The Xiaomi 17 series was launched with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.
Xiaomi has officially launched its latest flagship lineup – the Xiaomi 17 series, which includes three models: the Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Pro, and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max. All the smartphones are powered by Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, making them some of the most powerful Android devices of 2025. The launch took place at the Beijing National Convention Center during Xiaomi’s annual flagship event.
Xiaomi 17: Compact flagship with powerful specifications
The base model, the Xiaomi 17, comes with a 6.3-inch LTPO OLED display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate and 3,000 nits peak brightness. On the back, it has a Leica-tuned triple camera system with three 50MP lenses for wide, ultra-wide, and telephoto shots. Running on HyperOS 3 based on Android 16, the device supports up to 16GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage, which balances performance and portability.
Xiaomi 17 Pro: Dual Display Innovation
The Xiaomi 17 Pro carries the same front display as the vanilla model but introduces a secondary 2.7-inch rear display. This additional screen can handle selfies, music controls, notifications, and reminders. The device also packs a 6,300mAh battery for long-lasting use. While the primary cameras are the same, the Pro model improves photography with a 50MP telephoto lens that offers 5x optical zoom, perfect for advanced photography enthusiasts.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: Bigger, Brighter, More Powerful
At the top of the lineup is the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, which features a 6.9-inch LTPO AMOLED panel with a record-breaking 3,500 nits of brightness. Powered by the same Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and HyperOS 3 software, it offers flagship-grade performance. The Pro Max has a massive 7,500mAh battery, making it the largest in the series. With premium hardware, it is designed for users who are looking for maximum performance.
Pricing and global availability
The Xiaomi 17 series is priced competitively in China: the Xiaomi 17 starts at 4,499 yuan (~₹56,000), the Xiaomi 17 Pro starts at 4,999 yuan (~₹62,000) and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is priced at 5,999 yuan (~₹74,500). It will go on sale on September 27, 2025, on Mi.com and official Xiaomi retailers. The company is yet to reveal when its new flagship smartphone will arrive in India, though.
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