Tech Blog #230 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max : Is it the Best 17 Pro Max??

Xiaomi finally took another swing at the ultra-premium segment with the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max. It feels like the company wants to mix classic #Xiaomi strengths with a few bold ideas. The result is interesting, especially if you like long battery life and powerful cameras. Let’s break down what this phone brings to the table and where it doesn’t quite hit the mark.

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max comes with a 6.9-inch LTPO AMOLED display that supports 120Hz refresh rate and hits up to 3500 nits brightness. It’s one of the brightest screens you’ll find, and it makes outdoor visibility excellent. There’s also a secondary 2.9-inch AMOLED panel on the back. Xiaomi says it’s for quick notifications, camera controls, or even selfie previews. I think it’s more useful than gimmicky in everyday use.

Under the hood, this #smartphone uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.1 storage. It’s flagship-level hardware built on a 3nm process, so performance is smooth for everything from heavy multitasking to demanding games. In day-to-day usage you won’t find lag, and even extended play sessions stay comfortable thanks to aggressive heat management.

The camera setup here is one of the biggest talking points. Xiaomi pairs three 50MP sensors on the back with #Leica tuning. You get a wide main camera, a periscope telephoto with 5x optical zoom, and a 50MP ultrawide unit. Daily shots are sharp with good dynamic range. The telephoto is especially strong for portraits and distant subjects. Video goes up to 8K at 30fps with HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support, and the 50MP front camera captures detailed selfies and smooth 4K video too.

Battery life is impressive on paper. Xiaomi packs a 7500mAh silicon-carbon battery which is one of the largest in the premium space. It supports 100W wired charging, 50W wireless charging, and 22.5W reverse wireless charging. In real-world use you can expect long lasting stamina through a full day of heavy use. Wired charging fills the battery fast.

Software is based on #Android 16 with HyperOS 3. The interface feels fluid and modern. You get useful customizations and AI features built into the system. Some bloatware is present depending on region, but it can mostly be disabled.

It’s not perfect though. The phone’s size can feel large and awkward for one-handed use because it’s pushing close to 220g. Some users online have reported that real-world battery life isn’t always as strong as the numbers suggest, although results vary by usage patterns and software updates. A few owners have also mentioned minor issues with camera processing in certain lighting conditions.

So, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max brings excellent performance, a stunning display, a versatile camera with true zoom chops, clever dual screens, and class-leading battery capacity. If you want a powerhouse Android phone with long battery life and strong imaging, this one could be a great choice. But if you care more about compact size or are sensitive to software quirks, you might want to look around before deciding.