Xiaomi has revealed the Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max in China with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, Leica-tuned cameras, HyperOS 3, up to 1TB storage, huge batteries and ultra-fast charging -- competing with iPhone 17 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra at a cheaper price.
Xiaomi 17 Series Launched in China: 17, 17 Pro, and Pro Max
Xiaomi has officially launched its new Xiaomi 17 series in China, and there are three flagship models, namely: the Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Pro, and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max. They are devices that outstretch the performance and design limit to appeal to high-end smartphone consumers who seek the latest technology and hardware, strong AI, and high-end camera features.
Each of the three models uses Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset which is based on the 3nm process and run on Android 16 based HyperOS 3. The series provides significant improvements in display, charging rate, battery size and artificial intelligence software capabilities.
Pricing of Xiaomi 17 Series in China & Prices expected in India
Xiaomi has positioned its new flagships in the affordable segment of ultra-premium pricing, and has offered a range of memory and storage options, including the highest possible configuration of 1TB.
| Model | Configuration | Price (CNY) | Approx. Price (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xiaomi 17 | 12GB + 256GB | CNY 4,499 | ₹56,000 |
| 12GB + 512GB | CNY 4,799 | ₹60,000 | |
| 16GB + 512GB | CNY 4,999 | ₹62,000 | |
| Xiaomi 17 Pro | 12GB + 256GB | CNY 4,999 | ₹62,300 |
| 12GB + 512GB | CNY 5,299 | ₹66,000 | |
| 16GB + 512GB | CNY 5,599 | ₹69,700 | |
| 16GB + 1TB | CNY 5,999 | ₹74,700 | |
| Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | 12GB + 512GB | CNY 5,999 | ₹74,700 |
| 16GB + 512GB | CNY 6,299 | ₹78,500 | |
| 16GB + 1TB | CNY 6,999 | ₹87,200 |
*Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is The ultimate flagship
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is the jewel of the crown. It has 2K OLED display with a size of 6.9-inch, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and peak brightness of 3,500 nits. Xiaomi has provided the Dragon Crystal Glass that protects the screen of the device against scratches and drops.
The device has one exceptional feature that is the secondary rear M10 display with 3,500 nits of brightness and allows using it as a widget, previewing selfies, creating AI portraits, alarm clocks, and even adopting interactive AI pets. Post-it Notes also allows the user to pin notes and reminders to the mini-screen. Leica camera system, which consists of:
The primary sensor of 50MP Light Hunter 950L
5x optical zoom: 50 M pixel periscope telephoto lens
50MP ultra-wide-angle sensor
50MP front camera
To power, the 17 Pro Max has 7,500mAh battery with 100W wired charging and 50W wireless charging with all-day battery life.
The device has one exceptional feature that is the secondary rear M10 display with 3,500 nits of brightness and allows using it as a widget, previewing selfies, creating AI portraits, alarm clocks, and even adopting interactive AI pets. Post-it Notes also allows the user to pin notes and reminders to the mini-screen. Leica camera system, which consists of:
The primary sensor of 50MP Light Hunter 950L
5x optical zoom: 50 M pixel periscope telephoto lens
50MP ultra-wide-angle sensor
50MP front camera
To power, the 17 Pro Max has 7,500mAh battery with 100W wired charging and 50W wireless charging with all-day battery life.
Xiaomi 17 Pro: Power and Style Pro
The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a mixture of flagship and slightly small size. It has a 6.3-inch OLED with a 1.5K resolution, support of HDR and identical protective Dragon Crystal Glass. It also has a secondary display at the back, similar to the Pro Max and this makes it an exceptional smartphone compared to the traditional ones.
It has the same Leica-tuned triple rear camera system as the Pro Max, which has good performance in photography and videography, including 8K video at 30fps and 4K video at 60fps. The 17 Pro will have a 6,300mAh battery, capable of supporting 100W wired and 50W wireless charging, allowing the device to last well, and charge within a short period of time.
Xiaomi 17: Superior Specifications at a fewer cost. Base model Xiaomi 17 offers lower costs and yet has flagship features. It has a 6.3 inch 1.5K OLED display, 120Hz refresh rate, 300Hz touch sampling rate, HDR10+, Dolby vision, and 3,500 nits peak brightness.
