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Expert reviews
4.1
(5)
Spec scores
£700-£999 Phones · 81 phones
Performance
5
/5
Display
4.6
/5
Rear Camera
3.6
/5
Front Camera
4.6
/5
Battery
4.8
/5
Deals
SIM Free from £1,100.00
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Buyers who want top-tier performance, a strong triple 50MP camera set and unusually long battery life in a phone small enough to use one-handed.
Xiaomi 17 SIM Free (4 deals)
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17 512GB (Black)
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£0.00
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£1,100.00
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5G
17 256GB (Green)
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£0.00
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£1,100.00
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5G
17 256GB (Black)
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£0.00
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£1,189.08
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17 512GB (Green)
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£1,300.32
About the Xiaomi 17
The Xiaomi 17 is the rare flagship that stays compact without asking you to accept a smaller battery. Its 6.3-inch LTPO AMOLED is easy to handle, yet Xiaomi has fitted a very large cell behind it, which is the single most interesting thing about the phone. Everything else is properly flagship: Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 built on a 3nm process, up to 16GB of RAM, UFS 4.1 storage and a screen that peaks at 3,500 nits so it stays legible in any light. The camera setup is unusually consistent, with three 50MP sensors covering wide, telephoto and ultra-wide plus a 50MP front camera, so image quality does not fall off a cliff when you switch lenses. Charging is 100W wired and 50W wireless, and IP68 protection covers the usual spills and rain. It launched on Android 16 with HyperOS 3. If you have been holding out for a small phone that does not compromise on power or endurance, this is one of the very few options.
Expert Rating
4.1
(5 reviews)
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Tracking the best prices since 27 Apr 2026.
Xiaomi 17 vs Xiaomi 15 - Key Differences
| Feature | Xiaomi 17 | Xiaomi 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3-inch LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 3,500 nits peak | 6.36-inch LTPO OLED, 120Hz, 3,200 nits peak |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Battery | 7,000 mAh (European variants listed at 6,330 mAh) | 5,240 mAh |
| Charging | 100W wired, 50W wireless | 90W wired, 50W wireless |
| Camera | 50MP main with OIS, 50MP telephoto (2.6x), 50MP ultra-wide | 50MP main with OIS, 50MP telephoto (60mm), 50MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 151.1 x 71.8 x 8.06 mm, 191 g | 152.3 x 71.2 x 8.08 mm, 191 g |
| Storage options | 256GB or 512GB, no microSD | 256GB, 512GB or 1TB, no microSD |
| SIM-free price | From £1,100.00 | From £549.00 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Xiaomi 17 worth buying?
Yes, if you want flagship performance in a phone you can comfortably use one-handed. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, triple 50MP camera system and unusually large battery for a 6.3-inch handset are a strong combination. The main reservations are Xiaomi's HyperOS software, which ships with more preinstalled apps than most rivals, and the lack of a headphone jack or microSD slot.
How big is the Xiaomi 17 battery?
Xiaomi lists a 7,000mAh cell for the Chinese model, with European variants specified at 6,330mAh. Either figure is exceptionally large for a 6.3-inch phone, and it is paired with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging so top-ups are quick.
Is the Xiaomi 17 waterproof?
It carries an IP68 rating, which means it is dust-tight and can survive immersion in fresh water. Rain, spills and a drop in the sink are not a concern, though seawater and high-pressure jets should still be avoided.
How good is the Xiaomi 17 camera?
The Xiaomi 17 uses three 50MP rear cameras: a stabilised main sensor, a telephoto at roughly 2.6x and an ultra-wide covering about 102 degrees. Using the same resolution across all three keeps detail consistent when you switch between lenses, and the front camera is also 50MP with autofocus.
Does the Xiaomi 17 have wireless charging?
Yes. It supports 50W wireless charging as well as 100W wired charging over USB-C. There is no 3.5mm headphone jack and no microSD slot, so choose your storage tier carefully at 256GB or 512GB.
Should I upgrade from the Xiaomi 15 to the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 brings a much bigger battery, a brighter 3,500-nit screen, faster 100W wired charging and the newer Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip. The Xiaomi 15 remains a very capable compact flagship with a similar triple 50MP camera layout and the same 50W wireless charging, so the upgrade is mainly about endurance and charging speed rather than photography.
