India, Dec. 5 -- Xiaomi is preparing to expand its 17 series smartphone lineup with a new flagship, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, expected to launch in China later this month. The series initially included three models, Xiaomi 17, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max, all powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. The upcoming Ultra variant aims to take the series further with advanced camera features and hardware upgrades.

A recent image shared on Weibo shows the Xiaomi 17 Ultra in a protective case, which offers the first look at the phone's design. The photos reveal a redesigned rear camera module that differs from the circular setup on the Xiaomi 15 Ultra. The new layout looks compact but densely packed, with three large sensors arranged alongside a ...