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Xiaomi 17 Ultra Global Launch: Barcelona Premiere and the Leitzphone Twist
February 22, 2026 11:06 • UTC+5 (Ashgabat) • 20 views
Xiaomi 17 series global debut in Barcelona: potential Leica Leitzphone rebranding for the Ultra model and flagship specs featuring Android 16.
Xiaomi has officially confirmed the global launch of the Xiaomi 17 series for February 28 in Barcelona. The biggest surprise involves the high-end model: international certifications suggest the Xiaomi 17 Ultra might be rebranded as the Leica Leitzphone powered by Xiaomi. Under the hood, the device boasts the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip and 16GB of RAM. Alongside smartphones, the company will unveil the Xiaomi Pad 8 series and various ecosystem products.