Verdict - Xiaomi 17
Xiaomi's latest generation of smartphones not only ushers in a new device naming era but also makes battery life issues a thing of the past for compact smartphones. Despite its relatively thin and light case, this dinky high-end phone delivered excellent battery life in our tests, and promised several days of everyday use.
In addition, the energy-efficient Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 also contributes to the top-notch battery performance, and although the Qualcomm chipset is extremely powerful, Xiaomi seems to be unable to fully utilize its potential due to thermal issues, particularly with the graphics chip.
Apart from that, there's not much we can criticize. The Xiaomi 17 offers a thoroughly successful complete package. Anyone who can't wait for the global version and can live with the Chinese version's restrictions (no Android Auto, no eSIM, etc.) will get their hands on one of the best smartphones currently available in a compact form factor. All rounded off by an attractive price as well as a wide range of frequency options.
Pros
Cons
Price and availability - Xiaomi 17
Initially, the Xiaomi 17 is launching only in China and comes with a suggested retail price starting at 4,499 yuan (approximately $630). At our rental partner, Trading Shenzhen, prices for imports start at around $728. So far, Xiaomi hasn't released any details regarding the international launch. However, given that the predecessors are already available in global versions, we consider future availability in Europe to be highly likely.
Table of Contents
- Verdict - Xiaomi 17
- Specifications - Xiaomi 17
- Case - A compact smartphone with thin bezels
- Features - A compact flagship phone with image output
- Software - A Xiaomi phone with Android 16
- Communication and GNSS - An Android phone with WiFi 7
- Telephone functions and voice quality - A compact dual-SIM phone
- Cameras - New Leica lenses in the Xiaomi 17
- Accessories and warranty - The Xiaomi 17 includes a charger
- Input devices and operation - A compact phone with an ultrasound fingerprint sensor
- Display - A small smartphone that shines brightly
- Performance - Xiaomi has gone with the best chipset
- Games - An Android phone with gaming ambitions
- Emissions - Small phone, big heat emissions
- Battery runtime - An Android phone with immense staying power
- Notebookcheck overall rating
- Possible alternatives compared
Xiaomi is now on par with Apple due to the Chinese manufacturer's latest flagship smartphone series catching up with the current iPhone generation. The Xiaomi 15's successor now bears the name Xiaomi 17 and promises to deliver a truly flagship experience in a compact form factor.
The spec sheet promises several significant upgrades over its predecessor. Above all, this compact flagship phone's battery capacity takes things to a whole new level, and the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 should set new benchmarks.
Specifications - Xiaomi 17
Case - A compact smartphone with thin bezels
With its screen diagonal measuring 6.3 inches, the Xiaomi 17 is one of the most compact high-end smartphones on the market, and at approximately 8 millimeters thick and tipping the scales at only 191 grams, it's slightly thinner and weighs the same as its predecessor. Nevertheless, the battery has grown significantly and now has a capacity of 7,000 mAh, while the comparably compact but considerably heavier iPhone 17 Pro only offers around 4,000 mAh.
The Xiaomi 17 boasts impressive build quality right across the board. The unibody aluminum frame and glass back feel premium to the touch. The matte surfaces help fingerprints remain visually discreet. Furthermore, the Xiaomi 17 is IP68 certified, offering excellent protection against dust and water.
The screen bezels are very slim on all four sides, and this results in a remarkable screen-to-body ratio of 89.5 percent. The OLED display is protected by Dragon Crystal Glass, which is also known internationally as Xiaomi Shield Glass.
Features - A compact flagship phone with image output
The Xiaomi 17 comes in various configurations, with the base model starting with 12 GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 256 GB of fast UFS 4.1 storage. Users with higher storage requirements need look no further than the top-of-the-line version, which offers 1 TB of storage and 16 GB of RAM.
This compact high-end phone features a USB 3.2 Gen 1 port, which not only enables fast data transfer but also supports USB OTG and wired video output. The included Miracast allows the Xiaomi smartphone to connect wirelessly to a display.
An infrared transmitter and NFC are on board for contactless payments as well as controlling compatible devices. However, the Xiaomi 17 lacks the UWB support, seen in the Pro models.
Software - A Xiaomi phone with Android 16
The Xiaomi 17 ships with Android 16 and HyperOS 3, and the latter is clearly inspired by the iOS interface. For example, it includes HyperIsland, which is Xiaomi's interpretation of Apple's Dynamic Island and offers similar features.
