Xiaomi 17 India launch set for Feb 28; three colour options revealed, Xiaomi 17 Ultra specs teased via Amazon microsite, highlighting advanced Leica camera features.
Xiaomi 17 India launch set for Feb 28; three colour options revealed [Photo: X]
The tech world is gearing up for another major smartphone reveal as Xiaomi confirms exciting news ahead of its Xiaomi 17 Series launch in India. Along with unveiling three colour options for the Xiaomi 17 and sharing early specs for the Xiaomi 17 Ultra via an Amazon India microsite, Xiaomi has also set the launch date for February 28, 2026.
The Amazon microsite reveals key imaging specs and confirms the flagship will bring advanced camera features to the Indian market, building anticipation for what could be one of the most competitive smartphone launches this year.
Xiaomi India has officially confirmed that the Xiaomi 17 will be available in three colour variants for the Indian market. Two colours, Blue and Black, have already been showcased by the company. The third option remains a mystery but has been teased in a shade that appears to be Green, giving buyers an exclusive choice teased just for India.
These same colour options, Black, Blue, and the teased Green, have also been part of the global Xiaomi 17 lineup reveal, though international markets will see an additional Pink colour as well, bringing the global total to four. This mix of colours aims to appeal to a wide variety of style preferences ahead of the launch.
A deeper look at the Amazon India microsite for the Xiaomi 17 Series offers the first official glimpse of what the Xiaomi 17 Ultra will offer in India. Marketed with the tagline “Master of Night,” Xiaomi describes the Ultra model as adopting groundbreaking optical imaging designed to step up night photography performance.
The microsite confirms that the phone features a Leica‑tuned 1‑inch dynamic ultra camera with LOFIC HDR technology, which improves exposure management in challenging lighting conditions — particularly at night. It also refers to a Leica‑tuned 200MP telephoto sensor with mechanical optical zoom, aligning with the flagship camera trends seen in the Chinese launch of the Ultra model last December. In China, the phone launched with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and a powerful imaging system, including a large main sensor and periscope zoom capabilities.
India’s Amazon microsite lists the standard variant of the Ultra model, and earlier reports suggest that the special Leica edition — which includes a physical, rotatable camera zoom ring for manual controls — might not arrive in the Indian market, as it has not yet appeared in the BIS certification database there.
While full specs for India are not yet officially posted, previous global and China launch data give us a strong picture of what to expect in the Ultra model:
These specs match the Ultra’s flagship positioning and align with global launch data, where similar hardware configurations debuted in China late last year.
Xiaomi has announced that the Xiaomi 17 Series will launch in India on February 28, 2026. The event will take place at 6:30 PM IST, on the same day as the global event in Barcelona, where the company is expected to reveal the 17 lineup alongside the Xiaomi Pad 8.
The launch announcement has also gone live on the Amazon India microsite, which highlights Xiaomi’s ongoing partnership with Leica — now in its fifth year — and gives consumers a first official glimpse of what the company is planning for camera performance. While the microsite does not yet detail full specs, it confirms the event and teases some key imaging features ahead of launch.
Rumours around the Xiaomi 17 Series extend beyond colours and cameras. Global leaks indicate that both the Xiaomi 17 and 17 Ultra will run on Android 16–based HyperOS 3, boast powerful Snapdragon chipsets, and use high‑end cameras with 50MP and 200MP sensors.
Pricing leaks for global markets suggest a premium placement for the lineup, with possible price tags of around €999 for the base Xiaomi 17 and up to €1,699 for fully loaded Xiaomi 17 Ultra models.
Industry chatter also points to battery capacities above 6,000mAh and additional AI‑driven software enhancements that can improve daily performance and camera outputs, especially in night photography scenarios.
For India, Xiaomi’s flagship series launch is significant because it underscores the company’s strategy to compete directly with other major premium brands in the market. With top‑tier specs, Leica imaging technology, and a fresh array of colour options tailored for regional tastes, the Xiaomi 17 Series aims to attract buyers looking for high performance and standout cameras in the flagship segment.
The inclusion of a vivid colour variant exclusive to India also suggests Xiaomi is emphasising local consumer preferences while maintaining a global design identity. As a result, expectations are high for the Xiaomi 17 and 17 Ultra to make a strong impression when they arrive next month.
