Xiaomi has officially launched its latest flagship smartphone — the Xiaomi 17 — at its hardware event in China on Thursday. The new device comes powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, which was unveiled just a day earlier at the Snapdragon Summit 2025. Packed with Leica-engineered cameras, ultra-slim bezels, and a massive battery, the Xiaomi 17 leads the company’s 2025 lineup alongside the Xiaomi 17 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max.
Xiaomi 17 Price and Availability
The Xiaomi 17 price in China starts at CNY 4,499 (approx. ₹56,000) for the 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant.
- 12GB RAM + 512GB storage: CNY 4,799 (around ₹60,000)
- 16GB RAM + 512GB storage: CNY 4,999 (around ₹62,000)
Xiaomi has not yet confirmed international pricing or availability.
Xiaomi 17 Specifications
Display and Design
The Xiaomi 17 sports a 6.3-inch OLED display with a resolution of 2,656 x 1,220 pixels (1.5K). It supports:
- 120Hz refresh rate
- 300Hz touch sampling rate
- Peak brightness of 3,500 nits
- HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and HDR Vivid
With bezels measuring just 1.18mm, the phone offers an immersive viewing experience. It weighs 191g and comes with an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.
Performance and Software
Under the hood, the Xiaomi 17 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, paired with up to 16GB RAM and 512GB storage. It runs on HyperOS 3, based on Android 16, and introduces HyperAI, Xiaomi’s new suite of AI-driven features.
Camera System
Xiaomi continues its Leica partnership, equipping the Xiaomi 17 with a triple rear camera setup:
- 50MP primary sensor (f/1.67, 23mm focal length)
- 50MP telephoto lens (f/2.0)
- 50MP ultrawide lens (f/2.4, 102° FoV)
The rear cameras can record videos in 8K at 30fps and 4K at up to 60fps. For selfies, the phone features a 50MP front camera with a 90° field of view.
Battery and Charging
One of the standout features of the Xiaomi 17 is its 7,000mAh battery, which supports:
- 100W wired fast charging
- 50W wireless charging
This makes it one of the largest and fastest-charging batteries in its class.
Connectivity
The smartphone supports:
- Wi-Fi 7
- Bluetooth 5.4
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C
Key Specifications at a Glance
- Display: 6.3-inch OLED, 1.5K resolution
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
- Rear Cameras: 50MP + 50MP + 50MP (Leica-tuned)
- Front Camera: 50MP
- RAM/Storage: Up to 16GB RAM, 512GB storage
- Battery: 7,000mAh with 100W wired, 50W wireless charging
- OS: HyperOS 3 based on Android 16
- Dimensions: 151.1 x 71.8 x 8.06mm; weight 191g
Conclusion
The Xiaomi 17 sets a new benchmark in Xiaomi’s flagship lineup with its cutting-edge chipset, Leica-tuned cameras, massive 7,000mAh battery, and sleek design. While the Pro and Pro Max models bring additional premium features like a secondary display, the standard Xiaomi 17 strikes a balance between performance and practicality. With global launch details yet to be announced, all eyes are on when Xiaomi will bring its latest flagship to international markets.
