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17 Ultra by Leica
Released December 27, 202516GB + 512GB / 5G (China Model)KES 170,000
16GB + 1TB / 5G (China Model)KES 180,000
Display | 6.9" M10 LTPO AMOLED (1200 x 2608 pixels), 1–120Hz Adaptive Refresh Rate, 12-bit Colour, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 1920Hz PWM Dimming and Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3.0 |
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Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm), Adreno 840 GPU |
Storage | 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1 Storage; no microSD expansion |
Brightness | Up to 3500 nits peak brightness |
Colors | Black, Off-White |
Camera | 50MP Leica Main (Light Fusion 1050L, 1-inch sensor, 23mm, f/1.67, LOFIC HDR, OIS) + 200MP Leica APO Periscope Telephoto (Samsung HPE, 75–100mm, f/2.39–f/2.96, 3.2×–4.3× continuous optical zoom, OIS) + 50MP Ultra-Wide (14mm, f/2.2, 115° FOV, autofocus and 5cm macro) | 50MP Autofocus Front Camera |
Video | Rear: 8K at 30fps, 4K Dolby Vision at 30/60/120fps, Log video up to 4K 120fps, slow motion up to 1080p 1920fps, OIS and gyro-EIS | Front: 4K Dolby Vision at 30/60fps |
Battery | 6800 mAh Silicon-Carbon Battery (Chinese-market version) |
Charging | 90W Wired HyperCharge, 50W Wireless Charging, 22.5W Reverse Wired Charging and 20W Reverse Wireless Charging |
Audio | Dual stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res and Hi-Res Wireless Audio; no 3.5mm headphone jack |
Connectivity | Dual-SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, Infrared Blaster, USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 with DisplayPort and China-specific BeiDou/TianTong dual-satellite communication |
Durability | IP66, IP68 and IP69 Dust and Water Resistant construction |
Biometrics | Ultrasonic In-display Fingerprint Scanner and AI Face Unlock |
Software | HyperOS 3 China ROM with Leica Moment Mode, M9-inspired colour rendering, M3 and MONOPAN 50 black-and-white film simulations, 3:2 photography mode, Leica watermarks and customizable Master Zoom Ring controls |
In the Box | Xiaomi 17 Ultra by Leica, Power Adapter, USB Type-C Cable, Leica-themed Magnetic Protective Case, Leica Lens Cap, Wrist Strap, Cleaning Cloth, SIM Eject Tool and Documentation |
Video Review
Summary
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra by Leica is a China-market collector flagship built around physical photographic controls and Leica-inspired design. Its Master Zoom Ring complements a 50MP 1-inch LOFIC main camera, 200MP 75–100mm continuously variable telephoto camera and 50MP ultra-wide camera. It also features Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 performance, a 6.9-inch LTPO AMOLED display and a 6800 mAh battery.
Key Advantages
- Exclusive Master Zoom Ring offering physical control over focal length, focus, exposure and white balance
- 50MP Leica 1-inch Light Fusion 1050L main camera with LOFIC HDR, OIS and Summilux optics
- 200MP Leica APO telephoto camera with true 75–100mm continuous mechanical optical zoom
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 flagship processor with 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage
- Distinctive two-tone Leica M-inspired design with Leica Red Dot branding and precision-knurled metal frame
- Large 6800 mAh silicon-carbon battery with 90W wired and 50W wireless charging
- Exclusive Leica Moment modes, film simulations, security encryption chip and collector gift box
Critical Limitations
- Chinese-market model with China HyperOS firmware; Google Play, Android Auto, Wear OS and notification compatibility are not guaranteed
- No official global Xiaomi warranty coverage should be assumed for imported Chinese units
- Large and relatively heavy design at approximately 223.4g
- No expandable microSD storage or 3.5mm headphone jack
- BeiDou and TianTong satellite services are designed for China and may not function in Kenya
- Considerably more expensive than the standard Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Recommended For
- Leica enthusiasts and collectors who value its exclusive two-tone design, Red Dot branding and Leica presentation box
- Serious mobile photographers wanting a physical control ring, 1-inch main sensor and true continuous optical telephoto zoom
- Power users comfortable importing and configuring a Chinese-market flagship
Not Recommended For
- Users who need guaranteed Google Play, Android Auto, Wear OS and global notification compatibility without configuration
- Buyers requiring official global Xiaomi warranty and fully supported Kenyan after-sales service
- Users looking for a lightweight, affordable or uncomplicated daily smartphone
