OVERALL
ALTERNATIVES
SPECS
VS AVERAGE
REVIEWS
Scored using Smartphones Methodology v3.0
Smartphones Methodology v3.0
Mathematical & Unbiased Scoring
Products in this category are scored under Frontum Smartphones Methodology v3.0: the technical score from the specifications is the base, and independent expert and video reviews (up to ±0.5 points), owner opinions (up to ±0.3) and best-of lists (up to +0.3) move it up or down.
Explore Smartphones Methodology v3.0

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (16GB + 1TB) review: 196 specs compared

Avg. price:~£2,160RAM capacity:16 GBInternal storage:1 TBScreen size:6.9 inchesMain camera megapixels:50 MP & 50 MP & 50 MP

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (16GB + 1TB) Review: Compare 196 technical specifications and 40 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

8.4/10

Overall score

Score
8.4/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components

35%

9.1

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

8.2

Reviews score

10%

9.0

Sentiment score

★Better than 95% of smartphones
6.2

Value for money

Value for money
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

â–¼Worse than 99%
9.1

Technical score

Technical score
9.1/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

25%

9.5

Performance

18%

8.6

Camera

15%

8.6

Display

15%

9.3

Battery

10%

9.7

Software

10%

8.8

Connectivity

4%

8.8

Audio

3%

8.1

Design

★Better than 99%
8.2

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.2/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 68% of models

80%

8.1

Average grade

20%

8.6

Popularity

Grades by review (40)
7 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 6 estimated from the review. 33 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–²Better than 68%
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
  • No image
No image
Where to buy
    N/A~ £2,160
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Other versions:
16GB + 1TB12GB + 512GB16GB + 512GB

What reviewers say about the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (16GB + 1TB)

Based on 7 · 39

Reviewers love the battery and performance, but region and language limits, software and connectivity frustrate many.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
Pick a topic to see who said what

What owners say about the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (16GB + 1TB)

Based on 141 owners sharing their experience in online comments

61%positive16%mixed23%negative

Owners love cameras, battery and the rear screen, while Chinese software limits, missing car integration and notification problems frustrate them.

What owners dislike

  • Android Auto does not work on this phone, so drivers who rely on it for in-car use will be disappointed.13
  • Notifications from apps like WhatsApp and Signal arrive late or not at all until the app is opened, due to aggressive battery saving.11
  • The China ROM needs extra setup steps and is in English, with some Google services and Gemini support limited.8
  • Passkeys and access keys can fail, banking apps may be blocked, and some apps won't download or run properly.8
  • The back screen works with only some music players, such as the built-in one, and does not show texts or most app notifications.4
  • Wear OS watches such as Samsung models can't connect, because the China ROM lacks global Wear OS support.4
  • Some preinstalled apps can be removed in a few minutes, but others stay, and the software shows ads and upsell prompts.4
  • Owners report the aluminium frame scratches easily and paint on the volume button came off early.4
  • eSIM functions lag, and travel eSIMs may not work at all.3
  • Button gesture apps like Button Mapper only work while the app is open, even with permissions and battery restrictions turned off.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

Loading category ranking...

Technical Specifications of smartphone Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (16GB + 1TB)

Technical score
Technical score
9.1/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 99% of models
Score components:

