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The latest addition to the Xiaomi 17 series is the 17 Max, a device that forgoes the secondary rear screen of the 17 Pro Max. Instead, it boasts a 200MP main camera and an 8,000 mAh Si/C battery, making it a powerhouse in its own right. The 17 Max is designed for users who prioritise battery life and camera performance over the extra screen. Xiaomi claims the 17 Max will last over two days on a single charge. The battery is rated to retain up to 80% of its capacity even after 1,600 charging cycles, which equates to over four years of daily use. When it is time to recharge, the 17 Max supports up to 100W wired charging and 50W wireless charging. Additionally, the device can provide up to 22.5W reverse wired charging to other devices. The 17 Max is powered by Qualcomm’s top-tier Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, paired with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB of UFS 4.1 storage. This combination ensures smooth performance and ample space for apps and media. Xiaomi 17 Max key specs The 17 Max features a 6.9-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2,608 × 1,200 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. The screen can reach up to 3,500 nits of peak brightness and includes a 32MP selfie camera in a punch-hole cutout. An ultrasonic fingerprint scanner is also integrated for secure biometric authentication. On the rear, the 17 Max houses a 200MP main camera equipped with Samsung’s HP9 sensor. This camera supports a dynamic range of up to 13.5EV, an ƒ/1.65 aperture, and optical image stabilisation (OIS). It is accompanied by a 50MP 3x telephoto lens, which also handles macro photography, and a 50MP ultrawide lens with a 17mm equivalent focal length. The 17 Max runs on HyperOS 3, based on Android 16, and offers full IP68 and IP69 ingress protection, ensuring durability against water and dust. Xiaomi 17 Max in black, white and blue The 17 Max is available in black, white, and blue. Pricing in China starts at €4,799 for the 12/256GB model and goes up to €5,799 for the 16/512GB version. Xiaomi 17 Max (in Chinese)