The interesting and impressive features are implemented on the Xiaomi 17 Series. You have probably observed that a Xiaomi 16 line doesn’t exist, because the CEO of Xiaomi, Lei Jun, hinted that they want to be in direct competition with Apple.
But the actual phone line is not really similar to the latest models from Apple. The base model, the Xiaomi 17, is not particularly interesting, as it features a traditional design that users are already accustomed to. The specs are excellent, even for this base model, because it features a 6.3-inch display with a 50-megapixel triple rear camera, all accompanied by a powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, which was just announced a couple of days ago by Qualcomm.
Regarding the battery life, future Xiaomi users don’t need to think about that, since it features a 7,000mAh battery, which is a big battery for a phone.
And now let’s talk about the phones that are popular now online, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max. See how the names are similar to another popular phone line? But this is not the subject for today, because these smartphones have a great design.
The Pro lineup features on the back of the phone an actual interactive screen that can display different apps, notifications, and games. Both phones are pretty similar if we talk about their specifications; the only important difference is the phone size. The Xiaomi 17 Pro has a 6.3-inch display, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has a slightly bigger screen of 6.9 inches.
Both phones are powered by the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, which is the most powerful chip ever made for a phone. Yet the huge battery life is also present here, with the Xiaomi 17 Pro having a 6,300mAh battery, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has a 7,500mAh battery, bigger than the base model.
The back screen is probably the feature that caught everyone’s attention, because it is able to do so many things, and is considered to be so useful for users. According to the company’s statement, this screen is designed to blend aesthetics with functionality. Users can see themselves when they are taking a picture, or they can even check the flight details thanks to the dedicated widgets.
All the Xiaomi 17 phone models will be available in China on 27 September 2025, starting from the price of $630 for the Xiaomi 17 base model, from $700 for the Xiaomi 17 Pro model, and lastly, the Xiaomi 17 Pro will cost around $840.
The global release has not yet been revealed by Xiaomi, but we are confident that soon, these impressive phones will be available worldwide.
It seems that Xiaomi did a really good job with this phone line and will probably become a very popular one among tech enthusiasts.
