Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: Full Specification, Features and Price

If you want the biggest Xiaomi in 2025, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is it. Xiaomi announced the 17, 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max on September 25 in China, with the Pro Max sitting at the top of the line. The headline items are a huge 6.9-inch LTPO OLED, a Leica-branded 50 MP triple camera with a 5x periscope, a secondary Dynamic Back Display, and a 7,500 mAh battery with 100 W charging. Prices in China start at RMB 5,999 for 12/512. First sales began September 27. Global availability is still unannounced.

You’ll find all the confirmed specs below, plus clear guidance on bands, update policy, and whether the Pro Max is worth importing if you’re outside China.

What happened / who this phone is for

Xiaomi skipped “16” and went straight to the 17 family this year, aiming to land just as new iPhones hit shelves. The Pro Max targets power users who want a big display, long battery life, and a proper periscope camera. It’s also for creators who can use the rear display as a live preview for selfies and short-form video. If you prefer compact phones or need guaranteed global service and bands, the standard 17 may fit better.

Price and variants

In China, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max costs RMB 5,999 (12/512), RMB 6,299 (16/512), and RMB 6,999 (16/1TB). At spot conversion, that’s roughly ₹74,700 to ₹87,200, but import pricing varies with taxes and seller margins. There’s a charger in the box. First sales started September 27 in China. Global plans are TBA.

Key Specifications & Features

Display and Dynamic Back Display (Xiaomi 17 series)

The Pro Max uses a 6.9-inch LTPO AMOLED at 120 Hz with a claimed peak near 3,500 nits and support for HDR10+ and Dolby Vision. The standout trick is the Dynamic Back Display — a small, touch-enabled rear AMOLED that shows notifications, music, widgets and doubles as a camera viewfinder. On Pro Max it’s 2.9 inches.

Cameras with Leica tuning (Leica camera)

You get a 50 MP main with OIS, a 50 MP 5x periscope with OIS, and a 50 MP ultrawide. The Leica partnership continues with color science, Summilux branding and portrait looks. Video capture reaches 8K30 and 4K120. Expect punchy contrast and good low light from the periscope’s brighter aperture versus the Pro.

Battery and charging (100W charging)

A 7,500 mAh pack sits inside an ~8 mm body. Charging is 100 W wired and 50 W wireless with reverse wireless supported. Based on capacity alone, full-day endurance should be easy even with heavy 120 Hz use. Xiaomi includes the charger in the box.

Design and build quality

The Pro Max has an aluminum frame, Shield Glass 3.0 on the front, and a tidy camera island. It’s rated IP68, with Spanish coverage citing resistance up to 6 meters on the Pro Max model a rare claim among Android phones. Colors include black, white, green and purple. Weight is about 219 g.

Display and audio

The 6.9-inch LTPO panel shifts between 1–120 Hz to save power while keeping motion smooth. Peak brightness figures around 3,500 nits help outdoors. Dolby Vision support is handy for streaming. Expect stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos as on most recent Xiaomi flagships. If PWM sensitivity matters to you, wait for measured PWM figures before buying.

Performance and thermals management

CPU/GPU overview

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is the first wave 2025 flagship chip. It pairs high-clock Oryon cores with an Adreno GPU and a modern NPU. Expect strong single-core gains and stable GPU performance at QHD-class resolutions.

Gaming, heat, stability

Based on early firmware notes, Xiaomi is already tuning gaming performance and power draw on the 17 Pro series. The large body and efficient 3 nm SoC should help sustained frame rates, but we’ll revisit after wider firmware rollout.

Benchmarks vs in-class rivals

Synthetic numbers will vary by mode and firmware. As a guide, 8 Elite Gen 5 devices tend to top 3D workloads while staying ahead of last-gen 8 Gen 4 in ray-tracing tests. We’ll update with measured scores once labs publish comparable data.

Cameras with samples and notes

On paper, the trio of 50 MP sensors is promising. The 5x periscope is the headline upgrade for long-range portraits and travel shots. We expect low-noise 4K daylight video and usable 4K60 indoors. The rear display doubles as a selfie preview, which helps framing at 1x and 5x without the main screen. If you shoot city nights, watch for flare handling around light sources.

Battery and charging

7,500 mAh plus LTPO usually means two days for light users and a comfortable day for heavy users with mixed 5G, maps and camera. 100 W wired will be the quick top-up route; 50 W wireless is convenient at desks. We’ll add drain-test results after a full cycle on retail firmware.

Software and updates

The phone ships with HyperOS 3 on Android 16. Xiaomi’s 2025 public guidance puts many devices on up to four Android versions and up to six years of security, but per-model promises can differ by region. Treat update length as “to be confirmed” until Xiaomi posts the exact policy for the 17 series outside China.

Network and 5G bands

Retailer listings show very broad 5G band coverage, including n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n28/n41/n48/n66/n77/n78 plus additional n80/n81/n83/n84/n89. Real-world support depends on firmware and bands enabled per region. If you plan to import, confirm your carrier’s exact bands and VoLTE/VoWiFi support first. Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.x are present.

Full Specs Table Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

Comparison Table – Xiaomi 17 vs 17 Pro vs 17 Pro Max

Competitor comparison

Why the Pro Max: biggest display, biggest battery, periscope, plus the handy rear screen.
Why the Pro: smaller size with many of the same tricks and a lower price.
Why the standard 17: compact 6.3-inch body with a 7,000 mAh battery and the same flagship chipset.

Should you buy it

Who should buy this

• Power users who want a big screen and huge battery
• Mobile photographers who use 5x portraits and video a lot
• Early adopters comfortable importing a China ROM phone

Who should avoid this

• Anyone who needs full Indian or EU warranty and service at launch
• Users sensitive to PWM who need measured dimming data first
• Minimalists who prefer one-hand use

Best alternatives

• Xiaomi 17 Pro for smaller size and lower price
• Xiaomi 17 if you value compact plus big battery
• Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or iPhone 17 Pro Max if you need global warranty and local bands from day one.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How much is Xiaomi 17 Pro Max in China?
RMB 5,999 for 12/512, RMB 6,299 for 16/512, and RMB 6,999 for 16/1TB. Import prices vary by taxes and seller.

When was the first sale?
China sales started on September 27, 2025. Global plans are not announced.

Does it have OIS and 8K video?
Yes. The main and 5x periscope lenses include OIS. Video supports up to 8K30 and 4K120 on the rear cameras.

How many 5G bands does it support?
Retailer listings show a very wide set of NR bands, but features vary by region and software. Check your carrier’s exact bands before importing.

How long will it be updated?
It ships with HyperOS 3 (Android 16). Xiaomi’s current guidance is up to four Android versions and up to six years of security on many devices, but the exact promise for each 17-series model is pending per market.

Is a charger included?
Yes, current retail listings show a charger in the box.

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