Emir BardakçıThe newly launched Xiaomi 17 Ultra series has taken the Chinese market by storm, specifically the premium Leica Edition. After its official release last night, the limited supply was bought up immediately due to high demand from photography enthusiasts. Some reports indicated that it already appeared on second-hand trading platforms with inflated price tags. This surge in popularity illustrates the robust appeal of Xiaomi’s newest flagship in innovation in mobile imaging technology.
High Demand and Market Response
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition made its debut by carrying a starting price of 7,999 CNY, which translates to approximately $1,115 USD. From such positioning, one might assume that the inventory won’t be flying off the shelves too fast, but that wasn’t what happened when it was initially released.
Social media platforms were blowing up with comments when Xiaomi Group President Lu Weibing posted about it. Many fans were sharing in their luck by showing screenshots of how they managed to get an order in, while others were simply commenting on how fast it went out of stock. Because of this scarcity, units have since shown up on third-party sites where sellers are charging well over the official retail price.
Distinctive Design and Camera Features
This particular model lures photographers with its distinctive aesthetic and functional hardware. It boasts a classic dual-tone design with the iconic Leica “red label” on the rear side. Perhaps one of the most striking features in the Master Zoom Ring, which emulates the manual operation of classic cameras. It enables exposure compensation and white balance to be adjusted physically. There’s also the software featuring the “Leica Moment” mode for that nostalgic texture effect, reminiscent of yore from classic CCD sensors.
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