25%

9.5

Performance

18%

8.6

Camera

15%

8.6

Display

15%

9.3

Battery

10%

9.7

Software

10%

8.8

Connectivity

4%

8.8

Audio

3%

8.1

Design

9.1
Reviews score
8.2
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components:

70%

8.4

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

6.2
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor which is faster than processors in 98.1% of smartphones and equal to processors in 1.6% of smartphones.
Storage type
UFS 4.1
This smartphone uses UFS 4.1 storage, which is faster than the storage in 90.2% of smartphones and the same as in 6.3% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
16 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 16 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 83.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 11.8% of smartphones.
Internal storage
1 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 1 TB which is larger than the storage of 94.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 5.5% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
4.6 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 4.6 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 98.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.6% of smartphones.
Show more
What reviewers say
Operating system
Android
This smartphone runs Android, which is more mainstream than the system in 4.8% of smartphones and the same as in 95.2% of smartphones.
Android 16 (HyperOS 3)
Android version
Android 16
This smartphone runs Android version Android 16 which is newer than that found in 95.6% of smartphones and equal to that in 4.4% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
yes
This smartphone receives direct OS updates. 20.1% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Promised software updates
?
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone runs an open-source operating system. 5.2% of smartphones offer this.
Show more
What reviewers say
Multi-lens main camera
yes
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 50 MP & 50 MP
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 50 MP & 50 MP & 50 MP which is higher than that of 72.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.5% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.67 & f/2.4 & f/2.6
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.67 & f/2.4 & f/2.6 which is wider than that of 89.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
32 mm²
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 32 mm² which is larger than the main camera sensor area of 42.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 8.2% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
0.8 µm
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 0.8 µm which is larger than in 35.5% of smartphones and equal to the size in 21.9% of smartphones.
Show more
What reviewers say
Number of SIM slots
2
Market range: <2 – >2
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.7% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.2% of smartphones.
2 Nano-SIM
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
eSIM support
?
5G connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.6% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Show more
What reviewers say
Screen size
6.9 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.9 inches which is larger than the screens of 93.5% of smartphones and equal to those of 2.8% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1200x 2608 px
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1200x2608 px which is higher than that of 73.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
Pixel density
416 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 416 ppi which is higher than that of 71% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.5% of smartphones.
Display type
?
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 34.4% of smartphones and equal to that in 55.6% of smartphones.
Show more
What reviewers say
Battery capacity
7,500 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 7,500 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 91.8% of smartphones and equal to those in 0.6% of smartphones.
Charging speed
100 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 100 W which is faster than in 90.1% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 4.2% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.2% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
39 min
Market range: <36 min – >120 min
This smartphone reaches a full wired charge in 39 min which is faster than 85.7% of smartphones and equal to the time of 0.6% of smartphones.
Wireless charging
yes
This smartphone supports wireless charging. 25.1% of smartphones support wireless charging.
Show more
What reviewers say
Stereo speakers
yes
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.3% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
This smartphone does not have a headphone jack. 45.1% of smartphones offer this.
Number of microphones
?
FM radio
no
This smartphone does not have an FM radio. 34.3% of smartphones offer this.
aptX Lossless
yes
This smartphone supports aptX Lossless. 12.5% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
Show more
What reviewers say
Height
162.9 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 162.9 mm which is shorter than 59.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.3% of smartphones.
Width
77.6 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 77.6 mm which is wider than 79.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.8% of smartphones.
Thickness
8 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 8 mm which is thinner than 63.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 6.8% of smartphones.
Weight
219 g
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 219 g which is heavier than 80.9% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 0.7% of smartphones.
Device volume
101 cm³
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 101 cm³ which is smaller than 52.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.6% of smartphones.
Show more
What reviewers say

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (16GB + 1TB) vs the average smartphone

246810TotalPerformanceSoftwareCameraConnectivityDisplayBatteryAudioDesign
  • 8 GB more RAM
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    16 GB vs 8 GB
  • 5 x higher optical zoom
    This smartphone offers stronger optical zoom than the average smartphone (5 x vs 0 x). The average smartphone's optical zoom is 0 x.
    5 x vs 0 x
  • 50% larger battery capacity
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (7,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5,000 mAh.
    7,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 4x more storage
    This smartphone offers more internal storage than the average smartphone (1 TB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone provides 256 GB of internal storage.
    1 TB vs 256 GB
  • 3.7x higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (3,485 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in single-core.
    3,485 vs 942
  • 50% smaller process node
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (3 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    3 nm vs 6 nm
  • 91.7% higher CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (4.6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    4.6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 3.03x faster charging speed
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (100 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    100 W vs 33 W
  • 12.3% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 68% of models

