Beyond the new telephoto camera, the leak also mentions a Leica APO lens and a new 1-inch main sensor, further reinforcing Xiaomi’s focus on photography for this model.
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra was previously rumored to include a single, “more capable” telephoto camera instead of two. However, it wasn’t clear how exactly it would improve image quality. Now, we have more information—and it’s much more exciting. Leaked screenshots of the camera app, shared on Weibo, reveal more details about the telephoto setup of the upcoming flagship.
The images show standard zoom presets at 0.6x, 1x, and 2x. However, the telephoto section appears to allow smooth zooming between 3x and 4.3x, covering focal lengths from 70mm to 100mm. The interface also includes references to a “Leica 200MP continuous optical zoom” system, pointing to genuine optical adjustments rather than a multi-lens solution.
