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Xiaomi 17 Series Goes On Sale in China, Targeting iPhone 17 With Rear Display and Flagship Specs

Aggressive China pricing with a rear secondary display, Leica optics, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 power creates a direct challenge to Apple's latest flagship.

Overview

  • Xiaomi opened sales of the 17, 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max in China at 10:00 a.m. local time on September 27 through official stores, Mi.com and authorized partners.
  • Official China pricing for the 17 Pro Max is set at ¥5,999 (12GB/512GB), ¥6,299 (16GB/512GB) and ¥6,999 (16GB/1TB), roughly $825–$960 at current exchange rates.
  • Pro models add an interactive rear "Magic Back Screen" for notifications and selfie framing, paired with a 6.9-inch OLED main display on the Pro Max.
  • The 17 Pro Max features Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 platform, a Leica-branded 50 MP main camera with a 5x periscope telephoto, a 7,500 mAh battery, and 100W wired/50W wireless charging.
  • Xiaomi positions the lineup as a value-focused rival to Apple's iPhone 17 Pro Max, while overseas launch dates and final local prices, including for Peru, remain unconfirmed with regional outlets estimating arrivals in roughly 10–30 days.