Xiaomi 17 Ultra repair costs: Motherboard replacement is as expensive as a mid-range smartphone.
Xiaomi has just announced the price list for replacement parts for its flagship 17 Ultra model, with exorbitant costs, including a motherboard for the highest-end version priced at nearly 13 million VND.
Xiaomi recently officially released the price list for repair parts for its top-of-the-line smartphone, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra. As expected for a flagship device, the maintenance and replacement costs for this product are high, particularly for three key components: the motherboard, the display, and the Leica camera system.
Cost of replacing the motherboard and AMOLED screen.
According to the published list, the motherboard is the most expensive component. Specifically, a motherboard with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage costs 2,980 yuan (approximately 11.2 million VND). For the higher-end variant with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage, users will have to pay 3,440 yuan (approximately 12.93 million VND) if a replacement is needed.
The device's 6.73-inch AMOLED display is also a significant cost, with a listed price of 990 yuan (approximately 3.72 million VND). Notably, this component price is applied uniformly to both configuration versions of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra.
Details on pricing of camera system components and batteries.
Because it's a smartphone series focused on photography, the camera system of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra accounts for a large proportion of the total component cost. The specific price list is as follows:
- Main camera:850 yuan (approximately 3.2 million VND).
- Periscope telephoto camera:795 yuan (approximately 2.99 million VND).
- Ultra-wide camera:85 yuan (approximately 320,000 VND).
- Front camera:60 yuan (approximately 226,000 VND).
In addition, the prices of consumable and cosmetic components are clearly listed. The replacement battery costs 159 yuan (approximately 597,000 VND), while the back cover costs 330 yuan (approximately 1.24 million VND). Other small components such as speakers, sub-boards, and charging accessories range from 19 to 60 yuan.
| Accessory | Price (in Chinese Yuan) | Exchange rate (VND) |
|---|---|---|
| Motherboard (16GB + 1TB) | 3,440 | ~12.93 million |
| Motherboard (12GB + 512GB) | 2,980 | ~11.2 million |
| 6.73-inch AMOLED display | 990 | ~3.72 million |
| 1-inch main camera | 850 | ~3.2 million |
| 6,800mAh battery | 159 | ~597,000 |
Breakthrough technology comes with corresponding maintenance costs.
The high repair cost of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra stems from the fact that the device possesses the most advanced technologies currently available. This is the first product marking a new strategic partnership model between Xiaomi and Leica, integrating a 1-inch Light Fusion 1050L main sensor with LOFIC HDR technology. The 200MP Leica telephoto lens system uses a true optical zoom from 75mm to 100mm, and is Leica APO certified to effectively reduce chromatic aberration.
Besides the camera, the device's hardware configuration is also top-of-the-line, featuring a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, an LTPO display with 3500 nits of brightness, and a large 6800mAh battery supporting 90W fast charging. Additional features such as satellite connectivity, UWB, and Wi-Fi 7 also contribute to the overall value and cost-effectiveness of the device.
