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Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Sells Out on Day One as Company Ramps Production

Rival October launches on Qualcomm’s Gen5 chip intensify the premium phone contest.

Overview

  • Xiaomi said the 17 series set 2025 first‑sale day records within five minutes, with the 17 Pro Max alone breaking single‑model sales and revenue records and taking more than half of series sales.
  • Lei Jun reported many stores have run out of 17 Pro Max stock and suggested shoppers consider the 17 Pro.
  • Lu Weibing delivered first units at Beijing’s Huaxi Live Mi Home and highlighted user praise for the back screen, improved craftsmanship, selfie performance and UWB vehicle control.
  • Pricing starts at ¥4,499 for the series, and the 17 Pro Max starts at ¥5,999.
  • iQOO set an October debut for the iQOO 15 using Qualcomm’s fifth‑generation Snapdragon, and Redmagic scheduled the 11 Pro for October 17, with additional Redmagic specifications circulating as unconfirmed leaks.