Xiaomi Unveils Flagship 17 Series with Dual Screens and Leica-Engineered Cameras

On September 26, 2025, Xiaomi introduced its new flagship 17 series smartphones in China, comprising the Xiaomi 17, 17 Pro, and the premium 17 Pro Max. The series is powered by Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor and runs on Xiaomi's upgraded HyperOS 3 based on Android 16.

The standout model is the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, which features a unique dual-screen setup. In addition to the primary 6.9-inch LTPO OLED display, the device includes a secondary 2.9-inch screen on the back, integrated into the camera module. This rear display can be used for various functions like alarms, AI pets, and music control. Xiaomi also stated that a special case will allow the rear screen to be used as a handheld gaming console.

The 17 Pro Max's camera system is co-engineered with Leica, featuring a triple-lens setup with 50MP sensors for the main, ultra-wide, and periscope telephoto lenses, the latter offering 5x optical zoom. The device also packs a large 7,500mAh battery with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging support.

Notably, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is priced starting at CNY 5,999 (around $830 or ₹74,700), making it a more affordable alternative to the iPhone 17 Pro Max. The standard Xiaomi 17 and 17 Pro models are also available, starting at CNY 4,499 (around $625 or ₹56,000) and CNY 5,000 (around $695 or ₹62,000), respectively.