After weeks of teasers and updates, the Xiaomi 17 series is finally here as the world's first Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 smartphones. All three smartphones in the lineup are equipped with the same flagship-grade chipset, and the Pro models even bring a new secondary display to the mix. Here is everything that's new with the Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max.
Xiaomi 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max come with a Magic Back Screen
Kicking things off with the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the most unique and standout aspect of both phones is the new Magic Back Screen at the back. It is essentially a secondary display which entirely makes up the expanded camera deco, giving an edge-to-edge feel.
Using the screen at the back, the smartphones will be able to perform a bunch of actions like display customizable watch faces, AI wallpapers, virtual pets, dynamic information notifications, sticky notes, and much more. Xiaomi claims that the "Dynamic Back Display enhances lifestyle and efficiency", while allowing users to perform "rich actions based on different scenarios".
Now, while the Magic Back Screen on the Xiaomi 17 Pro models are unique, it definitely is not the only talking point of the devices. That is because these are the first smartphones in the world to draw their power from the newly launched Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 flagship processor from Qualcomm. Users will be able to pair the chipset with up to 16 GB of LPDDR5x RAM and up to 1 TB of UFS 4.1 storage.
Moreover, the SoC works in tandem with a new Stereoscopic Annular Cold Pump Cooling System which is said to be almost 37% more efficient than convention vapour chamber cooling modules. With a 4,637 mm² heat dissipation coverage, Xiaomi claims that the 17 Pro and the 17 Pro Max will be able to maintain an optimal temperature of 40.4°C even at the most demanding of the workloads.
Apart from this, the Xiaomi 17 series is also the first batch of smartphones which will ship with the recently announced HyperOS 3 based on Android 16. The new OS skin features redesigned icons, a new Xiaomi Super Island, Cinematic Depth wallpapers, improved ecosystem integration and cross-platform support, XiaoAI and more.
Moving on, at the front, both phones are equipped with a 1.5K M10 LTPO 12-bit OLED display with 1,920 Hz of PWM Dimming frequency, Dolby Vision playback and up to 3,500 nits of peak brightness.
Xiaomi is using the latest Dragon Crystal Glass protection to safeguard the panel. It even incorporates LIPO (Low-Injection Pressure Over-molding) technology to bring the display bezel down to only 1.15mm. The devices are further encased within an 8.0mm thick chassis and weigh only 192 grams.
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Talking about the cameras, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the 17 Pro Max feature the Leica Summilux lens. They bring a triple rear camera module with a 50 MP Light Fusion 950L main sensor, a 50 MP 102° Leica ultra-wide angle lens and a 50 MP 5x Infinity Leica telephoto camera.
At the front, there is a 50 MP selfie shooter with an f/2.0 aperture and Auto Focus support. Video capability-wise, the rear lenses can record up to 8K @ 30 FPS footages, while the front is limited to only 4K @ 60 FPS.
Now, coming to the battery, the 17 Pro features a 6,300mAh capacity cell while the 17 Pro Max takes it a notch up with an impressive 7,500mAh capacity. Both phones also bring support for 100W fast USB-C charging and 50W wireless charging.
Other than that, the Xiaomi 17 Pro series are IP68 rated, feature an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, stereo speaker setup, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS, NFC, dual SIM 5G support and a USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 port.
Xiaomi 17 is a compact powerhouse with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Now, coming to the standard Xiaomi 17, it is the compact offering of the lot. However, it's not lacking in terms of performance. Just like the Pro siblings, here as well, the flagship-grade Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is powering the smartphone. Users will be able to pair it with up to 16 GB of LPDDR5x RAM and up to 512 GB of UFS 4.1 storage.
Additionally, the chipset is paired with a new three-dimensional ring-shaped vapour chamber cooling system, which Xiaomi is calling the Stereoscopic Annular Cold Pump Cooling System. It features a 4497 mm² heat dissipation area which is claimed to be 31.9% more efficient when compared to the Xiaomi 15.
Moreover, just like the 17 Pro models, the standard Xiaomi 17 also ships with the latest HyperOS 3 update based on Android 16. It features all the bells and whistles of the new OS skin, like the updated iconography, Xiaomi Super Island, XiaoAI and Xiaomi interconnectivity features.
Now, moving on, at the front, the smartphone features a 6.36-inch 1.5K M10 LTPO 12-bit OLED display with Dolby Vision playback support and up to 3,500 nits of peak brightness. Here as well, the panel gets the Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass treatment.
And just like the Pros, the standard 17 also uses LIPO (Low-Injection Pressure Over-molding) technology to bring the display bezel down to only 1.18mm. The device is further encased within an 8.06mm thick chassis and weigh only 191 grams.
Talking about the cameras, the Xiaomi 17 brings the Leica Summilux lens to the table just like its Pro brothers. It features a triple rear camera setup with a 50 MP Light Fusion 950 main sensor, a 50 MP 102° Leica ultra-wide angle lens and a 50 MP 2.6x Infinity Leica telephoto camera.
At the front, there is a 50 MP selfie shooter with an f/2.0 aperture and Auto Focus support. Video capability-wise, the rear lenses can record up to 8K @ 30 FPS footages, while the front is limited to only 4K @ 60 FPS.
Another area where the Xiaomi 17 shines is in the battery department. Even with a compact form factor, the smartphone has managed to offer a large 7,000mAh cell, thanks to the silicon carbon tech.
The brand claims that the smartphone will be able to last for up to 33.6 hours on a single charge. It even features 100W fast USB-C charging and 50W wireless charging support for quick top-ups.
Apart from this, the Xiaomi 17 features an official IP68 rating, an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, stereo speaker setup, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS, NFC, dual SIM 5G support and a USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 port.
Xiaomi 17 series pre-orders now open in China
When it comes to pricing, the standard Xiaomi 17 will retail from 4,499 Chinese yuan (approximately Rs 56,000) for the 12 GB + 256 GB model. Meanwhile, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max will start from 4,999 Chinese yuan (approximately Rs 63,000) and 5,999 Chinese yuan (approximately Rs 75,000), respectively.
Pre-orders for the devices are now live in China, and they will hit the shelves starting September 27, 2025. Interested folks will be able to grab the Xiaomi 17 in the Snow Mountain Pink and Ice Melt Blue colour options. While the Pro models will be available in Marino Green, Cold Smoke Purple, Black and White hues.
