Xiaomi Opens 17 Max Pre-Orders With 6.9-Inch Display and Leica Cameras

10 articles · Updated · Notebookcheck.net · May 13

Xiaomi has unveiled the 17 Max as a new flagship for China, opened pre-orders and said the phone will launch later in May, though it has not given an exact release date.
A teaser on Weibo highlights a 6.9-inch flat display and a Leica-tuned camera system, while showing a light-blue model with a square rear camera module similar to the Xiaomi 15.
The 17 Max appears to drop the secondary display used on the 17 Pro, signaling a different design focus centered on a larger screen.
Leaks point to a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, a 200MP main camera, 50MP 3x periscope lens, and an 8,000mAh battery with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging.
Digital Chat Station has pegged the starting price at about CNY 5,199, or roughly $765, with black and white finishes also expected.

As component costs surge 90%, can the Xiaomi 17 Max's price stay competitive without sacrificing its premium features?

With its huge battery and powerful chip, has Xiaomi compromised the 17 Max's weight and feel for raw power?

Is the Xiaomi 17 Max's 3x zoom camera already outdated against rivals now pushing for 10x optical zoom?