Imagine you are walking in the middle of a city full of tall buildings. The night sparkles with neon lights, and every street corner is filled with life that never stops. This is when the greatness of the Leica Summilux really shines because every click of the camera not only captures images but also emotions and stories that are happening around.
This is the experience that the new Xiaomi 17 Ultra phone tries to deliver. It is not just a smartphone, but a photography device that brings the feeling as if you are holding a professional lens in your hand. More importantly, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is the first smartphone with Leica APO certification that makes every recording not just an ordinary photo but a real photographic masterpiece.
Latest Technology 200MP Leica Camera
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra comes with a 200MP 75mm–100mm telephoto system equipped with a full optical mechanical zoom. This capability gives the experience as if you are carrying a professional lens in your hand because every zoom feels so real. Whether you want to capture vast landscapes, iconic architecture, portraits with deep characters, or spontaneous moments on the street, everything can be immortalized with stunning precision. The recording results are not just pictures but become a living story that is close to the human soul.
During the festive season, especially Hari Raya which is coming soon, the special Fireworks Mode gives you the advantage of capturing fireworks with more color and clarity. In addition, LOFIC technology on the 1x zoom enhances HDR for photos and videos by providing manual control options for those who want more creative recording results. Meanwhile, the dedicated 200MP zoom feature allows ultra-high resolution images to be produced with full control, thus making every recording more accurate and technically consistent.
Clearer Night Recordings and Noise-Free
When night falls and the city is filled with neon lights, the upgraded Light Fusion 1050L sensor ensures every recording is full of detail and noise-free. Whether you are recording a busy street scene or a city panorama after dark, the results remain stunning with balanced colors and sharp details. This capability is then combined with a large telephoto sensor for better low-light performance.
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra comes with a complete and powerful camera system. The device is equipped with a 50MP main camera with OIS and LOFIC HDR technology, a 200MP telephoto camera with 75–100mm optical mechanical zoom supported by a Leica APO lens, a 50MP ultra-wide camera with a 14mm angle and 5cm macro photography capabilities, and a 50MP front camera for selfies. In addition, the Leica UltraPure Optical Design makes this phone the first to receive Leica APO certification, thus combining ASPH and APO elements to produce more consistent optical quality.
First Leica APO Camera In a Smartphone
The Leica APO certification makes the Xiaomi 17 Ultra’s camera truly special because it is designed to reduce the problem of color dispersion or chromatic aberration. This effect usually appears in the form of green or purple lines at the edges of images, especially in high-resolution photos.
For users who are not familiar with the term APO, it can be understood as an optical technology that ensures image colors are more accurate and free from visual distortion. As a result, every photo recorded through the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is not just an ordinary image, but rather the recording looks sharper and more natural as if it was produced using a professional camera lens.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra comes with a three-camera system that gives users complete freedom. You can choose a 14mm ultra-wide camera for wide landscape recording, a 23mm wide-angle camera for everyday use, or a 75mm–100mm telephoto camera for professional zoom.
In addition, the zoom control that extends from ultra-wide to 2x, 5x and 10x optical zoom allows users to record various perspectives more freely. If the subject is far away, the in-sensor zoom of up to 400mm ensures that the image quality is maintained.
High Resolution Video
In addition, support for video recording up to 8K30FPS, 4K120FPS and 4K60FPS including Log Video Recording up to 4K120FPS gives freedom to users who want full control in the editing process. Overall, Xiaomi 17 Ultra is not just a smartphone, but a photography and videography device that is relevant for daily life, whether when recording festive moments, night scenes in the city or spontaneous moments full of meaning.
Powerful Internals
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra not only stands out with its incredible camera system, but it also comes with truly powerful internals. It uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for fast and efficient performance, while the Xiaomi 3D Dual-Channel IceLoop System ensures better cooling even during intensive use. In addition, it also runs the HyperOS 3 operating system for a smoother and more responsive modern experience.
In addition, the 6.9” Xiaomi HyperRGB OLED Display with a resolution of 2608 x 1200 with a peak brightness of 3500 nits and support for 68 billion colors through the DCI-P3 gamut makes every visual more vivid and stunning. The Xiaomi Shield Glass 3.0 protection with a 120Hz refresh rate ensures a smooth and durable user experience.
Even better, the large 6,000mAh silicon-carbon battery provides all-day endurance while the fast charging technology of 90W wired HyperCharge (PD-PPS compatible), 50W wireless HyperCharge and 22.5W reverse wired charging offers complete freedom for every lifestyle. Adding to the confidence, the unit in Malaysia will come with a charging brick directly in the box.
All in all, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is not just a phone, but rather a complete photography, videography, and multimedia device with IP68 certification, a 5-year OS update guarantee, and 6 years of security updates. This is a device designed not only for today but also for your future.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra is offered in Malaysia with White, Black and Starlit Green color options and two storage configurations. The 16GB RAM memory variant with 512GB storage is sold at RM5,499 while the larger model with 16GB RAM and 1TB storage is priced at RM5,999. If you pre-order between 1 – 5 March 2026, you will receive an exclusive gift of Xiaomi 17 Ultra Photography Kit Pro worth RM1,099 and Xiaomi Sound Party worth RM349 to make your photography experience more complete.
Meanwhile, Xiaomi 17 comes with Alpine Pink, Ice Blue, Venture Green and Black color options and also offers two more budget-friendly storage configurations. The 12GB RAM model with 512GB storage is offered at RM3,799. If you pre-order between 1 – 5 March 2026, you are eligible to enjoy free gifts of Smart Tower Fan 2 worth RM359 and Xiaomi Sound Party worth RM349. In addition, for the model The 12GB RAM with 256GB storage (online exclusive) is priced at RM3,499. The pre-order promotion for it offers an early discount of RM200 in addition to Xiaomi Sound Party worth RM349 for free.
With all these advantages combined, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is not just an ordinary phone but a premium device designed to provide balance and innovation in every daily use. Get it in the market now via Xiaomi Store or mi.com.
