Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Xiaomi’s latest 17 Ultra flagship phone has officially landed on the global stage, and it’s arguably the most ambitious camera-centric smartphone we’ve seen this year.
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▶ Check out how the phone sounds
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▶ Our new Active use score for battery life is explained here:
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Check out our video review to learn ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW about the phone's top features, build and screen quality, battery life, performance, and camera image quality.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Xiaomi 17 Ultra (Global) review
00:31 - Comparison to Leica edition in China
01:01 - Design & IP69 water resistance
01:07 - Xiaomi Photography kit pro
01:28 - 120Hz LTPO AMOLED display brightness test
02:02 - Stereo speakers loudness test
02:14 - Ultrasonic fingerprint reader test
02:20 - IR Blaster & Storage options
02:31 - HyperOS 3 & Android 16 walkthrough
03:09 - Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 & RAM options
03:18 - Geekbench 6 & Antutu 11 & 3D Mark scores
03:26 - Thermal performance & cooling test
03:34 - 6,000 mAh battery life test
03:49 - 90W wired charging speed test & 50W wireless charging
04:08 - Camera specs: 1-inch sensor and continuous zoom
04:29 - 200MP periscope telephoto samples
04:45 - Telemacro closeup samples
04:58 - 50MP main camera: daylight photos
05:13 - 50MP main camera: low-light photos
05:21 - Ultrawide camera image quality
05:32 - 50MP selfie camera & portrait mode
05:43 - 8K video & 4K stabilization test
06:21 - Low-light video samples
06:28 - Verdict: Best camera phone of 2026?
06:51 - Alternatives (Find X9 Pro & Vivo X300 Pro)
Xiaomi’s latest 17 Ultra flagship phone has officially landed on the global stage, and it’s arguably the most ambitious camera-centric smartphone we’ve seen this year.
▶ Check price geni.us/bx1y41b
Note: This is an unbiased, non-sponsored review, but sales commissions may be earned if you make a purchase through the link above.
▶ Read our detailed text review
gsmarena.com/xiaomi_17_ultra_global-review-2933.php
▶ Check out the full specs
gsmarena.com/xiaomi_17_ultra_5g-14380.php
▶ Check out how the phone sounds
gsmarena.com/xiaomi_17_ultra_global-review-2933p3.php#lt
▶ Our new Active use score for battery life is explained here:
gsmarena.com/introducing_gsmarena_battery_test_v2-news-60397.php
Check out our video review to learn ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW about the phone's top features, build and screen quality, battery life, performance, and camera image quality.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Xiaomi 17 Ultra (Global) review
00:31 - Comparison to Leica edition in China
01:01 - Design & IP69 water resistance
01:07 - Xiaomi Photography kit pro
01:28 - 120Hz LTPO AMOLED display brightness test
02:02 - Stereo speakers loudness test
02:14 - Ultrasonic fingerprint reader test
02:20 - IR Blaster & Storage options
02:31 - HyperOS 3 & Android 16 walkthrough
03:09 - Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 & RAM options
03:18 - Geekbench 6 & Antutu 11 & 3D Mark scores
03:26 - Thermal performance & cooling test
03:34 - 6,000 mAh battery life test
03:49 - 90W wired charging speed test & 50W wireless charging
04:08 - Camera specs: 1-inch sensor and continuous zoom
04:29 - 200MP periscope telephoto samples
04:45 - Telemacro closeup samples
04:58 - 50MP main camera: daylight photos
05:13 - 50MP main camera: low-light photos
05:21 - Ultrawide camera image quality
05:32 - 50MP selfie camera & portrait mode
05:43 - 8K video & 4K stabilization test
06:21 - Low-light video samples
06:28 - Verdict: Best camera phone of 2026?
06:51 - Alternatives (Find X9 Pro & Vivo X300 Pro)
