Xiaomi 17 Series Ushers in New Era of Mobile Photography with Leica

Jakarta, Indonesia – March 4, 2026 – Xiaomi has officially launched its flagship smartphone series, the Xiaomi 17 Series, comprising the Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Ultra, and the exclusive Xiaomi Leica Leitzphone. The series emphasizes advanced photography capabilities, building on the ongoing collaboration with Leica Camera AG.

Design and Build Quality

The Xiaomi 17 Series features a minimalist design with sleek lines and a slim profile. A “Golden Arc” approach to the body’s curves enhances grip comfort, while LIPO manufacturing technology delivers an almost bezel-less display.

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is Xiaomi’s thinnest and lightest Ultra model, measuring 8.29mm thick and starting at 218.4 grams. It boasts a flat body design, a streamlined camera module, and is available in White, Black, and Starlit Green. Durability is enhanced by the Xiaomi Guardian Structure, including Xiaomi Shield Glass 3.0 (offering a 30% improvement in drop resistance compared to the previous generation), a high-strength fiberglass back panel, an aluminum alloy frame, and IP68 certification.

The Xiaomi 17 is more compact, with a thickness of 8.06mm and a weight of 191 grams. It comes in Venture Green, Alpine Pink, Ice Blue, and Classic Black, featuring a new camera module design and a narrow 1.18mm bezel. It utilizes a 6M42 aluminum frame, Xiaomi Shield Glass, and IP68 certification for dust and water resistance.

Camera Systems: A Leica Partnership

Central to the Xiaomi 17 Series is the collaboration with Leica, featuring the Leica UltraPure optical lens configuration with multi-layer coating to minimize reflections and optical interference.

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is equipped with a 1-inch LOFIC Light Fusion 1050L main sensor, increasing light capture for improved HDR performance. It also includes a 200MP Leica 75–100mm telephoto camera with mechanical optical zoom, adhering to Leica APO standards to minimize ghosting and color fringing. The optical zoom range extends to 400mm equivalent (17.2x). Video recording capabilities reach up to 4K at 120fps with Dolby Vision and ACES Log support.

The Xiaomi 17 features a 1/1.31 inch Light Fusion 950 sensor, delivering a dynamic range of up to 13.5EV. It incorporates a 60mm Leica floating telephoto lens for portrait photography, 5x optical zoom, macro capabilities up to 10cm, and 4K 60fps Dolby Vision video recording with Log format.

Performance and Battery

All models in the Xiaomi 17 Series are powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, featuring Qualcomm Oryon Gen 3 CPU, the latest Adreno GPU, and Hexagon NPU for smooth performance in demanding tasks like photography, video recording, multitasking, and gaming.

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra has a 6,000 mAh battery with 90W HyperCharge wired charging and 50W HyperCharge wireless charging. The Xiaomi 17 is equipped with a 6,330 mAh battery, supporting 100W HyperCharge wired charging and 50W HyperCharge wireless charging. Xiaomi Surge Battery technology, with 16% silicon content, aims to increase energy density while maintaining a slim design.

Display Technology

The Xiaomi 17 Series utilizes a custom OLED panel with a peak brightness of up to 3,500 nits. It supports an adaptive refresh rate of 1–120Hz LTPO and DC dimming for a smooth visual experience and power efficiency. Xiaomi’s custom M10 panel offers higher brightness with improved power consumption. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra incorporates HyperRGB technology with a new subpixel layout to enhance visual sharpness and optimize power consumption.

Xiaomi Leica Leitzphone: A Collector’s Edition

Celebrating Leica’s 100th anniversary, the Xiaomi Leica Leitzphone emphasizes classic Leica camera design. It features an aluminum alloy body with nickel-anodized coating and a unique Leica Camera Ring – a physical dial for controlling camera settings. The Leica Essential Mode reproduces the photographic character of iconic Leica cameras like the Leica M9 and Leica M3, including the MONOPAN 50 film style profile.

Pricing and Availability

The Xiaomi 17 is priced at IDR 14,999,000 (12GB/256GB) and IDR 15,999,000 (12GB/512GB). The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is available for IDR 19,999,000 (16GB/512GB) and IDR 22,999,000 (16GB/1TB). The limited-edition Leica Leitzphone is priced at IDR 29,999,000.