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Xiaomi Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Xiaomi 17 Ultra

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Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2025March 2026
Display
Screen size6.9″6.9″
Resolution2608 × 12002608 × 1200
Sharpness416 pixels per inch416 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDLTPO OLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,500 nits3,500 nits
Display typeAMOLED; rear 2.9-inch AMOLED screen, 976 × 596, up to 120 Hz6.9-inch Xiaomi HyperRGB OLED display, 2608 × 1200
Brightness detailMulti-scenario peak 3,500 nits on both screens; minimum 1 nit3,500 nits multi-scenario peak brightness
Always-on displayFull-screen always-on display–
Screen protectionXiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3.0 on the main screen; Dragon Crystal Glass on the rear screenXiaomi Shield Glass 3.0
Display featuresP3 colour gamut; full-brightness single-pulse DC dimming; main-screen HDR10+, HDR Vivid and Dolby Vision; wet-hand touch; up to 300 Hz main-screen and 120 Hz rear-screen touch sampling1–120 Hz refresh; touch sampling up to 300 Hz; DCI-P3; 12-bit colour depth; eye-care DC dimming; HDR10+ and Dolby Vision; wet touch; TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (hardware), Flicker Free and Circadian Friendly certified
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Memory12 GB – 16 GB16 GB
Storage512 GB, 1 TB512 GB, 1 TB
CPUThird-generation Qualcomm Oryon CPU up to 4.60 GHz; third-generation TSMC 3 nm process; Notebookcheck confirms the English Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 name2 prime cores up to 4.6 GHz and 6 performance cores up to 3.62 GHz; 3 nm
GPUAdreno GPU; maker does not publish a model numberAdreno GPU
AI engineQualcomm AI Engine–
Storage typeLPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage; maker explicitly pairs 16 GB/1 TB; 12/512 GB and 16/512 GB configurations confirmed by NotebookcheckUFS 4.1; LPDDR5X RAM
Cooling–Xiaomi 3D Dual-Channel IceLoop system
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera50 MP50 MP
Telephoto camera50 MP200 MP
Optical zoom5×4.3×
Front camera50 MP50 MP
Main camera50 MP Light Hunter 950L, ƒ/1.67, 23 mm equivalent, OIS, QPD autofocus; 4-in-1 2.44 µm pixels; 1G+6P lens50 MP Light Fusion 1050L, 1″ sensor, 3.2 µm 4-in-1 pixels, ƒ/1.67, 23 mm equivalent, OIS; Leica Summilux lens
Ultra wide camera50 MP, ƒ/2.4, 17 mm equivalent, 102° field of view, autofocus; 5 cm macro50 MP Samsung JN5, 1/2.75″ sensor, ƒ/2.2, 14 mm equivalent, 115° field of view
Telephoto camera50 MP periscope, 1/2-inch sensor, ƒ/2.6, OIS; 30 cm telephoto macro200 MP Samsung HPE, 1/1.4″ sensor, 2.24 µm 16-in-1 pixels, ƒ/2.39–ƒ/2.96, 75–100 mm equivalent continuous optical zoom, OIS
Front camera50 MP, ƒ/2.2, 90° field of view, autofocus50 MP OV50M, 1/2.87″ sensor, ƒ/2.2, 21 mm equivalent, 90° field of view, autofocus
Zoom–Continuous optical zoom from 75 to 100 mm (about 3.2× to 4.3× the 23 mm main camera); digital zoom up to 120×
Video recording8K at 30 fps; 4K at 30, 60 or 120 fps; 1080p at 30 or 60 fps; 720p at 30 fps; slow motion 720p at 120, 240, 480, 960 or 1,920 fps and 1080p at 120, 240 or 960 fps8K at 30 fps; 4K Dolby Vision at 30, 60 or 120 fps; Log up to 4K 120 fps with ACES; slow motion up to 1080p 1,920 fps; ShootSteady up to 2.8K 60 fps; night video up to 4K 24 fps
Front video4K and 1080p at 30 or 60 fps; 720p at 30 fps4K Dolby Vision at 30 or 60 fps; 1080p Dolby Vision at 30 or 60 fps; slow motion up to 1080p 120 fps
Camera featuresLeica Authentic and Vibrant looks; rear-screen selfies and preview; dynamic photos, Dolby Vision, motion capture, subject and audio tracking, portrait, night, Pro, time-lapse, panorama and document modesLeica Authentic and Vibrant looks; Xiaomi ProFocus; Lightning Burst; 200 MP telephoto mode; Super Macro; Live Cinematography; four-microphone array; laser focus and flicker sensors
