XiaomismartphoneLast featured Mar 2026
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Worth it if…Worth it, with caveats.
Finished fifth, with the global version underperforming its huge 6,800mAh capacity because of a restricted cell.
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- Price when I covered it
- £900+
- Featured in
- 2 videos · 2026–2026
- Category
- Phones · Flagship
What I liked
- Larger sensor gives more depth
- More real detail on faces
- Better in low light
What I didn't
- Battery life far below what capacity suggests
- Global variant restricts usable capacity
In my words
Straight from the video. Tap a timestamp to hear me say it.
“Can't you see how the Xiaomi has more depth because of its larger sensor and just so much more real detail on the face”
“It's not lasting close to as long as its ultra-high capacity battery suggested it should.”
Every time I covered it
Most recent first, so you can see if my view has changed.
1:53Samsung S26 Ultra Review - Breaking Point.Shown as having a noticeably better camera than the Samsung, with more depth and real detail, though he does not tell people to rush out and buy it.
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0:14The Ultimate 2026 Battery TestFinished fifth, with the global version underperforming its huge 6,800mAh capacity because of a restricted cell.
Watch this bit
Why it's on these shelves
- Camera nerd
“Can't you see how the Xiaomi has more depth because of its larger sensor”
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