- Xiaomi jumps straight to the 17 series and drops the 16
- Three models: 17, 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max, with a premium focus
- Tight competition: new 8th-gen Snapdragon 5 and camera improvements
- Prices are stable and availability is yet to be confirmed.
In an unusual move, Xiaomi has decided to skip the planned numbering and present its next high-end as Xiaomi 17 seriesThe company aims to compete on a level playing field against its main rival and has organized its catalog around three models: the 17, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max.
The company maintains that the change is not just cosmetic: the new devices will debut for the first time the Fifth-generation Snapdragon 8 from Qualcomm and will maintain the pricing policy of the previous series. The announcement has sparked debate in China, between those who see it as a marketing ploy and those who expect more innovation and better performance in the midst of a market slowdown.
Why does it jump to 17 and what happens to 16?
Managers such as Lei Jun and Lu Weibing have explained on Weibo that The name corresponds to the opt for the highest range started five years ago. According to both, the firm wants the comparison with other flagships to be direct, also in the name.
Movement involves the cancellation of the Xiaomi 16 which was thought to be imminent in leaks. Instead, Family 17 will arrive this month —with no official date yet— to occupy the center of the brand's premium catalog.
Models and range approach
The lineup will consist of three devices: Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro MaxThe standard model aims to be the "most powerful standard" in the company's history; the Pro is aimed at those seeking advanced photography in a compact format; and the Pro Max will act as flagship in image and hardware.
Internal sources indicate that there will be no Ultra version at the beginning, and that a later version could be added. eventual Xiaomi 17T to complete the offering, although these plans are not confirmed for Europe.
- Xiaomi 17: screen OLED around 6,3 inches with high resolution and very contained frames; battery around 7.000 mAh.
- Xiaomi 17 Pro: same screen format, more ambitious camera with 50 MP main sensor and periscopic telephoto lens; approximate battery life 6.300 mAh with wireless charging.
- Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: panel that would grow to about 6,8 inches and a battery close to 7.500 mAh; focus on autonomy and visual experience.
All these points come from leaks and preliminary materials, so they could change before the final announcement.
Chip and performance
The series will debut on new Snapdragon 8 (5th generation), a Qualcomm SoC whose final commercial name has not been detailed by the brand. Initial reports point to 3nm manufacturing by TSMC and Oryon cores, with improvements in CPU, GPU and NPU for generative AI.
Beyond raw power, Xiaomi seeks greater energy efficiency compared to its previous series, so that the jump is noticeable both in sustained performance and in real autonomy in daily use.
Screens and cameras
The aesthetics would go to finer designs and with very small framesA 2K panel is expected on the higher-end models and high refresh rates, with special attention paid to maximum brightness and flicker control to improve eye comfort.
In photography, the leaks speak of a trio of 50-megapixel sensors in the Pro, with a new-generation main lens, an ultra-wide angle lens, and a periscope telephoto lens with macro capabilities. The Pro Max may explore solutions such as a secondary display, rescuing ideas seen in previous generations of the brand.
battery and charging
The capacities considered range from 6.300 and 7.500 mAh depending on the model, with possible advances in silicon or silicon-carbon anode chemistry to increase energy density without sacrificing size.
Wired and fast charging are also expected. wireless charging in the Pro, although the company has not yet confirmed specific power outputs or supported standards; to understand the technical differences, see Differences between normal, rapid and turbo charging.
Price, availability and markets
From the top of Xiaomi It is insisted that the base model will maintain the starting price compared to the previous generationSome leaks place the start around 4.499 yuan in China, waiting to see how it translates outside the country.
Regarding international distribution, the brand has not specified which variants will be coming to Europe. Availability could be staggered by regions, with a schedule that has not yet been revealed.
R&D strategy and public reaction
The launch is part of a strategy of high end which has accumulated more than 100.000 billion yuan invested in R&D in the last five years, a figure that the company plans to double in the next five years.
On Chinese social media, the announcement has sparked discussion: some users criticize the fact that the number change "imitates" the competition, while others celebrate that a frontal rivalry can bring better prices and a faster pace of innovation.
The Xiaomi 17 series is shaping up to be a significant bet: Three models, a new reference chip and photographic ambition, with affordable prices and a roadmap that strengthens the brand's presence in the high-end segment; final details will be revealed at the launch event scheduled for this month.
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