Battery and charging
Battery7,500 mAh6,000 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 100 WUp to 90 W
Wireless chargingUp to 50 WUp to 50 W
Battery life detail7,500 mAh typical; 7,330 mAh minimum; built-in non-removable battery–
Wired chargingQC3+, QC3.0, QC2.0, PD3.0, PD2.0 and 100 W PPS supported90 W HyperCharge; QC3+, PD3.0 and 90 W PPS (charger not included)
Wireless chargingXiaomi wireless charging50 W wireless HyperCharge (charger sold separately)
Charges other devices22.5 W wired and wireless reverse charging–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight219 g218.4 g
Thickness8 mm8.29 mm
Height × width162.9 × 77.6 mm162.9 × 77.6 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP68
Stylus–No
ColoursBlack, White, Cool Smoky Purple and Forest Green; China-market namesBlack, White, Starlit Green (Starlit Green weighs 219 g)
Water resistance detail–IP68, tested in fresh water up to 6 m deep for up to 30 minutes; not advised for beach or pool use
Biometrics3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensorUltrasonic in-screen fingerprint sensor; AI face unlock
SensorsProximity, under-screen and rear ambient light/colour temperature, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, X-axis linear motor, IR blaster, flicker, laser autofocus, barometer and Hall sensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, electronic compass, IR blaster, flicker, laser focus, barometer, Hall; X-axis linear vibration motor
SpeakersStereo dual speakers; four microphones; Dolby Atmos, spatial audio and Hi-Res wired/wireless audio; USB-C digital headphonesStereo speakers; Dolby Atmos; Hi-Res and Hi-Res Audio Wireless
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchXiaomi HyperOS 3; Android 16 identified by Notebookcheck; China variantXiaomi HyperOS 3
AI features–Xiaomi HyperAI (AI Writing, AI Speech Recognition, AI Interpreter, AI Search); Circle to Search with Google; Google Gemini
In the boxPhone, power adapter, USB-C cable, case, pre-applied screen protector, SIM tool and documentation; contents can vary with sales bundlePhone, USB-C cable, SIM eject tool, protective case, safety information, quick start guide and warranty card (no charger)
Connectivity
Satellite messaging–No
Mobile network5G n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/13/18/20/25/26/28/38/40/41/48/66/70/71/77/78/79/80/81/83/84/89; LTE FDD B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/25/26/28/66/71 and TDD B34/38/39/40/41/42/48; 4×4 MIMO; China carrier and software restrictions apply5G SA and NSA; 4G LTE; 4×4 MIMO
SIMDual nano-SIM; dual-active operation depends on SA bands and carrier supportNano-SIM + nano-SIM, nano-SIM + eSIM, or dual eSIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7, enhanced Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 4 and 802.11a/b/g; 2.4 and 5 GHz; 2×2 MIMO, MLO, 8×8 sounding, Wi-Fi Direct and MiracastWi-Fi 7 with Multi-Link Operation, 2×2 MIMO
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4 and dual Bluetooth per current maker sheet; SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, LC3 and MIHC; Notebookcheck instead lists Bluetooth 6.0Bluetooth 6.0, Dual-Bluetooth; SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, LC3 and MIHC
NFCChinese Wallet transport, access-card and payment functions; availability depends on location and providerYes
USBUSB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1; a separate USB 3 cable is required because the supplied cable does not support USB 3 transfers–
PositioningGPS L1/L5, BeiDou B1I/B1C/B2a, Galileo E1/E5a, GLONASS G1, QZSS L1/L5, NavIC L5; assisted network positioningGPS (L1+L5), Galileo (E1+E5a), GLONASS (G1), Beidou, QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)

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