Xiaomi 17 Ultra Price and Review Singapore

Name: Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Brand: Xiaomi

By Jon Ng, AI Chief at Novatise · Updated 1 Nov 2026

Most phones get cheaper eight months after launch. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra hasn't. Xiaomi Singapore still sells the only local version, 16GB RAM and 512GB storage, at S$1,799 in all three colours^[1], the same as its recommended price in February^[2]. Challenger matches it^[9]. So the question isn't where to find a deal. It's whether this camera is worth full price.

How we put this together: We haven't tested this phone ourselves. This review brings together published reviews, Xiaomi's Singapore specs and terms, and Singapore pricing and repair data. Every price was checked on 1 Nov 2026.

Is the Xiaomi 17 Ultra worth S$1,799 in Singapore?

Yes, if photos are why you buy a phone. GSMArena calls it "likely the best camera phone outside of China"^[7], and HardwareZone singles out its portraits and low-light shots^[4]. The price includes 512GB of storage, a 100W charger in the box^[4] and, for sets bought through Xiaomi's official channels by 6 March 2027, one free screen replacement in the first six months^[15]. If you mainly want a fast phone with a good camera, it's harder to justify: HardwareZone notes the Honor Magic8 Pro costs S$300 less^[4].

A large generic black phone with a big circular four-lens camera module standing upright on a table beside a small camera lens accessory — The camera module takes up a big share of the back, and it is the reason this phone exists. Illustration (AI-generated).

The camera, lens by lens

Xiaomi dropped the two telephoto cameras of the 15 Ultra for one zoom lens that covers both focal lengths and everything in between^[6]. The main camera keeps a 1-inch-type sensor, but it's a new one: Xiaomi calls it Light Fusion 1050L, and GSMArena's hardware apps identify it as an OmniVision part replacing the earlier Sony sensor^[6]. This is the first Ultra with a Leica APO telephoto^[3].

Xiaomi 17 Ultra cameras
Camera	Sensor	Lens	Video, max
Main	50MP, 1-inch type^[3]^[6]	23mm, f/1.67, OIS^[6]	8K30, 4K120^[6]
Telephoto	200MP Samsung HPE, 1/1.4-inch^[6]	75–100mm optical zoom, f/2.39–2.96, OIS^[3]^[6]	8K30, 4K120^[6]
Ultrawide	50MP Samsung JN5^[6]	14mm, f/2.2^[6]	4K60^[6]
Selfie	50MP, now with autofocus^[6]	21mm, f/2.2^[6]	4K60^[6]

Main camera: the strongest part

GSMArena rates the main camera as "quite probably the best of its kind", with natural-looking detail and accurate white balance^[6]. Its one complaint is that very contrasty scenes can look a little flat. It also found the 2x crop as good as the native 1x, by day and at night, which it says it hasn't seen other phones match^[6]. HardwareZone liked the main camera too and preferred the Leica Vibrant colour profile over Leica Authentic^[4].

Telephoto: more useful, worse up close

The zoom lens runs from 3.2x to 4.3x^[6]^[8]. GSMArena says the 3.2x end replaces the old 3x camera "effortlessly", and the 8.6x crop is clearly better than the 15 Ultra's^[6]. The catch is close focus. The new lens can't focus nearer than 26cm (30cm in Pro mode), while the 15 Ultra's short telephoto focused from 9cm^[6]. If you shoot food at the hawker centre with the telephoto, you'll have to step back or switch to the main camera's 2x. GSMArena also found the 200MP mode rarely adds detail over 50MP, so you can leave it off and save storage^[6].

Video: good, with one weak spot

Video is where reviewers hold back. GSMArena says footage from all three rear cameras is a step below ideal in sharpness, and the main camera's stabilisation is shakier than it should be, standing still or walking. The ultrawide and telephoto are steady^[6]. GSMArena says video is probably what kept it from a perfect score^[7]. Creators get 10-bit LOG at 4K120^[3], LUT support, zebras and focus peaking, but there's no 24fps mode^[6].

A hand holding a generic phone with a round camera module, with a row of Singapore shophouses at sunset behind it — The 1-inch main camera and the 75–100mm zoom share one round module. Illustration (AI-generated).

Xiaomi's optional Photography Kit Pro adds a case, a grip with a 2,000mAh battery, shutter and record buttons, and a 67mm filter ring^[3]. Early buyers got it free; it was worth S$199 and the offer ended on 22 March^[3].

Price in Singapore, checked 1 Nov 2026

There's one Singapore model, 16GB+512GB. There's no 256GB or 1TB version of the 17 Ultra here; the 1TB phone is the Leica Leitzphone^[3].

