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Xiaomi 17 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

Xiaomi has recently launched its Xiaomi 17 series, with two flagship models – the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max. Both smartphones bring premium features like powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 performance, Leica-powered cameras, and blazing-fast charging.

But if you’re planning to buy a new flagship in the UAE, you might be wondering: Which one is better suited for you – the Xiaomi 17 Pro or the 17 Pro Max?

Let’s break it down with a detailed comparison.

Design & Build Quality

Both models share a premium aluminum frame with Dragon Crystal Glass protection and come with IP68 water and dust resistance.

  • Xiaomi 17 Pro: Slightly more compact at 6.78 inches, lighter, and easier to handle.
  • Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: Larger 6.9-inch display with a secondary rear AMOLED screen, making it more versatile for selfies and quick controls.

👉 If you prefer a compact phone, the Pro is better. For extra screen space and rear display convenience, go for the Pro Max.

Display Comparison

  • Xiaomi 17 Pro:
    • 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED
    • 120Hz refresh rate
    • 3000 nits peak brightness
    • HDR10+, Dolby Vision
  • Xiaomi 17 Pro Max:
    • 6.9-inch LTPO AMOLED
    • 120Hz refresh rate
    • 3500 nits peak brightness
    • HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid
    • Extra 2.9-inch rear AMOLED display

📌 Verdict: The Pro Max wins here with higher brightness and a dual-display setup.

Performance & Software

Both devices are powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset (3nm) with Adreno 840 GPU, running on Android 16 with HyperOS 3.

  • Xiaomi 17 Pro: Up to 16GB RAM + 512GB storage
  • Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: Up to 16GB RAM + 1TB storage

📌 Verdict: Both offer blazing-fast performance, but the Pro Max provides more storage options for power users.

Camera: Leica Imaging

  • Xiaomi 17 Pro:
    • 50MP main sensor (OIS)
    • 50MP telephoto (3x zoom)
    • 50MP ultrawide
    • 32MP selfie camera
  • Xiaomi 17 Pro Max:
    • 50MP main sensor (OIS, dual pixel PDAF)
    • 50MP periscope telephoto (5x zoom, OIS)
    • 50MP ultrawide
    • 50MP selfie camera

📌 Verdict: The Pro Max offers a stronger camera setup, especially with 5x periscope zoom and a 50MP selfie lens, making it ideal for photography lovers in Dubai and UAE.

Battery & Charging

  • Xiaomi 17 Pro:
    • 6000mAh battery
    • 100W wired fast charging
    • 50W wireless charging
  • Xiaomi 17 Pro Max:
    • 7500mAh battery
    • 100W wired fast charging
    • 50W wireless charging
    • 22.5W reverse wireless charging

📌 Verdict: The Pro Max is a clear winner with its bigger battery and reverse wireless charging support.

Price in UAE

  • Xiaomi 17 Pro price in UAE: Expected from AED 2,400
  • Xiaomi 17 Pro Max price in UAE: Expected from AED 2,800

👉 The Pro Max costs slightly more but brings a bigger display, stronger cameras, and a larger battery.

Final Verdict: Which One Should You Buy?

  • ✅ Choose Xiaomi 17 Pro if you want a compact, lightweight flagship with all-round performance at a slightly lower price.
  • ✅ Choose Xiaomi 17 Pro Max if you prefer a larger display, Leica-powered advanced cameras, and bigger battery for heavy use.

Both models are excellent, but the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is the more feature-packed flagship for power users in the UAE.

 
  Xiaomi 17 Pro Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Price د.إ2,849.00 د.إ3,349.00
Our Rating 7.0 7.0
Brand Xiaomi Xiaomi
Category Mobile Phones Mobile Phones

Network

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71
5G 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 83, 84, 89 SA/NSA 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 83, 84, 89 SA/NSA
Speed HSPA, LTE, 5G HSPA, LTE, 5G

LAUNCH

Announced 2025, September 25 2025, September 25

BODY

Dimensions 151.1 x 71.8 x 8 mm (5.95 x 2.83 x 0.31 in) 162.9 x 77.6 x 8 mm (6.41 x 3.06 x 0.31 in)
Weight 192 g (6.77 oz) 219 g (7.72 oz)
Build Glass front (Dragon Crystal Glass), aluminum frame Glass front (Dragon Crystal Glass 3), aluminum frame
SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
- IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 4m for 30 min) IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min)

DISPLAY

Type LTPO AMOLED, 68B colors, 2160Hz PWM, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+, 3500 nits (peak) LTPO AMOLED, 68B colors, 2160Hz PWM, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+, 3500 nits (peak)
Size 6.3 inches, 97.1 cm2 (~89.5% screen-to-body ratio) 6.9 inches, 116.6 cm2 (~92.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1220 x 2656 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~464 ppi density) 1200 x 2608 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~416 ppi density)
Protection Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3
- Secondary display (on the back):
LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+, 3500 nits (peak)
2.7 inches, 572 x 904 pixels
Secondary display (on the back):
LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+, 3500 nits (peak)
2.9 inches, 596 x 976 pixels

PLATFORM

OS Android 16, HyperOS 3 Android 16, HyperOS 3
Chipset Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)
GPU Adreno 840 Adreno 840

MEMORY

Card slot No No
Internal 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM
- UFS 4.1 UFS 4.1

CAMERA

Main Camera Triple 50 MP, f/1.7, 23mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
50 MP, f/3.0, 115mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF (20cm - ∞), OIS, 5x optical zoom
50 MP, f/2.4, 17mm, 102˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm
Triple 50 MP, f/1.7, 23mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
50 MP, f/2.6, 115mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0", PDAF (30cm - ∞), OIS, 5x optical zoom
50 MP, f/2.4, 17mm, 102˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm
Features Features Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica lens, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Video 8K@30fps (HDR), 4K@30/60/120fps (HDR10+, 10-bit Dolby Vision HDR, 10-bit LOG), 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, 720p@1920fps, gyro-EIS
Features Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica lens, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Video 8K@30fps (HDR), 4K@30/60/120fps (HDR10+, 10-bit Dolby Vision HDR, 10-bit LOG), 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, 720p@1920fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Camera Single 50 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (wide), PDAF
Features HDR, panorama
Video 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS
Single 50 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (wide), PDAF
Features HDR, panorama
Video 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS

SOUND

Sound Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos)
3.5mm jack No
24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res & Hi-Res wireless audio
Snapdragon sound
Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos)
3.5mm jack No
24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res & Hi-Res wireless audio
Snapdragon sound

CONNECTIVITY

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5
Positioning GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), GLONASS GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), GLONASS
NFC Yes Yes
infrared
Radio No No
USB USB Type-C 3.2, Display Port, OTG USB Type-C 3.2, Display Port, OTG

FEATURES

Sensors Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer
- Ultra Wideband (UWB) support Ultra Wideband (UWB) support

BATTERY

Type Si/C Li-Ion 6300 mAh Si/C Li-Ion 7500 mAh
Charging 100W wired, PD3.0, QC3+, 100W PPS
50W wireless
22.5W reverse wireless
100W wired, PD3.0, QC3+, 100W PPS
50W wireless
22.5W reverse wireless

MISC

Colors Black, White, Purple, Green Black, White, Purple, Green
Models 25098PN5AC
Price About 600 EUR About 720 EUR
  Xiaomi 17 Pro Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

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