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Xiaomi 17 Ultra - More Camera than Phone!

Marques Brownlee

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camera first, phone second

It's a camera first, phone second. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leans heavily into its Leica branding with premium accessories and a unique camera ring, offering a fun shooting experience despite not being the absolute best quality.

  • ๐Ÿ“ธ The phone includes a custom case, aluminum lens cap, microfiber cloth, and wrist strap, all branded by Leica.
  • ๐Ÿ“ท Features a triple camera setup: 50MP 1-inch main sensor, 50MP ultrawide, and a 200MP variable telephoto lens (75-100mm equivalent).
  • ๐ŸŽ›๏ธ The rotating camera ring offers haptic feedback and can be customized for zoom, exposure, focus, shutter speed, or white balance.
  • โœจ Leica Vibrant and Authentic profiles are built into the capture process, emulating specific Leica camera looks.
  • โš™๏ธ Underneath the camera focus, it's a flagship phone with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 6.9-inch 120Hz display, and 6800mAh battery.

A person holds a white smartphone with a large, circular camera module on the back, featuring a prominent Leica logo and a curved dial overlay indicating zoom levels.