The models unveiled at an event in Beijing were the standard Xiaomi 17 and flagship models, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and Pro Max – all of which run Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor.At the launch, Xiaomi founder, chairman and CEO Lei Jun touted the new 17-series models’ thin design and a new imaging system, suitable for backlight photography, that was developed through a partnership with German optical giant Leica.The standard Xiaomi 17 model starts at 4,499 yuan (US$632), while the 17 Pro and Pro Max models – both of which feature a back screen to display images or notifications – cost 4,999 yuan and 5,999 yuan, respectively.Xiaomi’s latest devices show the company’s sharpened focus to compete in premium-priced smartphones, handsets that cost more than US$600.Xiaomi’s standard 17-series smartphone model. Photo: SCMPIn a rare move, Xiaomi’s latest smartphones jumped from the 15 series, which was launched in October 2024, to the 17 series.
Xiaomi unveils 17-series smartphones, ramps up efforts in premium handset market
The Xiaomi 17-series models feature a thin design and a new imaging system co-developed with partner Leica.
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