Xiaomi 17 Ultra 16GB+512GB prices in Singapore, checked 1 Nov 2026
Seller	Price	Notes
Xiaomi online store (mi.com/sg)^[1]	S$1,799	Starlit Green, Black and White all in stock; trade-in offered
Challenger^[9]	S$1,799	Black could be added to cart; Starlit Green and White showed sold out
Courts^[10]	Not listed	Search returned no results
Harvey Norman	Unknown	Couldn't load a product page
Xiaomi official store on Lazada / Shopee	Unknown	We couldn't confirm which listing belongs to Xiaomi's official store
Red White Mobile (featured)^[12]	Not listed	No 17 Ultra on its new-phone price list
Singtel, StarHub, M1	Unknown	No 17 Ultra listing found; M1's Xiaomi page didn't show it^[14]

Early buyers paid less. Pre-orders opened on 28 February at S$1,699, and that early-bird price ran until 6 March^[2]^[3]. Since then the price has been S$1,799. HardwareZone's review called the S$100 rise over the 15 Ultra reasonable^[4]. Android Central notes that memory shortages are pushing phone prices up generally^[8], so we wouldn't wait for a big cut.

Featured shop: Red White Mobile, North Bridge Centre didn't list a new Xiaomi 17 Ultra on its price list on 1 Nov 2026, and its trade-in list didn't include one either^[12]^[13]. We can't quote a price there, so call before you go. Red White Mobile is a paid featured shop on this site.

Why some online listings are S$500 cheaper

Lazada search results on 1 Nov 2026 included "Xiaomi 17 Ultra" listings at around S$1,220^[11]. Two of them described a 6,800mAh battery^[11]. The Singapore model has 6,000mAh; the 6,800mAh version is sold in other markets^[4]. So these are imports, not the local set. That matters for after-sales. Xiaomi's VIP services, including the free screen replacement, only cover phones bought through Xiaomi's official channels and activated in Singapore^[15]. Xiaomi Care requires a phone bought new in Singapore that was distributed here or legally imported^[16]. Treat the gap as the price of giving those up.

Battery and charging: the local version is different

HardwareZone reviewed the European model with a 6,800mAh battery and points out that Singapore gets 6,000mAh^[4], made with 16% silicon^[3]. That's still large. Android Central found 6,000mAh easily lasts a day^[8], and GSMArena called battery life class-leading^[7]. Just expect a little less than the European figures you'll read online.

Wired charging is rated at 90W and wireless at 50W^[3]. Singapore retail boxes include a 100W charger^[4]. HardwareZone, using a third-party charger, measured 50% in about 28 minutes and a full charge in 74 minutes^[4].

A generic phone charging on a desk through a braided USB-C cable from a compact white charger — Singapore boxes come with a 100W charger. Illustration (AI-generated).

What else S$1,799 gets you

The screen is 6.9 inches, 2608×1200, up to 3,500 nits and 1–120Hz, behind Xiaomi Shield Glass 3.0. Xiaomi claims it is 30% more drop-resistant than the 15 Ultra's glass^[3]. It's the first Xiaomi Ultra with a flat screen and a flat back^[3], which makes screen protectors easier to fit. Inside is the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with UFS 4.1 storage^[3]. HardwareZone found performance on par with the Honor Magic8 Pro and vivo X300 Pro^[4]. GSMArena's cons list includes a camera app with so many modes it can feel overwhelming^[7].

The Xiaomi 17 series at Xiaomi Singapore, checked 1 Nov 2026
Model	Price	Stock on mi.com/sg
Xiaomi 17 (12GB+256GB or 512GB)	S$1,249^[19]	Out of stock
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (16GB+512GB)	S$1,799^[1]	In stock
Leica Leitzphone powered by Xiaomi (16GB+1TB)	S$2,299^[2]	Out of stock; limited Singapore units^[3]

The Leitzphone costs S$500 more, for 1TB and Leica styling^[2]^[3], and it wasn't in stock anyway. GSMArena compared the regular 17 Ultra with the Leica-branded Chinese version and found the photos essentially identical^[6]. Among rivals, GSMArena suggests the OPPO Find X9 Pro as a cheaper option that comes close on camera, and the vivo X300 Pro for its processing^[7]. HardwareZone calls the vivo X300 Pro a tough rival^[4]. If you're comparing with Samsung, see our Galaxy S26 Ultra review.

If it breaks

Buy from an official channel in the first year and the after-sales package is generous. Xiaomi's VIP terms for the 17 series list^[15]:

24 months of quality assurance from the purchase date.
One free screen replacement within six months for accidental damage, for phones bought between 1 March 2026 and 6 March 2027. Scratches and deliberate damage aren't covered.
A one-time replacement right within the warranty period, and international warranty service for the 17 Ultra.
Door-to-door pickup and delivery for repairs, and free labour on out-of-warranty repairs during the warranty period.

