Xiaomi 17, 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max: power, Leica cameras, huge batteries and very bright panels

Xiaomi 17, 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max: power, Leica cameras, huge batteries and very bright panels

Xiaomi continues to make strong strides in the high-end field. After presenting the Xiaomi 15T in Munich, the company has unveiled its next generation in China: the Xiaomi 17, 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max. There are three models that arrive with a new design, very bright panels, high-capacity batteries and cameras developed in collaboration with Leica.

Just as a preview, you should know that the most striking novelty of this generation is in the Pro models, which They integrate a rear screen Designed to quickly access information and improve selfie photography thanks to the main sensors. It is something similar to what folding devices like the Samsung Fold allow us to make.

Specifications comparison

Xiaomi 17 Xiaomi 17 Pro Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Screen 6.3″ LTPO OLED
1.5K
120Hz
3,500 nits
6.3″ LTPO OLED
1.5K
120Hz
3,500 nits
6.9″ LTPO OLED
1.5K
120Hz
3,500 nits
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Memory 12/16 GB RAM
256/512 GB
12/16 GB RAM
Up to 1TB
12/16 GB RAM
Up to 1TB
rear cameras Main 50 MP OIS
Tele 50 MP 3.2x
Ultra wide angle 50 MP
Main 50 MP OIS
Tele 50 MP 5x
Ultra wide angle 50 MP
Main 50 MP OIS
Tele 50 MP 5x advanced
Ultra wide angle 50 MP
Battery and charging 7,000 mAh
100W cable charging
50W wireless
6,300 mAh
100W cable charging
50W wireless
7,500 mAh
100W cable charging
50W wireless
Others IP68
Screen print
IP68
Secondary rear screen
IP68
Secondary rear screen

The Xiaomi 17 is compact, powerful and with a huge battery

He Xiaomi 17 It remains faithful to a compact design with straight edges and a matte glass back, available in black, white and forest green. Its 6.3-inch screen shines brightly, reaching 3,500 nitsand supports HDR10+, Dolby Vision and HDR Vivid.

Inside we have a powerful brain, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5accompanied by up to 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of UFS 4.1 storage. The battery is one of its great assets: 7,000 mAh in such a small body, with support for 100 W fast charging and 50 W wireless charging.

In photography, it relies on a triple 50 MP system, with a stabilized main sensor, a 3.2x telephoto lens and a 102º ultra wide angle lens. All this under the seal of Leicawhich promises refined image processing.

The Xiaomi 17 Pro adds rear screen and periscopic zoom

He Xiaomi 17 Pro introduces a 2.7-inch secondary screen on the back, useful for quick notifications or selfies with the main camera. Maintains the 6.3-inch OLED panel and the brightness of 3,500 nits, with a refresh rate of 120 Hz. There are no changes to the chip, which is shared by the entire series.

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The battery is slightly reduced to 6,300 mAhalthough it retains the same charging speed of 100 W wired and 50 W wireless. The main camera is still 50 MP with OIS, but the big leap is made by the telephoto lens, now a periscope of 5x opticalwhich clearly differentiates it from the standard model.

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is the most ambitious bet

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Finally, the Pro Max He is the older brother in every way. Your screen grows to 6.9 inchesmaintaining resolution and brightness. The secondary screen is also larger, at 2.9 inches. The battery amounts to 7,500 mAhwith the same fast and wireless charging system as its brothers. In photography, the telephoto lens section is reinforced: a 50 MP periscope with f/2.6 aperture, larger sensor and 5x optical zoom, making it the most complete option for long-distance photography.

Availability and prices

The Xiaomi 17 They have been officially presented in China and their international launch is expected in 2026. These are the announced prices in yuan. Remember that, once they reach our market, prices in euros will probably be higher:

Memory Xiaomi 17 Xiaomi 17 Pro Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
12/256 GB 4,499 (€540) 4,999 (€600) Not available
12 / 512GB 4,799 (€580) 5,299 (€635) 5,999 (€720)
16 / 512 GB 4,999 (€600) 5,599 (€670) 6,299 (€755)
16/1TB Not available 5,999 (€720) 6,999 (€840)