Xiaomi 17 Ultra leak: 200MP periscope, LOFIC main sensor, and 2K/120Hz OLED

Xiaomi is reportedly readying the Xiaomi 17 Ultra for a China launch, with recent certifications indicating a debut by year’s end. In the lead-up, reliable tipster Digital Chat Station has steadily teased the phone’s imaging credentials. The latest Xiaomi 17 Ultra leak doubles down on optics, pointing to upgraded sensors, new light-handling tech, and a revamped periscope system.

Xiaomi 17 Ultra leak: next-gen LOFIC, faster glass, and a 200MP periscope

According to Digital Chat Station, the 17 Ultra’s main camera will pair a large sensor with a fast f/1.6 aperture, backed by next-generation LOFIC (low-noise/overflow management) to improve highlight handling and reduce glare. The leak also references an effective aperture around f/4.5, a detail meant to reflect how the system behaves in practice for low-light clarity and overall dynamic control.

The star of the show is a 200MP periscope telephoto said to deliver strong medium- and long-range zoom, with an effective aperture near f/8.6. Xiaomi will reportedly employ an exclusive full-lens optical system here, promising more versatile focusing and cleaner transitions across focal lengths.

Design-wise, expect a large flat display and a distinct circular camera deco, refining the look of its predecessor while keeping an unmistakably premium signature.

Rumored camera stack: four high-resolution sensors plus a 50MP selfie

Prior reports outline a comprehensive array:

• 50MP main camera with in-sensor zoom and lossless focal-range transitions

• 50MP Samsung JN5 ultra-wide

• 50MP Samsung JN5 telephoto

• 200MP Samsung HPE periscope telephoto with 4×4 RMSC technology

• Front camera: 50MP OmniVision OV50M for selfies

Collectively, the setup suggests a flagship tuned for computational zoom continuity, high-resolution capture across focal lengths, and improved performance in mixed lighting.

Xiaomi 17 Ultra leak: Display, platform, and shared components with 17 Pro Max

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is expected to share several core parts with the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max:

• 6.9-inch OLED, 2K, 120Hz

• Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset

• Ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint reader

• Enhanced vibration motor

Where the Ultra distinguishes itself is in the large circular camera module and exclusive imaging hardware.

Colors, design cues, and positioning

Colorways tipped so far include gold, black, white, and purple. The circular camera island positions imaging as the centerpiece, while the flat display underscores a modern, squared-off aesthetic.

Xiaomi 17 Ultra leak: Launch timing: certifications point to a 2025 release window

Certification activity suggests Xiaomi is targeting a China launch by the end of the year. Given the emphasis on optics and shared internals with the Pro Max, the 17 Ultra reads as the camera-first flagship in the family.

Bottom line

If these leaks hold, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra will lean heavily into photography: LOFIC-enhanced main sensor, a 200MP periscope with Xiaomi’s full-lens optical system, and a quartet of high-resolution cameras to ensure coverage at every focal length—on top of a familiar 2K/120Hz OLED and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 foundation.