Xiaomi Care costs S$249 when you buy the phone^[1]. It adds 12 months of extended warranty and 24 months of accidental and liquid damage cover, underwritten by Allianz, with up to four claims^[16]. Each claim needs a deductible, but the terms don't state how much, so ask before you buy. It also includes a battery replacement during the extended warranty if capacity drops below a set level^[16].

Xiaomi 17 Ultra repair prices in Singapore, checked 1 Nov 2026
Repair	Xiaomi service centre	Citri Mobile
Screen	Free once in first 6 months (official sets)^[15]; otherwise unknown	Quoted after diagnosis^[18]
Battery	Unknown	Quoted after diagnosis^[18]
Charging port	Unknown	S$45^[18]
Water damage repair	Unknown	S$45^[18]
Labour / inspection fee	S$45 each^[17]	n/a

Xiaomi says its out-of-warranty prices are indicative and the service centre's quote after inspection is final. The S$45 inspection fee still applies if you decline the quote^[17]. Xiaomi's online parts price lookup wouldn't load for us, so official parts prices for the 17 Ultra are unknown.

Out of warranty, a 1-inch camera module and a 6.9-inch screen won't be cheap, and no shop we checked publishes a 17 Ultra screen price. Get a written quote first. Browse our Xiaomi repair shops:

Xiaomi Authorised Service Centre

Kallang/Bendemeer · Xiaomi authorised service centre · use it for warranty, VIP and Xiaomi Care claims

Citri Mobile Phone Repair

People'S Park Centre · lists Xiaomi 17 Ultra charging port S$45; screen and battery quoted after diagnosis

Lite Mobile - Boon Keng

Bendemeer Ville · repairs Xiaomi phones · no 17 Ultra prices published, ask for a quote

FlashmanFix

Sim Lim Square · repairs Xiaomi phones · no 17 Ultra prices published, ask for a quote

An opened generic phone with its round camera module removed, laid on a repair mat beside screwdrivers, a pry tool and tweezers — No shop we checked publishes a 17 Ultra screen or camera price yet, so get a written quote. Illustration (AI-generated).

Resale and trade-in

Red White Mobile doesn't buy the 17 Ultra yet^[13]. Its list shows how Xiaomi Ultras hold value: a used 15 Ultra 16GB+512GB fetches S$670, a 14 Ultra S$420 and a 13 Ultra S$320^[13]. If you're upgrading from a 15 Ultra, that S$670 brings the 17 Ultra down to about S$1,129 before any trade-in bonus. Xiaomi's own store also offers trade-in^[1], so compare both quotes.

Who should buy it

Buy it if

You take a lot of photos, especially portraits, zoom shots and night scenes. You want 512GB without paying extra, and you'll buy from Xiaomi or an official reseller so you get the free screen replacement.

Skip it if

You mostly shoot video while walking, you photograph small things up close with the zoom lens, or you'd rather spend S$300 less on a phone that's just as fast. A cheap import isn't a shortcut, because you lose the local after-sales cover.

For other flagships, read our Galaxy S26 Ultra, Pixel 11 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro reviews, or see all phone reviews.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the Xiaomi 17 Ultra in Singapore?

S$1,799 for the only Singapore model, 16GB+512GB, at Xiaomi's online store, checked 1 Nov 2026. Challenger listed it at the same price. The early-bird price of S$1,699 ended on 6 March 2026.

Is there a cheaper Xiaomi 17 Ultra on Lazada?

Lazada search results on 1 Nov 2026 included listings at around S$1,220, but two of them described a 6,800mAh battery, which isn't the 6,000mAh Singapore model. Xiaomi's VIP services only cover sets bought through official channels and activated in Singapore.

Does the Xiaomi 17 Ultra come with a charger in Singapore?

Yes. HardwareZone reports that Singapore retail sets include a 100W charger. The phone is rated for 90W wired and 50W wireless charging.

Does the Xiaomi 17 Ultra get a free screen replacement?

Yes, once. Phones bought through Xiaomi's official channels between 1 March 2026 and 6 March 2027 get one free screen replacement within six months for accidental damage, under Xiaomi's VIP terms. Scratches and deliberate damage are excluded.

How much is Xiaomi Care for the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

S$249 at Xiaomi's online store, checked 1 Nov 2026. It adds 12 months of extended warranty and 24 months of accidental and liquid damage cover with up to four claims. A deductible applies to each claim.

What is the difference between the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Leica Leitzphone?

The Leitzphone costs S$2,299 for 16GB+1TB with Leica styling, against S$1,799 for the 17 Ultra's 16GB+512GB. GSMArena found the regular and Leica-branded versions it tested took essentially identical photos. Singapore units of the Leitzphone are limited, and it was out of stock at Xiaomi's store when we checked.