“Hardware is still king, even in the age of algorithms.” 🛠️✨ Today, we are taking a deep look inside the Xiaomi 17 Ultra. While many say the 'size' of the sensor has hit its limit and software should do the work, Xiaomi is proving that there is still room for massive hardware innovation. We are disassembling this beast to see the Real Continuous Optical Zoom periscope and the groundbreaking 1-inch LOFIC main camera. This isn't just a phone; it's a masterpiece of optical engineering. How does the hardware support those stunning images? Let’s find out! Inside this Disassembly: 📸 LOFIC Main Camera: How the 1-inch sensor handles extreme dynamic range. 🔭 Continuous Zoom: A look at the moving parts of the periscope module. 🧠 Hardware vs Algorithm: Why Xiaomi still invests in the underlying hardware. 🏗️ Internal Architecture: Build quality, cooling, and space management. Are you a tech nerd? Subscribe for more deep-tech disassemblies and teardowns! 🔧🔔 Comment below: Do you think hardware or software is more important for mobile photography? 💬 Like this video if you love seeing what's under the hood! ❤️ #Xiaomi17Ultra #Disassembly #Teardown #Xiaomi17UltraLeica #MobileImaging #LOFIC #OpticalZoom #TechExplainer #SmartphoneInternal #XiaomiEngineering #PhotographyHardware #Teardown2025