Emir BardakçıAccording to new information pulled from MI code, the company is working on the global version of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, which comes with a significant hardware change compared to the China-exclusive model. Specifically, the global variant will pack a smaller battery. Going by history, this move does not come as a surprise since Xiaomi often employs such tactics during global launches, although this change doesn’t impact the core positioning of the device in terms of performance.
Battery Capacity Difference Between China and Global Model
The most crucial difference between the two versions, however, is their battery size: although the Xiaomi 17 Ultra hits the Chinese market with a 6,800 mAh battery, its global counterpart will reportedly come with a 6,000 mAh unit. Looking at that, such a cut seems related more to different regional certification requirements and some internal design changes rather than cost-cutting measures.
Even with the smaller battery, Xiaomi is not changing the charging technology. The global Xiaomi 17 Ultra will also support 90W wired fast charging, which ensures its competitive charging times and maintains the premium user experience as expected from the Ultra series.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra other specs
Besides the battery adjustment, everything else remains mostly uniform across regions. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra will likely be very focused on camera performance, carrying the baton of Xiaomi’s Ultra line of thought.
Expected camera setup includes:
- 50MP OV10500U 1-inch main sensor
- 200MP Samsung ISOCELL HPE periscope telephoto camera
- 50MP ultra-wide-angle camera
It will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, making the Xiaomi 17 Ultra one of the most powerful Android smartphones in its class. It is expected that memory and storage options for the device will remain mostly identical through different markets.
Pricing Impact & Market Positioning
Prices could change with the rising memory and component costs. The pricing for the Xiaomi 17 Ultra could go up by 500–1000 yuan, or around $70–$140 USD, in China. Given that these prices are based on information from China, global pricing has not yet been confirmed.
Historically, Xiaomi adjusts global pricing based on taxes, logistics, and regional market conditions. The battery reduction does not necessarily indicate a lower market positioning but more of strategic regional adaptation.
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