Xiaomi 17 Ultra LeitzPhone really exists: the Camera Phone with a German soul

The day of the debut of Xiaomi 17 and 17 Ultra is getting closer: the appointment is set for February 28, and although the new models have already been announced in China, it’s likely there will still be a few surprises. On X, the first shots dedicated to Xiaomi 17 Ultra LeitzPhone, an alternative version of the Camera Phone that seems exclusive to some markets, have surfaced.

Xiaomi 17 Ultra LeitzPhone Edition shown live: here it is in the first leak images

In the image above you can see side by side the Xiaomi 17 Ultra “plain” and the supposed LeitzPhone Edition variant. The differences are evident: the Leica version is equipped with the iconic red badge, while the writing inside the camera module is oriented horizontally.

Furthermore, the same module features a thick bezel: it would be the Master Zoom Ring, a rotating crown that adds a true manual zoom, as seen also with the Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition, launched in China last December.

Among other differences we have the Leica Camera Germany logo engraved along the edge of the device; additionally the chassis color is completely black. The software additions include the watermark LEITZPHONE powered by Xiaomi when taking a photo.

But where does the LeitzPhone name come from? We discussed it in this in-depth article, but essentially it’s a way to elevate the flagship above the competition, thanks to the prestige of a historic name even surpassing Leica’s. Leitz refers to Ernst Leitz, a German optics entrepreneur who gave rise to the original company.

So the new name for the top-of-the-line is intended to frame it as a high-end Camera Phone, aimed at professionals and enthusiasts; expect a hefty price tag, since it will be an exclusive model.

Presumed technical specifications

• Dimensions and weight: /
• Colors: /
• Certification: IP68
• Display: Flat OLED 6.3 in, 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 px), Li-Po, LTPO refresh rate at 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits
• Security: under-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
• Liquid cooling with vapor chamber of 4,497 mm²
• SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 3 nm TSMC
• CPU octa-core
  • 2 x 4.6 GHz – Oryon Gen 3
  • 6 x 3.62 GHz – Oryon Gen 3
• GPU: Adreno 840
• RAM: 12 GB LPDDR5X
• Storage: 256/512 GB UFS 4.1 not expandable
• Battery: 6,330 mAh
• Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
• Camera: triple 50 + 50 + 50 MP (f/1.67-2.4-2.0) with Light Fusion 950, OIS, ultra-wide 102° and telephoto/macro with OIS Samsung JN5 | Leica optics + Master Zoom Ring
• Selfie camera: 50 MP (f/2.2), FOV 90°, autofocus
• Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
• Operating system: Android 16 with HyperOS 3