Can Send Messages Without Signal! Xiaomi 17 Ultra Version Satellite Official Ready To Launch!

Illustration of Xiaomi 17 Ultra (photo; Doc. xiaomi)

JAKARTA - Satellite version of Xiaomi 17 Ultra has officially obtained Radio certification in China with model number 25128PNA1C. Previously, the regular variant of this phone was also seen on the same certification site, but without satellite communication support.

Based on this latest certification, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra satellite version will support Tiantong-1 and Beidou connectivity to make calls and message deliveries via satellite. In addition, this device is also equipped with UWB (Ultra-Wideband) technology, which allows seamless connectivity between devices in the Xiaomi ecosystem.

This Radio certification adds to the long list of licensings that Xiaomi 17 Ultra has received. Previously, global and Indian versions of this device had appeared on the IMEI database with model numbers 2512BPNDAG and 2512BPNDAI, respectively. Its launch on the Chinese market is expected to take place in the first quarter of 2026.

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (Rumor) Specifications

Like the previous "Ultra" series, the camera sector is in the main spotlight. Xiaomi 17 Ultra is rumored to be carrying a four-back camera configuration as follows:

Main camera: Omnivision OV50X, 50MP, 1-inch sensor

Ultra-wide: Samsung JN5, 50MP

Telephoto: Samsung JN5, 50MP

Telephoto Cinema: ISOCELL HP5, 200MP

If these rumors are true, then this will be the first time Xiaomi has used an 1-inch sensor from Omnivision, which offers 1.6 pixel sizes and support for HDR single exposure 110dB promises a very clear and dynamic image quality.

The front of the phone is likely to feature a 6.85-inch LTPO OLED screen with a very thin 2K resolution and bezel even claimed to be slimmer than the latest iPhone.

For performance, Xiaomi 17 Ultra will be powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, powered by fast charging of cables and wireless, IP-certified water resistance, and large-capacity batteries.

Not only smartphones, Xiaomi is also rumored to be launching its first NAS (Network-Attached Storage) device along with the launch of Xiaomi 17 Ultra.