Previously, we reported that Xiaomi will be launching three new smartphones in an upcoming event this 4 July 2022, which are the Xiaomi 12S, 12S Pro and 12S Ultra. The latter in particular should be intriguing to fans as the company never actually released the 12 Ultra smartphone and now, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun has revealed why.

Earlier this week, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun hinted that a new Xiaomi flagship would be coming in July. While he didn't confirm which device it would be, we're pretty sure it's going to be the Xiaomi 12 Ultra. Now, sources have revealed a possible launch date.

If you've been waiting for the next flagship Xiaomi device, here comes the good news! CEO Lei Jun officially confirmed today that a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1-powered smartphone is launching in July. Besides that, he added that the device would have major upgrades in terms of experience, and we can't wait to see it!

Xiaomi still doesn't want to tell us when the Xiaomi 12 Ultra will launch. However, thanks to these new renders, we can take a look at the device before it arrives. Made by OnLeaks, the Xiaomi 12 Ultra appears to have a decent display with a gigantic camera module on the rear.

The news of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ getting delayed to H2 2022 only came out last week. However, the wait might shorten as the latest report tells us that smartphones with the chip could launch as early as next month.

Another tech spec of the upcoming Xiaomi 12 Ultra might have been revealed. According to the tipster Digital Chat Station from Weibo, the device could be the first to feature the new Sony IMX989 sensor.

Last month, Xiaomi launched the Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro in Malaysia. These two models are impressive smartphones in their own right, but there's also an Ultra variant waiting in the wings. Now, sources claim that this Xiaomi 12 Ultra would have special variants.

Rumour has it, Xiaomi will be partnering with Leica for a smartphone that is coming in the future. Of course, we already know that the device in question is the Xiaomi 12 Ultra, which will be the most powerful variant of the Xiaomi 12 series. Today, an app has further confirmed the partnership, which might also be telling us that the launch is getting close!

In just less than a week, Xiaomi will have a global livestream of the upcoming Xiaomi 12 series. While there are plenty of leaks here and there, there's a new Xiaomi 12 Ultra leak that certainly piqued our interest, not of the tech specs but rather the image render.

Before 2021 ended, Xiaomi revealed its latest flagship smartphones, Xiaomi 12 and 12 Pro, alongside a more budget-friendly Xiaomi 12X. If you know how Xiaomi launched its flagship series previously, you would be expecting the Xiaomi 12 Ultra to debut in the upcoming months. However, it seems like there's a change of plan this time, as a report suggests there will be something else to replace the device.