New clock designs are also available, as well as the ability to sort face or animal photos via AI and to modify them stylistically, again using AI. Xiaomi smartphones that run HyperOS 3 can now be located on a map even when they are switched off.
As seen in the past with the Chinese version of HyperOS, you'll find that only English is truly usable as the system language in Europe, and that you'll have to install the Google Play Store via Xiaomi's App Store. However, although Google frameworks are already included, Xiaomi will only announce the update timeframe for the global version.
Despite this, our Chinese version should also receive updates for the next four to five years. One positive is that the Android security patches were from October 2025, at the time of this review.
Sustainability
Xiaomi hasn't disclosed precise information regarding the percentage of recycled materials used in its smartphones. This means, based on current information, the ecological footprint also cannot be assessed. Anyone for whom this is an important factor should maybe consider either a Samsung or an Apple device instead.
The Xiaomi 17's packaging appears to be plastic-free and made of cardboard.
Communication and GNSS - An Android phone with WiFi 7
The Xiaomi 17 supports the modern Wi-Fi 7 standard with two transmit and two receive antennas (2x2 MIMO). According to the data sheet, only the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands can be used to establish a connection. However, in our test, the 6 GHz channel was also detected, and we achieved high transfer speeds of over 1,000 Mbps in conjunction with the Asus ROG Rapture GT-AXE11000. However, compared to the Pixel 10 Pro, there's still room for improvement.
When it comes to mobile connectivity, the Xiaomi 17 offers a wide range of frequencies for both 5G and 4G networks, including LTE bands important for good network coverage, sometimes in rural areas. It supports Band 20 and Band 28, as well as MIMO (4x4).
| Networking | |
| Xiaomi 17 | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 6GHz | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 6GHz | |
| Samsung Galaxy S25 | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 6GHz | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 6GHz | |
| Google Pixel 10 Pro | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 6GHz | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 6GHz | |
| Xiaomi 15 | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 6GHz | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 6GHz | |
| Apple iPhone 17 | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 6GHz | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 6GHz | |
| Global Average -3 | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 6GHz | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 6GHz | |
| Average of class Smartphone | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 6GHz | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 6GHz | |
The compact high-end phone's location tracking uses all of the common major satellite systems in dual-band mode.
Positioning was successful in our practical test, and we didn't observe any significant deviations on our trip.
The route was accurately reproduced by the Xiaomi 17, and our Garmin Venu 2 comparison device provided a very similar route.
Telephone functions and voice quality - A compact dual-SIM phone
The Xiaomi 17 offers full dual-SIM functionality with two nano-SIM card slots. The Chinese version doesn't allow the option to integrate an eSIM into the system, but this feature will be available in the global version.
Call quality was consistently good, and voice transmission was clear. Features such as VoLTE and Wi-Fi calling are supported.
Cameras - New Leica lenses in the Xiaomi 17
Once again, the camera system was developed in collaboration with Leica. Xiaomi now uses four 50-megapixel sensors in its compact high-end smartphone, meaning the selfie camera has also been upgraded. The new front-facing lens is based on the Omnivision OV50M, which is also responsible for the ultra-wide-angle lens.
Exposure and color reproduction are excellent, and thanks to autofocus, selfies are also delightfully sharp. While the front camera records videos in 4K60, the new main camera even offers 8K recording.
The aforementioned main camera has a new 1/1.3-inch sensor at its disposal called the Light Hunter 950. This sensor is designed to deliver a particularly high dynamic range and is supported by an OIS system. In daylight situations, the Xiaomi 17 takes really good photos, even if the subjects are slightly over-sharpened, and the small Xiaomi phone performs surprisingly well in low light. In direct comparison, images captured by the iPhone 17 are significantly less detailed and blurry.
For zoom shots, a telephoto lens with optical image stabilization and lossless 2.6x magnification is included. Thanks to its liquid lens design, you can also take macro shots.
In everyday situations, the Samsung JN5 delivers good results (for a compact phone), provided the lighting conditions are suitable. Even 10x zoom shots are not considerably worse than those seen in the Pro model.
The 17mm ultra-wide-angle lens has a 102-degree field of view and delivers solid images, without being especially good.
Image comparison
Choose a scene and navigate within the first image. One click changes the position on touchscreens. One click on the zoomed-in image opens the original in a new window. The first image shows the scaled photograph of the test device.
