- The Xiaomi 17 series expected launch date is set for September 30 in China, though the company has yet to issue an official confirmation.
- The series, including the Xiaomi 17 and 17 Pro, will run on Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, paired with 16GB RAM and HyperOS 3 based on Android 16.
- The Pro models introduce the “Magic Back Screen” secondary display and a triple 50MP Leica co-engineered camera system, with up to 5x optical zoom on the telephoto lens.
The Xiaomi 17 series expected launch date has been tipped for September 30, 2025. While Xiaomi has not officially announced it, recent teasers and statements from company leaders suggest the flagship phones will be revealed very soon.
Xiaomi confirms livestream event
Earlier today, Xiaomi President Lu Wei Bing announced a livestream at 7 PM CST to answer questions about the new series. He will discuss topics like the company’s decision to skip the “Xiaomi 16” name. The event is expected to provide more information on the design and strategy behind the new phones.
Lineup and key specifications
In an earlier announcement, Xiaomi has confirmed that the upcoming Xiaomi 17 series will have three models, the Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Pro, and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max. While the details of the standard model are still unknown, information on the Pro models has appeared in benchmarks and leaks.
Both the Xiaomi 17 and 17 Pro are expected to use Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, which has two performance cores clocked at 4.61 GHz and six efficiency cores at 3.63 GHz. Anyhow, early Geekbench results show the devices scored 3,096 in single-core and 9,382 in multi-core tests, suggesting a big increase in performance for gaming and multitasking. Moreover, both phones will likely have up to 16GB of RAM and run HyperOS 3, based on Android 16.
Innovative rear display and design
Xiaomi has teased a new Magic Back Screen feature on its Pro models. This rectangular screen replaces the camera island and surrounds the lenses. It can be customized with clock faces, GIFs, and avatars. The screen also acts as a selfie viewfinder, a smart home control panel, and a hub for quick actions.
Camera system in collaboration with Leica
The Xiaomi 17 Pro is expected to have a triple 50MP camera system, which includes a main lens with f/1.67 aperture, an ultra-wide lens, and a 5x optical zoom telephoto lens at f/3.0. The Pro Max version may have an upgraded telephoto lens with a brighter f/2.6 aperture. Continuing its partnership with Leica, Xiaomi aims to deliver professional-grade photography performance.
Xiaomi 17 series expected launch date
With the Xiaomi 17 series expected to launch on September 30. The new phones combine powerful hardware, like the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, and features like the Magic Back Screen and Leica-tuned cameras. This makes the Xiaomi 17 series a major smartphone launch for 2025.