    80%

    8.1

    Average grade

    20%

    8.6

    Popularity

    Grades by review (40)
    7 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 6 estimated from the review. 33 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.2 vs 7.3
  • 15.4% higher sentiment score
    9.0 vs 7.8
  • 8 GB more RAM
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    16 GB vs 8 GB
  • 4x more storage
    This smartphone offers more internal storage than the average smartphone (1 TB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone provides 256 GB of internal storage.
    1 TB vs 256 GB
  • 3.7x higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (3,485 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in single-core.
    3,485 vs 942
  • 50% smaller process node
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (3 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    3 nm vs 6 nm
  • 91.7% higher CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (4.6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    4.6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • Better processor
    This smartphone features a better processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 82.1% higher PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    This smartphone has a higher PCMark Work 3.0 performance score than the average smartphone (19,654 vs 10,791). The average score is 10,791.
    19,654 vs 10,791
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (2x4.6 GHz & 6x3.62 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    2x4.6 GHz & 6x3.62 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 11.72x more L2 cache
    This smartphone has more L2 cache than the average smartphone (12,000 KB vs 1,024 KB). The average L2 cache is 1,024 KB.
    KB
    12,000 KB vs 1,024 KB
  • 6x more shader units
    This smartphone features more shader units than the average smartphone (1,536 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    1,536 vs 256
  • 3.31x higher memory bandwidth
    This smartphone has higher memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (84.8 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average memory bandwidth is 25.6 GB/s.
    84.8 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 4.23x higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (10,710 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in multi-core.
    10,710 vs 2,533
  • 5.52x higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    This smartphone performs better in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme than the average smartphone (6,761 vs 1,224.5). The average smartphone scores 1,224.5.
    6,761 vs 1,224.5
  • 3.99x higher 3DMark Steel Nomad benchmark
    This smartphone performs better in 3DMark Steel Nomad benchmark than the average smartphone (2,428 vs 608). The average score is 608.
    2,428 vs 608
  • Faster storage type
    This smartphone has faster storage than the average smartphone (UFS 4.1 vs UFS 3.1).
    UFS 4.1 vs UFS 3.1
  • 92.7% faster memory speed
    This smartphone supports faster memory speed than the average smartphone (5,300 MHz vs 2,750 MHz). The average smartphone supports 2,750 MHz memory speed.
    5,300 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • 26.3% faster GPU clock
    This smartphone has a higher GPU frequency than the average smartphone (1,200 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone GPU frequency is 950 MHz.
    1,200 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 2x more L3 cache
    This smartphone has more L3 cache than the average smartphone (8,192 KB vs 4,096 KB). The average L3 cache is 4,096 KB.
    8,192 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • 2 more memory channels
    This smartphone has more memory channels than the average smartphone (4 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 memory channels.
    4 vs 2
  • Supports newer OpenCL version
    This smartphone supports a newer OpenCL version than the average smartphone (3 vs 2). The average version is 2.
    3 vs 2
  • 14.3% higher maximum RAM
    This smartphone supports more maximum RAM than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB RAM.
    16 GB vs 14 GB
  • 1 year/s newer release date
    This smartphone has a newer release date than the average smartphone (2025 vs 2024). 1.00% of smartphones are released annually.
    September 2025
    2025 vs 2024
  • Direct OS updates
    This smartphone supports direct OS updates, the average smartphone does not. 20.1% of smartphones support this feature.
  • Includes cross-site tracking protection
    This smartphone supports cross-site tracking prevention, the average smartphone does not. 31.9% of smartphones include this feature.
  • Newer Android version
    This smartphone features a newer Android version than the average smartphone (Android 16 vs Android 14). The average version is Android 14.
    Android 16 vs Android 14
  • Supports fast boot
    This smartphone supports fast boot, the average smartphone does not. 22.1% of smartphones include fast boot capabilities.
  • 5 x higher optical zoom
    This smartphone offers stronger optical zoom than the average smartphone (5 x vs 0 x). The average smartphone's optical zoom is 0 x.
    5 x vs 0 x
  • Has optical image stabilization
