Following closely on the heels of its international launch, Xiaomi Taiwan officially announced today (March 6th) the introduction of its product.The new flagship smartphone Xiaomi 17 seriesThe biggest highlight this time is undoubtedly the historic breakthrough in the deep integration between Xiaomi and Leica. Not only did it bring the centennial edition "Leica Leitzphone powered by Xiaomi" with the pure lineage of "Leica Red Label", but the flagship Xiaomi 17 Ultra also features the industry's only Leica APO optical certification and 75mm-100mm continuous optical zoom lens for the first time.
Also featured at the event were the Xiaomi Mi Pad 8 series,Xiaomi Tag Anti-loss DeviceXiaomi Watch 5, and the H50 Pro robot vacuum cleaner with 15000Pa suction power.
Marked with the classic red label: Leica Leitzphone powered by Xiaomi
The collaboration between Xiaomi and Leica has reached a new milestone in this generation. The most eye-catching product at this launch event was undoubtedly the "Leica Leitzphone powered by Xiaomi" 100th Anniversary Special Edition, which inherits Leica's top-tier optical technology.
The classic Leica red logo on the back cover symbolizes the high recognition of this phone's photographic capabilities. In terms of hardware design, the "Leica Leitzphone powered by Xiaomi" is the first to feature a physical "Master Zoom Ring." This precision mechanical transmission structure can detect displacement as small as 0.03mm, and combined with motor vibration feedback, it makes users feel as if they are rotating a real camera lens when zooming.
On the software side, it also fully incorporates Leica's exclusive UI/UX design, camera fonts and charging animations. The exclusive gift box even includes a magnetic protective case (with a rotating decorative ring), a Leica logo lens cap and a red lanyard, maximizing the Leica sense of occasion.
In terms of suggested retail price, the "Leica Leitzphone powered by Xiaomi" will be launched in Taiwan at a price of NT$49999, offering 16GB of memory and 1TB of storage capacity.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra: Imaging Monster with 1-inch Sensor and Continuous Optical Zoom
Positioned as a top-tier photography flagship, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has undergone an epic transformation in its lens specifications:
• Continuous optical zoom:It boasts the only international Leica APO optical certification and is equipped with a Leica 2-megapixel 75mm-100mm telephoto lens, achieving "continuous optical zoom" in this focal length for the first time, solving the image quality loss caused by traditional digital cropping, and supporting up to 400mm lossless zoom.
• Nighttime light capture:It features the industry's largest 1-inch sensor (with a 1/1.4” HPE large sensor) and a large f/1.67 aperture, and is equipped with LOFIC HDR technology to significantly improve dynamic range performance in contrasting light and dark areas.
• Top-tier performance and a slim, lightweight design:The phone is only 8.29mm thick and weighs 218.4 grams. It features a 6.9-inch HyperRGB OLED screen, powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 flagship processor, and equipped with a 6000mAh battery, supporting 90W wired and 50W wireless fast charging.
In terms of suggested retail price, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra will be launched in Taiwan starting at NT$37999, offering 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. It will also offer a slim imaging kit for NT$3999 and a professional imaging kit for NT$6999.
The Taiwan version will include a free 3-month trial of the Google AI Pro plan and the YouTube Premium plan, as well as a free 4-month trial of the Spotify Premium plan. It also includes a 24-month extended warranty, free pick-up and delivery, one free screen replacement within 6 months, and a replacement service (in case of damage not caused by human factors) under the warranty. In addition, it will also include a Starbucks e-cash voucher worth NT$350.
Xiaomi 17: A small-sized performance behemoth with a massive 6330mAh battery hidden in a lightweight body.
For users who prefer one-handed operation, the Xiaomi 17 offers uncompromising specifications:
• Leica Optics:搭載新一代Summilux鏡頭與1G+6P玻塑混合鏡片組，有效消除鬼影與眩光。具備60mm徠卡浮動長焦 (支援5倍光學級變焦與10公分微距)。
• Peak range:Despite its compact size of only 6.3 inches, 8.06mm thickness, and 191 grams, Xiaomi has managed to pack a massive 6330mAh battery into its lightweight body using 16% high silicon content technology. This battery life even surpasses that of the Ultra version, and it supports 100W wired and 50W wireless fast charging.
In terms of suggested retail price, the Xiaomi 17 will be launched in Taiwan at NT$24999 and NT$26999, offering 12GB of RAM and 256GB and 512GB of storage. The Taiwan version will also include a free 3-month trial of the Google AI Pro plan and the YouTube Premium plan, and a free 4-month trial of the Spotify Premium plan. It also includes a 24-month extended warranty, free pick-up and delivery, one free screen replacement within 6 months, and a replacement service under the warranty (for damage not caused by human factors). In addition, it will include a Starbucks e-cash voucher worth NT$350.
AIoT ecosystem expands across the board: tablets, wearables, and smart home appliances.
In addition to smartphones, Xiaomi also launched a number of new AIoT products covering work and life scenarios:
• Xiaomi Mi Pad 8 series tablets:This includes the Xiaomi Mi Pad 8 Pro powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, and the Xiaomi Mi Pad 8 powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor. Both feature an 11.2-inch, 3.2K resolution screen with a 144Hz refresh rate and eye-protection capabilities. The Pro version upgrades to a nano-soft light screen and introduces a Traditional Chinese (Zhuyin/Cangjie) magnetic floating keyboard specifically for the Taiwan market. It also comes with the Xiaomi Focus Stylus Pro, featuring 16384 levels of pressure sensitivity, significantly enhancing productivity.
• Xiaomi Tag Anti-loss Device:Weighing only 10 grams, it supports global positioning via the Find My Device app, and boasts IP67 water and dust resistance and an ultra-long battery life of over 390 days (using a CR2032 battery).
• Xiaomi Watch 5:It features a 1.54-inch AMOLED screen and Wear OS by Google, offering advanced health monitoring and over 150 sports modes, with a battery life of up to 18 days in power-saving mode.
• Xiaomi Robot Vacuum Cleaner H50 Pro:Equipped with an amazing 15000Pa hurricane suction power and extended sweeping and mopping dual robotic arms, the all-around base station supports washing and drying mop cloths and automatic dust collection, and the main brush and side brushes are equipped with a dual anti-tangling system.
In terms of suggested retail prices, the Xiaomi Mi Pad 8 series tablets start at NT$12999, the Xiaomi Watch 5 starts at NT$7999, the Xiaomi Tag anti-loss device starts at NT$349 for a single unit and NT$1199 for a four-pack, and the Xiaomi Robot Vacuum and Mop H50 Pro starts at NT$10999.
Xiaomi will set up the "Xiaomi 17 Series Leica Instant Light Chasing Experience Hall" at Breeze Nanshan Outdoor Plaza in Xinyi District, Taipei from March 6th to 8th, providing the public with on-site hands-on experience and participation in a check-in activity to exchange for gifts.
