The Xiaomi 17 Ultra challenges the definition of a smartphone by prioritizing a massive 1-inch sensor and a physical, haptic camera ring over traditional mobile features. While its Leica-backed imaging pipeline produces stunningly organic photos, small software frustrations and an awkward control layout suggest that even the best camera-phones still face a steep climb to replace dedicated hardware.
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