Xiaomi has finally confirmed the launch date for its next flagship line — the Xiaomi 17 series — and teased several key specifications that hint at serious upgrades over previous models.
Here’s everything known so far — and what to watch out for:
Launch Details & Branding Shift
- The Xiaomi 17 series will debut in China on September 25, 2025, at 7:00 PM local time (China).
- Xiaomi is skipping the “16” generation altogether — going directly from 15 to 17 — likely as a strategic move to align more closely against Apple’s iPhone 17 lineup.
- The lineup is expected to include three models: Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Pro, and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max.
Design & Display Teasers
- Xiaomi has revealed that the series will adopt a new “M10 screen luminescence technology” for its displays — claimed to boost luminous efficiency.
- For the Pro and Pro Max variants, Xiaomi is teasing a secondary display on the back — dubbed the “Magic Back Screen” — embedded around the rear camera module. This display may be used for clock widgets, notifications, camera previews, and more.
- In official promo images, the standard Xiaomi 17 is shown without the secondary display, focusing instead on a redesigned camera island (a “squircle” shape) and a clean back.
- The teasers also confirm flat OLED panels with narrow bezels (~1.18 mm around) and a 19.6:9 aspect ratio.
Chipset, Charging & Battery
- All models in the 17 series will run on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, marking a generational upgrade in performance and efficiency.
- The phones will support 100 W PPS fast charging, including via non-Xiaomi chargers (thanks to PPS protocol compatibility).
- For the Pro / Pro Max, Xiaomi has teased L-shaped Si/C (silicon-carbon) batteries with high energy density.
- Display teasers hint that for the Pro Max model, Xiaomi is using a “Super Pixel” RGB stacking screen architecture, which may reduce power consumption (claimed 26% lower than conventional 2K screens).
Note: The exact battery sizes for each model are not yet confirmed publicly.
Camera & Imaging
- The Pro and Pro Max models are expected to carry Leica-branded triple camera setups, including a 50 MP primary sensor.
- The secondary display may assist in selfie shots by acting as a viewfinder when using rear cameras.
What This Means & What to Expect Next
- Xiaomi is clearly aiming to differentiate in design (with the rear display) and performance efficiency (via new tech in display and battery).
- The skipping of “16” positions them to more directly compete with Apple’s numbering and flagship narrative.
- As the launch draws nearer, we should expect more detailed specs (battery capacities, RAM/storage variants, pricing, global launch timeline) to be revealed in the teasers or via leaks.
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