Xiaomi 17 Ultra (Global model) review: Peak cameraphone

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 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. ▶ Check price https://www.gsmarena.com/where-to-buy.php3?p=14380 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 https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_17_ultra_global-review-2933.php ▶ Check out the full specs https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_17_ultra_5g-14380.php ▶ Check out how the phone sounds https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_17_ultra_global-review-2933p3.php#lt ▶ Our new Active use score for battery life is explained here: https://www.gsmarena.com/introducing_gsmarena_battery_test_v2-news-60397.php ******************* 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)