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Xiaomi 17 Series Launches at MWC 2026 With Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

Lena Fischer 3 min read

Xiaomi 17 series launches at MWC 2026 with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 200MP mechanical zoom on the Ultra, and large silicon- carbon batteries across the lineup.

Xiaomi 17 smartphone
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Xiaomi has expanded its 2026 smartphone lineup with a diverse range of devices that prioritize battery longevity and display brightness. We see a clear strategy to offer high-end performance in the standard flagship while delivering massive battery capacities in the mid-range and budget segments. This approach gives buyers options that balance processing power with extended daily usage without compromising on screen quality.

Flagship devices feature silicon-carbon batteries and Leica optics

The Xiaomi 17 serves as the primary flagship, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor. It features a 6.3-inch LTPO OLED display that reaches 3,500 nits of peak brightness and supports a 1-120Hz adaptive refresh rate. The device includes a 6,330mAh silicon-carbon battery that supports 100W wired and 50W wireless charging. Xiaomi states this battery retains at least 80% of its capacity after 1,600 charging cycles. Pricing starts at 999 EUR (around $1,164) for the 12GB/256GB model in Europe.

Spec comparison

Spec Xiaomi 17 Xiaomi 17 Ultra Xiaomi 17T Pro
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
Display 6.3-inch LTPO OLED 6.9-inch HyperRGB OLED 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED
Battery 6,330mAh 6,330mAh 7,000mAh
Main Camera 50MP Light Fusion 950 50MP 1-inch 50MP
Starting Price 999 EUR 1,499 EUR 899 EUR
Xiaomi 17 smartphone
The Xiaomi 17 features a 6.3-inch LTPO OLED display.

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra targets photography enthusiasts with a 6.9-inch HyperRGB OLED display and a 50MP 1-inch main camera. It introduces a 200MP Leica telephoto lens with a mechanical optical zoom system that provides optical-quality zoom out to the equivalent of 400mm. The 17T and 17T Pro models offer MediaTek Dimensity alternatives with large silicon-carbon batteries. The 17T uses a MediaTek Dimensity 8500-Ultra chip and a 6,500mAh battery, while the 17T Pro utilizes the 3nm Dimensity 9500 chip with a 7,000mAh battery. The 17T Pro supports up to 120x AI Ultra Zoom for its telephoto capabilities.

Xiaomi 17 Ultra camera system
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra introduces a 200MP Leica telephoto lens with mechanical optical zoom.

Redmi devices focus on extreme battery life and durability for budget-conscious users. The Redmi Note 17 Pro features an 8,340mAh silicon-carbon battery and passed a 3-meter underwater test lasting up to 72 hours. It runs on the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 and starts at around $400 globally. The Redmi 17 5G includes a 7,500mAh battery and a Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 chipset, while the Redmi 15C offers a 6,000mAh battery with a MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra processor for around $119. We touched on Snapdragon 8 Elite Phones 2026 in our earlier Xiaomi coverage.

The Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 foldable phone includes a 6.86-inch inner display and a 5,165mAh battery. It runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite and supports 67W wired and 50W wireless charging. This device starts at 5,999 CNY (around $890) in China. All devices launched globally at MWC 2026, with specific regional pricing and availability details provided for Europe and China.

Source: GIZMOCHINA

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