Main cameraMain cameraLow lightUltra-wide-angle
Under controlled lighting conditions, we examined the image quality in more detail and compared the Xiaomi 17 to reference colors, and the deviations we recorded were within a satisfactory range. However, there are smartphones in this price category whose color-brightening is less exaggerated and also go easier on the over-saturation.
Accessories and warranty - The Xiaomi 17 includes a charger
The Chinese version comes in a box containing a USB-C data cable, a protective case, a SIM card eject tool, and a power adapter. Although the charger will likely be absent from the global version, this model does come with a pre-fitted screen protector.
The Xiaomi smartphone's warranty covers 12 months, and in the event of a warranty claim for a device imported from Trading Shenzhen, you can send the smartphone to a German shipping address.
Input devices and operation - A compact phone with an ultrasound fingerprint sensor
Inputs performed on the AMOLED display are accurately and responsively registered. With Xiaomi specifying a sampling rate of up to 300 Hz, the compact flagship phone's user experience is very smooth, delivering crisp haptic feedback in everyday use, thanks to its excellent vibration motor.
For authentication purposes, the Xiaomi smartphone utilizes 3D ultrasonic technology. The ultrasonic sensor housed in the display reliably registers fingerprints and unlocks the smartphone very quickly. Biometric facial recognition is also provided via insecure 2D face unlock functionality. However, this method is considered vulnerable and therefore less secure.
Display - A small smartphone that shines brightly
The 6.3-inch screen supports a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz and, thanks to LTPO technology, it can reduce the said refresh rate to as low as an energy-saving 1 Hz. The pixel density of over 460 PPI is responsible for very sharp images.
The OLED panel is said to deliver a peak brightness of 3,500 nits, which makes it 11 percent brighter than the previous model but simultaneously consumes less power. We measured a maximum luminance of 3,339 cd/m² using the realistic APL18 test pattern, and this is very close to the actual brightness, especially since HDR content often allows additional brightness to be coaxed out of an OLED panel.
For brightness control matters, Xiaomi uses PWM - something typical for OLED displays. According to the specifications, it possesses a high frequency of 2,160 Hz, and we measured a baseline flicker of approximately 120 Hz. In our oscilloscope measurements, the amplitude response was consistent across the entire brightness spectrum. One new feature is the ability to switch between DC and PWM dimming.
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Brightness Distribution: 98 %
Center on Battery: 1030 cd/m²
Contrast: ∞:1 (Black: 0 cd/m²)
ΔE ColorChecker Calman: 1.44 | ∀{0.5-29.43 Ø4.79}
ΔE Greyscale Calman: 2.5 | ∀{0.09-98 Ø5}
102.9% sRGB (Calman 2D)
Gamma: 2.274
CCT: 6868 K
| Xiaomi 17 LTPO AMOLED , 2656x1220, 6.3" | Samsung Galaxy S25 AMOLED, 2340x1080, 6.2" | Google Pixel 10 Pro OLED, 2856x1280, 6.3" | Xiaomi 15 OLED, 2670x1200, 6.4" | Apple iPhone 17 OLED, 2622x1206, 6.3" | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen | -12% | 65% | 7% | 15% | |
| Brightness middle (cd/m²) | 1030 | 1301 26% | 2161 110% | 1021 -1% | 1138 10% |
| Brightness (cd/m²) | 1021 | 1311 28% | 2198 115% | 1018 0% | 1127 10% |
| Brightness Distribution (%) | 98 | 98 0% | 94 -4% | 98 0% | 96 -2% |
| Black Level * (cd/m²) | |||||
| Colorchecker dE 2000 * | 1.44 | 3.1 -115% | 0.7 51% | 1.3 10% | 1.07 26% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 max. * | 3.68 | 4.4 -20% | 1.8 51% | 2.9 21% | 2.99 19% |
| Greyscale dE 2000 * | 2.5 | 2.3 8% | 0.8 68% | 2.2 12% | 1.8 28% |
| Gamma | 2.274 97% | 2.01 109% | 2.19 100% | 2.25 98% | 2.22 99% |
| CCT | 6868 95% | 6454 101% | 6646 98% | 6658 98% | 6516 100% |
* ... smaller is better
Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)
| Screen flickering / PWM detected | 120 Hz Amplitude: 18 % |  | |
The display backlight flickers at 120 Hz (worst case, e.g., utilizing PWM) . The frequency of 120 Hz is very low, so the flickering may cause eyestrain and headaches after extended use. In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 8163 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 343500) Hz was measured. | |||
A series of measurements with a fixed zoom level and different brightness settings (The amplitude curve at minimum brightness appears flat, but this is due to the scaling. The enlarged version of the amplitude at minimum brightness can be seen in the info box.)
