Xiaomi introduces the 17 Ultra smartphone, a clone of the AirTag, along with an ultra-slim power bank.

Xiaomi introduces the 17 Ultra smartphone, a clone of the AirTag, along with an ultra-slim power bank.

Xiaomi has introduced a variety of devices ahead of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, which includes a flagship smartphone aimed at photography enthusiasts, a clone of AirTag, the Xiaomi Watch 5 smartwatch, and a remarkably slim power bank.

The company, headquartered in China, has teamed up with Leica to co-brand the Xiaomi 17 Ultra smartphone. This collaboration involves utilizing Leica lenses and crafting filters inspired by the renowned German camera manufacturer.

Equipped with a 50-megapixel main sensor featuring an F/1.67 aperture and a 1-inch sensor, the standout feature is the 200-megapixel telephoto camera offering a variable focal length equivalent to 75mm-100mm. This enables optical zoom capabilities ranging from 3.2x to 4.3x. Additionally, there’s a 50 MP ultrawide camera boasting an f/2.2 aperture.

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Moreover, the device comes with a robust 6,000 mAh battery (with the Chinese variant featuring a larger 6,800mAh capacity). It can be charged at 90W via USB PD-PPS and also supports Xiaomi’s Hypercharge wireless technology at 50W.

The smartphone boasts a 6.9-inch Xiaomi HyperRGB OLED display safeguarded by Xiaomi’s Shield Glass 3.0. The device is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, which is also featured in the newly released Galaxy S26 series.

Additionally, a special Leica edition phone commemorating 100 years of the camera brand will be available. This edition features a resilient aluminum-alloy body with a nickel-anodized finish, and it includes a Leica theme on the software side.

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This device features a rotating ring that simulates zooming akin to a traditional camera. The special edition is also equipped with a “Leica Essential mode,” incorporating filters that evoke the photographic style of the Leica M9 and Leica M3.

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The Xiaomi 17 was introduced with an increased 6,330 mAh battery, capable of charging at 100W utilizing the company’s HyperCharge technology.

Furthermore, two photography accessories for the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are being unveiled. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra Photography Kit is a Bluetooth-enabled attachment featuring a two-stage shutter button alongside a video recording button. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra Photography Kit Pro aims to replicate a traditional camera appearance with a leather finish, a video recording button, a detachable shutter button, and zoom functionality. This accessory connects via USB-C and is equipped with a 2,000 mAh battery to operate. Users can also utilize a new fastshot mode with this attachment.

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With this launch, the company is making the devices accessible in the EU and the UK. The Xiaomi 17 will have a starting price of €999, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra begins at €1,499. The Leica edition, featuring 16GB RAM and 1TB storage, will be priced at €1,999. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra Photography Kit costs €99.99, and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra Photography Kit Pro is set at €199.99.

In addition to smartphones, the company unveiled numerous other gadgets, including a new scooter. Xiaomi’s Electric Scooter 6 Ultra offers a peak power of 1200W and a range of 75km. It comes equipped with 12-inch all-terrain tires and both front and rear disc brakes. A three-inch TFT display provides essential metrics such as speed and range. The scooter starts at €329.99 in five versions, with the highest-priced model at €799.99.

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Additionally, the company introduced a new Xiaomi tag, a device akin to AirTag, compatible with both Apple Find My and Google Android Find Hub. Weighing merely 10 grams, it features a button cell battery lasting over a year. Users can play a sound remotely to locate the tag or note the time when it is attached. The pricing for this tag is set at €14.9 for a single unit and €49.99 for a bundle of four.

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Moreover, the company presented a sleek power bank measuring only 6mm in thickness. Weighing 98 grams, it has a battery capacity of 5,000 mAh. It supports charging devices at 22.5W via wired connection and at 15W wirelessly. The magnetic power bank can adhere to compatible phones like iPhones and charge them wirelessly. For pricing, it’s set at €59.99 in black and silver, while the orange variant costs €64.99.

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Xiaomi also announced its latest smartwatch, the Xiaomi Watch 5, which features a 930mAh battery capable of lasting up to six days. This smartwatch comes with a 1.54-inch AMOLED display and supports gestures for dismissing calls or alarms. It can generate a health report in 60 seconds by measuring various metrics such as heart rate, blood oxygen, stress levels, sleep duration, sleep heart rate, and sleep SpO₂. The price for this watch is set at €299.99.

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Additionally, the company presented the €69.9 Redmi Buds 8 Pro earbuds, which feature active noise cancellation and offer up to 33 hours of battery life.

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