The first leaks about the Xiaomi 17 Ultra camera They are already circulating and point to an interesting leap compared to the previous generation. Various sources agree that the new Ultra would maintain the focus on mobile photography with Leica optics and a more advanced set of sensors, with a special emphasis on the periscopic telephoto lens. In addition, it would incorporate a large main sensor to improve dynamic range and night performance.
Although it is not yet official, the details shared by regular leakers on Weibo and collected by technological media advance a quad setup with three 50 megapixel cameras and a fourth higher resolution sensor. There is also talk of a new periscope with renewed optics and an improvement in image processing that should translate into a more effective optical zoom in different lighting conditions and more consistent colors under the Leica signature.
Four cameras and a new periscope: what the leaks say
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra would mount three 50 megapixel sensors and a quarter of 200 megapixels within a later module that would follow the minimalist style of the series. The main piece would be a “1 inch type” main sensor (or very close) prioritizing dynamic range and noise control. The periscopic telephoto lens, for its part, would have a largest sensor and revised optics to offer a optical zoom with greater sharpnessespecially in low light, where periscopes often suffer.
In the ultra wide angle and in the second telephoto lens, resolutions of 50 megapixels would be maintained, with the idea of homogenize textures and color among all focal points. There is no solid mention of a variable aperture on the main camera, a feature that some manufacturers have been leaving behind in favor of larger sensors and more robust algorithms. computational photography.
Does the “one inch” sensor repeat? Clues about the main
In addition to the megapixel figure, various information suggests that Xiaomi could release a new generation of 1 inch type sensor for the main camera. The name of OmniVision OVX10500U as a possible replacement for the well-known OV50X, which would align with the strategy of take advantage of larger pixels and better dynamic range in high contrast scenes. If confirmed, we should see clear improvements in fine detail and in color consistency at 12/16 MP through pixel binning.
This supposed sensor would arrive accompanied by the usual Leica package (color, tone and microcontrast profiles), plus a processing adjustment to reduce the “watercolor” effect in medium and high zooma recurring criticism on some high-end Android devices when boosts are exceeded.
What changes compared to the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
He Xiaomi 15 Ultra already introduced a periscope 200 megapixels which stood out in low light. The 17 Ultra would maintain that commitment to the long-range camera, but would reinforce the main sensor and the quality of the periscopic zoom thanks to a larger sensor. If Xiaomi manages to balance noise and contrast in the range of 5 to 10x magnificationwe would be facing a practical leap in travel photography, distant portrait and zoom video.
Improvements can also be expected in focus and stabilizationalong with HyperOS 3 and the latest AI algorithms to super resolution and multi-frame noise reduction. It remains to be seen if Xiaomi maintains the same module design or introduces aesthetic changes to adapt to the new sensor sizes.
An Ultra that once again focuses on zoom and dynamic range
If the leaks are right, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra will arrive with four very balanced camerasa huge main and a most capable periscope. All this should translate into greater consistency in photos taken with different focal lengths and an effective optical zoom both day and night. Are you convinced by this roadmap or would you prefer more news in video and portrait? We read you in the comments.
