Chinese brand Xiaomi recently released the
Xiaomi 17 Ultra in China. The latest leak from the rumour mill revealed the
price of this device in Europe. According to the leakster
@MysteryLupin, who
posted on X, the model with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage will cost
a whopping €1,499.
This price is not different from the company’s previous
flagship, and it's such a shame, especially as it is coming when other
flagships like the
Samsung Galaxy S26 series are reducing the prices of the
premium models. Though the company has increased the price, there will be no
change to the memory and storage for the high-end model.
Smaller battery than the Chinese model
The leak also reveals that China will get a bigger battery
than the global or European version of this device. The Chinese model comes
with a 6,800 mAh battery. However, from the recent information, the global version
will have a 6,000 mAh battery which is still big, but smaller than the same
device in China.
This could impact the usage time without a battery. It could
impact the overall usage time without a battery, considering the same processor
and software. This could be a concern for the buyers. It also raises the
question of why the battery size was reduced for the European version.
Colors and choices
The report states that there are three color options
available in Europe. The colors are white, black, and green. The purple color
lovers are out of luck, as this color seems to be available only in China. The
fewer color options may affect the fun quotient of the buyer. The leak does not
show other storage and RAM variants available in Europe. This raises questions
about lower variants. It seems that Xiaomi wants to maintain their flagship at
the same level as its predecessors. The global variants are getting fewer
features.
Overall, this leak gives an idea of what to expect from the
EU version of the
Xiaomi 17 Ultra. The buyer can expect the same price as
before. The buyer can enjoy higher variants of RAM and storage. The battery
capacity is lower compared to its predecessors. This may be an issue for
someone considering buying this. The fans of this series need to consider these
factors while buying.