Xiaomi has confirmed a major launch event on December 25.
The showcase will take place in China.
It starts at 7pm local time.
That is 4:30pm IST.
The headline product will be the Xiaomi 17 Ultra.
Alongside it, Xiaomi will debut two new accessories.
These include the Xiaomi Watch 5.
The company will also launch the Xiaomi Buds 6.
Xiaomi Watch 5: Expected Features
Xiaomi calls the Watch 5 a fully intelligent flagship smartwatch.
It runs on the Snapdragon W5 platform.
The chip is built on a 4nm process.
It uses a quad-core Cortex-A53 CPU.
The watch features a round dial.
It uses sapphire glass.
The glass is rated 9 on the Mohs hardness scale.
The body is made from one-piece stainless steel.
Strap options include stainless steel.
Brown and green variants are also confirmed.
The Watch 5 is Xiaomi’s first smartwatch with an EMG sensor.
It will work alongside an existing ECG sensor.
Xiaomi has not shared full details yet.
However, EMG sensors typically read muscle signals.
They can enable gesture-based controls.
Xiaomi Buds 6: Audio and AI Focus
Xiaomi will also launch the Buds 6.
They are semi-in-ear flagship earbuds.
Color options include Pink, White, and Black.
The Buds 6 feature a biomimetic curve design.
Xiaomi promises CD-level lossless audio.
The earbuds also bring AI-powered features.
These include intelligent recording tools.
Real-time translation is supported.
AI-generated summaries are also included.
The Buds 6 are expected to improve over the Xiaomi Buds 5.
That model launched in July 2024.
It was priced at CNY 699.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra: Design and Camera Tease
Xiaomi has teased camera upgrades for the 17 Ultra.
It will feature a new telephoto optical system.
Low-light photography is said to improve significantly.
Teaser images show three color options.
These include Black and White.
A new Starry Sky Green finish is also revealed.
The green shade uses ore particles.
It creates a star-like visual effect.
Xiaomi says the phone is its slimmest Ultra yet.
The thickness is just 8.29mm.
More details on pricing and specifications are expected at launch.
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