We carried out our measurements using a spectrophotometer and CalMAN software, and they clearly show that the screen not only shines very brightly, but also offers highly accurate color reproduction in "Original Color Pro" mode. Deviations in hues and grayscale within the sRGB color space are imperceptible to the naked eye.
Two different color profiles and color temperature adjustment are available, and individual parameters, such as gamma values, can no longer be customized within HyperOS 3.
Display Response Times
| ↔ Response Time Black to White | ||
|---|---|---|
| 0.6 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 0.3 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 0.3 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows very fast response rates in our tests and should be very well suited for fast-paced gaming. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 1 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (20.3 ms). | ||
| ↔ Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey | ||
| 0.4 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 0.2 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 0.2 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows very fast response rates in our tests and should be very well suited for fast-paced gaming. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.165 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 0 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (31.7 ms). | ||
The high brightness that the Xiaomi 17 offers also makes the OLED panel suitable for outdoor use, although reflections on the glass surface can still be annoying. Displayed content remains very color-stable even at wide viewing angles, and we didn't observe any noticeable changes in color or brightness values in everyday use.
Performance - Xiaomi has gone with the best chipset
The Xiaomi 17 uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, making it one of the most performant smartphones on the market.
The 3nm chip delivers powerful single-core performance inside the compact Xiaomi phone. With its Oryon Gen 3 Prime cores, the Xiaomi handset positions itself on par with the Apple A19 in the iPhone 17.
In the Geekbench 6 multi-core test, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 significantly outperforms its Apple counterpart.
| UL Procyon AI Inference for Android - Overall Score NNAPI | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (23076 - 23712, n=3) | |
| Xiaomi 17 | |
| Samsung Galaxy S25 | |
| Average of class Smartphone (3769 - 81594, n=137, last 2 years) | |
| Xiaomi 15 | |
| Google Pixel 10 Pro | |
When it comes to graphics performance, the Xiaomi 17 impressed us, with its Qualcomm Adreno 840 also cutting a fine figure. The increase in GPU power in the data sheet compared to the previous model isn't evident in the demanding 4K high-tier GFXBench benchmark, but 48fps is still very good. However, the Galaxy S25 performs 6 percent better.
GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7: T-Rex Onscreen | 1920x1080 T-Rex Offscreen
GFXBench 3.0: on screen Manhattan Onscreen OGL | 1920x1080 1080p Manhattan Offscreen
GFXBench 3.1: on screen Manhattan ES 3.1 Onscreen | 1920x1080 Manhattan ES 3.1 Offscreen
GFXBench: on screen Car Chase Onscreen | 1920x1080 Car Chase Offscreen | on screen Aztec Ruins High Tier Onscreen | 2560x1440 Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen | on screen Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Onscreen | 1920x1080 Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen | 3840x2160 4K Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen
