The Xiaomi 17 Ultra has become a topic long before its launch. It has been weeks since Xiaomi unveiled the Xiaomi 17, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max in China, and a fresh certification listing has now surfaced to shed more light on the upcoming Xiaomi 17 Ultra – the most powerful model of them all.
The listing not only denotes its model number (25128PNA1C), but it also suggests the ability to connect to satellites, along with UWB features of some description and a possible launch date in January 2026. The phone is speculated to come as the Xiaomi 12 Ultra’s successor with some significant changes in performance, camera capabilities, and battery life.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra Connectivity Features (Expected)
Via tipster Digital Chat Station, the product – said to be called Xiaomi 17 Ultra – has been spotted on China’s radio certification database with model number 25128PNA1C. But the listing also suggests the next flagship will feature Tiantong-1 and BeiDou satellite communication for calls and messages sic – which is kind of what Huawei did with some of its high-end models.
What’s more, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra will supposedly be UWB-enabled, which means it could offer device tracking (with devices such as smart tags), and spatial awareness.Contrary to what had previously been seen as the 2512BPNDAG and 2512BPNDAI models, Xiaomi may offer a different variant for Chinese markets that is without satellite navigation capabilities.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra Specifications (Expected)
| Feature | Specification (Expected) |
| Display | 6.8-inch LTPO AMOLED, 2K resolution, 1Hz-120Hz adaptive refresh rate |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Rear Cameras | Quad setup: 200MP periscope telephoto + three 50MP sensors |
| Front Camera | Not yet revealed |
| Battery | 7,000-7,500mAh capacity |
| Charging | 100W wired, 50W wireless |
| Build | 3D-printed titanium alloy middle frame |
| OS | HyperOS 3 (based on Android 16) |
| Connectivity | Tiantong-1, BeiDou satellite, UWB support |
The phone should add some of the best imaging hardware in a smartphone, which could have been developed in collaboration with Leica and also enjoy a massive battery upgrade along side quality metal build for enhanced durability.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra India Launch and Availability
Though Xiaomi hasn’t confirmed when they will make the Mi 17 Ultra available to other markets around the world, speculation suggests it could arrive in China as early as January 2026 and other markets sometime during Q1. If it makes its way to India, it is expected to take on the likes of Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra and Vivo X300 Pro, that are set for their launch too around this time.
Conclusion
With the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, Xiaomi appears to be pushing the limits of smartphone technology – combining satellite connectivity, flagship performance, and next-generation imaging. If leaks hold true, this could be Xiaomi’s most ambitious Ultra model yet, setting a high bar for Android flagships in 2026.
With the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, it seems that Xiaomi really is attempting to push smartphone tech further than ever – incorporating features like satellite connectivity, flagship-level performance, and next-gen imaging. If the leaks are anything to go by, this may even be Xiaomi’s most ambitious Ultra model yet; a benchmark for Android flagships of 2026.