Overview

• Xiaomi will unveil the Xiaomi 17, 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max in China on Thursday at 19:00 local time (06:00 in Peru).
• The Pro models include a rear “Magic Back Screen” integrated into the camera module for notifications, media controls and selfie preview.
• Xiaomi says the lineup will be among the first with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, which is scheduled to be presented on Sept. 23.
• Lei Jun previewed a 6.3-inch base model with ultra-elliptical corners, a 1.18 mm bezel, 8.06 mm thickness and 191 g weight, with Pro variants shown in new purple and green finishes.
• Regional reports frame the series as a direct iPhone 17 competitor and cite tentative China pricing and timing for the Pro Max (about US$850–$1,000 with sales expected around mid-October), while highlighting cheaper Android alternatives in Peru such as the Galaxy S24 Ultra and Honor 400 Pro.