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17

Released February 28, 2026
12GB + 256GB / 5G (Global)KES 103,500
12GB + 512GB / 5G (Global)KES 107,699

Specifications

Display
6.3" CrystalRes OLED (2656 x 1220 pixels, 460 ppi), 1-120Hz Adaptive Refresh Rate, up to 300Hz Touch Sampling, 12-bit Color, DCI-P3, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, DC Dimming and Xiaomi Shield Glass
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm), two Prime cores up to 4.6GHz, six Performance cores up to 3.62GHz and Adreno GPU
Storage
256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1 Storage
Brightness
3500 nits multi-scenario peak brightness
Colors
Black, Ice Blue, Alpine Pink, Venture Green
Camera
50MP Leica Main (Light Fusion 950, 1/1.31-inch, f/1.67, 23mm, OIS) + 50MP Leica Floating Telephoto (Samsung JN5, f/2.0, 60mm, approximately 2.6x Optical Zoom, OIS, 10cm Macro) + 50MP Leica Ultra-Wide (OV50M, f/2.4, 17mm, 102°) | 50MP Autofocus Front Camera (f/2.2)
Video
Rear: 8K at 30fps, 4K Dolby Vision at 30/60fps and Log video up to 4K at 60fps; Front: 4K at 30/60fps with Dolby Vision
Battery
6330 mAh Xiaomi Surge Silicon-Carbon Battery
Charging
100W Wired HyperCharge, 50W Wireless HyperCharge, up to 22.5W Reverse Wired Charging, QC 3+, QC 3.0, QC 2.0, PD 3.0, PD 2.0 and PPS
Audio
Dual stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos, Snapdragon Sound, Hi-Res and Hi-Res Wireless Audio, 4-microphone array
Connectivity
5G, Dual Nano-SIM/eSIM depending on region, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, Infrared Blaster, dual-frequency GPS and USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 with OTG and DisplayPort 1.2
Durability
IP68 Dust and Water Resistant; laboratory-tested in static freshwater at up to 4m for 30 minutes
Biometrics
Ultrasonic In-display Fingerprint Scanner and AI Face Unlock
Software
Xiaomi HyperOS 3 with Xiaomi HyperAI, AI Writing, AI Speech Recognition, AI Interpreter, AI Search, Circle to Search, Google Gemini and Cross-Device Connectivity
In the Box
Xiaomi 17, USB Type-C Cable, Protective Case, SIM Eject Tool, Safety Information, Quick Start Guide and Warranty Card; power adapter availability varies by region

Video Review

Summary

The global Xiaomi 17 is a compact flagship powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor. It combines a 6.3-inch 1-120Hz CrystalRes OLED display with four 50MP cameras, including a Leica Light Fusion 950 main camera and floating telephoto lens. Its 6330 mAh silicon-carbon battery supports 100W wired and 50W wireless charging, while IP68 protection, Wi-Fi 7 and USB 3.2 Gen 1 complete the flagship package.

Key Advantages

  • Flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage
  • Compact 191g design with extremely thin 1.18mm display bezels
  • Bright 6.3-inch 1.5K 1-120Hz CrystalRes OLED display with 3500 nits peak brightness
  • Four 50MP cameras, including a Leica Light Fusion 950 main camera and floating telephoto camera
  • Large 6330 mAh silicon-carbon battery with 100W wired and 50W wireless HyperCharge
  • IP68 resistance tested in freshwater to a depth of 4 metres for up to 30 minutes
  • Ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0 and USB 3.2 Gen 1 with DisplayPort

Critical Limitations

  • No expandable microSD storage slot
  • No 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Global version is limited to 12GB RAM
  • 60mm telephoto offers approximately 2.6x native optical zoom rather than a long-range periscope lens
  • Power adapter availability varies by market and should be confirmed with the seller

Recommended For

  • Buyers seeking maximum flagship performance in a compact and relatively lightweight phone
  • Photography enthusiasts wanting Leica image processing and a versatile four-camera 50MP system
  • Power users who value a large battery, 100W charging, Wi-Fi 7 and fast USB data transfers

Not Recommended For

  • Users who prefer displays larger than 6.7 inches for gaming and video consumption
  • Buyers requiring expandable microSD storage or a 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Users wanting a long-range 5x or 10x optical periscope camera

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