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Xiaomi 17 Ultra
For photography enthusiasts who want one of the most versatile zoom and 1-inch-sensor camera systems and don't mind a large, heavy, expensive phone.
Good
- 1-inch 50 MP main sensor plus a 200 MP 75–100 mm continuous-zoom periscope
- Bright 6.9-inch 120 Hz LTPO OLED, up to 3,500 nits
- 90 W wired and 50 W wireless charging, IP68/IP69
Less good
- Global battery is 6,000 mAh, smaller than the China model's 6,800 mAh
- Large and heavy at 218 g
- Expensive at ~$2,500, with no US launch
Specs
| Screen | 6.9" · LTPO AMOLED · 120 Hz |
|---|---|
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Memory | 16 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB / 1 TB |
| Battery | 6000 mAh |
| Charging | 90 W |
| Cameras | 50 MP 1-inch main · 200 MP 3.2–4.3x periscope tele · 50 MP ultrawide |
| Weight | 218.4 g |
| Water resistance | IP68/IP69 |
| Updates | 6 years |