Overview

• Xiaomi launched the 17, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max in China as the first phones shipping with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.
• The 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max add a rear display that can act as a viewfinder for main‑camera selfies, show notifications and widgets, and support custom AI wallpapers.
• Battery capacities are a headline feature at 7,000mAh (17), 6,300mAh (17 Pro), and 7,500mAh (17 Pro Max), with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging across the lineup.
• Leica‑tuned triple 50MP cameras return on the Pro models with a 5x periscope telephoto, while the Pro Max upgrades the zoom sensor and aperture for improved low‑light shots.
• Preorders are live in China with starting prices of CNY 4,499 for the 17, CNY 5,299 for the 17 Pro, and CNY 5,999 for the 17 Pro Max, and Xiaomi has teased an India launch without a date or model details.