Xiaomi has officially launched its much-awaited Xiaomi 17 series in China, making headlines as the first smartphones in the world to be powered by the all-new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. The lineup consists of three models — Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Pro, and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — each designed with flagship-grade specifications, premium displays, powerful cameras, and next-generation connectivity features. With HyperOS 3 based on Android 16, the devices aim to redefine the premium smartphone experience.
The Xiaomi 17 Pro starts at CNY 4,999 (approx. ₹62,225), while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is priced from CNY 5,999 (approx. ₹74,600). Both models are available in Black, White, Purple, and Green colour options, offering a stylish look for premium users.
The Xiaomi 17 Pro is equipped with a 6.3-inch M10 OLED LTPO display with a resolution of 2656 x 1220 pixels. It offers a 1–120Hz adaptive refresh rate, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 12-bit colours, and a peak brightness of 3500 nits. The display is protected by Xiaomi Shield Glass, ensuring durability.
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, on the other hand, comes with a larger 6.9-inch OLED display featuring 2608 x 1200 pixels resolution and upgraded Shield Glass 3 protection. Both models also sport a secondary AMOLED display on the back — a 2.7-inch 120Hz panel on the Pro and a 2.9-inch AMOLED panel on the Pro Max.
Both the Xiaomi 17 Pro and Pro Max are powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, paired with up to 16GB LPDDR5x RAM and 1TB UFS 4.1 storage. These devices boot HyperOS 3, built on Android 16, ensuring smooth multitasking, AI integration, and a responsive user interface.
The Xiaomi 17 Pro series continues Xiaomi’s partnership with Leica, offering a triple rear camera setup:
50MP primary camera with Light Fusion 950L sensor, f/1.67 aperture, and Hyper OIS
50MP ultra-wide-angle lens with 102° field of view and f/2.4 aperture
50MP periscope telephoto camera with 5x zoom (f/3.0 on Pro, f/2.6 on Pro Max)
On the front, both models feature a 50MP selfie camera with f/2.2 aperture, designed for high-resolution selfies and clear video calls.
The Xiaomi 17 Pro packs a 6,300mAh battery, while the Pro Max houses a larger 7,500mAh unit. Both support:
100W wired fast charging
50W wireless charging
22.5W reverse wired/wireless charging
Magnetic charging support
Both Pro models are equipped with stereo speakers tuned with Dolby Atmos, an IR blaster, and an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance. Connectivity options include:
5G SA/NSA
Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth v5.4
UWB support
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1
NFC and multiple navigation systems (GPS, Beidou, Galileo, GLONASS, NavIC)
The Xiaomi 17 starts at CNY 4,499 (approx. ₹55,800) and comes in Pink, Blue, Black, and White colour options, making it slightly more affordable compared to its Pro counterparts.
The Xiaomi 17 features a 6.3-inch 1.5K OLED LTPO display with HDR10+, Dolby Vision, up to 3500 nits peak brightness, and Dragon Crystal Glass protection.
Like the Pro models, it is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, coupled with up to 16GB RAM and 512GB storage.
On the camera front, the Xiaomi 17 comes with:
50MP primary camera with Leica Summilux lens
50MP ultra-wide-angle sensor
50MP 2.6x telephoto camera with OIS
Selfies are handled by a 50MP front camera.
The Xiaomi 17 packs a 7,000mAh battery with support for 100W wired charging, 50W wireless charging, and 22.5W reverse charging. It also features Dolby Atmos dual stereo speakers, a 4-mic array for 360° sound recording, and an IP68 rating.
Other connectivity highlights include USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth v5.4, NFC, Wi-Fi 7, and an IR blaster. The device runs on HyperOS 3 based on Android 16.
Conclusion
The Xiaomi 17 series raises the bar in flagship smartphones by becoming the world’s first lineup with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC. With powerful performance, Leica-powered cameras, high-capacity batteries, and next-gen connectivity, Xiaomi is once again positioning itself as a leader in the premium smartphone market.