Xiaomi 17 Max - Reviews and Specs

Name: Xiaomi 17 Max
Brand: Xiaomi

This page provides reviews and specifications about the Xiaomi 17 Max of the series 17.

DeepL / Ninh Duy, Published 06/09/2026 🇩🇪 🇪🇸 ...

Pros

+ relatively inexpensive

+ high-quality craftsmanship

+ huge 120 Hz AMOLED display

+ extremely long battery life

+ powerful Snapdragon processor

+ flexible Leica cameras

+ fast Wi-Fi 7

+ very good cellular coverage

Cons

- Available only as a Chinese import

- No eSIM support

- No Android Auto

- English is the only Western language supported

- Annoying PWM flickering

- Heavy weight

- Overheating and throttling

- Unclear update status

Specifications

Xiaomi 17 Max (17 Series)

Processor

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 8c/8t, 2 x 4.6 GHz Qualcomm Oryon Gen 3 Prime, 6 x 3.6 GHz Qualcomm Oryon Gen 3 Performance, Oryon v3

Graphics adapter

Qualcomm Adreno 840

Memory

16 GB

Display

6.90 inch 19.5:9, 2608 x 1200 pixel 416 PPI, capacitive touchscreen, AMOLED, glossy: yes, HDR, 120 Hz

Storage

512 GB UFS 4.1 Flash, 512 GB

, 508 GB free

Connections

1 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), Audio Connections: audio via USB-C, 1 Fingerprint Reader, NFC, Brightness Sensor, Sensors: accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer

Networking

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz be = Wi-Fi 7), Bluetooth 6.0, 5G：n1 / n2 / n3 / n5 / n7/ n8 / n12 / n18 / n20 / n25 / n26 / n28 / n38 / n40 / n41 / n48 / n66 / n77 / n78 / n80 / n81 / n83 / n84 / n89 ; 4G：FDD-LTE：B1 / B2 /B3 / B4 / B5 / B7 / B8 / B12 / B17 / B18 / B19 / B20 / B25/ B26 / B28 / B66 TDD-LTE：B34 / B38 / B39 / B40 / B41 / B42 / B48; 3G：WCDMA：B1 / B2 / B4 / B5 / B6 / B8 / B19; 2G: GSM:B2 / B3 / B5 / B, Dual SIM, LTE, 5G, GPS

Size

height x width x depth (in mm): 8.2 x 162.9 x 77.6 ( = 0.32 x 6.41 x 3.06 in)

Battery

8000 mAh Silicon-Carbon, 100 Watt wired charging, 50 Watt wireless charging, 22.5 Watt wired reverse charging

Charging

wireless charging, fast charging / Quickcharge

Operating System

Android 16

Camera

Primary Camera: 200 MPix f/1.65, OIS (camera 1); 50 MP ultrawide f/2.4; 50 MP tele, f/2.4, OIS, 3x optical zoom
Secondary Camera: 32 MPix f/2.2

Additional features

Speakers: stereo speakers (hybrid), silicone bumper, charger, USB cable, SIM tool, 12 Months Warranty, IP68/IP69 certified, fanless, waterproof

Weight

225 g ( = 7.94 oz / 0.5 pounds)

Price

730 Euro

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Average Score: 88.1% - very good
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price: - %, performance: 69%, features: 58%, display: 92% mobility: 92%, workmanship: 89%, ergonomy: 82%, emissions: 92%

Reviews for the Xiaomi 17 Max

88.1% Affordable Leica phone with a huge battery takes on the top tier – Xiaomi 17 Max Smartphone Review | Notebookcheck
For anyone looking for a phone with cutting-edge features at an affordable price and who isn’t afraid to import from China, the Xiaomi 17 Max with its 8,000-mAh battery is an interesting choice. We’ll take a look at what the phone can do and what limitations come with importing it.

Xiaomi 17 Max Specifications, Pros and Cons
Source: OI Spice Tech News English

The Xiaomi 17 Max was announced and released on May 21, 2026. It is a top-level flagship phone. Right away, it looks impressive with a premium glass and aluminum body and IP68 water resistance it can survive in 1.5 meters of water for 30 minutes. But the best part is the huge 6.9-inch LTPO AMOLED screen. It is stunning 68 billion colors, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and an amazing peak brightness of 3500 nits. That means you will see clear details even in bright sunlight. With a smooth 120Hz refresh rate and very thin bezels (over 90% screen-to-body ratio), it is great for gaming, movies, or just browsing. It runs Android 16 with Xiaomi’s HyperOS 3, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip (3nm) an octa-core CPU running up to 4.6GHz and an Adreno 840 GPU. Simply put, this phone is very fast and can handle anything you do on it. The camera is serious, with a Leica-designed triple camera setup.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/30/2026

Foreign Reviews

Đánh giá Xiaomi 17 Max: Màn hình đẹp, pin 8.000 mAh và camera 200 MP nổi bật
Source: FPT shop

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Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/31/2026

Comment

Qualcomm Adreno 840: Integrated graphics unit in the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC for smartphones with three slices at 1.2 GHz each. According to Qualcomm, 23% faster than the previous generation (Adreno 830).

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

SD 8 Elite Gen 5: High-end SoC (System on a Chip) for smartphones which was introduced at the end of 2025. It integrates two fast Oryon Gen 3 Prime Cores with up to 4.6 GHz and 6 smaller Oryon Gen 3 Performance Cores with up to 3.62 GHz.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.