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Leaks Point to Feb. 28 Xiaomi 17 Launch in Europe as NBTC Confirms Leica Leitzphone Powered by Xiaomi

Thai regulators have certified the Leica-tuned Ultra for export under the Leica Leitzphone powered by Xiaomi name.

Overview

  • Dealabs-sourced reports indicate Xiaomi plans to announce the Xiaomi 17 and 17 Ultra for global markets on February 28, just ahead of MWC 2026.
  • Leaked Euro pricing lists the Xiaomi 17 at €999 (12GB/256GB) or €1,099 (12GB/512GB) and the 17 Ultra at €1,499 (16GB/512GB) or €1,699 (16GB/1TB), with reported colors including Black, Venture Green, Ice Blue, Alpine Pink for the 17 and Black, White, Starlit Green for the Ultra.
  • Reports say the rear‑display Xiaomi 17 Pro models are not slated for an initial European release.
  • European variants are rumored to have smaller batteries than Chinese models, with the Xiaomi 17 at about 6,330 mAh and the 17 Ultra at about 6,000 mAh.
  • NBTC certification in Thailand confirms the international Leica branding, and a Geekbench listing for model 25128PNA1G points to a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, 16GB of RAM, and Android 16/HyperOS.