Xiaomi today launched a number of gadgets ahead of Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, including a camera-focused flagship smartphone, an AirTag clone, the Xiaomi Watch 5 smartwatch, and an ultra-slim power bank.
The China-based company has partnered with camera maker Leica to co-brand the smartphone “Xiaomi 17 Ultra.” As part of the partnership, we use Leica lenses and create filters in the German camera company’s style.
The phone has a 50-megapixel main sensor with F/1.67 aperture and 1-inch sensor. However, the biggest attraction is the 200 million pixel telephoto camera with a variable focal length equivalent to 75mm to 100mm. This means you can optically zoom from 3.2x to 4.3x. The phone also has a 50 MP ultrawide camera with f/2.2 aperture.
Also worth noting is that the phone has a 6,000 mAh battery (the Chinese version comes with a larger 6,800 mAh battery). The phone can be charged using 90W USB PD-PPS and supports Xiaomi’s Hypercharge wireless technology at 50W.
The device features a 6.9-inch Xiaomi HyperRGB OLED display protected by Xiaomi’s proprietary Shield Glass 3.0. The company has opted for Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, which was also used in the recently launched Galaxy S26 series.
The company will also release a special Leica Edition phone to celebrate the camera company’s 100th anniversary. The device features a durable aluminum alloy body with a nickel anodized finish. Xiaomi has also added Leica themes on the software side.
The device has a rotating ring that mimics the zoom of a physical camera. The special edition also features a “Leica Essential Mode” with filters that recreate Leica M9 and Leica M3-like photos.
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Xiaomi has launched the Xiaomi 17 with a larger 6,330mAh battery that can be charged at 100W using the company’s HyperCharge technology.
The company will also launch two photo add-ons for Xiaomi 17 Ultra. The 17 Ultra Photography Kit is a Bluetooth-connected snap-on with a two-stage shutter button and video recording button. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra Photography Kit Pro aims to imitate a physical camera with a leather finish, video recording button, removable shutter button, and zoom controls. The kit installs using a USB-C connection and also includes a 2,000 mAh battery for operation. This add-on also allows users to use the new Fastshot mode on their phones.
With this launch, the company will make these devices available in the EU and UK. Xiaomi 17 prices start from 999 euros, Xiaomi 17 Ultra prices start from 1,499 euros. The Leica edition comes with 16GB RAM and 1TB storage and costs €1,999. The price of Xiaomi 17 Ultra Photography Kit is 99.99 euros, and the price of Xiaomi 17 Ultra Photography Kit Pro is 199.99 euros.
Besides phones, the company has also launched many other devices including scooters. Xiaomi announced that the electric scooter 6 Ultra has a peak power of 1200W and a range of 75km. This scooter is equipped with 12-inch all-terrain tires with front and rear disc brakes. Equipped with a 3-inch TFT display, it can measure speed, range, etc. Prices for this scooter start from 329.99 euros and are available in five different versions, with the top version priced at 799.99 euros.
The company also launched the new Xiaomi Tag, an AirTag-like device that works with both Apple Find My and Google Android Find Hub. The tag weighs only 10 grams and the button battery lasts over a year. You can also play sounds remotely to find tags and times they are tagged. The company is pricing the tags at 14.9 euros for a single tag and 49.99 euros for a pack of four.
Additionally, the company has launched a slim power bank that is just 6mm thick. The power bank weighs 98 grams and has a battery capacity of 5,000 mAh. It can charge your device at 22.5W with a wired connection and 15W with a wireless connection. Because the power bank is magnetic, it can be attached to compatible mobile phones such as iPhones and charged wirelessly. The power bank costs 59.99 euros in black and silver colors. It is also available in orange color and costs 64.99 euros.
Xiaomi has launched a new smartphone, Xiaomi Watch 5, equipped with a 930mAh battery that can last up to 6 days. This smartwatch features a circular 1.54-inch AMOLED display and supports gestures to make calls and dismiss alarms. The watch can also generate a health report in 60 seconds using metrics such as heart rate, blood oxygen, stress level, sleep duration, sleep heart rate, and sleep SpO₂. The price of this watch is 299.99 euros.
The company also launched Redmi Buds 8 Pro earbuds priced at 69.9 euros with active noise cancellation and up to 33 hours of battery life.
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