Xiaomi Xiaomi 17 vs Xiaomi Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

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Xiaomi 17 compared with Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
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Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2026September 2025
Display
Screen size6.3″6.9″
Resolution2656 × 1220 (better)2608 × 1200
Sharpness464 pixels per inch (better)416 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,500 nits3,500 nits
Display type6.3-inch CrystalRes OLEDAMOLED; rear 2.9-inch AMOLED screen, 976 × 596, up to 120 Hz
Pixel density460 ppi–
Brightness detail3,500 nits multi-scenario peak brightnessMulti-scenario peak 3,500 nits on both screens; minimum 1 nit
Always-on display–Full-screen always-on display
Screen protectionXiaomi Shield GlassXiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3.0 on the main screen; Dragon Crystal Glass on the rear screen
Display features1–120 Hz refresh; 12-bit colour depth; DCI-P3; HDR10+ and Dolby Vision; up to 300 Hz touch sampling; wet touch; TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, Flicker Free and Circadian Friendly certifiedP3 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 sampling
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Memory12 GB12 GB – 16 GB (better)
Storage256 GB, 512 GB512 GB, 1 TB (better)
CPU2 prime cores up to 4.6 GHz and 6 performance cores up to 3.62 GHz; 3 nmThird-generation Qualcomm Oryon CPU up to 4.60 GHz; third-generation TSMC 3 nm process; Notebookcheck confirms the English Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 name
GPUAdreno GPUAdreno GPU; maker does not publish a model number
AI engineQualcomm AI EngineQualcomm AI Engine
Storage typeUFS 4.1; LPDDR5X RAMLPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage; maker explicitly pairs 16 GB/1 TB; 12/512 GB and 16/512 GB configurations confirmed by Notebookcheck
CoolingXiaomi 3D IceLoop system–
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera50 MP50 MP
Telephoto camera50 MP50 MP
Optical zoom2.6×5× (better)
Front camera50 MP50 MP
Main camera50 MP Light Fusion 950, 1/1.31-inch sensor, ƒ/1.67, 23 mm equivalent, OIS50 MP Light Hunter 950L, ƒ/1.67, 23 mm equivalent, OIS, QPD autofocus; 4-in-1 2.44 µm pixels; 1G+6P lens
Ultra wide camera50 MP OV50M, ƒ/2.4, 17 mm equivalent, 102° field of view50 MP, ƒ/2.4, 17 mm equivalent, 102° field of view, autofocus; 5 cm macro
Telephoto camera50 MP Samsung JN5 floating telephoto, ƒ/2.0, 60 mm equivalent, OIS; focuses down to 10 cm50 MP periscope, 1/2-inch sensor, ƒ/2.6, OIS; 30 cm telephoto macro
Front camera50 MP OV50M, ƒ/2.2, 21 mm equivalent, autofocus50 MP, ƒ/2.2, 90° field of view, autofocus
Zoom2.6× optical telephoto; digital zoom up to 60×–
Video recording8K at 30 fps; 4K Dolby Vision at 30 or 60 fps; Log up to 4K 60 fps8K 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 fps
Front video4K at 30 or 60 fps; Dolby Vision4K and 1080p at 30 or 60 fps; 720p at 30 fps
Camera featuresLeica Authentic and Vibrant looks; ProFocus subject tracking; Lightning Burst; telephoto macroLeica 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 modes
Battery and charging
Battery6,330 mAh7,500 mAh (better)
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 29.2 hours–
Wired chargingUp to 100 WUp to 100 W
Wireless chargingUp to 50 WUp to 50 W
Battery life detail6,330 mAh typical Xiaomi Surge silicon-carbon battery; up to 29.2 hours video playback in Xiaomi's test7,500 mAh typical; 7,330 mAh minimum; built-in non-removable battery
Wired charging100 W HyperCharge; QC and USB PD supported; power adapter not includedQC3+, QC3.0, QC2.0, PD3.0, PD2.0 and 100 W PPS supported
Wireless charging50 W wireless HyperCharge; charger sold separatelyXiaomi wireless charging
Charges other devices22.5 W wired reverse charging22.5 W wired and wireless reverse charging
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight191 g (better)219 g
Thickness8.06 mm8 mm (better)
Height × width151.1 × 71.8 mm162.9 × 77.6 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68–
MaterialsAluminium frame–
ColoursAlpine Pink, Ice Blue, Black, Venture GreenBlack, White, Cool Smoky Purple and Forest Green; China-market names
Water resistance detailIP68; tested in static fresh water up to 4 m for 30 minutes–
BiometricsUltrasonic in-screen fingerprint sensor; AI face unlock3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, IR blaster, flicker, laser focus, barometer and Hall sensorsProximity, under-screen and rear ambient light/colour temperature, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, X-axis linear motor, IR blaster, flicker, laser autofocus, barometer and Hall sensors
SpeakersStereo speakers; Dolby AtmosStereo dual speakers; four microphones; Dolby Atmos, spatial audio and Hi-Res wired/wireless audio; USB-C digital headphones
MicrophonesFour microphones–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchXiaomi HyperOS 3Xiaomi HyperOS 3; Android 16 identified by Notebookcheck; China variant
AI featuresXiaomi HyperAI; Circle to Search with Google; Google Gemini–
In the boxPhone, USB-C cable, SIM eject tool, protective case, safety information, quick start guide and warranty card; no power adapterPhone, power adapter, USB-C cable, case, pre-applied screen protector, SIM tool and documentation; contents can vary with sales bundle
Connectivity
Mobile network5G and 4G LTE; 4×4 MIMO5G 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 apply
SIMDual nano-SIM, nano-SIM plus eSIM, or dual eSIM; availability depends on region and networkDual nano-SIM; dual-active operation depends on SA bands and carrier support
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7; Multi-Link Operation; 2×2 MIMOWi-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 Miracast
BluetoothBluetooth 6.0; SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, LC3 and MIHCBluetooth 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 6.0
NFCYesChinese Wallet transport, access-card and payment functions; availability depends on location and provider
USBUSB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1; a separate USB 3 cable is required because the supplied cable does not support USB 3 transfers
PositioningDual-band GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS and NavICGPS L1/L5, BeiDou B1I/B1C/B2a, Galileo E1/E5a, GLONASS G1, QZSS L1/L5, NavIC L5; assisted network positioning

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