Xiaomi is reportedly working on the launch of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra. In a new Weibo post, tipster Digital Chat Station has mentioned all the phones that have been recently certified in China, which are expected to launch soon in the country. These include the Huawei Mate 70 Air, Mate 80 series, and Mate X7, which are expected to launch this month in China, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Oppo Reno 15 series, the Honor 500 series, Vivo S0 lineup, the OnePlus Ace 6 series (likely Turbo-branded), and Redmi Turbo 5 series. Specifically, he has mentioned that the 17 Ultra will be arriving in two versions.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra to arrive in two versions
According to DCS, Xiaomi has registered two versions of the device at Chinese certification platforms, carrying model numbers 2512BPNDAC and 25128PNA1C. Both Xiaomi 17 Ultra variants will come with UWB (Ultra-Wideband) support, while the higher-end variant will feature Tiantong satellite calling and Beidou short message communication.
The latter will allow users to stay connected even in remote areas without terrestrial networks, offering a reliable lifeline for calls and text transmission in extreme conditions such as deserts or offshore locations.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra specifications (rumoured)
As per other reports, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is expected to feature a large circular rear camera module and a flat 6.8-inch OLED display with 2K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, it will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and is said to include wireless charging, IP68-grade waterproofing, and a high-capacity Xiaomi Jinsha River battery.
DCS further revealed that the Xiaomi 17 Ultra’s camera setup will be a major highlight. It will feature a 50-megapixel main sensor with an upgraded large sensor and in-sensor zoom technology, paired with a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto lens capable of multiple focal lengths and macro shooting. The lenses are said to deliver improved dynamic range and better clarity across all lighting conditions.
The phone is expected to launch in black, white, and purple shades, likely before the Chinese Spring Festival, with pricing speculated to start around 6,000 Yuan (~$845) for the base variant.
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