Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition sells out in seconds in China and price skyrockets at resellers

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition, a premium variant of the Chinese brand’s new flagship, sold out practically instantly during the start of official sales at China. Marketing began on Saturday (December 27, 2025), just a few days after the official announcement on December 25. The high demand came especially from the most advanced configuration, with 16 GB of RAM and 1 TB of internal storage, launched for 8,999 yuan (approximately R$7,098 at the current price). Usuários who secured pre-sale units have already placed the product on second-hand platforms even before official shipping.

The phenomenon reflects the strong appeal of the partnership between Xiaomi and Leica, which results in a smartphone aimed at photography enthusiasts. The special edition incorporates classic design elements from the Leica cameras, such as a two-tone finish and the iconic red dot on the back. Além additionally includes exclusive accessories in the box such as magnetic cover, Leica style lens cap, lanyard and cleaning cloth.

Design inspired by classic cameras

The Xiaomi 17 The characteristic red dot appears prominently on the rear.

The device maintains compact dimensions for a flagship, measuring 162.9 x 77.6 x 8.29 mm and weighing 224 grams. IP66, IP68 and IP69 certification guarantees resistance to water and dust in different conditions.

Exclusive features of the Leica edition

The special edition features the Master Zoom Ring, a physical ring around the camera module that allows manual adjustments of zoom, exposure and white balance with haptic feedback. Esse feature eliminates the need for repeated screen touches during professional use.

Leica Moment mode offers M9-style color rendering, M3 + Monopan 50 black and white film simulations, and classic full-frame 3:2 aspect ratio. Esses modes seek to recreate nostalgic textures from old CCD sensors and analog films.

Advanced camera system

The quadruple rear photographic set has a 50 MP 1-inch main sensor (Light FOV, f/2.2) and 50 MP front.

The periscope telephoto lens is APO certified by Leica, which reduces chromatic aberrations and improves overall image quality. The system supports features such as object tracking, enhanced night mode and high-resolution capture.

Robust performance and battery

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor ensures high performance in demanding tasks, including photo and video editing. Options reach 16 GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 1 TB of UFS 4.1 storage.

The 6,800 mAh battery supports 90W wired, 50W wireless, and 22.5W reverse fast charging. The 6.73-inch WQHD+ AMOLED display (or 6.9 inches in some specs) offers a peak brightness of 3,500 nits, a dynamic refresh rate of 1-120 Hz, and Dragon Crystal Glass 3.0 protection.

Demand exceeds initial supply

The rapid exhaustion of stock occurred shortly after the opening of sales on official channels, such as the Xiaomi website and partner stores at China. Relatos indicate that the 16 GB + 1 TB version is already appearing on resale platforms for prices above 10,000 yuan (around R$7,888), representing a significant increase over the official price.

Many resellers are users who pre-ordered units and decided to cash in on the immediate shortage. The phenomenon highlights the product’s positioning as a desirable item among collectors and technology enthusiasts.

Still no forecast for global markets

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition remains exclusive to the Chinese market at this time. Não has a confirmed release date in other countries, including Brasil.

Xiaomi typically expands premium flagships to international markets in the months following local launches. Consumidores outside of China follow possible official announcements in the coming months.