Overview
The Xiaomi 17 represents a revolutionary leap in smartphone technology, launched in September 2025 as part of Xiaomi's most ambitious flagship series. Powered by the world's first Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and featuring an unprecedented 7,000 mAh silicon carbon battery, this device sets new standards for performance and endurance in the premium smartphone market.
With its Leica-tuned triple camera system featuring 50MP sensors across all lenses, 6.3-inch 1.5K LTPO OLED display with 3500 nits peak brightness, and advanced HyperOS 3 with AI capabilities, the Xiaomi 17 delivers exceptional photography, stunning visuals, and intelligent features. At a starting price of $748 USD, it offers flagship performance with remarkable value, selling over a million units in China during its first week.
Design & Display
| Display Size | 6.31 inches (6.3") |
| Display Type | LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, HDR Vivid, Dolby Vision, 12-bit color |
| Resolution | 1220 x 2656 pixels (1.5K), ~465 ppi density |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, 300Hz touch sampling rate |
| Brightness | 3500 nits peak brightness with DC dimming |
| Protection | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass |
| Dimensions | 152.8 x 71.5 x 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 191g (6.74 oz) |
| Build | Aluminum alloy frame, ceramic and titanium elements, premium glass back |
| IP Rating | IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 4m for 30 minutes) |
Performance
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (up to 4.6 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno GPU (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5) |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1 (non-expandable) |
| Cooling System | 3D ring-shaped cold pump cooling system (5533mm² vapor chamber) |
| OS | HyperOS 3 based on Android 16 |
Camera System
| Main Camera | 50MP Omnivision OV50M Light Fusion 950 sensor, f/1.67 aperture, OIS, Leica optics |
| Ultra Telephoto | 50MP telephoto, f/3.0 aperture, 5x optical zoom, OIS, periscope lens |
| Wide Telephoto | Integrated in triple camera system with 2x digital zoom capability |
| Ultrawide Camera | 50MP ultra-wide, f/2.4 aperture, 102° field of view, macro support (up to 5cm) |
| Front Camera | 50MP Omnivision OV50M, f/2.2 aperture |
| Video Recording | 8K@30fps (HDR), 4K@30/60/120fps (HDR10+, Dolby Vision 10-bit, LOG), 1080p@240/960fps, Gyro-EIS |
| AI Features | Leica authentic look, AI scene detection, AI portrait enhancement, night mode, computational photography |
Battery & Connectivity
| Battery Capacity | 7000 mAh silicon carbon battery (6330 mAh global version expected), 2000 charge cycles |
| Charging | 100W wired fast charging, 50W wireless charging, reverse wireless charging |
| Battery Life | All-day+ usage with exceptional endurance, faster charging than previous generation |
| 5G Bands | Supports multiple 5G bands |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11ax), dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes, with secure payment support |
| USB | USB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
| Other Features | Dual nano-SIM, infrared port, UWB (Ultra-Wideband), GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, Xiaomi T1 & T1P signal booster chips |
AI & Software Features
| AI Assistant | HyperOS 3 AI assistant with HyperIsland feature for notifications and quick actions |
| NPU | Dedicated AI neural processing unit in Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Real-time Translation | Yes, powered by on-device AI processing |
| Camera AI | Leica AI photography, scene recognition, AI portrait enhancement, intelligent HDR |
| Battery AI | Adaptive power management, intelligent charging optimization, battery health protection |
| Security | In-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, face unlock, secure enclave, Knox-level security |
| Software Updates | 4 years of major Android updates, 5 years of security patches (expected) |
