"The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is easily one of the best phones you can't officially buy in the United States. While importing a Chinese smartphone is not without potential pitfalls, this one will tempt keen American photographers."
"I've always appreciated Leica's minimalist industrial design. Textured black and silver materials with a splash of red add some identity. It strikes me as a careful balance between form and function, and it comes through very strongly in Xiaomi's Leitzphone."
"Xiaomi's Ultra line has long battled for the camera king title. There's no radical redesign for the 17 Ultra over last year's Xiaomi 15 Ultra, but there is refinement and a special version called the Leitzphone, designed with Leica, that may prove irresistible to fans of the German camera brand."
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra represents a refined flagship smartphone from the world's third-largest phone maker, featuring powerful camera systems and excellent performance. A special Leitzphone version designed with Leica appeals to photography enthusiasts with minimalist industrial design combining textured black and silver materials with red accents. The device includes a rotatable camera ring for zoom control and Leica-themed user interface customization. While the phone delivers strong specifications and battery life, it comes with bloatware and lacks Qi2 wireless charging support. As an import-only option in the United States, it presents both opportunities and challenges for American consumers seeking premium smartphone photography capabilities.
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