Xiaomi has officially unveiled the Xiaomi 17 for global markets at MWC 2026 in Barcelona, expanding its flagship lineup after the phone’s initial debut in China. Xiaomi 17 comes as a compact flagship focused on high-end imaging, powerful performance and refined design, while maintaining a relatively thin and light form factor.
The smartphone features a 6.3-inch CrystalRes LTPO OLED display with a 1.5K resolution (2,656 x 1,220 pixels). The panel supports a variable refresh rate of 1 – 120 Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision and reaches up to 3500 nits maximum brightness. Xiaomi says the new M10 OLED panel improves lighting efficiency while reducing power consumption.
The display has ultra-thin 1.18mm bezels, which contribute to an almost borderless design and improved hand feel. The display is protected by Xiaomi Shield Glass, while the device also has an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance and is available in Alpine Pink, Ice Blue, Venture Green and Black color options.
The Xiaomi 17 is powered by a 3nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 mobile platform, paired with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage. Globally, the phone is available in 12GB RAM + 256GB storage and 12GB RAM + 512GB storage configurations. The device runs Android 16 with Xiaomi HyperOS 3, bringing system-level AI features, improved multitasking and deeper connectivity between devices.
Photography remains a primary focus with a triple rear camera setup tuned in collaboration with Leica. It includes a 50MP main camera with a 1/1.31-inch Light Fusion 950 sensor and OIS, a 50MP ultra-wide camera with a 102-degree field of view, and a floating 50MP 2.6x telephoto camera that supports 10cm close-up macro photography.
All three cameras use Leica Summilux lenses and are supported by Xiaomi’s AISP 2.0 computational photography platform. On the front, Xiaomi has upgraded to a 50 MP selfie camera capable of 4K video recording. Video capabilities include up to 8K recording, Dolby Vision HDR video and log recording for more advanced workflows. Audio is handled by stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support, along with Hi-Res and Hi-Res Wireless Audio certification.
The Xiaomi 17 has a Xiaomi Surge 6,330 mAh battery, one of the largest capacities in its size class. It supports 100W wired HyperCharge, 50W wireless charging, PPS compatibility, and wired and wireless reverse charging. In terms of connectivity, the device supports 5G SA/NSA, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, NavIC and USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1. Other features include an in-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor and an infrared blaster.
The Xiaomi 17 is priced at €999 for the 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant, while the 12GB RAM + 512GB storage model costs €1,099 in Europe. Availability varies by region, and the company has confirmed that Xiaomi 17 will also launch in India on March 11, 2026.
Xiaomi 17 Price and Availability
- Price: €999 (12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage) €1,099 (12 GB RAM + 512 GB storage)
- Availability: Europe (varies by region)
