6.9-inch, 8,000 mAh battery: Xiaomi 17 Max global launch tipped; Xiaomi 17T, 17T Pro to get official in May

The upcoming Xiaomi 17 Max is a larger version of the compact Xiaomi 17 flagship. According to leaks, the 6.9-inch 17 Max model has an 8,000 mAh battery and should become official in China in the next few weeks, within the month of May.

However, we are also finding out that a global launch might be in consideration. This wouldn’t be a huge surprise considering the 6.3-inch Xiaomi 17 is globally available. That said, in Chinese smartphone lingo "global" can mean anything from wider availability in the EU or Asia to an Indian launch, so you'll have to stay tuned for updates on Xiaomi's ultimate decision.

In related news, the global launch of the recently leaked Xiaomi 17T and Xiaomi 17T Pro models, which replace the Xiaomi 15T and 15T Pro, is now expected to also take place in late May. The date currently floating around is May 28.

Unsurprisingly, Xiaomi is skipping the 16T series to catch up with the naming scheme of the rest of its flagship lineup.

Xiaomi 17T and 17T Pro: Expected specs

In case you missed the recent leaks and rumors, here is a brief breakdown of what to expect from the upcoming Xiaomi 17T series:

Xiaomi 17T

• Display: 6.59-inch AMOLED, 1.5K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate.
• Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 8500-Ultra.
• Memory and storage: 12GB LPDDR5X RAM; up to 512GB UFS 4.1 storage.
• Cameras: 50MP Light Fusion 800 main, 50MP telephoto (5x optical zoom), 12MP ultrawide; 32MP selfie camera.
• Battery and charging: 6,500mAh battery with 67W fast charging.
• Starting price: €749 (~$878).

Xiaomi 17T Pro

• Display: 6.83-inch OLED, 144Hz refresh rate.
• Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 9500.
• Memory and storage: 12GB RAM; 512GB storage.
• Cameras: 50MP Light Fusion 950 main sensor; shares the same telephoto, ultrawide, and selfie sensors as the standard 17T.
• Battery and charging: 7,000mAh battery; 100W wired and 50W wireless charging.
• Starting price: €999 (~$1,170).