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Xiaomi 17 Ultra
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Xiaomi 17 Ultra

Released: 2025, December 25Price: About 850 EURStatus: Available. Released 2025, December 27

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Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

General

Brand
Xiaomi
Model
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Released
2025, December 25
Status
Available. Released 2025, December 27
Price
About 850 EUR
OS
Android 16, HyperOS 3
Dimensions
162.9 x 77.6 x 8.3 mm or 8.5 mm
Weight
224 g or 230 g (7.90 oz)
Build
Glass front, fiber-reinforced plastic back / silicone polymer back (eco leather), aluminum frame
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type
LTPO AMOLED, 68B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+, 3500 nits (peak)
Size
6.9 inches, 116.6 cm, 2, (~92.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1200 x 2608 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~416 ppi density)

Performance

Chipset
Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)
GPU
Adreno 840
Internal
512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM
Card slot
No

Camera

Single
50 MP, (wide), 1/2.88", 0.61µm
Triple
50 MP, f/1.7, 23mm (wide), 1.0"-type, 1.6µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 200 MP, f/2.4-3.0, 75-100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.4", 0.56µm, multi-directional PDAF (30cm - ∞), OIS, 3.2-4.3x continuous optical zoom, zoom ring, 50 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 115˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, dual pixel PDAF, TOF 3D, (depth)
Features
HDR, panorama
Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS

Battery

Battery
Active use score 21:29h
Charging
90W wired, 90W PPS, PD3.0, QC3+, 50W wireless, 22.5W reverse wired, 10W reverse wireless

Network

Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1800 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66
5G bands
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 83, 84, 89 SA/NSA
Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band or tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5, MIHC
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), GLONASS
NFC
Yes
Radio
No
USB
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort, OTG
3.5mm jack
No

Sensors

Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer

Other

Colors
Black, White, Starry Green, Purple
Models
25128PNA1C, 25128PNA1G, 2512BPNDAG
Display
1132 nits max brightness (measured)
Announced
2025, December 25
Loudspeaker
-26.6 LUFS (Good)
Performance
AnTuTu: 2777490 (v10), 3863387 (v11), GeekBench: 10896 (v6), 3DMark: 6948 (Wild Life Extreme)
Infrared port
Yes

Xiaomi 17 Ultra Overview

About Xiaomi 17 Ultra Xiaomi 17 Ultra is another flagship from Xiaomi's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2025. Xiaomi 17 Ultra has a wide variety of great specifications such as 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM with Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Xiaomi 17 Ultra can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

Pros and Cons

  • Pros: deeper customization, module support, bloatware removal, and advanced backup options.
  • Cons: warranty risk, possible update issues, and security trade-offs if root permissions are mismanaged.

FAQ

Can I root the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Xiaomi 17 Ultra support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Xiaomi devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Xiaomi 17 Ultra void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Xiaomi 17 Ultra will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Xiaomi 17 Ultra run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Xiaomi 17 Ultra.

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