<div id="readability-page-1"><div> Xiaomi today launched a slew of gadgets ahead of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona including a camera-focused flagship smartphone, an AirTag clone, Xiaomi Watch 5 smartwatch, and an ultra slim power bank. The China-based company has partnered with camera maker Leica to co-brand its Xiaomi 17 Ultra smartphone. As part of the partnership, it is using Leica lenses and creating filters in the style of the German camera company. The phone has a 50-megapixel main sensor with an F/1.67 aperture and a 1-inch sensor. But the main attraction is the 200-megapixel telephoto camera that has a variable focal length of 75mm-100mm equivalent. That means you can zoom optically between 3.2x and 4.3x. The phone also has a 50 MP ultrawide camera with an f/2.2 aperture. <figure><img height="382" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image.png/query-dz02ODA?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="680" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image.png/query-dz02ODA"/><figcaption>Image Credits: XiaomiImage Credits:Xiaomi</figcaption></figure> Also notable: The phone packs a 6,000 mAh battery (the Chinese version comes with a bigger 6,800mAh battery). The phone could be charged using a 90W USB PD-PPS, and it supports Xiaomi’s Hypercharge wireless tech at 50W. The device has a 6.9-inch Xiaomi HyperRGB OLED display protected by Xiaomi’s own Shield Glass 3.0. The company has picked Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, which was also used in the recently launched Galaxy S26 series. The company is also releasing a special Leica edition phone to celebrate 100 years of the camera company. The device has a durable aluminum-alloy body with a nickel-anodized finish. Xiaomi has also added a Leica theme on the software side. <figure><img height="382" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image_5da60d.png/query-dz02ODA?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="680" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image_5da60d.png/query-dz02ODA"/><figcaption>Image Credits Xiaomi</figcaption></figure> The device has a rotating ring that mimics zoom on a physical camera. The special edition also has a “Leica Essential mode,” which has filters that recreate photos in the style of Leica M9 and Leica M3. <div> <div> Techcrunch event <div> Boston, MA | June 9, 2026 </div> </div> </div> Xiaomi launched the Xiaomi 17 with a larger 6,330 mAh battery, which can be charged at 100W using the company’s HyperCharge tech. The company is also launching two photography add-ons for the Xiaomi 17 Ultra. The 17 Ultra Photography Kit is a Bluetooth-connected snap-on that has a two-stage shutter button and a video recording button.The Xiaomi 17 Ultra Photography Kit Pro aims to mimic a physical camera with a leather finish, a video recording button, a detachable shutter button, and zoom control. This kit snaps on using a USB-C connection and also has a 2,000 mAh battery for its operation. Using this add-on, users can also use a new fastshot mode on the phone. <figure><img height="383" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image_c42c25.png/query-dz02ODA?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="680" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image_c42c25.png/query-dz02ODA"/><figcaption>Image Credits: Xiaomi</figcaption></figure> Through this launch, the company is making these devices available in the EU and the UK. The Xiaomi 17 starts at €999, and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra starts at €1,499. The Leica edition comes with 16GB RAM and 1TB storage, and is priced at €1,999. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra Photography Kit is priced at €99.99, and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra Photography Kit Pro is priced at €199.99. Apart from phones, the company also launched a bunch of other devices, including a scooter. Xiaomi said that its Electric Scooter 6 Ultra has 1200W peak power and 75km of range. The scooter has 12-inch all-terrain tires with front and rear disc brakes. It has a three-inch TFT display to measure things like speed and range. The scooter starts at €329.99 with five different versions, with the top version priced at €799.99. <figure><img height="382" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image_e59360.png/query-dz02ODA?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="680" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image_e59360.png/query-dz02ODA"/><figcaption>Image Credits: Xiaomi</figcaption></figure> The company also launched a new Xiaomi tag, an AirTag-like device, which works with both Apple Find My and Google Android Find Hub. The tag weighs just 10 grams and has a button cell battery that lasts over a year. You can also play a sound remotely to find the tag or the time at which the tag is attached. The company is pricing this tag at €14.9 for one and €49.99 for a pack of four. <figure><img height="434" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Xiaomi-tag.jpg/query-dz02ODA?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="680" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Xiaomi-tag.jpg/query-dz02ODA"/><figcaption>Image Credits: Xiaomi</figcaption></figure> What’s more, the company released a slim power bank with just 6mm of thickness. The powerbank weighs 98 grams and has a 5,000 mAh battery capacity. It can charge devices at 22.5W through a wired connection and at 15W through a wireless connection. The powerbank is magnetic, so it can stick to supporting phones like iPhones, and charge them wirelessly. The powerbank is priced at €59.99 for black and silver colorways. It also has an orange colorway priced at €64.99. <figure><img height="366" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot-2026-02-28-at-2.19.57-PM.jpg/query-dz02ODA?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="680" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot-2026-02-28-at-2.19.57-PM.jpg/query-dz02ODA"/><figcaption>Image Credits: Xiaomi</figcaption></figure> Xiaomi launched its new smartphone, Xiaomi Watch 5, with a 930mAh battery that could last up to six days. The smartwatch has a round 1.54-inch AMOLED display and supports gestures to dismiss calls or alarms. The watch can also prepare a health report in 60 seconds by using metrics like heart rate, blood oxygen, stress levels, sleep duration, sleep heart rate, and sleep SpO₂. The watch is priced at €299.99. <figure><img height="620" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image_1a92cf.png/query-dz02ODA?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="680" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image_1a92cf.png/query-dz02ODA"/><figcaption>Image Credits: Xiaomi</figcaption></figure> The company also launched a €69.9 Redmi Buds 8 Pro earbuds with active noise cancellation and up to 33 hours of battery life. </div></div>

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Xiaomi has launched several new gadgets ahead of the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, including the Xiaomi 17 Ultra smartphone, which features a 200-megapixel telephoto camera and a partnership with Leica. The smartphone starts at €1,499, while a special Leica edition is priced at €1,999. Other products include an AirTag-like device, a slim power bank, and the Xiaomi Watch 5 smartwatch. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra Photography Kit is available for €99.99, and the Electric Scooter 6 Ultra starts at €329.99.

- Xiaomi launched several new gadgets, including the Xiaomi 17 Ultra smartphone featuring a 200-megapixel telephoto camera, a 6,000 mAh battery, and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 processor.  
- Other products introduced include an AirTag-like device, Electric Scooter 6 Ultra, and Xiaomi Watch 5 smartwatch, enhancing its presence in the EU and UK markets.  
- The Xiaomi 17 Ultra starts at €1,499, while the Leica edition is priced at €1,999, with accessories and additional devices also available for purchase.

Xiaomi launches 17 Ultra smartphone, an AirTag clone, and an ultra slim powerbank