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.4% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • Better main camera video
    This smartphone records better main camera video than the average smartphone. 44.20x of smartphones support 4K or higher.
    4320x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • Higher front camera megapixels
    This smartphone has more front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (50 MP vs 16 MP). The average front camera has 16 MP megapixels.
    50 MP vs 16 MP
  • Supports RAW photo capture
    This smartphone supports RAW photo capture, the average smartphone does not. 37.3% of smartphones allow RAW files.
  • Supports Dolby Vision video recording
    This smartphone supports Dolby Vision video recording, the average smartphone does not. 10.4% of smartphones support Dolby Vision.
  • Supports laser autofocus
    This smartphone features laser autofocus, the average smartphone does not. 20.9% of smartphones include laser AF.
  • Supports 360° panorama
    This smartphone can capture 360° panoramas, the average smartphone cannot. 24.8% of smartphones support 360° panoramas.
  • Allows manual shutter speed
    This smartphone allows manual shutter speed control, the average smartphone does not. 29.5% of smartphones include this.
  • 1 more flash LEDs
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    2 vs 1
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (50 MP & 50 MP & 50 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    50 MP & 50 MP & 50 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Supports HDR10 video recording
    This smartphone supports HDR10 video recording, the average smartphone does not. 35.7% of smartphones support HDR10.
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 40.8% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • Wider main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a wider main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.67 & f/2.4 & f/2.6 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.67 & f/2.4 & f/2.6 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    This smartphone has more advanced Wi-Fi than the average smartphone (Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)).
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • Newer USB version
    This smartphone supports a newer USB version than the average smartphone (3.2 vs 2). The average version is USB 2.
    3.2 vs 2
  • Includes crash detection
    This smartphone features crash detection, the average smartphone does not. 5.6% of smartphones include automatic crash detection.
  • Supports satellite SOS
    This smartphone supports satellite SOS functionality, the average smartphone does not. 7.9% of smartphones offer satellite emergency services.
  • Supports optical tracking
    This smartphone supports optical tracking, the average smartphone does not. 12.2% of smartphones include optical tracking.
  • Supports motion tracking
    This smartphone supports motion tracking, the average smartphone does not. 21.7% of smartphones offer motion tracking capabilities.
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    This smartphone supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5.4 vs 5.2). The average version is Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.4 vs 5.2
  • Has HDMI output
    This smartphone supports HDMI output, the average smartphone does not. 4% of smartphones offer direct HDMI connectivity.
  • Has a barometer
    This smartphone features a barometer, the average smartphone does not. 19.7% of smartphones include a barometer.
  • Has an infrared sensor
    This smartphone includes an infrared sensor, the average smartphone does not. 33.4% of smartphones feature an IR blaster.
  • 2,500 nits higher peak brightness
    This smartphone has a higher peak brightness than the average smartphone (3,500 nits vs 1,000 nits). The average peak brightness is 1,000 nits.
    3,500 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • 0.23 inches inch larger screen size
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.9 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.9 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • Supports Dolby Vision support
    This smartphone supports Dolby Vision, the average smartphone does not. 17.2% of smartphones are Dolby Vision compatible.
  • 55.5% higher screen brightness
    This smartphone has a higher screen brightness than the average smartphone (1,026 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone brightness is 660 nits.
    1,026 nits vs 660 nits
  • Supports HDR10+ support
    This smartphone supports HDR10+, the average smartphone does not. 22.4% of smartphones include HDR10+ support.
  • Supports HDR10 support
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.6% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • Has an always-on display
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.1% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • Higher screen resolution
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1200x2608 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1200x2608 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 5.3% higher pixel density
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (416 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    416 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Has a secondary display
