Xiaomi has officially unveiled its highly anticipated Xiaomi 17 Series in the Philippines, marking the latest milestone in its long-term strategic partnership with Leica. It’s also the first time in a while that Xiaomi has brought its flagship Ultra smartphone to the country. The Xiaomi 17 Series is powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite 5 platform alongside various camera upgrades that make the Xiaomi 17 Series the camera phone to beat in 2026.
Xiaomi 17
The standard Xiaomi 17 is positioned as a “compact imagery flagship,” measuring just 8.06mm thick and weighing 191g while housing the powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 platform. Its photography system is anchored by the Light Fusion 950 image sensor and a 60mm floating telephoto lens capable of 5x optical-level zoom and precise macro shots. Despite its slim profile, the device manages to pack a massive 6330mAh Xiaomi Surge Battery that supports rapid 100W wired HyperCharge technology, ensuring users have consistent power for high-productivity multitasking and intensive gaming
Xiaomi 17 Specifications
| Specs | Xiaomi 17 |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.3-inch 1220 x 2656 LTPO OLED, 120 Hz, 3500 nits peak, Xiaomi Shield Glass |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| RAM | 12GB |
| Storage | Up to 512GB |
| Rear Camera | 50MP main (OIS) 50MP ultrawide 50MP telephoto (OIS) |
| Front Camera | 50MP |
| Battery | 6,330mAh 100W wired HyperCharge 50W wireless HyperCharge |
| OS | Android 16 with HyperOS 3.0 |
| Colors | Black, Venture Green, Alpine Pink, Ice Blue |
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Pushing the boundaries of professional mobile cinematography, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra debuts as the thinnest and lightest “Ultra” model to date, featuring a specialized 1-inch LOFIC main camera sensor for superior HDR performance. A major highlight of the device is its 200MP telephoto camera, which utilizes a mechanical optical zoom to maintain high image quality across a 75–100mm range and can expand up to a 400mm equivalent focal length. The Ultra further caters to professionals with 4K 120fps Dolby Vision recording and a dedicated Photography Kit accessory that adds a customizable two-stage shutter and a video button for a more traditional camera feel.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra Specifications
| Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.9-inch 1200 x 2608 LTPO OLED, 120 Hz, 3500 nits peak, Xiaomi Shield Glass 3.0 |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| RAM | 16GB |
| Storage | Up to 1TB |
| Rear Camera | 50MP main (OIS) 200MP periscope telephoto (OIS) 50MP ultrawide TOF 3D |
| Front Camera | 50MP |
| Battery | 6,000mAh 90W wired HyperCharge 50W wireless HyperCharge |
| OS | Android 16 with HyperOS 3.0 |
| Colors | Black, White, Starlit Green |
Xiaomi 17 & Xiaomi 17 Ultra Philippines Price and Availability
The Xiaomi 17 Series is available in a variety of colors, with the Xiaomi 17 starting at an SRP of Php 53,599 for the 256GB variant and Php 53,999 for the 512GB model. The Xiaomi 17 has a special pre-order discount through the Xiaomi Shopee store for only Php 49,999. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra 16GB/512GB retails at Php 99,999. Pre-Orders on the Xiaomi Shopee store from March 3 to 19, 2026, will entail a discounted price of Php 84,999
Preorders for the standard Xiaomi 17 include a Xiaomi Watch S4 and a chance to win a Leica Q3 camera, while Xiaomi 17 Ultra preorders are bundled with the Xiaomi Watch 5 and the specialized Photography Kit.
Grant is a Financial Management graduate from UST. His passion for gadgets and tech crossed him over in the industry where he could apply his knowledge as an enthusiast and in-depth analytic skills as a Finance Major. His passion allows him to earn at the same time help Gadget Pilipinas' readers in making smart, value-based decisions and purchases with his reviews and guides.
