JAKARTA - The new Xiaomi 17 Ultra (hands-on) is in the spotlight as the most ambitious phone from the Chinese company so far. The Leica edition takes it to a higher level with the Master Zoom Ring integrated in the rear camera module.
However, some early users noticed a strange thing. The zoom ring on the Leica Edition feels loose and easy to shake when touched.
Xiaomi has now clarified this situation, and the answer is more interesting than you might imagine.
According to Xiaomi, installing a mechanical zoom ring into the thin body of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition is not easy. The Master Zoom Ring is built with a "sandwich" design consisting of 26 independent parts. The more mechanical components, the higher the risk of damage due to falling, dust, or liquids.
To ensure the Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition passes all the tests for foreign object resistance, Xiaomi gives a little allowed room for the zoom ring both radially and axially. That is, when you shake the ring or tap it, it may shift a little or even make a small noise.
Xiaomi claims that this behavior is normal and does not affect the zoom ring function at all. Not to forget, this phone still maintains the dust and water resistance rating of IP66, IP68, and IP69.
Xiaomi also stated that the Master Zoom Ring has passed several rounds of extreme testing, including falling, dust and water exposure, high temperatures, high humidity, and continuous rotation. The goal is to ensure that even though it feels loose, this mechanism is durable and fully operational.
So, if you're holding the Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition and its zoom ring is a little wobbly, it's not a fault or hardware defect; it's just how Xiaomi has engineered it.
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