The Xiaomi 17 Pro has been teased with a sleek new design, but early leaks suggest its camera system may disappoint fans expecting an upgrade. Despite Leica branding, the compact flagship could take a step back compared to the Xiaomi 15 Pro.
Xiaomi 17 Pro tipped for Leica triple setup
According to leaker Digital Chat Station, the phone will sport a triple rear camera. Leaks suggest the primary sensor delivers 50 MP with an f/1.67 aperture, and the telephoto provides a 115 mm focal length, f/3.0 aperture, and 5x zoom. An ultrawide lens at 17 mm rounds out the setup.
While the leak confirms Leica’s input, the details hint at potential downgrades rather than improvements.
How Xiaomi 17 Pro compares to the 15 Pro
The Xiaomi 15 Pro featured stronger optics in several areas:
- Primary lens: 50 MP with brighter f/1.4 aperture
- Telephoto: f/2.5 aperture, 120 mm focal length, 5x zoom
- Ultrawide: 14 mm focal length for wider field of view
By contrast, the leaked specs point to narrower ultrawide coverage, weaker low-light performance, and a shorter telephoto reach.
Possible trade-offs in design
A shorter focal length telephoto could benefit landscape photography, producing sharper depth across scenes. Yet it would likely weaken portrait and macro shots, where subject separation depends on longer focal lengths and brighter lenses.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max may offer upgrades
It’s important to stress that these details remain unconfirmed. Digital Chat Station hints that the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max will feature a different camera setup, possibly delivering the real upgrade over the 15 Pro. Until Xiaomi reveals official specifications, these leaks should be viewed with caution.
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