Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition Launch Confirmed: Master Zoom Ring, 1-Inch Camera & Flagship Power Revealed

Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition Launch Date and Availability 

You won’t have to wait long. Xiaomi made an announcement that the Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition will launch together with the regular Xiaomi 17 Ultra on the 25th of December at 7 PM (local time) in China. You will be able to buy it through the official online store of Xiaomi China after the launch.

Regarding the designs, you can choose among at least three luxurious colours: black, white, and green, with rumours also hinting at a possible purple variant. The Leica Edition retail box itself comes in a smooth black finish, proudly carrying Xiaomi x Leica branding, which immediately identifies it as a collector's grade device.

Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition Design 

The moment you look at it, you will notice the signature circular rear camera module, a design Xiaomi continues to refine. But here is the spot that thrills you most if you are a camera lover.

According to leaks, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition may come with a rotary “Master Zoom Ring” attached to the camera module. This physical dial may give you the experience of easily zooming in and out while shooting photos or video, mimicking professional camera controls. Although Xiaomi hasn’t officially confirmed this yet, the promotional videos seem to strongly point in this direction.

The premium design language is finished with rounded volume buttons, a flat display, and a slim profile of approximately 8.29mm.

Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition Camera Specifications 

If photography is important for you, then this is where the Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition truly shines.

It comes with a Leica 1-inch Light and Shadow Master primary camera with a power source of the new Light and Shadow Hunter 1050L sensor. With the ultra-high dynamic range technology of the LOFIC, you can look forward to richer highlights, various shadows and better photography at night.

The Leica-tuned 200MP periscope telephoto camera is the star of the show and it is capable of supporting continuous optical zoom, a big jump leap from fixed zoom lenses. This design is expected to replace the outdated quad-camera system in favour of an enhanced triple-camera design, which delivers quality over quantity.

A 50MP selfie camera is available on the front and that is why your portraits will look professional.

Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition Performance 

Under the hood, you’re looking at serious flagship power. It is believed that the Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition will operate on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset that is made on a 3nm process, which would enhance its performance and efficiency.

Combined with 1TB UFS 4.1 and up to 16GB LPDDR5x RAM, you will power through multitasking, gaming and high-resolution video editing. It has a massive battery capacity of 6,800mAh, which is powered by 100W wired and 80W wireless charging.

Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition Display and Additional Features

Out of the box, you will experience HyperOS 3 based on Android 16, bringing AI-powered camera enhancements, smoother animations, and improved privacy controls.

The smartphone is rumoured to come with a 6.9-inch 2K LTPO OLED display capable of refreshing at 120Hz along with an ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint sensor. In addition, UWB support, dual satellite connectivity, and high-quality audio-visual tuning.

Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition Global Launch Expectations

Although the initial launch is limited to China only, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition is already set for its global release, including in India, around March 2026. The price is still not revealed, but it is clear that this is Xiaomi's most luxurious flagship yet.

FAQs

Q1. When is Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition being launched?
It launches in China on December 25, 2025, at 7 PM local time.

Q2. What is the Master Zoom Ring on Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition?
It is a supposed rotating dial placed around the camera module that gives you the option to zoom in and out physically.

Q3. Will Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition launch in India?
Yes, a global launch that includes India, is expected around March 2026.

Q4. What is different about the Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition?
Its Leica 1-inch camera sensor, 200MP continuous optical zoom, and premium photography-focused design set it apart.

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