Xiaomi 17 Pro Max expected price in India: Xiaomi has launched its Xiaomi 17 series in China, featuring the Xiaomi 17, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max. These smartphones are powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor and run on HyperOS 3 based on Android 16.
Xiaomi has released two new phones called Xiaomi 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max. They have a small second screen on the back, which is different from most phones. This back screen shows the time, notifications, and fun animations. You can also pin important things like QR codes there.
It helps take better selfies by using the main camera. With a special game case, you can even play small games on the back screen. Also Read – Xiaomi 17 Series Unveiled: Pro and Pro Max Bring Rear Displays, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 The phones are very fast and have a big battery that lasts about two days. The cameras are very good, with three 50-megapixel lenses.
The Pro Max has a zoom lens for close photos. Other features include the latest Wi-Fi, easy connection with other devices, and a smart assistant that helps you with updates and suggestions. These phones are powerful and have a cool back screen, but some features only work in China. There is no news about when they will be available worldwide.
Dual Screen
At first glance, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is very on trend with a flat screen and a comfortable metal frame. Switching from Google’s Pixel 10 Pro XL, I am struck by how similar the 17 Pro Max feels in hand, not unlike its Apple namesake. (And yes, Xiaomi switched its naming structure to mimic the latest iPhone to prevent being seen as a generation behind.)
The 17 series heralds an overdue design overhaul, ditching the circular camera carbuncle and switching to a rectangular lozenge with two prominent lenses on the left rising out of the touchscreen. Xiaomi calls it the Dynamic Back Display, and it’s around 2.5 x 1.8 inches, but the rounded corners and camera lenses eat into the usable space.
Xiaomi has limited the functionality and tailored content for its Dynamic Back Display. The second screen does five things:
- Customizable screen themes: You can have a simple clock in different styles (potentially including step count and other data), animated wallpapers, custom wallpapers with your own art and text, or choose one of Xiaomi’s cute animated pets that reflect the phone’s state (they look tired when the battery is low, for example).
- Notifications: With certain apps, you can see real-time notifications on the second display for things like flights, trains, approaching ride-shares or takeaway deliveries, and music playback controls. You can also pull down to get your regular phone notifications on the second screen.
- AI Pin functions: You can use this to pin stuff like your schedule or a QR code to the second display.
- Preview and selfie tools: You can use the second screen to show a preview, enabling you to take superior selfies using the main camera. You can tap and swipe for all your usual camera modes and options.
- Handheld-Console mode: Stick the Retro Handheld Console Case (sold separately) on the Xiaomi 17 Pro or Pro Max, and you can play a small selection of games on the second display. The case has physical controls (D-pad and buttons) baked in and makes the phone look and feel a little like a Game Boy.
Bearing in mind this is the Chinese model (there’s no word on a global edition yet), I was unable to test all of the functionality, but I have a good idea what will work here and what doesn’t. I love the time and notifications, because I don’t have to pick up my phone as much when it’s face down on the desk and I’m working.
The customizable themes and pets are fun. It’s an opportunity to add a little more personality to your phone. While the real-time updates work only with select Chinese apps right now, the utility is clear, and the music controls are very handy. The selfie preview is an obvious benefit, as the photos you can take with the main camera far surpass those taken with any front-facing camera.
I’m also excited about the pin function. You know that awkward dance you do when you’re queuing? You have the QR code that they’ll scan in a minute open on your phone, but you want to continue reading or messaging. Well, this allows you to pin it on the back display and get on with what you’re doing. While I wasn’t able to test it, I know this will be handy.
As a big retro gaming fan, I love the look and feel of the case, and it automatically connects via Bluetooth and triggers the game mode. But once I got over the novelty, I was left wondering why I would ever want to play a game on a tiny screen interrupted by camera lenses when I have one of the most gorgeous 6.7-inch phone displays I’ve ever used in my hand. I tried Angry Birds 2, and it’s totally playable on the back display, but just because you can do something doesn’t mean you should.
And the Rest
Naturally, the 17 Pro Max is a specs beast, and the 17 Pro isn’t far behind. Both are powered by Qualcomm’s brand-new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, and my review unit has 16 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage. The displays feature Xiaomi’s new M10 display technology, and it is sharp and power-efficient, and it gets very bright.
Pair that efficiency with a new L-shaped battery design, and you can banish any worries you might have about the second screen nerfing your battery life. The Pro Max has a whopping 7,500-mAh battery, and the 17 Pro has a 6,300-mAh battery. Both can get through two days between charges. Unlike Apple’s new iPhones, Xiaomi is using silicon-carbon battery technology for denser batteries without requiring thicker phones.
The camera may not be quite as prominent as on the 15 Ultra, but you still get a 50-megapixel trio. The Pro Max has a Prism Periscope Telephoto lens capable of 5X optical zoom and 30-cm macro photography. (The 17 Pro has a different telephoto lens). The regular Xiaomi 17 doesn’t have the back display, and both it and the Pro have smaller 6.3-inch main screens.
