The Xiaomi 17 series will include the Max model with an 8000mAh battery and a periscope camera

By: Anton Kratiuk | 13.01.2026, 17:59
Xiaomi 17: Discover the Future of Smartphones Xiaomi 17. Source: Xiaomi

Xiaomi continues to release additional models of Xiaomi 17: following the September release of Xiaomi 17, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max, the Chinese brand presented an Stylish Photo Flagship Xiaomi 17 Ultra Debuts in China with Huge Main Sensor, Leica Cameras and Top-end Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Chip in December.

However, according to a reputable insider, the 17 series will continue to develop and will receive a fifth model.

What is known

Insider Digital Chat Station reported that Xiaomi 17 Max will be introduced soon.

It will also feature the flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset but will offer an 8000mAh battery with 100W fast charging and 50W wireless charging support (Xiaomi 17 Pro Max offers 7500mAh). And since the novelty will not belong to the Pro line, it will not have a striking rear display.

The informant also mentions that Xiaomi 17 Max will offer a flat 6.8–6.9” OLED display with thin bezels and a periscope camera.

Screenshot of a message from Digital Chat Station
Auto-translation of the message from Digital Chat Station. Source: Weibo

Rumors suggest that the Xiaomi 17 Max will be released in April 2026.

Source: Gizmochina