Overview
- The lineup includes Xiaomi 17, 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max, priced from ¥4,499, ¥4,999 and ¥5,999 respectively, with pre‑sales open and first sales set for September 27 at 10:00.
- The series debuts Qualcomm’s fifth‑generation Snapdragon 8 Supreme Edition, with the 6.3‑inch Xiaomi 17 carrying a 7,000mAh battery and the 6.9‑inch Pro Max offering a 7,500mAh pack plus a new Leica Light and Shadow Master imaging system.
- Pro models add a rear ‘Miaoxiang Back Screen’ that supports a retro handheld case now on sale for ¥299 with a 200mAh built‑in battery and preloaded games, though wireless charging is disabled when the case is attached.
- Lei Jun acknowledged the earlier halt of Xiaomi’s Pinecone/Surge phone SoC effort, said only a top‑end path is viable for self‑developed chips, cited more than 10,000 phone R&D staff, and noted renewed chip work including the Xuanjie O1.
- Xiaomi reported over 40,000 YU7 deliveries since July 6, highlighted its in‑house V8s motor produced in Xiaomi factories with a 27,200rpm top speed, and touted the YU7 Max as the fastest sub‑¥1 million SUV at Zhejiang International Circuit.