Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition Appears on Geekbench Ahead of Global Launch

Overview

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition was launched in China in December 2025, alongside the flagship Xiaomi 17 Ultra. The handset arrived in the country in two colour options and two storage configurations, and it ships with the same hardware as the non Leica Edition Ultra model. In the run up to a global rollout, a report indicates the global variant has been spotted on a benchmarking site, hinting at the key specifications ahead of an anticipated launch later this month, possibly a week before the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 event. The development is being followed by tech outlets as part of ongoing prelaunch coverage.

Industry watchers noted that the information comes from a listing and could reflect early readiness for a broader market introduction. A Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition variant was recently listed as appearing in Geekbench with the designation 25128PNA1G, fuelling speculation that the phone may become available in more countries after its expected January 2024 release date.

According to a separate report from Xpertpick, the model numbered variant of the global version of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition has popped up on Geekbench.The listing outlines several hardware and software details that align with the Leica Edition’s established Chinese variant, while confirming the global model is still under evaluation ahead of any formal release.

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition is listed with a Qualcomm ARMv8 chipset described as Qualcomm’s flagship octa-core Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, built on a 3nm process. The listing notes a configuration that includes six efficiency cores clocked at 3.63GHz and two performance cores, delivering a peak clock of 4.61GHz. The same listing mentions 16GB of RAM and Android 16, which may be Xiaomi’s HyperOS 3 pairing.

Benchmark scores reported on the listing show a single-core result of 1,973 points, a multi-core or “half precision” result of 3,322 points, and a “quantised” score of 4,754 points. No other information is given about this device except for its base specification and performance benchmark.

Some have cautioned that the Geekbench listing is not an official announcement of worldwide availability but instead serves as evidence of a global variant's existence at benchmark testing and is preparing for sale.

Launch Timeline and Context

In recent days, a report suggested that Xiaomi could launch the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 in select global markets on February 28, 2026, which would place the event nearly a week ahead of MWC 2026. The information is presented as a rumour in the absence of official confirmation. The Leica Edition was launched as planned, and these devices will be launched globally once the appropriate products are planned for that market and when the various regions' product strategies have been successfully established.

To provide some context, Xiaomi launched the Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition in China on December 1, 2025 for the first time at a price point of CNY7,999 for the 16GB version (512GB).In China, the device is offered in Black and Off-White colourways. The China lineup features a 6.9-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a 1.5K resolution, up to 120Hz refresh rate, and peak brightness up to 1,060 nits, protected by Dragon Crystal Glass 3. There’s a 50MP primary sensor, 50MP ultra-wide sensor, and 200MP periscope telephoto camera in the triple rear camera configuration, which has been driven by Leica.

Battery has massive 6800mAh capacity that supports 90W wired and 50W wireless charging.

Table of Key Specifications:

Model Number	25128PNA1G (Global) / 25128PNA1G (China)
SoC	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)
CPU Consisting Of	6C Efficiency @3.63GHz 2C Performance @ Peak 4.61GHz
RAM	16GB
Operating System	Android 16; likely HyperOS 3
Geekbench Scores	Single Core 1973 Multi or Half Precision 3322 Quantized 4754
Display	LTPO AMOLED 6.9" 1.5K Up To 120Hz
Camera	Leica Tuned Triple Rear Camera (50MP Main/50MP Ultra-Wide/ 200MP Periscope Telephoto)
Battery and Charging	6800mAh /90W Wired/50W Wireless

Specifications and performance figures listed above represent information sourced from listings and reports released about the Xiaomi Leica Edition in anticipation of a wider commercial rollout. As of this time, there has been no official communication from Xiaomi concerning the global launch date or availability of the device.

As manufacturers conclude regional approval processes and determine respective market strategies, details may be modified. All active benchmarking databases, as well as official announcements by Xiaomi, will remain monitored as updates regarding the global availability and price positioning of the Leica Edition become available.