Xiaomi 17 is a small(ish) phone with a big(ish) battery

Xiaomi has just given a global launch to two of its latest flagship phones, the Xiaomi 17 and 17 Ultra, along with a Leica-branded Leitzphone edition of the Ultra.

The 17 and 17 Ultra will apparently be available soon in the UK, Europe, and select other markets. The 17 – pitched as a rival to the likes of the iPhone 17 and Samsung Galaxy S26 – will cost £899 / €999 (about $1,200), while the larger and more capable Ultra starts from £1,299 / €1,499 ($1,750). The limited-edition Leitzphone will be substantially more ex …

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