Xiaomi 17 Series Hits China with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, Introducing Base, Pro and Pro Max
On September 25, 2025 Xiaomi rolled out its 17 series in China, the first Android phones to use Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. The lineup—Xiaomi 17, 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max—offers massive batteries, a rear‑screen on the Pro models and a new RGB pixel stack display. Prices start at $630 and go up to $840. Xiaomi pitches the series straight at Apple, promising longer battery life and fresh UI tricks. Global launch is slated for early 2026, likely at MWC Barcelona.
