Emir BardakçıThe model number 2512BPNDAG has now been officially listed in the GSMA database with a confirmed market name- Xiaomi 17 Ultra. This marks Xiaomi’s next big leap in its flagship roadmap as it prepares the Xiaomi 17 lineup after abandoning the Xiaomi 16 naming to more closely fit global naming schemes akin to Apple. This confirmation also solidifies expectations that this launch would happen in December 2025 or January 2026.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra Name Appears in GSMA Database
The GSMA listing is the first official confirmation of the naming scheme for the Xiaomi 17 Ultra. The registration at GSMA further affirms that the progress of the device is ongoing through global certification phases, thus indicating that the launch window could be close. Xiaomi’s decision to skip directly to the “17” series naming aligns with international naming norms and underlines Xiaomi’s strategy toward unified global marketing for its products.
Ultra variant usually carries the most advanced imaging and performance technologies that Xiaomi has to offer, under the model number 2512BPNDAG. From what’s currently reported, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is expected to introduce major hardware upgrades, especially in photography and chipset advancements.
Expected Camera and Imaging Enhancements
Xiaomi is expected to equip the Xiaomi 17 Ultra with a triple-camera system that holds a 50MP + 50MP + 200MP configuration, accompanied by a 50MP front camera. The highlight of the system should be a 1-inch main sensor, likely optimized for improved low-light clarity and dynamic range besides offering advanced computational photography under HyperOS.
An imaging system of this nature indicates that Xiaomi continues to collaborate with Leica, as well as its aspirations to cement the Ultra series as one of the most powerful camera phones in the global premium segment.
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Performance Platform
The power behind the Xiaomi 17 Ultra will be the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, Qualcomm’s upcoming flagship platform. This chipset is expected to bring considerable improvements in CPU efficiency, GPU performance, and even AI computing throughput.
This platform will be used by the Xiaomi 17 Ultra to offer a balanced performance profile in gaming, image processing, and HyperOS system optimization. With an upgraded camera module and a build quality typical of flagships, this device is positioned to compete against the absolute top-tier premium smartphones of 2026.
Launch Timeline and Market Position
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra will likely launch in late 2025 in China or early 2026, and a global release could immediately follow. Considering the fact that Xiaomi is believed to be furthering its ambitions for global prestige, this model may serve as an indication of the company’s premium strategy in 2026.
The Ultra series from Xiaomi has remained a showcase of its most advanced R&D-from materials and display technologies to imaging breakthroughs-all reasons why the Xiaomi 17 Ultra would not buck the trend.
