Overview

• Xiaomi has officially teased the 17, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max, confirming a China debut later this month.
• A back-mounted secondary screen is shown in official materials with functions such as app info, clock faces, and a rear-camera selfie viewfinder.
• Qualcomm has confirmed the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 name, with the 17 lineup set to be among the first phones using it.
• An image of the 17 Pro Max’s rear design featuring the secondary display briefly appeared on Xiaomi’s Weibo account before being removed.
• Fresh renders highlight a larger rear screen integrated into the camera island, while expectations about model sizes and camera upgrades remain unconfirmed.