XIAOMI(HK:01810) Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-12-22 06:00Group 1 - Xiaomi Group announced the launch event for the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is scheduled for December 25 at 19:00 [1] - The new flagship model will see a price increase, as confirmed by Xiaomi Group President Lu Weibing during a recent live interaction [4] - The collaboration with Leica has led to significant advancements in the imaging capabilities of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, including a revolutionary long-focus optical system and substantial improvements in night scene quality [4] Group 2 - Lu Weibing indicated that the memory costs have been rising significantly since the end of 2022, which will contribute to the overall increase in smartphone production costs [4] - The price increase for the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is expected to be substantial, with Lu Weibing stating it will be higher than previous models due to the increased memory costs, which have risen more than other components like processors and camera configurations [4] - The previous model, Xiaomi 15 Ultra, was marketed as the last model priced at 6499 yuan, but the current situation necessitates a reevaluation of pricing strategies due to rising memory costs [4]