Xiaomi 17 Ultra
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Design19
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Rear Camera15
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Front Camera4
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360° View
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UI Screenshot17
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Benchmarks4
Key Specs
Performance
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 -
Octa core (4.6 GHz, Dual Core + 3.62 GHz, Hexa Core) -
16 GB RAM
Display
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6.9 inches (17.53 cm); OLED -
1200x2608 px (FHD+) -
120 Hz Refresh Rate -
Bezel-less with punch-hole display
Rear Camera
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Triple Camera Setup - 50 MP Primary Camera
- 200 MP Telephoto (upto 120x Digital Zoom, upto 4.3x Optical Zoom) Camera
- 50 MP Ultra-Wide Angle Camera
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8k @30 fps Video Recording
Front Camera
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50 MP -
Screen flash -
4k @30/60 fps Video Recording
Battery
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6000 mAh -
90W Hyper Charging v3.0; USB Type-C port
General
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SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano/eSIM -
5G Supported -
512 GB internal storage, Non Expandable -
Dust Resistant, Water Resistant
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Xiaomi 17 Ultra Expert Review Summary
Expert Rating:
8.7/10
by
Sanket Vijayasarathy
, 17 Mar 2026
Senior Associate Editor with 10+ years in tech, reviewed 500+ gadgets.
Verdict
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is unapologetically a camera-first flagship, and it largely delivers on that promise. Its 1-inch sensor, continuous zoom telephoto, and LOFIC technology create one of the most capable smartphone camera systems available today. The rest of the package is strong too - a gorgeous 6.9-inch AMOLED display, blazing Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 performance, and excellent battery life. At Rs 1,39,999, however, it faces tough competition from rivals like the Galaxy S26 Ultra and iPhone 17 Pro.
Pros
- One of the best camera systems on a smartphone
- Large, bright, colour-accurate display
- Blazing fast performance
- Excellent battery life with fast charging
Cons
- On the pricey side
- Heavy and bulky to use for long periods
- Software update policy trails rivals
Design: A camera phone that looks like one
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From a distance, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra looks familiar. Much like the Xiaomi 15 Ultra before it, the large circular camera module dominates the rear. It has a red accent around the camera ring, which looks great on the Black variant we received. With each generation, though, Xiaomi has dialled back the curvature around the edges, and the 17 Ultra is now completely flat — front, back, and frame. Flat flagships are very much in trend right now, and Xiaomi is squarely on that trend.
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Cameras: when the hardware doesn't need AI help
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If you're buying the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, you're buying it for its cameras. You get three distinct lenses: a 50MP 1-inch main sensor at 23mm with Leica optics, a 50MP 14mm ultrawide, and a 200MP telephoto spanning 75mm to 100mm with continuous optical zoom. That last one is where it gets really interesting.
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Performance and software: The phone part of the camera phone
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The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is powered by Qualcomm's flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 — a 3nm octa-core processor capable of reaching peak speeds of up to 4.61GHz. It delivers outstanding results in synthetic benchmarks like AnTuTu, where it scored over 3.6 million, ahead of almost every other top-tier flagship in its price range, barring the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, which scored over 3.9 million with the same chipset (but optimised for Galaxy phones). Similar scores can also be found on Geekbench, as shown below.
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Battery: No mid-day battery anxiety here
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Battery capacity has taken a significant step up, from 5,410mAh on the Xiaomi 15 Ultra to 6,000mAh on the Indian unit of the 17 Ultra. In real-world use, the battery life is excellent. The phone comfortably lasted a full day of heavy use and stretched to a day and a half on moderate use.
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8.7/10
Verdict
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is unapologetically a camera-first flagship, and it largely delivers on that promise. Its 1-inch sensor, continuous zoom telephoto, and LOFIC technology create one of the most capable smartphone camera systems available today. The rest of the package is strong too - a gorgeous 6.9-inch AMOLED display, blazing Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 performance, and excellent battery life. At Rs 1,39,999, however, it faces tough competition from rivals like the Galaxy S26 Ultra and iPhone 17 Pro.
