W reverse wireless charging
Therefore, the device competes aggressively in both wired and wireless charging performance.
Colors and Model
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) comes in:
- Black
- White
- Starlit Green
- Purple
Model number: 25128PNA1C
Final Verdict
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) represents a true flagship powerhouse. Not only does it offer a 1-inch Leica camera system and 200 MP periscope zoom, but it also combines Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 performance, a 3500-nit LTPO AMOLED display, Wi-Fi 7, satellite communication, and 90W charging.
Specifications
Prices
| European Euro | € 850 |
Launch
| Announced | 2025, December 25 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, December 27 |
Network
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 83, 84, 89 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Body
| Dimensions | 162.9 x 77.6 x 8.3 mm or 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 224 g or 230 g (7.90 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, fiber-reinforced plastic back / silicone polymer back (eco leather), aluminum alloy frame |
| SIM |
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 6m for 30 min) Aerospace-grade glass fiber |
Display
| Type | LTPO AMOLED, 68B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+, 3500 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 116.6 cm2 (~92.3% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1200 x 2608 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~416 ppi density) |
Platform
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) |
| GPU | Adreno 840 |
Memory
| Card slot | No |
| Internal |
512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM UFS 4.1 |
Main Camera
| Triple |
50 MP, f/1.7, 23mm (wide), 1.0"-type, 1.6µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 200 MP, f/2.4-3.0, 75-100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.4", 0.56µm, multi-directional PDAF (30cm - ∞), OIS, 3.2-4.3x continuous optical zoom, zoom ring 50 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 115˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, dual pixel PDAF TOF 3D, (depth) |
| Features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica lenses, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama, 67mm filter ring holder (optional) |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/480/960/1920fps, gyro-EIS, Dolby Vision HDR 10-bit rec. (4K@60fps, 1080p) |
Selfie Camera
| Single | 50 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (wide), 1/2.88", 0.61µm |
| Features | HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack |
No 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res & Hi-Res Wireless audio |
Comms
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band or tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5, MIHC |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), GLONASS |
| NFC | Yes |
| Infrared port | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort, OTG |
Features
| Sensors |
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer Two-way satellite communication |
Battery
| Type | Si/C Li-Ion 6800 mAh |
| Charging |
90W wired, 90W PPS, PD3.0, QC3+ 50W wireless 22.5W reverse wired 10W reverse wireless |
Others
| Colors | Black, White, Starlit Green, Purple |
| Models | 25128PNA1C |
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