Xiaomi 17 Series Launch Set for September 25: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Flagship Lineup Confirmed

Xiaomi has officially announced that it will unveil the Xiaomi 17 series on September 25 at an event in China. The lineup will include the Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Pro, and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, all powered by the yet-to-be-introduced Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, making them the first smartphones to feature Qualcomm’s next-generation flagship processor.

According to Xiaomi, the Xiaomi 17 will be its most powerful standard flagship to date, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro is positioned as the company’s most sophisticated small-size imaging flagship. At the top end, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is claimed to be the most powerful flagship in Xiaomi’s history, setting a new performance benchmark.
The new series is also set to feature massive batteries with fast charging support. The Xiaomi 17 will pack a 7000mAh battery with 90W fast charging, the 17 Pro will feature a 6300mAh battery with 100W charging, while the 17 Pro Max will boast a 7500mAh battery with 100W charging. All three models will also support wireless charging, making them strong contenders in the premium smartphone segment.
Alongside the smartphones, Xiaomi Group Chairman and CEO Lei Jun will deliver his sixth annual keynote speech at the event. With the theme “Change,” the speech will cover behind-the-scenes insights into the Xiaomi XRING chip and updates on Xiaomi Auto, reflecting the company’s expanding technological ecosystem.
The event will also see the launch of the Xiaomi Pad 8 series, including the Pad 8 and Pad 8 Pro. Both tablets feature an 11.2-inch 3.2K LCD screen with a 144Hz refresh rate, offered in standard and Soft Light Screen Edition options. The Pad 8 will be powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC, while the Pro version will use the Snapdragon 8 Elite, delivering an impressive AnTuTu score of 3 million with a 69% performance improvement over its predecessor. The tablets will house a 9200mAh battery with 67W fast charging, complemented by a premium unibody metal design.
With the Xiaomi 17 series and Pad 8 lineup, the September 25 event is shaping up to be one of Xiaomi’s most significant launches of the year, combining next-gen flagship smartphones with high-performance tablets to strengthen its premium device portfolio.