- One of the best camera systems on a smartphone
- Large, bright, colour-accurate display
- Blazing fast performance
- Excellent battery life with fast charging
Pros
- On the pricey side
- Heavy and bulky to use for long periods
- Software update policy trails rivals
Cons
From a distance, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra looks familiar. Much like the Xiaomi 15 Ultra before it, the large circular camera module dominates the rear. It has a red accent around the camera ring, which looks great on the Black variant we received. With each generation, though, Xiaomi has dialled back the curvature around the edges, and the 17 Ultra is now completely flat — front, back, and frame. Flat flagships are very much in trend right now, and Xiaomi is squarely on that trend.
Read MoreIf you're buying the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, you're buying it for its cameras. You get three distinct lenses: a 50MP 1-inch main sensor at 23mm with Leica optics, a 50MP 14mm ultrawide, and a 200MP telephoto spanning 75mm to 100mm with continuous optical zoom. That last one is where it gets really interesting.
Read MoreThe Xiaomi 17 Ultra is powered by Qualcomm's flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 — a 3nm octa-core processor capable of reaching peak speeds of up to 4.61GHz. It delivers outstanding results in synthetic benchmarks like AnTuTu, where it scored over 3.6 million, ahead of almost every other top-tier flagship in its price range, barring the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, which scored over 3.9 million with the same chipset (but optimised for Galaxy phones). Similar scores can also be found on Geekbench, as shown below.
Read MoreBattery capacity has taken a significant step up, from 5,410mAh on the Xiaomi 15 Ultra to 6,000mAh on the Indian unit of the 17 Ultra. In real-world use, the battery life is excellent. The phone comfortably lasted a full day of heavy use and stretched to a day and a half on moderate use.
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Xiaomi 17 Ultra Specifications
General |
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| Launch Date | March 11, 2026 (Official) |
| Operating System | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS |
Performance
(Best In Class)
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| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SM8850-AC | |||||||||
| Processor | Octa core (4.6 GHz, Dual core, Oryon + 3.62 GHz, Hexa Core, Oryon) | |||||||||
| Architecture | 64 bit | |||||||||
| Fabrication | 3 nm | |||||||||
| Graphics (GPU) | Adreno 840 | |||||||||
| RAM | 16 GB | |||||||||
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | |||||||||
Speed Test (Antutu Score)
The higher, the better
OPPO Find X9 Ultra
4,033,382
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
3,905,605
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
3,654,776
vivo X300 Pro
3,536,552
OPPO Find X9 Pro
3,406,260
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
2,521,699
Google Pixel 9 Pro
1,179,756
*Group: 98-230k Phones
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Bootup Time
The lower, the better
Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold
10 s
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
11 s
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
15 s
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
17 s
vivo X300 Pro
18 s
OPPO Find X9 Pro
18 s
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
21 s
*Group: 98-230k Phones
See comparison with other phones
Gaming Test Results
* after 30 mins of gaming
Wild Life Extreme
The higher, the better
OPPO Find X9 Pro
7,497
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
7,487
OPPO Find X9 Ultra
7,148
vivo X300 Ultra
6,450
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
6,387
Motorola Razr Fold
5,594
*Group: 98-230k Phones
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Battery Drain*
The lower, the better
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
3 %
OPPO Find X9 Pro
4 %
vivo X300 Pro
4 %
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
4 %
vivo X300 Ultra
7 %
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
8 %
Google Pixel 10 Pro
11 %
*Group: 98-230k Phones
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Heating*
The lower, the better
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7
8.6 %
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
13.4 %
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
14.1 %
OPPO Find X9 Pro
15.0 %
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
15.6 %
vivo X300 Pro
29.3 %
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
43.2 %
*Group: 98-230k Phones
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Benchmark Screenshots
Steel Nomad
Wildlife Extreme
AnTuTu Benchmark
Geekbench6 Benchmark
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Display
(Excellent)
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| Display Type | OLED |
| Screen Size | 6.9 inches (17.53 cm) |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 px (FHD+) |
| Peak Brightness | 3500 nits |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Pixel Density | 416 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 92.25 % |
