Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: Initial Review and Specifications
Introduction
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max represents a significant advancement in the manufacturer’s flagship lineup, aligning its naming convention with competitors in the market. The Pro Max designation, initially introduced with the Xiaomi 15 Pro, signifies an evolution in design and features. This review focuses on the Chinese version of the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max; variations in hardware and software may be present in the international model, whose release is pending. This assessment is based on a unit acquired from a Mi Store in China.
Key Specifications
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is positioned at the top of the current product hierarchy. Its primary display is a 6.9-inch LTPO AMOLED screen, surpassing the 6.73-inch display found on the Xiaomi 15 Pro.
Secondary Display
A key differentiating factor for the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is the inclusion of a secondary display on the device’s rear. This 2.9-inch LTPO AMOLED panel mirrors the primary display’s refresh rate and high-end features, offering enhanced functionality. Xiaomi’s previous implementation of a secondary display, present in the Xiaomi 11 Ultra, was smaller and less feature-rich. The 17 Pro Max aims to provide a more refined user experience.
Specifications at a Glance:
- Body: 162.9 x 77.6 x 8.0 mm, 219g; Glass front (Dragon Crystal Glass 3), fiberglass back, aluminum frame; IP68 dust-tight and water-resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min).
- Display:
- Primary: 6.90″ LTPO AMOLED, 68B colors, 2160Hz PWM, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+, 3500 nits (peak), 1200 x 2608px resolution, 19.56:9 aspect ratio, 416ppi.
- Secondary: LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+, 3500 nits (peak), 2.9 inches, 596 x 976 pixels.
- Chipset: Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm): Octa-core (2×4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6×3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M); Adreno 840.
- Memory: 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM; UFS 4.1.
- Operating System: Android 16, HyperOS 3.
- Rear Camera:
- Wide (main): 50 MP, f/1.7, 23mm, 1/1.28″, 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS.
- Telephoto: 50 MP, f/2.6, 115mm, 1/1.95″, 0.8µm, PDAF (30cm – ∞), OIS, 5x optical zoom.
- Ultra-wide angle: 50 MP, f/2.4, 17mm, 102˚, 1/2.88″, 0.61µm, PDAF.
- Front Camera: 50 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (wide), 1/2.88″, 0.61µm, PDAF.
- Video Capture:
- Rear: 8K@30fps (HDR), 4K@30/60/120fps (HDR10+, 10-bit Dolby Vision HDR, 10-bit LOG), 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, 720p@1920fps, gyro-EIS.
- Front: 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS.
- Battery: 7500mAh; 100W wired, PD3.0, QC3+, 100W USB PD+PPS, 50W wireless, 22.5W reverse wireless.
- Connectivity: 5G; Wi-Fi 7; BT 5.4, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5; NFC; Infrared port.
- Miscellaneous: Fingerprint reader (under display, ultrasonic); stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos); Ultra Wideband (UWB) support.
Performance and Components
The device is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, making the Xiaomi 17 series among the first to integrate this advanced Qualcomm silicon at launch. This platform is expected to yield substantial performance and efficiency gains.
Camera System Enhancements
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max incorporates refinements within the camera system. The primary camera features a smaller aperture, paired with a larger Light Fusion 950L sensor. The 5x telephoto camera also receives a sensor upgrade, leveraging a new prism layout. The front-facing camera now boasts a 50MP sensor with autofocus, representing a significant improvement.
Battery and Charging
A substantial 7,500mAh battery is included. This generous capacity may differ in the international variant. Despite the increased battery size, the 17 Pro Max maintains 100W wired and 50W wireless charging capabilities, utilizing Xiaomi’s proprietary HyperCharge standard.
Additional Features
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max also features UWB support and provides 512GB of UFS 4.1 internal storage as a standard option.
Unboxing Experience
The Chinese version’s retail packaging includes a USB-A-to-USB-C cable, a 100W HyperCharge charger, and a protective silicone case. Availability of the charger may be modified for the European market.
