Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Xiaomi 17 Ultra isn’t perfect. But as a camera? With a 1-inch sensor, continuous optical zoom, and Leica color science — this might be the most exciting camera phone I’ve used in years. If you care about photography more than polish, you’ll want to watch this review.
CHAPTERS:
01:14 The Camera System
04:01 The Shoot
11:55 The Rest Of The Phone
14:01 Is The Xiaomi 17 Ultra Your GadgetMatch?
15:17 Thanks For Dropping By!
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Xiaomi 17 Ultra isn’t perfect. But as a camera? With a 1-inch sensor, continuous optical zoom, and Leica color science — this might be the most exciting camera phone I’ve used in years. If you care about photography more than polish, you’ll want to watch this review.
CHAPTERS:
01:14 The Camera System
04:01 The Shoot
11:55 The Rest Of The Phone
14:01 Is The Xiaomi 17 Ultra Your GadgetMatch?
15:17 Thanks For Dropping By!
-------------
SHOP MY GEAR:
My Backpack: bit.ly/2HCLlH7
My Camera (body): amzn.to/2SCZ4Eu
My Everyday Lens: amzn.to/323qN45
My Favorite Lens: amzn.to/37xJGgz
My Tripod: amzn.to/2HyRC6I
My Video Head: amzn.to/2HyqgxK
My Travel Tripod: bit.ly/38Bzqp7 + bit.ly/2VasOdB
My Travel Video Head: amzn.to/2SzRiuP
DISCLOSURE: GadgetMatch earns a commission from qualifying purchases from any of these links.
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instagram.com/michaeljosh
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