Xiaomi 17 and 17 Ultra launching in India on March 11
Xiaomi 17 and 17 Ultra launching in India on March 11 marks the arrival of the company’s latest flagship smartphones in the country. The devices were officially unveiled at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 in Barcelona, where Xiaomi also introduced the Xiaomi Pad 8 lineup.
Both smartphones feature Leica-backed camera systems, flagship Snapdragon processors, and IP68-rated designs. The India pricing of the Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra will be announced at the launch event on March 11.
The Xiaomi Pad 8 and Pad 8 Pro are currently available in Europe and select global markets.
Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra specifications and features
The Xiaomi 17 is positioned as the compact flagship in the series. It features a 6.3-inch AMOLED display with a peak brightness of 3,500 nits and a 120Hz refresh rate. The device weighs 191 grams and comes with an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.
The larger Xiaomi 17 Ultra features a 6.9-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. It weighs approximately 219 grams and also carries an IP68 rating.
Both models are powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, targeting top-tier performance.
Globally, the Xiaomi 17 is available in a single configuration with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, priced at Euro 999 (around Rs 1,07,365). The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is priced at Euro 1,499 (around Rs 1,61,048). Official India prices will be revealed on March 11.
On the camera front, the Xiaomi 17 includes a Leica-backed triple-camera system with a 50-megapixel primary sensor, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 50-megapixel telephoto lens featuring a Leica 60mm floating lens design.
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra features a Leica-tuned triple-camera setup, including a 50-megapixel primary sensor, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto lens. The telephoto camera supports 3.2x to 4.3x continuous optical zoom, equivalent to 75–100mm, using a movable mechanical zoom system.
In terms of battery capacity, the Xiaomi 17 packs a 6,330mAh battery with support for 100W wired charging. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra houses a 6,000mAh battery with 90W wired and 50W wireless charging support.
In India, the Xiaomi 17 will be available in black, blue, and green colour options. The pink variant will remain exclusive to the global market. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra will be offered only in black in India.
Xiaomi Pad 8 and Pad 8 Pro specifications
The Xiaomi Pad 8 features an 11.2-inch LCD display with a 3.2K resolution of 3200 x 2136 pixels and a 3:2 aspect ratio. It supports a 144Hz adaptive refresh rate and 800 nits peak brightness.
The tablet is powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor built on a 4nm process and paired with LPDDR5X RAM. It offers up to 12GB RAM and storage options of 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB.
The device runs on Xiaomi HyperOS 3, offering split-screen multitasking, workstation mode, and PC-style browsing with drag-and-drop support. It also includes AI features such as AI Writing, AI Translate, and AI Art.
For photography, the Xiaomi Pad 8 includes a 13MP rear camera and an 8MP front camera. It is backed by a 9,200mAh battery with 45W fast charging and reverse charging support.
The Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro shares the same 11.2-inch 3.2K LCD display with a 144Hz adaptive refresh rate. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor built on a 3nm process and paired with LPDDR5T RAM. Storage options go up to 512GB UFS 4.1.
The Pro variant features a 50MP rear camera and a 32MP front camera with support for 4K video recording. It packs a 9,200mAh battery with 67W HyperCharge fast charging and reverse charging support.
The Xiaomi Pad 8 series is available in Pine Green, Blue, and Gray colour options across Europe and select global markets.
The upcoming India launch of the Xiaomi 17 series is expected to strengthen Xiaomi’s presence in the premium smartphone segment, with official pricing details to be confirmed on March 11.
FAQs on Xiaomi 17 and 17 Ultra launching in India on March 11
1. When is the Xiaomi 17 series launching in India?
- The Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra will launch in India on March 11.
2. What processor powers the Xiaomi 17 and 17 Ultra?
- Both smartphones are powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset.
3. What are the key camera features of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
- 50MP primary sensor
- 50MP ultra-wide lens
- 200MP periscope telephoto lens
- 3.2x to 4.3x continuous optical zoom
4. What is the battery capacity of the Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro?
- The Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro packs a 9,200mAh battery with 67W fast charging.
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