The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (Leica Leitzphone) features a massive LOFIC sensor and a mechanical Master Zoom Ring for an authentic photography experience. We test whether the $2,300 price tag is justified by putting its professional-grade Leica optics and Snapdragon 8 Elite power to the ultimate test.
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I’ve Finally Got My Dream Camera Phone: Xiaomi’s Leica Leitzphone Review
0:00 The Most Exciting Camera Phone Ever?
0:13 Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs. Leica Leitzphone Branding
0:33 Hardware Tour: The Iconic Red Dot & Etching
1:07 Price & Value: £1,700 / $2,300
1:46 The LOFIC Sensor Explained (Dynamic Range King)
2:09 200MP Continuous Telephoto Zoom
2:19 Using the Mechanical Master Zoom Ring
2:33 Leica Color Profiles: Chrome, Natural & B&W
2:59 Photo Gallery: Detail & Shadow Performance
4:27 Leica Monopan 50 Film Simulation
5:00 Comparison: Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs. Leica Q3 43
5:59 Performance: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 & Gaming
6:08 6.9-inch Display & IP68 Durability
6:33 Final Verdict: Is it for you?
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@martaki1981
February 28, 2026 at 9:41 am
which version is this, I have never seen the 17 ultra with that portrait orientation leica logo
@marlonni
February 28, 2026 at 1:28 pm
leitz phone, not 17 ultra
@Itshnik-r8v
February 28, 2026 at 3:09 pm
This is a leica leitzphone powered by Xiaomi
@Madeleine-i3
February 28, 2026 at 9:43 am
which version is this, I have never seen the 17 ultra with that portrait orientation leica logo
@jakubvsv9305
February 28, 2026 at 10:49 am
They just presented Xiaomi 17 today few hours ago
@wingid
February 28, 2026 at 10:53 am
its the leica leitz phone version, not xiaomi 17 ultra
@jakubvsv9305
February 28, 2026 at 11:37 am
@wingid im very unimpressed by both Samsung and Xiaomi in this generation. Generational scam like iPhone 17
And the worst part is the prices didnt drop on either in official sources.
@men3wh
February 28, 2026 at 12:01 pm
I can’t trust anyone that still uses androids navigation buttons
@rocketman1058
February 28, 2026 at 2:00 pm
I use them, the swipers have too much “fit into the crowd”
@Digitalflixx
February 28, 2026 at 12:36 pm
1700…jeez
@ccnac704
February 28, 2026 at 1:57 pm
Madness,
way too expensive
@D0Mlas360
February 28, 2026 at 12:56 pm
Samsung S26 Ultra is sniffing at the 17 Ultra butts
@mistertech332
February 28, 2026 at 1:23 pm
2 thousand euros Damn, that’s too much.
@foodiefundamental1767
February 28, 2026 at 1:40 pm
No
@rocketman1058
February 28, 2026 at 1:59 pm
yeah…. as a photographer, not impressed… 100% not worth the price. FYI: Samsungs have had 200MegaPix cameras for 3 years now, with good detailing for a phone. Can’t see where this one excels.
@MLSphotography
February 28, 2026 at 6:22 pm
look at other brands, Samsung is always the worst phone I stopped buying them after S 23 Ultra ! The leader is still Huawei even limited in some areas and hard to get ! But you also get it for half of the price if you really want a good camera !
@MLSphotography
February 28, 2026 at 6:14 pm
I don’t think it could be better then Huawei Pura 80 Ultra ! with half of the price !
@IO-zg8md
February 28, 2026 at 6:15 pm
Ok. I’m going to have to sell my iPhone 17 pro max then …
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February 28, 2026 at 7:17 pm
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February 28, 2026 at 7:18 pm
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