A camera-focused review praising the Xiaomi 17 Ultra's sensors, zoom, low-light performance and Photography Kit Pro, while noting weaker selfies and no official US availability.
1-inch main sensor handles low light and highlights very well
Continuous optical zoom with 200MP periscope telephoto
Leica color profiles look natural, not oversharpened
Photography Kit Pro adds physical controls and battery grip
Strong portraits from telephoto and portrait mode
Selfie camera results inconsistent, with punchy colors and HDR issues
Ultrawide lens placement makes finger intrusion easy
Xiaomi once again makes one of the best Ultra phones, with a good balance of phone and camera, though the price demands a strong interest in photography.
Excellent cameras, especially the 1-inch main sensor
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