Xiaomi 17 & 17 Ultra Set for Global Debut on February 28 at MWC 2026

By Shikhar Mehrotra • Updated On Feb 20, 2026

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Both phones will debut globally on February 28, 2026, in Barcelona (along with the Mobile World Congress).
Xiaomi has teased the Xiaomi 17 series on its Indian website and social media handles.
However, that is the extent of the information confirmed by the brand. Even so, we still know a couple of things about the Xiaomi 17 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra.

The Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi has confirmed the global launch date for its latest Android flagship: the Xiaomi 17 series. While Chinese markets offer more than two options, Xiaomi should launch two models from the series globally: the Xiaomi 17 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra.

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Xiaomi 17 Series To Go Global On February 28, 2026

According to the company, both phones will debut globally on February 28, 2026, in Barcelona (along with the Mobile World Congress). The Xiaomi 17 launch event will be livestreamed via the company’s official handles (most likely YouTube) at 07:30 PM IST.

So far, Xiaomi has teased the Xiaomi 17 series on its Indian website and social media handles. However, the brand hasn’t announced (yet) anything about the Indian arrival of the handsets. Neither do we have any solid rumors about the Xiaomi 17 series’ Indian pricing.

There’s a good chance Xiaomi will announce the Indian versions of the smartphones at the MWC 2026 event.

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Do We Know Anything Else About The Smartphones?

However, that is the extent of the information confirmed by the brand. Even so, we still know a couple of things about the Xiaomi 17 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra.

The specifications below are expected for the handsets. One notable difference between the Chinese and the global versions of the handsets could be their battery capacity.

Xiaomi 17 Tech Specs

Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) octa-core, up to 4.6GHz
Operating System: HyperOS 3.0 based on Android 16
RAM: Up to 12GB LPDDR5X
Storage: Up to 512GB UFS 4.1
Display: 6.3-inch 1.5K LTPO AMOLED (1220 × 2656 resolution), 120Hz
Brightness: 3,500 nits peak
Rear Cameras: Triple 50MP Leica Summilux system
Main Camera: 50MP (1/1.31″ Sony Light Fusion 950, f/1.6, OIS)
Ultra-Wide: 50MP (f/2.4, 17mm)
Telephoto: 50MP (f/2.0, 2.6× optical zoom, OIS)
Front Camera: 50MP with 4K video recording
Battery: 6,330mAh silicon-carbon (7,000mAh in China version)
Charging: 100W wired, 50W wireless, 22.5W reverse wireless

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Xiaomi 17 Ultra Tech Specs

Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm), up to 4.61GHz
Display: 6.9-inch 1.5K LTPO AMOLED flat panel, 120Hz refresh rate
Main Camera: 50MP 1-inch sensor (OmniVision OV50X / Light Fusion 1050L), f/1.67, OIS
Periscope Telephoto: 200MP Samsung ISOCELL sensor, 3.2x–4.3x continuous optical zoom (75–100mm), OIS
Ultra-Wide Camera: 50MP Samsung JN5, 14mm focal length, autofocus with macro support
Front Camera: 50MP with autofocus and 4K video recording
RAM Options: 12GB or 16GB LPDDR5X
Storage: Up to 1TB UFS 4.1
Battery (Global): 6,000mAh (6,800mAh in China variant)
Charging: 90W wired HyperCharge
Wireless Charging: 50W wireless + 22.5W reverse wireless

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Shikhar Mehrotra

Shikhar Mehrotra is a seasoned technology writer and reviewer with over five years of experience covering consumer tech across India and global markets. At Smartprix, he has authored more than 1,700 articles, including news stories, features, comparisons, and product reviews spanning automobiles, smartphones, chipsets, wearables, laptops, home appliances, and operating systems. Shikhar has reviewed flagship devices such as the iPhone 16, Galaxy S25+, and Sennheiser HD 505 Open-Ear headphones. He also contributes regularly to Smartprix’s growing automotive section.

With a deep understanding of both iOS and Android ecosystems, Shikhar specializes in daily tech news, how-to explainers, product comparisons, and in-depth reviews. His DSLR photography in product reviews is recognized as among the best on the team.

Before joining Smartprix, Shikhar wrote for leading publications including Forbes Advisor India, Republic World, and ScreenRant. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication from Amity University, Lucknow.

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