Xiaomi 17 Series Global and India Launch Confirmed with Leica Cameras Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and Powerful Battery
- Utshab Biswas
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What You need to Know
Xiaomi 17 Series will launch globally and in India on February 28 at 6:30 PM IST.
Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra will be part of the global rollout.
Leaked pricing suggests Xiaomi 17 may start at EUR 999.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra could start at around EUR 1,499.
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi will launch its latest Android flagship Xiaomi 17 series globally and in India later this month on February 28 at 6:30 PM (IST). The company is expected to introduce the Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra in select international markets. Although the series was launched in the Chinese market in September 2025 with more than two options – Pro and Pro Max variants, and the Ultra model was initially released in December, Xiaomi is expected to launch two models of this series globally: the Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra. The Ultra model was also recently spotted on Geekbench.
Xiaomi 17 Series Launch
As for the Xiaomi 17 Series, its global and India launch will take place simultaneously on February 28 at 6:30 PM (IST). The launch event will be held before the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The series includes the Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, but the Xiaomi 17 Pro and Pro Max (which were launched in China) are not expected to hit the global market. The teaser shows the Xiaomi 17 Ultra in Starry Green colour. The event is titled “The New Wave of Imagery,” indicating a focus on camera and photography. The Xiaomi and Leica partnership has now entered its fourth year. The Xiaomi 17 Series will compete with the Samsung Galaxy S26 Series, which will launch three days earlier.
So far, Xiaomi has teased the Xiaomi 17 series on its Indian website and social media handles. However, the brand hasn't announced anything about the handsets' arrival in India (yet). Nor do we have any confirmed rumors about the Xiaomi 17 series' Indian pricing. Also, ahead of the launch event, a landing page on the company's website reveals that Xiaomi 17 series buyers will get a 24-month "Quality Assurance Plan," along with a free screen replacement in the first six months. During the warranty period, customers will also be able to get out-of-warranty repairs without paying labor charges.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra Specs
If we look at the leaked specifications of Xiaomi 17 Ultra, it will have a 6.9-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a peak brightness of 3500 nits, which will come with Dragon Crystal Glass protection. This phone will have Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor. Talking about the rear camera setup, then 50MP 1-inch Main Sensor (Variable Aperture), 200MP Periscope Telephoto (75mm–100mm Optical Zoom) and 50MP Ultra-Wide + Macro support will be available, while on the front side, 50MP Front Camera (4K Video Recording) will be available. In terms of battery, it is likely to have a 6000mAh battery which will come with 90W Wired + 50W Wireless charging support, along with IP68 + IP69 rating (Water & Dust Resistance).
Xiaomi 17 Specs
Xiaomi 17 will come with a 6.3-inch 1.5K LTPO AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate. It will also have Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor. In terms of camera, it will have Leica branded Triple 50MP camera (Main + Telephoto + Ultra-Wide). It will also have 6330mAh Silicon-Carbon battery capacity which will come with 100W Wired Charging support.
The base model of the Xiaomi 17 series is expected to be offered with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, and could be priced around EUR 999 (approximately ₹1,07,000) in Europe. The 12GB RAM + 512GB storage variant could be available for EUR 1,099 (approximately ₹1,18,000). The smartphone could be launched in attractive color options like Black, Green, Blue, and Pink.
On the other hand, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra could be positioned in the premium segment, with the 16GB RAM + 512GB storage variant expected to be priced at EUR 1,499 (approximately ₹1,61,000) and the 16GB RAM + 1TB storage model at EUR 1,699 (approximately ₹1,83,000). In global markets, the phone could come in Black, White, and Green color options.
While the company hasn't yet officially announced an India launch, reports suggest the Xiaomi 17 could be priced around ₹80,000 in India, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra could launch for around ₹125,000. If this happens, both new models will be more expensive than their predecessors, which launched at ₹64,999 and ₹109,999, respectively.