Xiaomi 17 Specifications
Spec Scores
£700-£999 Phones · 81 phones
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
- Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)
This phone
100%
Avg
74%
Best
100%
This phone
100%
Avg
49%
Best
100%
Based on calibrated CPU benchmark rankings (60%) and GFXBench GPU scores (40%). Apple chipsets included via editorial calibration since AnTuTu under-represents Apple's architecture.
- 6.3 inches
- 1220 x 2656 pixels
- LTPO, 160Hz, 3500 nits peak
This phone
92%
Avg
76%
Best
98%
This phone
92%
Avg
61%
Best
98%
Based on panel type (LTPO is the modern flagship gold standard), resolution, refresh rate, peak brightness, screen size, and HDR10+ / Dolby Vision support. Marketing peak-brightness claims are capped at 3500 nits to prevent inflation.
- Single camera setup
- 50 MP main camera
- 8K video recording
This phone
72%
Avg
56%
Best
90%
This phone
72%
Avg
41%
Best
98%
Based on main-sensor size (1-inch / 1/1.3" beats 1/2.0"), telephoto reach (periscope > 5x > 3x optical), image processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra, Honor Magic Pro, Xiaomi Ultra), pro video features (ProRes, Apple Log, Dolby Vision), camera-partnership branding (Leica, Hasselblad, Zeiss) and OIS. Older flagships are de-rated since image processing pipelines have advanced significantly each generation. Megapixel count is deliberately downweighted — it correlates poorly with real-world camera quality.
- 50 MP front camera
- 4K selfie video
This phone
92%
Avg
63%
Best
92%
This phone
92%
Avg
55%
Best
92%
Based on selfie megapixels and max selfie-video resolution.
- 6,330 mAh
- 100W wired, PD3.0, QC3+, 100W PPS
This phone
96%
Avg
60%
Best
100%
This phone
96%
Avg
52%
Best
100%
Based on battery capacity (mAh) adjusted for platform efficiency calibrated against NotebookCheck, Tom's Guide, GSMArena and CNET reviewer tests. Apple A-series gets +45% (iOS process freezing + LTPO 1Hz + tuned panels make iPhone Pro Max outlast many 6500+ mAh Android phones in measured tests). Top Snapdragon / Dimensity flagships get +15%, budget chipsets are penalised −15% to −25% to reflect less efficient displays and looser background limits. Charging speed is excluded — see the separate Fast charging tag for that.
General
Camera
Primary Camera Megapixels
50
Primary Camera Video
8K@30fs (HDR), 4K@30/60fs (HDR10+, 10-bit Dolby Vision HDR, 10-bit LOG), 1080@30/60/120/240/960fs, 720@1920fs, gyro-EIS
Third Camera
50 , f/1.7, 23mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 50 , f/2.0, 60mm (telephoto), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF (10cm - ∞), OIS, 2.6x optical zoom 50 , f/2.4, 17mm, 102˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm
Selfie Camera Features
HDR, panorama
Primary Selfie Camera
50 , f/2.2, 21mm (wide), 1/2.88", 0.61µm, PDAF
Video Resolution
4320
Selfie Video Resolution
4K@30/60fs, 1080@30/60fs, HDR10+, gyro-EIS
Display
Type
LTPO AMOLED, 68B colors, 2160Hz PWM, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+, 3500 nits (peak)
Display Size
6.3
Display Resolution
1220 x 2656 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
Display Protection
Xiaomi Shield Glass (Global), Dragon Crystal Glass (China), Mohs level 6
CPU & Memory
Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos)
3.5mm Jack
No
Connectivity & Data
2G
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G
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, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 - International
5G
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA - International
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
Network Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Wi-Fi
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
USB
USB Type-C 3.2, Display Port, OTG
NFC
Yes
GPS
GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), GLONASS
Battery
Battery
6330
Charging
100W wired, PD3.0, QC3+, 100W PPS 50W wireless 22.5W reverse wireless 22.5W reverse wired
Other
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer