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A PhoneArena editorial praises the Xiaomi 17 Ultra for its restrained, mature design, arguing that subtlety and reliability outweigh flashy features in a maturing 2026 smartphone market.
MWC 2026 is kicking off with a wave of pre-event announcements: Honor shows off its Robot Phone with a 200MP camera and a movable 4-DoF gimbal, plus the ultra-thin Magic V6 and the MagicPad 4 tablet; Xiaomi unveils the 17 Ultra’s global release and Leica’s Leitzphone by Xiaomi, both with high-end sensors and Leica-tuned interfaces; additionally, Xiaomi introduces Pad 8/Pad 8 Pro, a 5000mAh UltraThin Power Bank, and the Xiaomi Tag, while Tecno showcases a modular concept phone as Barcelona gears up for the main show.
Xiaomi launched the 17 Ultra flagship phone, with a special Leica edition featuring a rotatable manual zoom ring integrated into the camera island, along with Leica branding and custom software effects. The phone boasts a 50MP main camera, a 200MP telephoto with continuous optical zoom, and high-end specs, with plans for a global release in 2026.
The upcoming Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition is rumored to feature a rotating bezel for tactile zoom control, offering a more camera-like experience, with the standard model lacking this feature. The Leica Edition emphasizes high-end photography with Leica-certified lenses and a distinctive design, including a prominent Leica logo instead of the 'Ultra' branding.
Xiaomi has announced that the Xiaomi 17 Ultra will be launched next week, featuring a new Leica-certified APO telephoto lens and a next-generation one-inch main camera sensor, marking the start of an expanded strategic partnership with Leica aimed at enhancing camera capabilities. The launch is expected to be China-only initially, with a global release possibly at MWC.
The article covers the launch of the OnePlus 15 and Ace 6 in China, their upcoming global release, the global availability of Motorola's Moto Edge 70, the debut of Nothing Phone (3a) Lite, and recent updates on Xiaomi's 17 Ultra with advanced camera features.