Xiaomi has confirmed the India launch of its Xiaomi 17 series, but an exact release date remains under wraps, and it's unlikely to happen this year. The series has already debuted in China and features the Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Pro, and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max.
Global Debut and India Arrival
The Xiaomi 17 series was launched in China on September 25, 2025. Following the global debut, Xiaomi confirmed that the standard Xiaomi 17 model would soon launch in India. The phone was showcased at the Snapdragon Summit Global Highlights event in India.
Expected Features and Specifications
The Xiaomi 17 series boasts impressive specifications and features. All models are powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform.
Here's a breakdown of the expected features:
- Processors: The entire Xiaomi 17 series is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset.
- Display: The Xiaomi 17 features a 6.3-inch OLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate.
- Cameras: The Xiaomi 17 has a 50MP triple-camera setup tuned with Leica lenses. It also features a 50-megapixel selfie camera. The rear cameras support 8K video recording at 30fps and 4K at up to 60fps.
- Battery: The Xiaomi 17 is equipped with a 7,000mAh battery with 100W wired charging and 50W wireless charging.
- RAM and Storage: The Xiaomi 17 may come with up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage.
- Operating System: The phones run on Android 16-based HyperOS 3.
- Other features: The Xiaomi 17 includes Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, and 5G support. The handset is also IP68-rated for dust and water resistance.
Xiaomi 17 Pro and Pro Max
The Xiaomi 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max stand out with a secondary display on the back and Leica-tuned triple rear cameras. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max offers a 2K display and 100W charging. It is unclear whether the Pro and Pro Max models will be available to Indian buyers.
Expected Price
The Xiaomi 17 is expected to start around ₹75,000 in India, but the price could increase depending on the specifications.
Competition
Upon launch, the Xiaomi 17 series will compete with the likes of the upcoming OnePlus 15 and the Vivo X300 series.