Xiaomi just launched the 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max, and they’re packed with exciting features! These are the new flagship phones, replacing the old 15 Pro. Both models come with amazing cover screens on the back that can do a lot more than we expected.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max – The Bigger Beast
The 17 Pro Max is the top model. It has a massive 6.9-inch LTPO AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and ultra-bright 3500 nits. It can even drop to 1Hz to save battery!
But the real magic is on the back — a 2.9-inch rear display called the Magic Black Screen. It’s also AMOLED and supports 120Hz. You can use it for:
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Rear camera selfies
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Music controls
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Countdown timers
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Custom wallpapers
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Notifications
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Even retro games (if you buy the optional game case!)
Inside, it’s powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, which is faster and more efficient than before. It runs at 4.6GHz and has up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage.
To keep things cool, Xiaomi added a large 5,533mm² vapor chamber. The battery is huge too — 7500mAh, with 100W fast charging (charger might depend on region).
On the back, you get three 50MP cameras:
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Main camera with OIS
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5x Periscope Telephoto with OIS
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Ultrawide (102°) under the screen island
The front selfie cam is also 50MP, and it supports 4K at 60FPS.
Price: Starts at CNY 6000 (~$840 or ~PKR 239,000) for the 12GB + 512GB model.
Xiaomi 17 Pro – The Compact Flagship
The 17 Pro is the smaller version but still packs a punch! It has a 6.3-inch LTPO AMOLED screen, also with 120Hz and 3500 nits brightness. On the back, there’s a 2.7-inch screen with similar features to the Max.
It uses the same powerful chip, and also comes with up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage. The cooling system is a bit smaller, with a 4,637mm² vapor chamber.
Even though it’s compact, Xiaomi managed to fit a 6300mAh battery inside. It supports 100W wired and 50W wireless charging.
The cameras are almost the same as the Pro Max. The only small difference is a slightly smaller aperture on the telephoto lens.
Both phones have IP68 waterproof and dustproof ratings.
Price: Starts at CNY 5000 (~$700 or ~PKR 200,000) for the 12GB + 256GB model.
Final Thoughts
Xiaomi has really raised the bar with the 17 Pro series. From powerful specs to cool new rear screens, these phones are built to impress. Whether you want a big phone or a compact one, Xiaomi has something awesome for you!