After teasing the Xiaomi 17 Max and Xiaomi Clip-on open TWS last week, the brand has now confirmed a dedicated launch event for the products, slated to happen this week. It will see the unveiling of major product categories, including a new smart band and an electric SUV for 2026.
Xiaomi 17 Max China Launch Set for May 21
Xiaomi China president, Lu Weibing has made a new Weibo post, confirming the launch date of Xiaomi 17 Max in China for May 21, 2026, at 17:00 CST (or 4:30 PM IST). The same event will also see the debut of the brand's first-ever Xiaomi Clip-On open ear TWS, the Xiaomi Band 10 Pro and the YUV GT electric SUV. The post also mentions the unveiling of new Xiaomi home appliances.
Starting with the Xiaomi 17 Max, this is the first time Xiaomi has introduced a Max-branded phone to its number series. Expected to be positioned in between the Xiaomi 17 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, it misses out on the edge-to-edge camera plateau with the integrated display.
It closely resembles the look of the Xiaomi 15 with its all-black camera module and the soft-touch pastel blue colourway. The phone is confirmed to feature a 6.9-inch 1.5K LTPO AMOLED display and draw its power from the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset.
Leaks indicate a 200 MP Leica-branded main camera and an 8,000mAh battery for the Xiaomi 17 Max. As for the Xiaomi clip-on earbuds, they have been teased with an open-ear design and is said to weigh just 5.5 grams.
The TWS will use a memory titanium wire to connect the battery unit and the 11mm microcrystalline metal-coated diaphragm drivers. It will also bring support for LHDC 5.0 audio and Hi-Res Gold audio.
Lastly, the Xiaomi Band 10 Pro will bring a Galaxy Fit 3-like design with a rectangular large AMOLED display and will offer advanced sports tracking and health management features, up to 21 days worth of battery life and real-time sync for notifications and messages with the Apple ecosystem.
The band will launch in multiple colour variants and users will also get the option to pair it with different strap material options. That said, it is clear that Xiaomi is planning to launch several new products in just a few days time and while there are many, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Xiaomi YUV GT electric SUV are expected to become the star of the show. So, stay tuned.
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