    This smartphone features a secondary display, the average smartphone does not. 6.5% of smartphones include a secondary screen.
  • Has a curved display
    This smartphone features a curved display, the average smartphone does not. 24.1% of smartphones have curved screens.
  • 25% higher touch sampling rate
    This smartphone has a higher touch sampling rate than the average smartphone (300 Hz vs 240 Hz). The average touch sampling rate is 240 Hz.
    300 Hz vs 240 Hz
  • 132 nits higher GSMArena max display brightness
    This smartphone has a higher GSMArena max display brightness than the average smartphone (1,026 nits vs 894 nits). The average max brightness is 894 nits.
    1,026 nits vs 894 nits
  • 50% larger battery capacity
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (7,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5,000 mAh.
    7,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 3.03x faster charging speed
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (100 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    100 W vs 33 W
  • Supports wireless charging
    This smartphone supports wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 25.1% of smartphones are wireless charging compatible.
  • 76.6% higher PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    This smartphone has a higher PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark score than the average smartphone (1,388 min vs 786 min). The average score is 786 min.
    1,388 min vs 786 min
  • Supports reverse wireless charging
    This smartphone supports reverse wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 23.4% of smartphones offer reverse wireless charging.
  • 4.5x faster reverse wireless charging speed
    This smartphone supports a faster reverse wireless charging speed than the average smartphone (22.5 W vs 5 W). The average speed is 5 W.
    22.5 W vs 5 W
  • 2.5x faster wireless charging speed
    This smartphone supports a faster wireless charging speed than the average smartphone (50 W vs 20 W). The average speed is 20 W.
    50 W vs 20 W
  • 23 min faster GSMArena full wired charge time
    This smartphone has a faster GSMArena full wired charge time than the average smartphone (39 min vs 62 min). The average charge time is 62 min.
    39 min vs 62 min
  • Supports aptX Adaptive
    This smartphone supports aptX Adaptive, the average smartphone does not. 33.7% of smartphones include aptX Adaptive support.
  • Supports aptX Lossless
    This smartphone supports aptX Lossless, the average smartphone does not. 12.5% of smartphones include aptX Lossless support.
  • Supports aptX
    This smartphone supports aptX, the average smartphone does not. 49.5% of smartphones are aptX compatible.
  • 6 m deeper water resistance
    This smartphone has a deeper water resistance rating than the average smartphone (6 m vs 0 m). The average depth rating is 0 m.
    6 m vs 0 m
  • Better IP rating
    This smartphone has a better IP rating than the average smartphone (IP68 vs IP67). The average IP rating is IP67.
    IP68 vs IP67
  • 0.3 mm thinner
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (8 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    8 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • No memory card slot
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.7% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • 33.3% higher TDP (less efficient)
    This smartphone has a higher TDP than the average smartphone (8 W vs 6 W). The average smartphone has a TDP of 6 W.
    8 W vs 6 W
  • 8.31x more expensive
    Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (16GB + 1TB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£2,160 vs £260).
    £2,160 vs £260
  • 24.5% worse value for money
    Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (16GB + 1TB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (6.16 vs 7.7).
    6.16 vs 7.66
  • 11.6% heavier
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (219 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    219 g vs 196.2 g
  • 1.6 mm wider
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (77.6 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    77.6 mm vs 76 mm
  • 8.31x more expensive
    Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (16GB + 1TB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£2,160 vs £260).
    £2,160 vs £260
  • 24.5% worse value for money
    Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (16GB + 1TB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (6.16 vs 7.7).
    6.16 vs 7.66
  • 33.3% higher TDP (less efficient)
    This smartphone has a higher TDP than the average smartphone (8 W vs 6 W). The average smartphone has a TDP of 6 W.
    8 W vs 6 W
  • No memory card slot
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.7% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • 11.6% heavier
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (219 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    219 g vs 196.2 g
  • 1.6 mm wider
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (77.6 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    77.6 mm vs 76 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

