Camera lovers, get ready — the Xiaomi 17 Ultra just stepped into the spotlight as the strongest contender for best camera phone of 2026. A fresh Geekbench AI leak (model 25128PNA1G) confirms the global version is real, codenamed “P1S,” and coming as the Leica Leitzphone for international markets. This isn’t another phone with good cameras. It feels like a mini DSLR in your pocket.
Here’s everything the leak tells us so far.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leaks
Beast-Level Performance
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra runs the brand-new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 on a 3nm process. Peak clock hits 4.61 GHz — crazy fast for editing photos or shooting 8K video. It pairs with 16GB LPDDR5X RAM so apps stay open, RAW files process smoothly, and nothing lags when you’re deep in editing.
Geekbench AI scores look strong too: ~559 single precision, ~555 half precision, ~1,261 quantized. That means super-fast AI tricks like noise removal, object erase, and real-time enhancements.
Camera Setup – Leica Magic
This is where the Xiaomi 17 Ultra shines brightest. Leica tuning plus serious hardware.
Quick camera breakdown:
| Camera Type | Specs | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Main | 50MP 1-inch Light Hunter 1050L (OV50X) | Variable aperture |
| Telephoto | 200MP Leica APO certified | 75mm–100mm continuous optical zoom |
| Ultra-Wide | 50MP, 115° FOV | 5cm super macro |
| Selfie | 50MP with autofocus | Sharp group shots & portraits |
Big rumor: a physical or haptic Master Zoom Ring on the back (part of the Photography Kit) for manual focus and exposure control — just like a real camera lens.
Display & Build
You get a huge 6.9-inch 2K LTPO AMOLED screen with micro-curved edges (flatter feel, fewer accidental touches). Peak brightness reaches 3,500 nits — easy to see outdoors. Protection comes from tough Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3.0.
Colors: Black, White, and a premium Starlit Green vegan leather finish.
Battery & Charging
Chinese version has 6,800mAh, but global Xiaomi 17 Ultra might slim down to 6,000–6,330mAh for a thinner body. Thanks to efficient chip and Android 16, real-world battery should still beat last year. Charging hits 90W wired + 50W wireless — full in about 35 minutes.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra Launch & Price
Eyes are on February 28, 2026, right before MWC Barcelona. Expected starting price for 16GB + 512GB: around €1,499 (~$1,600 / ₹1,35,000).
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra feels like Xiaomi’s biggest push yet into pro-level photography. Raw power, massive zoom, Leica soul, and AI smarts — it could truly replace a DSLR for many people.
Stay tuned. Official reveal is close.
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