On December 25, 2025, Beijing witnessed the grand event of the Xiaomi × Leica Imaging Strategic Cooperation Upgrade and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra New Product Launch. Lu Weibing, who serves as both a partner and the president of Xiaomi Group, took the stage to reveal the first collaborative masterpiece following the enhanced partnership—the Xiaomi 17 Ultra. Additionally, he introduced the commemorative “Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition,” crafted to celebrate Xiaomi's 15th anniversary and Leica's 100th anniversary. Priced at 7,999 yuan for the 16GB+512GB variant, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition is merely 500 yuan more expensive than the standard version with identical memory specifications. This special edition faithfully recreates the Leica camera experience, encompassing design, operation, and imaging algorithms. It sports the iconic Leica red logo, adopts a dual-material design, and incorporates an integrated “Master Zoom Ring” that allows for intuitive parameter adjustments. In the realm of imaging, it introduces the groundbreaking “Leica Moment” mode. This mode utilizes AI large-scale model training to profoundly restore the classic image quality associated with Leica cameras. Regarding hardware, the device is equipped with built-in dual-satellite communication capabilities and a security encryption chip, enabling chip-level encryption for enhanced data protection.