Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra officially launch in the Philippines

Xiaomi has officially launched the Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra in the Philippines, expanding its flagship smartphone lineup with new imaging hardware, upgraded battery technology, and enhanced display systems.

Why It Matters: The Xiaomi 17 Series positions Xiaomi firmly in the Philippine premium smartphone segment. With pricing reaching PHP 99,999 for the Ultra variant, the brand is competing directly in the high-end market. The devices were first unveiled globally at Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona prior to their Philippine launch. Xiaomi 17 Series Launch

The Xiaomi 17 Series continues the brand’s partnership with Leica, focusing heavily on mobile photography and professional-grade video features. Both devices also introduce the new Xiaomi Surge Battery and run on Xiaomi HyperOS 3.

Xiaomi 17 Specifications

• Display: 6.3-inch CrystalRes OLED, 2656 x 1220 resolution, 1–120Hz LTPO refresh rate, up to 3500 nits peak brightness, HDR10+, Dolby Vision
• Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform (3nm)
• RAM: 12GB LPDDR5X
• Storage: 256GB or 512GB UFS 4.1
• Rear Cameras: 50MP Leica main (Light Fusion 950, f/1.67, OIS), 50MP Leica 60mm floating telephoto (OIS, 10cm macro), 50MP Leica ultra-wide
• Selfie Camera: 50MP front camera
• Connectivity: WiFi 7, Bluetooth, USB-C
• Other Features: Ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint sensor, stereo speakers, 4-mic array, IP68 rating
• OS: Xiaomi HyperOS 3
• Battery and Fast Charge Tech: 6330mAh Xiaomi Surge Battery, 100W wired HyperCharge, 50W wireless HyperCharge
• Colors: Black, Venture Green, Alpine Pink, Ice Blue

Xiaomi 17 Ultra Specifications

• Display: 6.9-inch Xiaomi HyperRGB OLED, 2608 x 1200 resolution, 1–120Hz LTPO refresh rate, up to 3500 nits peak brightness, HDR10+, Dolby Vision
• Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform (3nm)
• RAM: 16GB LPDDR5X
• Storage: 512GB or 1TB UFS 4.1
• Rear Cameras: 50MP Leica main (Light Fusion 1050L with LOFIC HDR), 200MP Leica 75–100mm telephoto with mechanical optical zoom and OIS, 50MP Leica ultra-wide
• Selfie Camera: 50MP front camera
• Connectivity: WiFi 7, Bluetooth, USB-C
• Other Features: Xiaomi Shield Glass 3.0, ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint sensor, stereo speakers, IP68 rating
• OS: Xiaomi HyperOS 3
• Battery and Fast Charge Tech: 6000mAh Xiaomi Surge Battery, 90W wired HyperCharge, 50W wireless HyperCharge
• Colors: Black, White, Starlit Green

Xiaomi 17, 17 Ultra Price and Pre-order in the Philippines

Pre-orders for both devices will run until March 19. The Xiaomi 17 will come in two variants: 256GB for PHP 53,599 and 512GB for PHP 55,999. Pre-order perks include a PHP 2,000 discount (including the PHP 1,000 discount you’ll provide as pre-order downpayment), a free Xiaomi Watch S4, and a raffle entry to win a Leica Q3 camera worth PHP 413,000. At Xiaomi’s offical store on Shopee, the discount is further increased at up to PHP 4,000.

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra will arrive at a 512GB variant for PHP 99,999 SRP. Pre-order perks include a PHP 15,000 discount (bringing the price down to just PHP 84,999), a Xiaomi Photography Kit, a free Xiaomi Watch 5, and a chance to win a Leica Q3 camera in a raffle.

On top of these, users will also receive a 24-month warranty, including out-of-warranty repair with free labor costs during the warranty period, a free one-time screen replacement within a 6-month period, a 3-month Google AI Pro subscription with 2TB of online storage, and a 4-month Spotify Premium subscription.

Both devices will also be available with 0% installment via credit cards, as applicable, and a 0% interest installment with Home Credit.