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Xiaomi's new 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max pack flagship performance and an eye-catching full-width secondary display on the back, bringing fresh ways to take selfies, control apps and personalize your phone. These two models combine high-brightness OLED panels, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, large batteries and upgraded camera systems for users who want innovation and endurance.
Rear displays reimagined: practical and playful
Both phones revive the idea of a dedicated rear screen but scale it up: the 17 Pro features a 2.7" secondary panel while the 17 Pro Max uses a slightly larger 2.9" panel. These full-width displays offer high resolution, fast 120Hz refresh rates and extreme peak brightness (advertised up to 3,500 nits) with DC dimming for low-light comfort. Beyond mirror selfies using the main cameras, the mini screens can show notifications, incoming calls, music controls, timers and custom wallpapers — Xiaomi even offers a retro case that turns the rear display into a pocketable game console.
Front screens and flagship performance
On the front, the 17 Pro has a 6.3" LTPO OLED and the 17 Pro Max a roomy 6.9" LTPO panel; both scale refresh rates from 1–120Hz and support rich color depth (the larger model advertises 12-bit color). Xiaomi uses an advanced luminescent material and Dragon Crystal glass for protection. Under the hood both phones run Qualcomm's freshly announced Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, paired with 12GB or 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage. The 17 Pro offers storage tiers up to 1TB, while the 17 Pro Max starts at 512GB and also tops out at 1TB. Big vapor chambers (around 4,637 mm² on the Pro and 5,533 mm² on the Pro Max) help keep sustained performance in check.
Battery life and fast charging innovations
Xiaomi pushed battery capacity notably: the compact 17 Pro houses a 6,300mAh cell while the larger 17 Pro Max packs a massive 7,500mAh battery. Charging is rapid — both support 100W wired fast charge (including PPS compatibility), 50W wireless charging and 22.5W reverse wired or wireless charging to top up accessories. Xiaomi's Surge G2 battery-management chip is claimed to preserve battery health, keeping capacity at or above 80% after roughly 2,000 cycles.
Camera systems: Leica optics and long telephoto reach
Imaging is a clear focus. Both phones use a 1/1.28" Light Fusion 950L 50MP main sensor behind a Leica Summilux f/1.67 lens with OIS and broad dynamic range. The ultra-wide is a 50MP unit with roughly a 102° field of view, while the front-facing camera has been upgraded to 50MP with a 90° lens. A new 3D Time-of-Flight sensor on the back assists depth and autofocus tasks.
The telephoto setup differs between the two models. The 17 Pro uses a periscope module with a 50MP sensor and a 5x lens (f/3.0) that also supports close-range macro shots at about 20cm. The 17 Pro Max's redesigned prism allows a larger 1/2" telephoto sensor (ISOCELL GN8) and a brighter f/2.6 5x lens; the tele-macro working distance is a bit longer at roughly 30cm. The Pro Max's sensor also supports LOFIC HDR processing for improved dynamic range in challenging scenes.
Durability, software and launch details
Both phones carry an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance, with Xiaomi specifying that the smaller model can survive dives to 4 meters in fresh water and the larger one to about 6 meters — a useful spec for users who want extra peace of mind. Xiaomi is launching the 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max in China first via its online store; official global pricing and availability will follow, and expect international prices to be higher than the initial renminbi listings.
Conclusion
The Xiaomi 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max blend flagship performance with a rare hardware flourish: large, functional rear displays that expand how you interact with a smartphone. With top-tier silicon, generous battery capacities and upgraded Leica-branded optics, these models target users who want both creativity and endurance from their next Android flagship. Early availability starts in China, with wider launches to come.
Source: gsmarena
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