Xiaomi is now finally returning the Mi Notebook series laptops with the Mi Notebook Pro 2021. We saw the last Mi Notebook in 2017 or so, and since then no new Mi Notebooks were released. This year we saw the new RedmiBook with a great set of specifications. So, our guess is that Xiaomi will take some inspiration from the latest RedmiBook, and put a few new CPUs and GPUs, and release it to the world.
A couple of days ago, Xiaomi released a teaser banner on the Chinese microblogging site Weibo , showcasing a decent-looking laptop. So, the hard guess here is the return of Mi Notebook Pro with a better CPU and GPU performance.
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A Geekbench score also surfaced online with the model name TIMI TM2021 featuring the Intel i7 11th GEN (11370H) CPU, Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti GPU, and 16 GB of RAM. If we take a look at the RedmiBook Pro, it also comes with a similar model name (TIMI TM2017) and a similar CPU (i7-11370H). So, we are guessing that the Mi Notebook Pro will be the successor of this year’s RedmiBook Pro.
Now, since we are predicting Mi Notebook Pro 2021 as the successor and the slight upgrade over this year’s Redmibook Pro, then we could expect a better or similar hardware specifications as well.
In case you missed the Redmibook specifications, the laptop feature a 3200x2000px display with 90 Hz refresh rate. The display also supports 100 percent sRBG color gamut and a viewing angle of 178-degrees. In the CPU department, the laptop is powered by the Intel i7-11370H processor paired with up to 16GB of DDR4 3200Mhz RAM and 512GB of PCIe SSD storage. The processor is being supported by the Nvidia MX450 mobile GPU for better graphical performance.
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Highlights
- Xiaomi 17 Ultra is now official, launching next week in China, earlier than the previously expected early 2026 launch.
- The phone is set to debut with the first Leica-certified APO telephoto lens as part of an upgraded Leica partnership.
- Earlier leaks point to top-tier hardware, including the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and support for direct satellite communication.
Good news for Xiaomi fans and mobile photography lovers before the year ends, as Xiaomi is preparing to launch the much-awaited Xiaomi 17 Ultra next week.
This will be the first smartphone from Xiaomi that includes an expanded partnership with Leica. Earlier rumors had suggested the smartphone would launch in early 2026.
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Xiaomi has posted several updates on Weibo regarding the 17 Ultra’s partnership with Leica, but a recent post from Xiaomi co-founder Lei Jun revealed the official launch banner for the 17 Ultra; unfortunately, the exact date wasn’t mentioned on it.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra Launch Banner (via Weibo)
Launch timing and region? The banner posted on Weibo, the Chinese micro-blogging site, confirms that the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is launching soon, but the exact date and time of the launch are still unknown.
Previous leaks pointed to an expected launch timeline of the smartphone as early as the first week of January 2026, but the new banner posted on Weibo confirms the launch to be happening around the last week of December 2025.
Previous Ultra flagships typically launched in February or March around Mobile World Congress, but this time Xiaomi has opted for an earlier schedule.
As for the region, it is always a China-first launch and then followed by other markets like India, the USA, and the EU.
Xiaomi Leica Partnership (via Weibo)
What’s new with the Leica partnership? This isn’t the first time Xiaomi has collaborated with Leica for the cameras, but the company is considering it an “upgraded” partnership for the 17 Ultra, promising a “groundbreaking optical system solution.”
Xiaomi claims the 17 Ultra to be the first smartphone in the world to feature a Leica APO-certified telephoto lens. Improvements in low-light image quality and overall clarity can be expected compared to the previous-generation Ultra phones.
Other rumored/leaked camera specifications suggest that the smartphone will be equipped with a 1-inch main camera sensor (likely the Omnivision OV50X), an advanced 200MP periscope telephoto, LOFIC sensor tech, and Leica’s signature color science and tuning.
Other flagship specifications (leaked/rumored)? Not only cameras, but the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is expected to have all the flagship hardware available in the market.
Previous leaks suggest that under the hood the smartphone could be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, paired with a 7,000–7,500 mAh battery that supports 100 W wired charging, a 3D-printed titanium alloy frame, a 6.8-inch LTPO panel with 2K resolution, and much more.
The smartphone is also tipped to support direct satellite communication out of the box. Earlier reports and regulatory filings confirm that it might support China’s Tiantong-1 and BeiDou satellite networks. Availability of the feature in other markets is still uncertain, as it requires local government approval.
Availability? As mentioned earlier, currently it is a China-only launch, so it will only be available in the Chinese region; however, the early launch also hints at the global launch at the Mobile World Congress next year.
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