| 3DMark / Wild Life Extreme Unlimited | |
| Samsung Galaxy S25 | |
| Xiaomi 17 | |
| Xiaomi 15 | |
| Apple iPhone 17 | |
| Google Pixel 10 Pro | |
| 3DMark / Wild Life Extreme | |
| Samsung Galaxy S25 | |
| Xiaomi 17 | |
| Xiaomi 15 | |
| Apple iPhone 17 | |
| Google Pixel 10 Pro | |
| 3DMark / Wild Life Unlimited Score | |
| Samsung Galaxy S25 | |
| Xiaomi 17 | |
| Xiaomi 15 | |
| Apple iPhone 17 | |
| Google Pixel 10 Pro | |
| 3DMark / Solar Bay Score | |
| Xiaomi 17 | |
| Samsung Galaxy S25 | |
| Xiaomi 15 | |
| Apple iPhone 17 | |
| 3DMark / Solar Bay Unlimited Score | |
| Xiaomi 17 | |
| Samsung Galaxy S25 | |
| Xiaomi 15 | |
| Apple iPhone 17 | |
| 3DMark / Steel Nomad Light Unlimited Score | |
| Xiaomi 17 | |
| Xiaomi 15 | |
| Apple iPhone 17 | |
| Google Pixel 10 Pro | |
| 3DMark / Steel Nomad Light Score | |
| Xiaomi 17 | |
| Xiaomi 15 | |
| Apple iPhone 17 | |
| Google Pixel 10 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy S25 | |
| GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7 / T-Rex Onscreen | |
| Google Pixel 10 Pro | |
| Xiaomi 15 | |
| Samsung Galaxy S25 | |
| Xiaomi 17 | |
| Apple iPhone 17 | |
| GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7 / T-Rex Offscreen | |
| Xiaomi 17 | |
| Xiaomi 15 | |
| Samsung Galaxy S25 | |
| Apple iPhone 17 | |
| Google Pixel 10 Pro | |
| GFXBench 3.0 / Manhattan Onscreen OGL | |
| Google Pixel 10 Pro | |
| Xiaomi 15 | |
| Samsung Galaxy S25 | |
| Xiaomi 17 | |
| Apple iPhone 17 | |
| GFXBench 3.0 / 1080p Manhattan Offscreen | |
| Samsung Galaxy S25 | |
| Xiaomi 15 | |
| Xiaomi 17 | |
| Apple iPhone 17 | |
| Google Pixel 10 Pro | |
| GFXBench 3.1 / Manhattan ES 3.1 Onscreen | |
| Xiaomi 15 | |
| Samsung Galaxy S25 | |
| Xiaomi 17 | |
| Google Pixel 10 Pro | |
| Apple iPhone 17 | |
| GFXBench 3.1 / Manhattan ES 3.1 Offscreen | |
| Xiaomi 17 | |
| Xiaomi 15 | |
| Samsung Galaxy S25 | |
| Apple iPhone 17 | |
| Google Pixel 10 Pro | |
| GFXBench / Car Chase Onscreen | |
| Xiaomi 15 | |
| Samsung Galaxy S25 | |
| Xiaomi 17 | |
| Apple iPhone 17 | |
| Google Pixel 10 Pro | |
| GFXBench / Car Chase Offscreen | |
| Samsung Galaxy S25 | |
| Xiaomi 17 | |
| Xiaomi 15 | |
| Apple iPhone 17 | |
| Google Pixel 10 Pro | |
| GFXBench / Aztec Ruins High Tier Onscreen | |
| Samsung Galaxy S25 | |
| Xiaomi 17 | |
| Xiaomi 15 | |
| Google Pixel 10 Pro | |
| Apple iPhone 17 | |
| GFXBench / Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen | |
| Samsung Galaxy S25 | |
| Xiaomi 17 | |
| Xiaomi 15 | |
| Apple iPhone 17 | |
| Google Pixel 10 Pro | |
| GFXBench / Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Onscreen | |
| Xiaomi 15 | |
| Samsung Galaxy S25 | |
| Xiaomi 17 | |
| Google Pixel 10 Pro | |
| Apple iPhone 17 | |
| GFXBench / Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen | |
| Xiaomi 17 | |
| Samsung Galaxy S25 | |
| Xiaomi 15 | |
| Apple iPhone 17 | |
| Google Pixel 10 Pro | |
| GFXBench / 4K Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen | |
| Samsung Galaxy S25 | |
| Xiaomi 17 | |
| Xiaomi 15 | |
| Apple iPhone 17 | |
| Google Pixel 10 Pro | |
This compact mobile phone is a very good choice for browsing the internet, despite the rather poor results in browser benchmarks. Even when navigating demanding websites, loading times are minimal, and scrolling is a pleasantly smooth experience.
