📱 Overview & Context

• Xiaomi skipped the “16” generation and launched the Xiaomi 17, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max together in China as the first phones to use Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC. Gadgets 360+4The Verge+49to5Google+4
• The global/Indian launch is not confirmed yet, but many expect it to happen in early 2026.

🔧 Key Specifications & Features

Here’s how the models differentiate:

Feature	Xiaomi 17 (Base)	Xiaomi 17 Pro	Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) Gizmochina+4Gadgets 360+4FoneArena+4	Same chipset Gizmochina+2Business Standard+2	Same chipset Business Standard+3The Verge+3Gizmochina+3
Display	6.3‑inch LTPO OLED, 1–120 Hz, “1.5K” (≈2656×1220) resolution, ~3,500 nits peak brightness Beebom Gadgets+5Gadgets 360+5FoneArena+5	Also ~6.3″ size, same basic panel specs; adds rear “Magic / secondary display” for widgets, notifications, selfies, etc. The Times of India+4Business Standard+4Gizmochina+4	Larger screen on front (reportedly about 6.9″) + the rear screen. The Verge+2Gizmochina+2
Battery & Charging	7,000 mAh battery; 100 W wired + 50 W wireless + reverse charging Techlusive+6Gizmochina+6Gadgets 360+6	6,300 mAh battery; 100 W wired, wireless also supported, plus reverse charging 9to5Google+3Gizmochina+3Business Standard+3	7,500 mAh battery; 100 W wired + 50 W wireless charging Beebom Gadgets+3Gizmochina+3The Verge+3
Camera Setup	Triple 50 MP (main + ultra‑wide + telephoto ~2.6×) + 50 MP front camera Business Standard+3Gadgets 360+3FoneArena+3	Adds a more advanced telephoto (5× periscope) in place of the 2.6× on base; also Leica tuning Gizmochina+2Business Standard+2	Similar triple setup with strong telephoto; better performance in zoom & dynamic range Gizmochina+2The Verge+2
Memory / Storage	Up to 16 GB LPDDR5x + up to 512 GB UFS 4.1 9to5Google+3FoneArena+3Gadgets 360+3	Similar range, possibly up to 1 TB in some versions (rumored) Business Standard+2The Times of India+2	Same as Pro for high-end variants (e.g. 1 TB) Gizmochina+1
Build / Protection	Dragon Crystal Glass (Xiaomi’s own glass), IP68 rated, slim bezels (1.18 mm) Gadgets 360+3Gizmochina+3FoneArena+3	Same front, plus the rear display adds uniqueness Business Standard+2Gizmochina+2	Similar protection and materials Gizmochina+1
Other Features	3D ring cold pump cooling, stereo speakers, USB‑C with fast data, HyperOS 3 (based on Android 16) 9to5Google+5Gizmochina+5FoneArena+5	Same OS and cooling, plus extra UI support for rear display Gizmochina+2Business Standard+2	Similar as Pro, tailored for large display & battery The Verge+1

Some extra tidbits:

• The base Xiaomi 17 weighs ~191 g. Gizmochina+1
• It has very slim bezels (~1.18 mm) and uses Xiaomi’s “Dragon Crystal Glass” for protection. Gizmochina+1
• It supports IP68 for dust/water resistance. Business Standard+3mint+3Gadgets 360+3
• Cooling is an upgraded 3D ring cold pump system, claimed to be more efficient than conventional vapor chambers.