Emir BardakçıXiaomi’s strategic product refresh is making headlines again, as they’ve announced a direct leap to the Xiaomi 17 series—skipping the 16 entirely. In a recent livestream, Xiaomi Group President Lu Weibing addressed key questions about the new lineup, offering clarity for industry watchers and stakeholders.
Xiaomi Confirmed Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Most notably, Lu confirmed that the Xiaomi 17 series will include both a Pro Max and the highly anticipated Ultra edition. Continuing its tradition, the Ultra model will be the flagship for advanced mobile imaging—the kind of technology that’s now firmly associated with upper-tier Xiaomi releases. This reinforces Xiaomi’s ongoing investment in cutting-edge camera performance for users who demand the very best in mobile photography.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra passes certification
There’s more: a new Xiaomi flagship, understood to be the 17 Ultra, has just been approved by China’s SRRC under the model number 2512BPNDAC. Notable here is support for UWB (Ultra-Wideband) technology, which provides precise short-range wireless capabilities, ideal for enterprise and professional uses—think quick, secure device-to-device file transfers and smarter office connectivity. Note, though, this specific model will not feature satellite communications. International variants are expected to include those advanced capabilities.
On that front, Xiaomi has prepared global models offering satellite connectivity, which marks a major step in their hardware evolution. With model numbers 25128PNA1G and 25128PNA1C, these are poised to become Xiaomi’s first phones with satellite access for users outside China. This should be particularly relevant in regions or sectors where critical users require reliable connections outside traditional cellular coverage.
A quick summary:
- 2512BPNDAC: China-only, featuring UWB, without satellite connectivity.
- 2512BPNDAI, 2512BPNDAG: Global models, prepared for international markets.
- First Global Satellite-Enabled Xiaomi Phone: A new milestone for global business users and adventurers requiring robust connectivity.