| Jetstream 2 - 2.2 Total Score | |
| Apple iPhone 17 (Safari Mobile 26) | |
| Samsung Galaxy S25 (Chrome 134) | |
| Google Pixel 10 Pro (Chrome 140) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (2 - 469, n=40, last 2 years) | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (2 - 325, n=3) | |
| Xiaomi 17 (Chrome 141) | |
| Speedometer 3 - Score 3.0 | |
| Apple iPhone 17 (Safari Mobile 26) | |
| Samsung Galaxy S25 (Chrome 134) | |
| Xiaomi 15 (Chrome 131.0.6778.104) | |
| Xiaomi 17 (Chrome 141) | |
| Google Pixel 10 Pro (Chrome 140) | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (16.5 - 20.9, n=2) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (1.03 - 42.8, n=121, last 2 years) | |
| WebXPRT 4 - Overall | |
| Apple iPhone 17 (Safari Mobile 26) | |
| Samsung Galaxy S25 (Chrome 134) | |
| Google Pixel 10 Pro (Chrome 140) | |
| Xiaomi 15 (Chrome 131.0.6778.104) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (27 - 306, n=147, last 2 years) | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (102 - 122, n=3) | |
| Xiaomi 17 (Chrome 141) | |
| Octane V2 - Total Score | |
| Apple iPhone 17 (Safari Mobile 26) | |
| Samsung Galaxy S25 (Chrome 134) | |
| Google Pixel 10 Pro (Chrome 140) | |
| Xiaomi 15 (Chrome 131.0.6778.104) | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (50987 - 94524, n=3) | |
| Xiaomi 17 (Chrome 141) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (2228 - 121337, n=200, last 2 years) | |
| Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Total | |
| Average of class Smartphone (257 - 28190, n=155, last 2 years) | |
| Xiaomi 17 (Chrome 141) | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (446 - 635, n=3) | |
| Google Pixel 10 Pro (Chrome 140) | |
| Xiaomi 15 (Chrome 131.0.6778.104) | |
| Samsung Galaxy S25 (Chrome 134) | |
| Apple iPhone 17 (Safari Mobile 26) | |
* ... smaller is better
With its very fast UFS 4.1 storage, the Xiaomi 17 performed very well in the AndroBench read and write test.
| Xiaomi 17 | Samsung Galaxy S25 | Google Pixel 10 Pro | Xiaomi 15 | Average 512 GB UFS 4.1 Flash | Average of class Smartphone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AndroBench 3-5 | -43% | -55% | -20% | -14% | -46% | |
| Sequential Read 256KB (MB/s) | 3943.44 | 3982.43 1% | 1492.74 -62% | 3934.92 0% | 3938 ? 0% | 2216 ? -44% |
| Sequential Write 256KB (MB/s) | 3784.97 | 2256.71 -40% | 1353.55 -64% | 3889.06 3% | 3454 ? -9% | 1832 ? -52% |
| Random Read 4KB (MB/s) | 487.69 | 299.89 -39% | 264.44 -46% | 296.95 -39% | 378 ? -22% | 293 ? -40% |
| Random Write 4KB (MB/s) | 643.31 | 51.76 -92% | 347.84 -46% | 360.36 -44% | 477 ? -26% | 340 ? -47% |
Games - An Android phone with gaming ambitions
The Android games we tested ran smoothly with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, and without any anomalies to speak of. However, we were not really expecting any drops in the frame rate, considering the immense power at hand. We used the GameBench app to see how many frames per second the Xiaomi 17 could achieve.
Our recordings highlighted that only Dead Trigger 2 is in a position to enjoy HFR gaming. It seems PUBG Mobile still has some room for optimization because we didn't even come close to reaching the maximum possible 120fps at low details.
Emissions - Small phone, big heat emissions
Temperature
Our recorded surface temperature measurements were very high. In one hot spot area, the Xiaomi 17 even exceeded 50 degrees Celsius, and although this may be within a tolerable thermal range, it does negatively impact performance.
Using the 3DMark stress tests, we took a closer look at the throttling behavior. After 20 repetitions, the calculated frames per second dropped significantly over the course of the benchmark, and we observed throttling of approximately 30 percent. However, in everyday situations, we didn't notice any app or game limitations.
(-) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 48.7 °C / 120 F, compared to the average of 35.2 °C / 95 F, ranging from 21.9 to 247 °C for the class Smartphone.
(-) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 50.1 °C / 122 F, compared to the average of 34 °C / 93 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 24.6 °C / 76 F, compared to the device average of 32.9 °C / 91 F.
3DMark Stress Tests
| 3DMark | |
| Wild Life Stress Test Stability | |
| Apple iPhone 17 | |
| Google Pixel 10 Pro | |
| Xiaomi 17 | |
| Xiaomi 15 | |
| Samsung Galaxy S25 | |
| Wild Life Extreme Stress Test | |
| Google Pixel 10 Pro | |
| Xiaomi 17 | |
| Xiaomi 15 | |
| Apple iPhone 17 | |
| Samsung Galaxy S25 | |
| Solar Bay Stress Test Stability | |
| Xiaomi 17 | |
| Xiaomi 15 | |
| Apple iPhone 17 | |
| Samsung Galaxy S25 | |
| Steel Nomad Light Stress Test Stability | |
| Google Pixel 10 Pro | |
| Xiaomi 17 | |
| Xiaomi 15 | |
| Apple iPhone 17 | |
Speakers
The Xiaomi 17 features Dolby Atmos stereo speakers, which provide a surprisingly good sound experience for a compact phone. The sound offers depth, and the pink noise test reveals a fairly linear frequency response in the mids and highs.
