Xiaomi 17 Ultra

Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads 2026 camera phones with its Leica zoom kit, but processing quirks and Ultra pricing remain.

Best For

Leica zoom camera phone buyers

Value

Premium

Biggest Strength

Class-leading Leica camera system

Biggest Weakness

Camera color and processing quirks

Community Vote

N/A

would recommend

Key Takeaways

Leica 1-inch main plus 200MP continuous optical telephoto put this among the best camera phones of 2026.

Global 6000 mAh cell still delivered top-tier Active Use Score of 19:09h.

HyperOS can feel bloated versus Pixel or Galaxy skins, with quirky AI extras question.

Camera processing can oversaturate, crush shadows, or leave mottled detail on digital crops.

Optional Photography Kit Pro adds grip, shutter controls, and a 2000 mAh grip battery.

Brand

Xiaomi

Release Date

Mar 10, 2026

Price Range

$1,799 to $1,999 AUD

Class-leading Leica camera system

Class-leading battery endurance

Bright HyperRGB OLED display

Blistering Snapdragon performance

Strong stereo speakers

Fast 90W PPS charging

Camera color and processing quirks

Very high launch price

Lower resolution than prior Ultra

Users call AU RRP of $1,799 unexpectedly competitive versus European pricing and Oppo Ultras

Enthusiasts praise the 1-inch Leica main camera and continuous optical telephoto for serious photography

Owners welcome local mi.com/au availability of the Ultra instead of grey imports only

Forum buyers hesitate over the global 6000 mAh cell versus China's 6800 mAh Ultra battery

HyperOS polish and long-term software update policy remain common deal-breakers versus Oppo

Display size	6.9 inch
Panel	6.9-inch HyperRGB LTPO AMOLED
Refresh rate	1-120 Hz
Peak brightness	3500 nits
SoC	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
CPU	Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 octa-core
RAM	16 GB
Storage	512GB or 1TB
Rear system	50MP 1-inch main + 200MP 75-100mm telephoto + 50MP ultrawide
Main	50 MP
Front	50 MP
Battery capacity	6000 mAh
Video playback	19:09 Active Use Score
Wired fast charge	90 W
Wireless charge	50 W
Dimensions	162.9 x 77.6 x 8.3 mm
Weight	218.4 g
IP rating	IP68
Build	Xiaomi Shield Glass 3.0 front; aluminium frame; fiberglass or eco-leather back
OS	Android 16 with HyperOS 3
Update policy	Not fully confirmed for 17 Ultra at review time
Xiaomi AU RRP	$1,799 to $1,999 AUD