New Flagship Smartphones from Xiaomi
- Xiaomi has introduced two new flagship smartphones which serve as the company's latest market offerings. The company introduced the Xiaomi 17 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra in the Xiaomi 17 series.
- Xiaomi created these smartphones through its collaboration with Leica. The partnership works to enhance photography capabilities in mobile devices. The Xiaomi 17 starts at about Rs. 90,000. The price of Xiaomi 17 Ultra exceeds one lakh rupees. The Ultra model includes a 200MP telephoto camera.
Xiaomi 17: Display and Performance
- The Xiaomi 17 features a 6.3-inch OLED display. The screen supports a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. The system supports a touch sampling rate of 300Hz. The maximum brightness of the display reaches 3500 nits.
- The device runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor built on a 3nm architecture. The phone operates on Android 16 with HyperOS 3.
Battery and Charging
The Xiaomi 17 includes a 6,330mAh battery. The phone supports 100W wired charging. The system also enables 50W wireless charging.
Camera System
The smartphone features a triple rear camera setup:
- 50MP main camera
- 50MP telephoto camera
- 50MP ultrawide camera
The phone also includes a 50MP front camera for selfies and video calls.
The system includes AI facial recognition technology for user authentication while it fulfills IP68 standards to provide protection against dust and water damage.
Price and Variants
The Xiaomi 17 offers two storage options to customers:
- 12GB RAM + 256GB storage — Rs. 89,999
- 12GB RAM + 512GB storage — Rs. 99,999
The base storage price applies to the 512GB model through the launch offering. The available color choices include Black, Ice Blue, and Venture Green.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra: Display and Build
- The Xiaomi 17 Ultra features a larger 6.9-inch Hyper RGB OLED display. The screen supports a 120Hz refresh rate and a 300Hz touch sampling rate. The system delivers a maximum brightness output of 3500 nits.
- The display system of the device uses Xiaomi Shield Glass Protection 3.0. The phone has an aluminum frame and weighs 218 grams. The device provides protection against dust and water through its IP68 rating.
Camera Setup
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra offers an advanced camera system developed with Leica:
- 50MP main camera
- 200MP telephoto camera
- 50MP ultrawide camera
The phone also includes a 50MP front camera.
Processor and Battery
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor as its central processing unit. The phone includes a 6,000mAh battery.
The charging options of the device include:
- 90W wired charging
- 50W wireless charging
Price, Offers, and Availability
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra comes in a single variant:
- 16GB RAM + 512GB storage — Rs. 1,39,999
- The device is available in Black and White colors.
SBI card users can receive a discount of Rs. 10,000. Customers who purchase the phone between March 13 and March 17 will also receive a photography kit worth Rs. 19,999 at no extra cost.
The release date for both the Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra occurs on March 18. Buyers can purchase them through Amazon, the Xiaomi official website, and authorized retail stores.