The regular Xiaomi 17 does not have the rear secondary display, but has a triple Leica rear camera setup:
50MP primary camera, 50MP telephoto lens, 50MP ultra-wide sensor, Video recording is set to 8k 30fps and 4k 60fps and the front sensor (50MP) is optimized on crisp selfies and video calls.
Battery-wise, the Xiaomi 17 has a battery capacity of 7,000mAh with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging, so it is among the strongest in its category.
The gadget also has Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, NFC, 5G support, UWB and IP68 water/dust resistance. It is skinny with a 8.06mm build and a weight of 191g only.
HyperOS and Software 3 Improvements
All the models of Xiaomi 17 operate on the mature HyperOS 3 based on Android 16. The software also adds a feature called HyperIsland which was inspired by Apple’s Dynamic Island, which offers interactive notifications and allows multi-tasking.
HyperOS 3 also combines AI-provided features like real-time translation, generative photo editing, AI pet management, and intelligent multitasking with widgets that smoothly work on the main and secondary screens (on Pro models).
All the models of Xiaomi 17 operate on the mature HyperOS 3 based on Android 16. The software also adds a feature called HyperIsland which was inspired by Apple’s Dynamic Island, which offers interactive notifications and allows multi-tasking.
HyperOS 3 also combines AI-provided features like real-time translation, generative photo editing, AI pet management, and intelligent multitasking with widgets that smoothly work on the main and secondary screens (on Pro models).
Major Performance of the Xiaomi 17 Series
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset ( 3nm process).
Up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage
HyperOS 3 and AI capabilities and HyperIsland.
Leica-tuned rear cameras of 50MP (3 times).
Pro and Pro Max models have secondary rear display.
100W wire and 50W wireless charging throughout the range.
Huge batteries: 7,500mAh (Pro Max), 6,300mAh (Pro), 7,000mAh (Xiaomi 17).
Elite construction with I.P. of 68 and Dragon Crystal Glass.
HyperOS 3 and AI capabilities and HyperIsland.
Leica-tuned rear cameras of 50MP (3 times).
Pro and Pro Max models have secondary rear display.
100W wire and 50W wireless charging throughout the range.
Huge batteries: 7,500mAh (Pro Max), 6,300mAh (Pro), 7,000mAh (Xiaomi 17).
Elite construction with I.P. of 68 and Dragon Crystal Glass.
The 17 series of Xiaomi has positioned the brand strongly against the competitors like the iPhone 17 series and Samsung Galaxy S 25 Ultra, with better battery capacities, faster charging, and secondary display features. Xiaomi is also targeting professionals and power users who need high performance and flexibility in storage with the introduction of the 1TB storage variant.
Xiaomi 17 Series vs iPhone 17 Series vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Here’s a comprehensive comparison between the Xiaomi 17 series and two of its main competitors: the iPhone 17 lineup and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. This will help clearly highlight where Xiaomi stands in the current flagship smartphone race.
| Feature | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | iPhone 17 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Apple A19 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Display | 6.9" 2K OLED, 3500 nits peak, Dragon Crystal Glass 3, Secondary rear display | 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED, 2600 nits peak |
| Operating System | HyperOS 3 (Android 16 base) | iOS 18 | OneUI 7 (Android 15) |
| Rear Cameras | Leica-tuned triple 50MP (primary, ultra-wide, 5x periscope zoom) | Triple 48/12/48MP (wide, ultra-wide, telephoto, 5x zoom) | Quad 200MP main + ultra-wide + periscope + macro |
| Front Camera | 50MP | 18MP | 12MP |
| Battery | 7,500mAh, 100W wired, 50W wireless | Up to 50% charge in 20 minutes8 with 40W adapter or higher (available separately) paired with USB-C charging cable | 5,000mAh, 45W wired, 15W wireless |
| RAM / Storage | Up to 16GB / 1TB | Up to 12GB / 2TB | Up to 12GB / 1TB |
| Secondary Display | Yes (rear M10 display for widgets, selfies) | No | No |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 | IP68 |
| Unique Features | AI tools, HyperIsland UI, rear display, gaming console case | Dynamic Island, satellite messaging | S Pen, advanced camera system |
| Approx. Price (Base variant) | ₹74,700 (12GB+512GB) | ₹1,49,900 (2TB ) | ₹1,23,499 (256GB base) |
Performance and Features
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is unique with its huge battery, super fast charging, secondary 2nd rear screen (for selfies, widgets, alarms, gaming) and Leica tuned cameras. Its price knocks out iPhone 17 Pro Max and Galaxy S25 Ultra while offering similar (or better) storage and battery specs, as well as novel AI capabilities and "HyperIsland" UI improvements.
