As the smartphone space continues to grow, the aesthetic identity is handy for users to differentiate one model from another. Xiaomi’s Ultra line of devices has always featured a round camera module on its rear, which stands out from the squarish cutout design of its base, Pro, and T series, bringing attention to its expertise: mobile photography.

But recent iterations have proven to be an all-rounder, and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is no different. Following an initial launch in China, the handset is now making its way to global markets, including Singapore, with souped-up hardware in tow — the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, an Adreno 840 CPU, and 16GB of RAM — that also sets it up as a gaming machine.

Alongside a 6.8-inch 120Hz AMOLED display and a resolution of 2,608 x 1,200, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is indeed a force to be reckoned with, easily breezing through GPU-intensive titles such as Wuthering Waves, Zenless Zone Zero, and Genshin Impact, as well as Delta Force. The smooth handling of particle-heavy scenes in Zenless Zone Zero is particularly impressive, especially without the assistance of boosted tech, and the highly capable thermal management only serves as the cherry on top.

Check out the video above to see how well it performs, featuring short bursts of high-intensity gaming and temperature checks. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra retails for S$1,799 and will be available in Black, White, and Starlit Green starting 7 March.