Anyone who prefers to enjoy their music through headphones can do so via a wired USB connection or wireless Bluetooth 6.0 with Auracast.
Xiaomi 17 audio analysis
(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (86.2 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(±) | reduced bass - on average 14.6% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (13.4% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 3% away from median
(+) | mids are linear (4% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 4.9% away from median
(±) | linearity of highs is average (9.2% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(+) | overall sound is linear (13.4% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 0% of all tested devices in this class were better, 0% similar, 99% worse
» The best had a delta of 12%, average was 35%, worst was 134%
Compared to all devices tested
» 13% of all tested devices were better, 4% similar, 83% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 24%, worst was 134%
Apple iPhone 17 audio analysis
(±) | speaker loudness is average but good (81.3 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(±) | reduced bass - on average 9.2% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (11.6% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 3.1% away from median
(+) | mids are linear (6% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(±) | higher highs - on average 5.1% higher than median
(±) | linearity of highs is average (7.7% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(+) | overall sound is linear (14.8% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 1% of all tested devices in this class were better, 2% similar, 96% worse
» The best had a delta of 12%, average was 35%, worst was 134%
Compared to all devices tested
» 19% of all tested devices were better, 4% similar, 77% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 24%, worst was 134%
Battery runtime - An Android phone with immense staying power
Power consumption
One of the Xiaomi smartphone's highlights is its very generously-sized battery. With a capacity of 7,000 mAh, the battery is over 20 percent larger than its predecessor. According to Xiaomi, this was achieved by using a battery possessing a high silicon content of 16 percent and a 894 Wh/L high energy density.
The manufacturer claims that 80 percent of the battery capacity will remain after 2,000 charging cycles, and a value below this is generally considered poor battery condition. Using the compatible HyperCharge power adapter, the Xiaomi 17 can be rapidly charged at up to 100 watts via the PPS protocol. This took around 40 minutes in our test. If you're in a hurry, however, you'll need to activate Boost mode.
Wireless charging is supported at 50 watts, and wired reverse fast charging, for in-ear headphones, is also available at up to 22.5 watts.
The Qualcomm SoC's power consumption is slightly more power-hungry at idle than its predecessor, the Xiaomi 17. However, at under 2 watts, it's still within the green zone.
| Off / Standby |   0.1 / 0.2 Watt |
| Idle |  0.7 / 1.4 / 1.7 Watt |
| Load |
5.9 / 11.7 Watt |
    
| |
Key:
min: ,
med: ,
max: Metrahit Energy | |
| Xiaomi 17 7000 mAh | Samsung Galaxy S25 4000 mAh | Google Pixel 10 Pro 4870 mAh | Xiaomi 15 5400 mAh | Apple iPhone 17 3692 mAh | Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Average of class Smartphone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Consumption | -14% | -35% | 11% | -14% | -3% | -7% | |
| Idle Minimum * (Watt) | 0.7 | 0.47 33% | 1.01 -44% | 0.5 29% | 1.1 -57% | 0.777 ? -11% | 0.856 ? -22% |
| Idle Average * (Watt) | 1.4 | 1.04 26% | 1.65 -18% | 1.11 21% | 1.3 7% | 1.643 ? -17% | 1.437 ? -3% |
| Idle Maximum * (Watt) | 1.7 | 1.07 37% | 2.05 -21% | 1.13 34% | 1.5 12% | 1.893 ? -11% | 1.612 ? 5% |
| Load Average * (Watt) | 5.9 | 13.33 -126% | 7.25 -23% | 8.91 -51% | 7.6 -29% | 5.05 ? 14% | 7.1 ? -20% |
| Load Maximum * (Watt) | 11.7 | 16.38 -40% | 19.78 -69% | 9.3 21% | 12 -3% | 10.3 ? 12% | 11.2 ? 4% |
* ... smaller is better
Power consumption: Geekbench (150 cd/m²)
Power consumption: GFXbench (150 cd/m²)
Battery life
Combined with its extra-large battery, the Xiaomi 17 achieved a fantastic runtime of approximately 31 hours in our Wi-Fi test. With the display brightness adjusted to 150 cd/m², the compact flagship phone managed over 36 hours of continuous video playback with Wi-Fi disabled.
