Android Central95
Called one of the best camera phones of 2026, with a better design, great screen, long battery and top-tier 200MP telephoto.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
5 expert reviews#9 of 80 smartphones
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recommend
recommend
Best for telephoto photography
Critics’ consensus
5 professional reviewers tested the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, and 5 recommend it. Most praised: performance and picture quality. Most common complaint: size and weight.
Reviewed by Android Central, Tech Advisor, TechRadar and 2 more
The catch: It is bulky, and subject tracking and video are weaker.
Broad agreement
Scores run from 80 to 95All 5 scores printed by the outlets
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What do critics say about the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
Tech Advisor90
Another top Ultra phone with excellent cameras, a dazzling screen and strong battery, at an unchanged price.
TechRadar90
Two months of use show a genuine camera-king contender, excelling at stills with vivid, well-balanced images.
Trusted Reviews90
A well-rounded flagship with a superb camera system, display, speakers and fast charging, best suited to photography fans.
Expert Reviews80
Recommended for its excellent cameras, top performance and generous storage at a lower price than rivals.
Scores are converted to 0–100. "est." means the outlet gave no number, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates
What critics praise most
Performance3 of 5
Picture quality2 of 5
Battery life2 of 5
What critics dislike most
Size and weight2 of 5
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Common questions
Is the Xiaomi 17 Ultra worth it?
Most critics think so: 5 of 5 recommend it. It is bulky, and subject tracking and video are weaker.
Do critics agree about the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
Broad agreement: scores range from 80 (Expert Reviews) to 95 (Android Central), a spread of 15 points across 5 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.
What do critics dislike about the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
Size and weight (2 of 5 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Oppo Find X9 Ultra (critic score 94), best overall.