Xiaomi has finally launched the Xiaomi 17 in global markets at MWC 2026 in Barcelona. The phone was previously introduced in China and is now accompanied by the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and Leica Leitzphone.
Xiaomi 17 Specifications
The Xiaomi 17 features a 6.3-inch OLED M10 LTPO display with a resolution of 2656 x 1220 pixels and a variable refresh rate of 1-120Hz. It has ultra-narrow 1.18mm bezels, a peak brightness of 3500 nits, and supports HDR10+ and Dolby Vision. The screen is protected by Xiaomi Shield Glass for enhanced durability.
The device is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset built on a 3nm process and paired with an Adreno 840 GPU. The phone includes 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and is available in 256GB and 512GB UFS 4.1 storage options. Xiaomi has integrated a 3D IceLoop VC cooling system to maintain performance during demanding tasks.
The phone runs on Android 16 with Xiaomi’s HyperOS 3. The system includes features like AI Writing, AI Search, and dynamic wallpapers. The Xiaomi 17 also supports Google’s Gemini AI assistant, which enhances productivity by enabling integration across apps and providing creative tools such as image generation.
For photography, the phone features a Leica triple-camera setup on the back. It includes a 50MP main camera with a 1/1.31-inch Light Fusion 950 sensor, Hyper OIS, and an f/1.67 aperture for detailed and bright photos. The phone also has a 50MP ultra-wide camera with a 102° field of view and a 50MP telephoto camera with 2.6x optical zoom and macro photography capabilities.
The front camera has been upgraded to a 50MP sensor with autofocus. It supports 4K video recording at 60fps and delivers high-quality selfies with natural skin tones and detailed bokeh effects.
The Xiaomi 17 packs a 6330mAh silicon-carbon battery. Xiaomi claims the battery ensures all-day use and retains 80% health after 1,600 charging cycles. The phone supports 100W wired charging and 50W wireless charging. It also offers 22.5W reverse charging for compatible devices.
The phone includes an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor, stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, and IP68 water and dust resistance. It supports 5G SA/NSA, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and NFC. The device includes USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 for fast data transfer and Hi-Res certified audio.
Pricing and Availability
Xiaomi has priced the 12GB + 256GB model at 999 Euros ($1,180). The 12GB + 512GB version costs 1099 Euros ($1,299).
The Xiaomi 17 is available in Alpine Pink, Ice Blue, Black, and Venture Green colors. It is already rolling out in several European countries.
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