Not graded yet
Not graded yet
Not graded yet
Not graded yet
Not graded yet
Not graded yet
Not graded yet
Not graded yet
Not graded yet
Not graded yet
Not graded yet
Not graded yet

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
wired.com
≈ estimated
25/09/2025
Hands-on review · Rear display
Verdict
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a polished big-screen phone whose rear display suits clock, music and selfies, but its games feel like a novelty.
8.0
dxomark.com
≈ estimated
28/01/2026
Lab camera test · Zoom and portrait
Verdict
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max takes clean, detailed photos with very low noise, but its telephoto detail and portrait blur trail the best rivals.
7.0
cnet.com
≈ estimated
25/09/2025
Early hands-on · China-only model
Verdict
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has a rear screen that is still unproven, and its 5x zoom shots look crisp in early tests on China-only software.
9.0
gsmarena.com
≈ estimated
30/10/2025
Full review · Chinese flagship
Verdict
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a well-rounded flagship with outstanding battery life and a useful second display, but its 5x zoom camera trails rivals.
8.9
notebookcheck.net
✓ explicit
02/11/2025
Full review · Performance and battery
Verdict
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a fast phone with a bright screen and battery life few Android rivals match, though it dips in demanding games at top settings.
6.0
china-gadgets.de
≈ estimated
30/01/2026
Hands-on test · Second display
Verdict
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a fast phone with a big battery and a useful rear display, but its China-only software suits only enthusiasts.
6.0
andreagaleazzi.com
≈ estimated
07/11/2025
Import hands-on · Rear screen
Verdict
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has a useful rear display and huge battery life, but its China-only software makes notifications unreliable, so wait for the global version.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (16GB + 1TB)

  • Extremely powerful performance from the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, ideal for gaming and demanding tasks.
  • Exceptional battery life, outperforming many rivals, with a large 7500mAh capacity and 100W fast charging.
  • Dual LTPO AMOLED displays (front and rear) are very bright (3500 nits peak), vibrant, and the rear display is useful for high-quality selfies/vlogging with the main cameras.
  • High-quality camera system with Leica color profiles, praised for excellent detail, accurate white balance, and good skin tone rendering in photos.
  • Premium design and build quality, featuring a solid aluminum frame, Dragon Crystal Glass 3.0, and IP68 water/dust resistance.
  • Great audio experience with loud, high-quality stereo speakers supporting Dolby Atmos.
  • Fast connectivity options including Wi-Fi 7 and speedy UFS 4.1 storage.
  • Software is noted as smooth and fluid (HyperOS 3), with thoughtful integration of the rear display for certain functions.

What customers don't like about Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (16GB + 1TB)

  • Primary a Chinese-market device, meaning global versions are not widely available yet, and the Chinese ROM has limited language support (only English and Chinese).
  • Software issues in the Chinese version, such as notification delays for third-party apps, limited app support for the secondary display, and lack of Android Auto or eSIM support.
  • The phone can produce considerable heat and experience severe throttling under heavy load.
  • Camera performance in low-light video struggles with noise and unstable white balance compared to top competitors.
  • Ultra-wide camera lens is less consistent than the main or telephoto lenses, with noticeable softness near the edges.
  • The phone is large and somewhat heavy, which may not appeal to users preferring compact devices.
  • Some users report the secondary display feels more like a gimmick over time due to limited functionality and app support.
  • Software updates can be infrequent or unclear for non-Chinese regions.

Verdict

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (16GB + 1TB variant) is a powerhouse flagship smartphone, running on the top-tier Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor with 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 1TB of UFS 4.1 storage. Its main characteristics include a 6.9-inch LTPO AMOLED primary display (120Hz, 3500 nits peak brightness) and a unique 2.9-inch secondary AMOLED display on the back, offering a versatile selfie viewfinder and notifications. Key pros are its massive 7,500 mAh battery with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging support, an impressive Leica triple 50MP rear camera system (including a 5x optical zoom telephoto lens), and an IP68 water and dust resistance rating. A potential con is that the phone was initially a China-only release, meaning global software updates might vary, and some users note it can get hot under sustained performance.

Compare Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (16GB + 1TB) with other smartphones

1Product to compare no. 1
VS
2Product to compare no. 2
VS
3Product to compare no. 3 (optional)

Graphic comparison of Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (16GB + 1TB) and other smartphones

No results found