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50MP cameras
6300/7500mAh batteries
100W charging, 50W wireless charging, 22.5W reverse
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As per usual, Xiaomi has thrown in all the other bells and whistles you expect in a 2025 flagship, from Wi-Fi 7 and easy interconnectivity (including with Macs and iPads) to a healthy smattering of AI. Xiaomi’s Hyper XiaoAi personal assistant can remember stuff about you, if you let it, and proactively suggest apps and services based on your usage. This extends to contextual suggestions for your back display, like impending flight details with live updates.
This is hardly the first smartphone with a display on the back. Xiaomi itself has experimented with this idea before in the Mi 11 Ultra from 2021, and remember the Yotaphone? More recently, the Asus ROG Phone 9 had a kind of basic back screen with 648 mini LEDs that let you play simple games, and Nothing’s Phone (3) debuted a little display on the back that had fun mini games and could show battery life, notifications, and a stopwatch. The Xiaomi 17 Pro and Pro Max push the concept further. By embedding it in the camera bump, a necessary evil for all phone makers to give us powerful cameras, Xiaomi has found a clever way to add utility.
Industry’s first L-shape battery
The two Pro phones use a newly designed L-shape battery that allows a larger capacity cell to be placed inside a conventional phone body. As a result, the 17 Pro Max, despite being no larger than any modern-day flagship, packs a 7,500 mAh battery. For reference, the iPhone 17 Pro Max, which has very similar dimensions as the Xiaomi counterpart, has a 4,823 mAh battery. The huge battery can be charged at 100W speeds with the included charger.
First with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
The Xiaomi 17 series are the first phones to ship with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, the newest bleeding-edge silicon from Qualcomm that will power all the big-name Android flagship phones in 2026. This 3nm chip has been a very capable performer from my limited time testing so far, although benchmark numbers still lag behind Apple’s A19 Pro. Still, it is almost certainly going to be the most powerful chip in any Android device over the next 12 months or so.
Solid camera and battery life
Camera capabilities are a major highlight of the Xiaomi 17 series. Both the Pro and Pro Max feature a 50MP main sensor with Leica Summilux lenses, offering optical image stabilisation and extensive dynamic range. The periscope telephoto lens allows up to 5x optical zoom, while ultra-wide and selfie cameras are upgraded to 50MP sensors as well. The Pro Max benefits from a larger telephoto sensor for better low-light performance, though its macro shots are slightly less close-range than the Pro model. Both phones are IP68 rated for water and dust resistance, with the Pro capable of submersion to 4 meters and the Pro Max to 6 meters.
Battery life is another area where Xiaomi aims to impress. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is equipped with a 6,300mAh battery, while the Pro Max packs a massive 7,500mAh unit. Both support 100W wired and 50W wireless charging, as well as 22.5W reverse charging, making them practical for power users. Advanced battery management, including the Surge G2 chip, ensures longevity over thousands of charge cycles.
By unveiling the Xiaomi 17 series shortly after Apple’s iPhone 17 launch, Xiaomi signals a bold competitive strategy, directly positioning its devices as alternatives for consumers who might otherwise consider Apple. With the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, innovative dual-display design, robust cameras, and massive batteries, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and Pro Max are not just competitively priced—they also offer features that directly challenge the iPhone 17 series.
Xiaomi’s latest release highlights the company’s broader ambitions to take on US tech giants and assert itself in the global premium smartphone market, combining cutting-edge hardware with aggressive pricing to appeal to a growing segment of discerning Chinese consumers.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Price
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max price starts at CNY 5,999 (around Rs 74,700) for the 12GB + 512GB variant. The higher storage versions are priced at CNY 6,299 (Rs 78,400 approx) and CNY 6,999 (Rs 87,100 approx). This makes the device considerably cheaper than Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro Max.
The standard Xiaomi 17 starts at CNY 4,499 (approx Rs 56,000) for the 12GB/256GB variant, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro begins at CNY 5,000 (approx Rs 62,000). These models are currently available in China. The company has not shared details about global or India availability.
Xiaomi 17 Series models
The standard Xiaomi 17 features a 6.3-inch LTPO OLED display with a peak brightness of 3,500 nits. It includes a 7,000mAh battery, 100W wired charging, and a triple 50MP camera system.
The Xiaomi 17 Pro comes with a 2.7-inch secondary display at the back, a 6,300mAh battery, and enhanced Leica optics with a 50MP periscope telephoto lens offering 5x zoom. It also adds a Time-of-Flight sensor for depth. Its water resistance is rated for up to 4 meters.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Specifications
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
- Software: HyperOS 3 based on Android 16
- Display: 6.3-inch on Xiaomi 17/Pro, 6.9-inch on Pro Max
- Secondary display: 2.7-inch (Pro), 2.9-inch (Pro Max)
- Cameras: Triple 50MP rear cameras, Leica tuned
- Front camera: 50MP across models
- Battery: 7,000mAh (Xiaomi 17), 6,300mAh (Pro), 7,500mAh (Pro Max)
- Charging: 100W wired, 50W wireless, 22.5W reverse
- Water resistance: IP68 (up to 6m for Pro Max)
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