| Screen Protection | Yes |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| HDR 10 / HDR+ Support | Yes, HDR 10+ |
UI Screenshots
Lock Screen
Home Screen
Screen With Widgets
Dialer Screen
App Drawer
Notification Panel
Quick Settings Panel
Settings Screen
OS Version
Storage
Battery
Camera On
Camera Options
Camera Modes
Camera Settings
Picture Size Options
Video Size Options
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Design |
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| Height | 162.9 mm |
| Width | 77.6 mm |
| Thickness | 8.29 mm |
| Weight | 218.4 grams |
| Water Resistance | Yes, Water resistant, IP68, (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 6 meter) |
| Ruggedness | Dust proof |
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Rear Camera
(Excellent)
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| Autofocus | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| OIS | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Flash | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shooting Modes | High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Camera Features |
Digital Zoom Xiaomi ProFocus |
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| Video Recording |
8k @30 fps 4k @30/60/120 fps Full HD @30/60/120/240/480/960/1920 fps HD @30/120/240/480/960/1920 fps |
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| Video Recording Features | Video Pro Mode | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rear Camera Samples
Daylight / HDR Auto
Wide Angle
Max Zoom Supported 120x
Long Shot 10X
Long Shot 5X
Long Shot 3X
Long Shot 1X
High Res
Portrait Shot
Night Mode OFF
Night Mode ON
Close Up
Low Light
Low Light With Flash
Colour Variance
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Front Camera
(Best In Class)
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| Resolution | ||||||||
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| Autofocus | Yes | |||||||
| Flash | Yes, Screen flash | |||||||
| Video Recording |
4k @30/60 fps Full HD @30/60 fps HD @30 fps |
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Front Camera Samples
Selfie
Selfie Portrait
Selfie Low Light
Selfie Low Light With Flash
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Battery
(Excellent)
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| Capacity | 6000 mAh | |||
| Quick Charging | Yes, 90W Hyper Charging v3.0 | |||
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 50W Wireless Charging | |||
| Wireless Reverse Charging | Yes | |||
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Battery Test Results
Battery Life (PC Mark)
The higher, the better
OPPO Find X9 Ultra
17.1 hrs
vivo X300 Pro
16.0 hrs
OPPO Find X9 Pro
16.0 hrs
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
15.5 hrs
vivo X300 Ultra
15.2 hrs
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
14.4 hrs
Google Pixel 9 Pro
11.9 hrs
*Group: 98-230k Phones
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Charging Time (20% to 100%)
The lower, the better
vivo X300 Ultra
.6 hrs
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
.6 hrs
vivo X300 Pro
.7 hrs
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
.8 hrs
OPPO Find X9 Pro
1.2 hrs
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
1.3 hrs
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
2.1 hrs
*Group: 98-230k Phones
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Storage |
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| Internal Storage | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 |
Network & Connectivity |
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| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM | |||||||||
| SIM Type | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano/eSIM | |||||||||
| Network Support | 5G, 4G | |||||||||
| VoLTE | Yes | |||||||||
| SIM 1 |
5G bands, 4G bands
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| SIM 2 |
5G bands, 4G bands
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| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/e/g/n/be), MIMO | |||||||||
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot | |||||||||
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0 | |||||||||
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass | |||||||||
| NFC | Yes | |||||||||
| IR Blaster | Yes |
Multimedia |
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| Stereo Speakers | Yes |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos |
Sensors |
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| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | On-screen |
| Fingerprint Sensor Type | Ultrasonic |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
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Xiaomi 17 Ultra Key Highlights
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SM8850-AC |
| RAM & Storage | 16 GB RAM + 512 GB |
| Display | 6.9", 1200 x 2608 Resolution |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 200 MP + 50 MP |
| Front Camera | 50 MP |
| Battery | 6000 mAh |
Xiaomi 17 Ultra Price In India
| Product Name | Price |
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| Xiaomi 17 Ultra (16 GB + 512 GB) | ₹139,997 |
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