Overview

• Sales in China began on September 27 with an entry price around $630, according to the company.
• Flagship hardware includes Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chips, 6.3‑ and 6.8‑inch OLED panels, Leica‑branded cameras, and batteries up to 7,500 mAh.
• Xiaomi skipped the number 16 to align with Apple’s “17,” with executives drawing direct comparisons on battery life, display quality, and camera capabilities.
• The 17 series runs HyperOS 3.0 based on Android 16 and integrates Google Gemini alongside Xiaomi’s own AI features.
• Parallel to its premium push, Xiaomi is promoting the 15T Pro with a MediaTek Dimensity 9400+, Leica lenses, and regional prices of S/2,899 in Peru, CLP$849,990 in Chile, and €799 in Spain.