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Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

Released September 2025

A China-market Android phone with a 6.9-inch screen, a rear display and a 5× telephoto camera for people who prefer a large flagship.

Screen: 6.9″
Display: OLED, 120 Hz
Chip: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Memory: 12 GB – 16 GB
Storage: 512 GB – 1 TB
Main camera: 50 MP
Zoom: 5×
Battery: 7,500 mAh
Weight: 219 g

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the sharp screen, main-camera quality and fast charging, while finding the rear screen limited by app support and sustained performance affected by heat. Notebookcheck finds exceptional battery life and good gaming performance; Gizmochina is less impressed by the endurance gain and warns against demanding games on its early software.

From notebookcheck.net and gizmochina.com

Specifications

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Display

Screen size: 6.9″
Resolution: 2608 × 1200
Sharpness: 416 pixels per inch
Panel: OLED
Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Peak brightness: 3,500 nits
Display type: AMOLED; rear 2.9-inch AMOLED screen, 976 × 596, up to 120 Hz
Brightness detail: Multi-scenario peak 3,500 nits on both screens; minimum 1 nit
Always-on display: Full-screen always-on display
Screen protection: Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3.0 on the main screen; Dragon Crystal Glass on the rear screen
Display features: P3 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

Chip: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Memory: 12 GB – 16 GB
Storage: 512 GB, 1 TB
CPU: Third-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
GPU: Adreno GPU; maker does not publish a model number
AI engine: Qualcomm AI Engine
Storage type: LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage; maker explicitly pairs 16 GB/1 TB; 12/512 GB and 16/512 GB configurations confirmed by Notebookcheck

Cameras

Main camera: 50 MP
Ultra wide camera: 50 MP
Telephoto camera: 50 MP
Optical zoom: 5×
Front camera: 50 MP
Main camera: 50 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 camera: 50 MP, ƒ/2.4, 17 mm equivalent, 102° field of view, autofocus; 5 cm macro
Telephoto camera: 50 MP periscope, 1/2-inch sensor, ƒ/2.6, OIS; 30 cm telephoto macro
Front camera: 50 MP, ƒ/2.2, 90° field of view, autofocus
Video recording: 8K 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 video: 4K and 1080p at 30 or 60 fps; 720p at 30 fps
Camera features: Leica 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

Battery: 7,500 mAh
Wired charging: Up to 100 W
Wireless charging: Up to 50 W
Battery life detail: 7,500 mAh typical; 7,330 mAh minimum; built-in non-removable battery
Wired charging: QC3+, QC3.0, QC2.0, PD3.0, PD2.0 and 100 W PPS supported
Wireless charging: Xiaomi wireless charging
Charges other devices: 22.5 W wired and wireless reverse charging

Design

Type: Standard
Weight: 219 g
Thickness: 8 mm
Height × width: 162.9 × 77.6 mm
Colours: Black, White, Cool Smoky Purple and Forest Green; China-market names
Biometrics: 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
Sensors: Proximity, under-screen and rear ambient light/colour temperature, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, X-axis linear motor, IR blaster, flicker, laser autofocus, barometer and Hall sensors
Speakers: Stereo dual speakers; four microphones; Dolby Atmos, spatial audio and Hi-Res wired/wireless audio; USB-C digital headphones

Software

Operating system: Android
Software at launch: Xiaomi HyperOS 3; Android 16 identified by Notebookcheck; China variant
In the box: Phone, power adapter, USB-C cable, case, pre-applied screen protector, SIM tool and documentation; contents can vary with sales bundle

Connectivity

Mobile network: 5G 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
SIM: Dual nano-SIM; dual-active operation depends on SA bands and carrier support
Wi-Fi: Wi-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
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 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
NFC: Chinese Wallet transport, access-card and payment functions; availability depends on location and provider
USB: USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1; a separate USB 3 cable is required because the supplied cable does not support USB 3 transfers
Positioning: GPS L1/L5, BeiDou B1I/B1C/B2a, Galileo E1/E5a, GLONASS G1, QZSS L1/L5, NavIC L5; assisted network positioning

Storage options

Storage	Memory
512 GB	12 GB
512 GB	16 GB
1 TB	16 GB

Pros and cons

Pros

Rear-screen preview for main-camera selfies
Optically stabilised 5× telephoto camera
100 W wired and 50 W wireless charging

Cons

China-market software and services
No verified UK availability or configurations
Supplied cable does not support USB 3 transfers

Closest rivals

Model	Screen	Display	Chip	Memory	Storage	Main camera	Zoom	Battery	Weight	Released
GooglePixel 10 Pro XL	6.8″	LTPO OLED, 120 Hz	Tensor G5	16 GB	256 GB – 1 TB	50 MP	5×	5,200 mAh	232 g	Aug 2025
SamsungGalaxy S25 Ultra	6.9″	LTPO OLED, 120 Hz	Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy	12 GB	256 GB – 1 TB	200 MP	5×	5,000 mAh	218 g	Feb 2025
OPPOFind X8 Ultra	6.82″	LTPO OLED, 120 Hz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite	12 GB – 16 GB	256 GB – 1 TB	50 MP	6×	6,100 mAh	226 g	Apr 2025

Newer model: Xiaomi 18 Pro Max.

Sources

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