| Xiaomi 17 7000 mAh | Samsung Galaxy S25 4000 mAh | Google Pixel 10 Pro 4870 mAh | Xiaomi 15 5400 mAh | Apple iPhone 17 3692 mAh | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery runtime | -33% | -30% | -6% | -17% | |
| H.264 (h) | 36.1 | 26.5 -27% | 24 -34% | 29.7 -18% | 29.4 -19% |
| WiFi v1.3 (h) | 30.9 | 18 -42% | 21.1 -32% | 22.8 -26% | 20.1 -35% |
| Load (h) | 4.3 | 3 -30% | 3.3 -23% | 5.4 26% | 4.4 2% |
| Reader / Idle (h) | 45.2 | 33.1 | 62.7 | 66.7 |
Notebookcheck overall rating
The Xiaomi 17 is an impressive demonstration of what the future of compact smartphones will look like.
The days when heavy users could get through the day with just one charge are, at least with this latest Xiaomi generation, a thing of the past.
Xiaomi 17
- 10/27/2025 v8
Marcus Herbrich
Total Sustainability Score: Possible alternatives compared
Image | Model / Review | Price | Weight | Drive | Display |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. 89.2%  | Xiaomi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 ⎘ Qualcomm Adreno 840 ⎘ 12 GB Memory, 512 GB | Amazon: 1. $9.90 Anbzsign 2+1 Pack for Xiaomi... 2. $104.99 Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo Hi-Re... 3. $26.69 INIU Pocket Size Portable Ch... List Price: 650€ | 191 g | 512 GB UFS 4.1 Flash | 6.30" 2656x1220 464 PPI LTPO AMOLED |
2. 88.9%  | Samsung Galaxy S25 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy ⎘ Qualcomm Adreno 830 ⎘ 12 GB Memory, 256 GB | Amazon: 1. $7.58 firtstnow 3 Pack Glass Scree... 2. $7.58 firtstnow 3 Pack Glass Scree... 3. $689.99 Samsung Galaxy S25 5G SM-S93... List Price: 899€ | 162 g | 256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash | 6.20" 2340x1080 416 PPI AMOLED |
3. 88.9%  | Google Pixel 10 Pro Google Tensor G5 ⎘ IMG DXT-48-1536 ⎘ 16 GB Memory, 256 GB | Amazon: $1,099.00 List Price: 1199€ | 207 g | 256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash | 6.30" 2856x1280 497 PPI OLED |
4. 88.4%  | Xiaomi 15 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite ⎘ Qualcomm Adreno 830 ⎘ 12 GB Memory, 512 GB | Amazon: 1. $11.99 Ibywind for Xiaomi 15 Ultra ... 2. $7.99 Suttkue for Xiaomi 15 Screen... 3. $11.99 Ibywind 2 Pack Screen Protec... List Price: 760€ | 191 g | 512 GB UFS 4.0 Flash | 6.36" 2670x1200 460 PPI OLED |
5. 87.9%  | Apple iPhone 17 Apple A19 ⎘ Apple A19 GPU ⎘ 8 GB Memory, 256 GB NVMe | Amazon: 1. $1,299.00 iPhone 17 Pro Deep Blue 256GB 2. $59.00 Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Tech... 3. $37.99 Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Sili... List Price: 949 Euro | 177 g | 256 GB NVMe | 6.30" 2622x1206 460 PPI OLED |
More articles related to this device
Xiaomi 17 (17 Series)Related Articles
Transparency
The selection of devices to be reviewed is made by our editorial team. The test sample was provided to the author as a loan by the manufacturer or retailer for the purpose of this review. The lender had no influence on this review, nor did the manufacturer receive a copy of this review before publication. There was no obligation to publish this review. As an independent media company, Notebookcheck is not subjected to the authority of manufacturers, retailers or publishers.
This is how Notebookcheck is testing
Every year, Notebookcheck independently reviews hundreds of laptops and smartphones using standardized procedures to ensure that all results are comparable. We have continuously developed our test methods for around 20 years and set industry standards in the process. In our test labs, high-quality measuring equipment is utilized by experienced technicians and editors. These tests involve a multi-stage validation process. Our complex rating system is based on hundreds of well-founded measurements and benchmarks, which maintains objectivity. Further information on our test methods can be found here.
