Xiaomi 17 Ultra prices on official site rise 1,000 yuan across lineup

A direct-to-consumer price increase after launch is unusual for flagship smartphones, where street prices typically drift down, and it suggests Xiaomi is managing supply or component costs rather than chasing volume. The move affects buyers who waited for a discount and signals that launch pricing is no longer a reliable anchor in this segment. Whether other Android makers follow with similar post-launch adjustments, and whether the official store price holds, is the open question.