Mar 02, 2026 13:05:00

The 'Xiaomi 17 Ultra,' which features the largest 1-inch sensor on a smartphone and a maximum 17.2x zoom, is now available in Japan for approximately 200,000 yen.

The latest model from Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra , was released in Japan on March 2, 2026.

Xiaomi 17 Ultra new product launch

https://www.mi.com/jp/event/xiaomi-17-series

Outside of Japan, the lower-end model 'Xiaomi 17' will also be released, but in Japan there will be no 'Xiaomi 17'. Instead, there will be the 'Xiaomi 17 Ultra' and the 'LEICA LEITZPHONE powered by Xiaomi', which inherits the style of the camera brand Leica.

Xiaomi 17 Ultra | Xiaomi Japan | All Specifications and Features
https://www.mi.com/jp/product/xiaomi-17-ultra/

LEICA LEITZPHONE powered by Xiaomi | Xiaomi Japan | All specifications and features
https://www.mi.com/jp/product/leica-leitzphone-powered-by-xiaomi/

The main specifications of the two models are as follows:

	Xiaomi 17 Ultra	LEICA LEITZPHONE powered by Xiaomi
Processor	Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform CPU: 2 prime cores (up to 4.6GHz) / 6 performance cores (up to 3.62GHz) GPU: Adreno GPU AI: Qualcomm AI Engine
RAM + Storage	16GB + 512GB 16GB + 1TB	16GB+1TB
size	162.9×77.6×8.29mm	162.9×77.6×8.32mm
weight	218.4-219g	223.4g
display	6.9-inch Xiaomi HyperRGB OLED display Xiaomi Shield Glass 3.0 Resolution: 2608 x 1200 Xiaomi HyperRGB Refresh rate: 1-120Hz Touch sampling rate: up to 300Hz Color Gamut: DCI-P3 Color depth: 12bit Brightness: 3500nits Multi-Scenario Peak Brightness Eye Care DC Dimming Original Color PRO | Pro HDR | Wet Touch Technology HDR10+, Dolby Vision TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certified (Hardware Solution) TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly Certified
rear camera	Leica Summilux Optical Lens VARIO-APO-SUMMILUX 1:1.67-2.9/14-100 ASPH. ・Leica 23mm main camera 50MP image sensor: Light Fusion 1050 Sensor size: 1 inch Pixel size: 3.2μm 4-in-1 Super Pixel F-stop 1.67 Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) Focal length equivalent to 23mm ・Leica 200MP 75-100mm telephoto camera 200-megapixel image sensor: Samsung HPE Sensor size: 1/1.4 inch Pixel size: 2.24μm 16-in-1 F2.39 - F2.96 OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) Equivalent to focal length 75-100mm ・Leica 14mm ultra-wide-angle camera 50MP image sensor: Samsung JN5 Sensor size: 1/2.75 inch Pixel size: 1.28μm 4-in-1 F-stop 2.2 Focal length 14mm equivalent field of view (FOV) 115°
Front camera	50MP autofocus camera image sensor OV50M Sensor size: 1/2.87 inch Pixel size: 1.22μm 4-in-1 binning F-stop 2.2 Focal length 21mm equivalent viewing angle 90°
battery	6000mAh (typ) 90W Wired HyperCharge Wireless Charging: Supports QC3+ / QC3.0 / QC2.0 / PD3.0 / PD2.0 / 90W PPS
Dustproof/waterproof	IP68
OS	Xiaomi HyperOS 3

There are no major differences in the processors used, etc. According to the news site GSMArena, the 'LEICA LEITZPHONE powered by Xiaomi' is the global version of the China-exclusive model 'Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition,' with the only difference being that the battery capacity is the same as the 'Xiaomi 17 Ultra.'

The biggest feature of both devices is the large camera that occupies the upper part of the back. It is equipped with three cameras: an ultra-wide angle, a wide angle, and a telephoto. The telephoto camera has a focal length of 75mm-100mm in 35mm equivalent, and combines AI to achieve a maximum zoom of 17.2x.

If you purchase the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or LEICA LEITZPHONE powered by Xiaomi, you will receive a special photography kit, the 'Xiaomi 17 Ultra Photography Kit Pro,' which normally retails for 19,980 yen.

The price of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is 199,800 yen including tax, and the price of the LEICA LEITZPHONE powered by Xiaomi is 249,800 yen including tax.