Xiaomi 17 Ultra
One of the best camera phones you can buy in India, with Leica-tuned lenses and a strong zoom. Launched 11 March 2026.
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₹1,39,999Base model price, checked 19 October 2026 9.2/10 overall • Camera 10 • Battery 8 • Speed 10 How we score
Price unchanged since we started tracking it.
Buy it if
- Photos matter a lot to you
- You want a battery that easily lasts a long day
- You play heavy games or keep many apps open
Skip it if
- You want a light phone: it weighs 218.4g
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Launched11 March 2026with HyperOS 3 (Android 16)
Software nowHyperOS 3 (Android 17)Since July 2026 • 6 yrs of updates
- Battery
- Very good battery life, with fast 90W wired and 50W wireless charging.
- Camera
- Large main sensor and a 200MP zoom camera with a real zoom ring give excellent photos.
- Speed
- Top-tier Snapdragon chip stays fast even under longer loads.
- The catch
- Very expensive, and the camera app has so many modes it can feel overwhelming.
Full specifications (tap to open)
| Display | 6.9-inch LTPO AMOLED, 1-120Hz, 3500 nits peak, Dolby Vision, Xiaomi Shield Glass 3.0 |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) |
| CPU | 2x Oryon V3 Phoenix L @ 4.6GHz + 6x Oryon V3 Phoenix M @ 3.62GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Adreno 840 |
| AI chip (NPU) | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU (TOPS not officially stated) |
| RAM and storage | 16GB RAM, 512GB (UFS 4.1, LPDDR5X) |
| Battery | 6000 mAh |
| Charging | 90W wired, 50W wireless, 22.5W reverse wired, 10W reverse wireless |
| Cameras | 50 MP 1-inch type LOFIC main (f/1.7, 23mm, OIS) + 200 MP periscope telephoto (1/1.4", f/2.4-3.0, 75-100mm, 3.2-4.3x continuous optical zoom, OIS) + 50 MP ultrawide (1/2.76", f/2.2, 14mm); Leica lenses; 50 MP selfie with AF |
| Water and dust | IP68/IP69 |
| Size and weight | 8.3mm thick, 218.4g |
| Software | HyperOS 3 (Android 16) at launch, HyperOS 3 (Android 17) now |
| Updates | 6 years promised |
| 5G | Yes |
| NFC | Yes |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 7 (tri-band), Bluetooth 6.0 (aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5), NFC, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 with DisplayPort |
| Modem | Integrated Snapdragon 5G modem (model not officially stated) |
| Speakers and haptics | Loud, good-sounding stereo speakers, 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio; haptics not detailed |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | 2160Hz PWM, DC dimming; touch sampling not officially stated |
| Cooling | Not officially stated in sources read (GSMArena notes decent sustained performance) |
| Colours | Black, White |
Our verdict combines 7 published reviews and tests (listed under Sources) with our daily price checks. We haven't tested this phone in hand yet.
Price unchanged since we started tracking it on 18 October 2026.
Sold in one 16GB/512GB version at ₹1,39,999; bank offers of up to ₹10,000 are the main way to pay less.
5G: Yes, works on Jio and Airtel 5G networks. NFC tap to pay: Yes.
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Xiaomi 17 Ultra: common questions
- What is the price of Xiaomi 17 Ultra in India?
- Xiaomi 17 Ultra starts at ₹1,39,999 for the 16GB RAM and 512GB storage model. Sold in one 16GB/512GB version at ₹1,39,999; bank offers of up to ₹10,000 are the main way to pay less.
- When was Xiaomi 17 Ultra launched, and which software does it run?
- It launched on 11 March 2026 with HyperOS 3 (Android 16). It now runs HyperOS 3 (Android 17). The brand promises 6 years of updates.
- Is Xiaomi 17 Ultra good for camera, battery and gaming?
- Camera: excellent. Battery: very good (6000 mAh). Gaming and speed: excellent (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)).
- What is the biggest downside of Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
- Very expensive, and the camera app has so many modes it can feel overwhelming.
- Does Xiaomi 17 Ultra support 5G and NFC in India?
- 5G: Yes, works on Jio and Airtel 5G networks. NFC tap to pay: Yes.
- Is Xiaomi 17 Ultra waterproof?
- Water and dust rating: IP68/IP69.
- How fast does Xiaomi 17 Ultra charge?
- 90W wired, 50W wireless, 22.5W reverse wired, 10W reverse wireless
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