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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

Screen6.9" · LTPO AMOLED · 120 Hz
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Memory16 GB
Storage512 GB / 1 TB
Battery6000 mAh
Charging90 W
Cameras50 MP 1-inch main · 200 MP 3.2–4.3x periscope tele · 50 MP ultrawide
Weight218.4 g
Water resistanceIP68/IP69
Updates6 years