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A fresh report suggests Xiaomi has quietly started blind pre-orders for its next flagship, the 17 Ultra. Invitations reportedly came from Xiaomi Home staff to Mi Fans, with a small reservation fee and a promise of perks — even before an official unveiling.
How the blind pre-order works — and what you get
According to the leak, Xiaomi Home retail employees have been sending invites to select Mi Fans to join a blind pre-order program for an upcoming phone believed to be the Xiaomi 17 Ultra. Interested buyers can reserve a spot by paying a CNY 100 fee. That deposit is said to include access to exclusive benefits, though the report doesn’t fully detail what those extras cover or the refund policy.
Launch timing and pricing whispers
Reports indicate Xiaomi may officially announce the blind pre-order scheme on December 15, with a full product reveal following later. Earlier rumors pointed to a China unveiling on December 26. Price-wise, the 17 Ultra is expected to land in a similar bracket as the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — so fans shouldn’t expect a major shift in cost.
What’s likely under the hood
The rumor mill points to flagship internals: the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and a notably upgraded triple rear camera setup with improved optics. Details remain sparse, but the emphasis on camera improvements suggests Xiaomi is focusing on photography and processing power to differentiate the new model.
- Pre-order fee: CNY 100 (blind reservation)
- Expected chipset: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (rumored)
- Camera: upgraded triple rear cameras with enhanced optics
- Price: likely similar to the Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Possible official blind-preorder announcement: December 15
- Rumored China unveiling: December 26
Imagine being invited to reserve a flagship before specs leak in full — that's the angle Xiaomi seems to be testing, if the report holds true. For buyers, the CNY 100 blind reservation could be a low-risk way to secure limited promotions or early access. For Xiaomi, it’s a way to gauge interest and build hype quietly.
We’ll keep an eye out for an official announcement from Xiaomi to confirm the pre-order mechanics, refund terms, final price and the full spec sheet for the 17 Ultra.
Source: gsmarena
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