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Xiaomi Launches 17 Series in China With Rear Display and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

Sales in China begin September 27 at about $630 for the base model, signaling a direct price challenge to Apple’s latest iPhones.

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Los colores del Xiaomi 15T Pro, que viene con una batería de 5500 mAh en un perfil de menos de 8 mm
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Los arañazos en el iPhone 17 Pro han sido conocidos como el ‘scratchgate’. (Foto: @tarekbadrsh)

Overview

  • Xiaomi unveiled three models—17, 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max—with 1.5K AMOLED panels, Leica‑branded triple cameras and batteries reaching up to 7,500 mAh.
  • The 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max add a rear ‘Magic Back Screen’ beside the camera array for notifications, quick controls and using the main cameras as a selfie viewfinder.
  • China pricing starts around 4,499 yuan (roughly US$630) for the Xiaomi 17, with local sales scheduled to open on September 27.
  • Reported specifications vary on the 17 Pro’s battery capacity, with outlets listing 6,300 mAh or 7,000 mAh, while other core specs are consistent across coverage.
  • In a parallel push, Xiaomi’s 15T and 15T Pro made their global debut in Munich with MediaTek chips, HyperOS 3 and ‘Astral Communication’ offline voice links up to 1.9 km, priced in Europe from €649 to €999.