New information emerges about the next flagship Xiaomi, the Xiaomi 17Ultra, expected by the end of the year. According to sources close to the industry, the device could integrate two 200-megapixel Samsung sensors, a configuration never seen before on a smartphone. The sensors in question are the 1/1.56” Samsung HP5 and the 1/1.4” Samsung HPE, both designed to offer true optical zoom and superior image quality.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra: 200MP dual camera and 1-inch sensor
This choice confirms Xiaomi's desire to push the photographic capabilities of its flagship to the max. The system will consist of four cameras, with full focal length coverage and high-resolution fusion technology. The main sensor will be a 1-inch OmniVision OVX10500U, manufactured by a Chinese company, and promises true camera phone performance.
On the hardware front, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, built on a 3nm process, which will provide high-performance computing power for computational photography and AI. The display will be a 6,85-inch LTPO OLED with 2K resolution, ultra-thin bezels, and an adaptive refresh rate, ideal for multimedia content and gaming.
The built-in battery will be 6.800mAh, with support for 100W wired and 80W wireless fast charging, offering autonomy and flexibility without compromise.
The launch is expected by the end of 2025, with a starting price of 6.999 yuan (about €920) for the 16GB + 512GB version, while the 1TB model could reach 7.999 yuan (about €1.050).
Here's what we know so far (from rumors and reliable sources) about the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, specifically about the 200MP camera and the 1-inch sensor, Sprunki and a comparison with the recent Xiaomi 15 Ultra to understand if the new features can really make a difference.