Xiaomi has officially unveiled their new flagship phones. This comes after they announced the Hyper OS 3 and a other devices in yesterday’s global event. This year’s base model is the Xiaomi 17, the most compact device in its new lineup — but don’t let its small form factor fool you. The phone is packed with premium specs and houses a 7,000mAh battery, the largest ever seen in a device of its size. With a refined design, top-tier performance, and advanced imaging capabilities, the Xiaomi 17 is built for users who want both portability and power.
Sleek, Compact Design with Brighter Display
At just 191 grams, the Xiaomi 17 feels lightweight while still offering premium build quality. The phone features a 6.3-inch LTPO OLED display with slimmer 1.18mm bezels, delivering an immersive edge-to-edge experience.
The panel supports 1–120Hz adaptive refresh rate, 12-bit color depth, and a peak brightness of 3,500 nits, making it one of the brightest displays on the market — perfect for outdoor use. The body adopts a curved design for better ergonomics, ensuring comfort in hand despite the massive battery it carries inside.
Flagship-Grade Performance
Under the hood, the Xiaomi 17 is powered by Qualcomm’s new top tier flagship chip, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, coupled with up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. The phone promises blazing-fast performance for multitasking, gaming, and demanding apps, while also ensuring efficient thermal management for sustained peak speeds.
Battery That Redefines Endurance
The headline feature is undoubtedly the 7,000mAh Surge battery — a groundbreaking achievement in a compact flagship. This huge capacity ensures all-day, and likely multi-day, endurance even under heavy usage. Charging is equally impressive, with 100W wired charging and 50W wireless charging that can refill the phone in minutes. It’s the perfect balance of longevity and convenience.
Leica-Powered Cameras
Xiaomi continues its partnership with Leica for the Xiaomi 17’s imaging system. The phone features a triple Leica Summilux setup: a 50MP Light Fusion 950 primary sensor for vivid photo, a 60mm telephoto lens (ƒ/2.0) for crisp zoom and enhanced portrait shots, and advanced Leica portrait mode tuning for natural depth and color rendering. This makes the Xiaomi 17 not just a powerhouse in performance but also a versatile everyday camera.
Who It’s For
The Xiaomi 17 is aimed at users who prefer smaller, more pocket-friendly flagships but don’t want to compromise on performance or endurance. With its record-setting battery, premium cameras, and refined design, it challenges the notion that only large phones can deliver top-tier features and battery longevity.
Pricing & Availability
The Xiaomi 17 starts at ¥4,499 (approx. $630). Preorders have begun in China, with sales starting September 27, 2025. A global launch is expected in spring 2026, likely during MWC.
In short, the Xiaomi 17 combines the endurance of a power bank with the luxury of a flagship smartphone, redefining what a compact phone can achieve.
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