iPhone 17 Pro Max is still the choice for those who want seamless integration with iOS, outstanding build quality, and ecosystem benefits, but now has pressure from improved camera and battery features in competitors.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra centers around the camera hardware with its 200MP sensor and S Pen stylus support though misses out on a secondary display and the charging speeds provided by Xiaomi.
Key Xiaomi Advantages
Biggest battery with fastest charging in class
Unique rear display for versatility in selfies, notifications, widgets and gaming.
Leica camera partnership matches or surpasses other competitors in the real world of photography.
Price leadership: O/creates flagship specs less than Apple or Samsung rivals at launch in China.
AI features baked into HyperOS 3, such as interactive rear widgets, smart photo editing and productivity tools.
iPhone 17 Pro Max is still the choice for those who want seamless integration with iOS, outstanding build quality, and ecosystem benefits, but now has pressure from improved camera and battery features in competitors.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra centers around the camera hardware with its 200MP sensor and S Pen stylus support though misses out on a secondary display and the charging speeds provided by Xiaomi.
Key Xiaomi Advantages
Biggest battery with fastest charging in class
Unique rear display for versatility in selfies, notifications, widgets and gaming.
Leica camera partnership matches or surpasses other competitors in the real world of photography.
Price leadership: O/creates flagship specs less than Apple or Samsung rivals at launch in China.
AI features baked into HyperOS 3, such as interactive rear widgets, smart photo editing and productivity tools.
Comparison with Previous Xiaomi Phones
| Feature | Xiaomi 12 pro | Xiaomi 13 | Xiaomi 15 | Xiaomi 16 | Xiaomi 17 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch Year | 2021 | 2022 | 2024 | 2025(expected) | 2026(expected) |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 SoC | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Display | 6.73" LTPO AMOLED,HDR10+,120Hz,1OOO nits | 6.36" AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.36" AMOLED,HDR10+, 120Hz | 6.36" OLED,HDR10+,144Hz | 6.3" 1.5K LTPO AMOLED,120Hz, 3500 nits, Dragon Crystal Glass |
| OS (at launch) | MIUI 13 (Android 12) | MIUI 14 (Android 13) | HyperOS 2 (Android 14) | HyperOS 3 (Android 15) | HyperOS 3 (Android 16) |
| Rear Cameras | 50MP + 13MP + 5MP | Leica 50MP + 10MP + 12MP | Leica 50MP triple camera | Leica 50+50+50 ultrawide + telephoto | Leica triple 50MP with 5x periscope |
| Front Camera | 32MP | 32MP | 32MP | 50MP | 50MP |
| Battery | 4,500mAh, 67W wired | 4,500mAh, 120W wired | 5,420mAh, 120W wired | 7,000mAh, 100W wired | 7,000mAh, 100W wired |
| RAM / Storage | Up to 12GB / 256GB | Up to 12GB / 256GB | Up to 12GB / 512GB | Up to 12GB / 256GB | Up to 16GB / 512GB |
| Special Features | Compact flagship | Leica partnership | Wing-type iceloop system | 50W wireless charging | Rear secondary display, gaming case |
| Approx. Price (Base) | ₹33,999 | ₹60,999 | ₹65,999 | ₹69,990 | ₹56,000 |
Where Competitors Lead
iPhone 17 Pro Max still wins in the integration with the ecosystem (Apple devices/network), App Store exclusives, and probably software update life.Galaxy S25 Ultra has the best camera pixel count and still the old S Pen support but at a higher price and more conventional design.
Xiaomi's 17 series, particularly the Pro Max, is redefining Android flagship standards -- battery life, speedy charging, innovative design (rear display), competitive cameras, and less expensive tag than Apple and Samsung's heroes. For pure hardware value and bleeding-edge functionality, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is at the top of the heap when it comes to high-end buyers looking for something bold and new.
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