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Last year, Xiaomi launched the Xiaomi
[music] 17 series in China, introducing
three models, the V Xiaomi 17, 17 Pro,
and 17 Pro [music] Max. And if you’re
wondering, wait, what happened to the 16
series? Yep, they [music] skip it
entirely and jump straight to 17. Now,
the Xiaomi 17 series has finally landed
on our shores, and today [music] we’re
taking a closer look at the standard
Xiaomi 17. I’ll be sharing my hands-on
experience and whether this phone
actually lives up to the hype. I’m your
host, Earl, and let’s get into it.
editor. Cue in that intro. [music]
First off, let’s talk about its design
and build. The first thing I notice is
how compact the Xiaomi 17 is. For its
size, the phone feels very handy and
sleek. [music] It weighs 191 g and
measures at 8.6 mm thickness, making it
easy to grip and providing good
ergonomics. I’ve had this one for a
while now, and it made me appreciate how
nice it is to have a phone this small
and compact. Even though if you know me,
I usually prefer bigger ones.
Checking out the cameras at the rear,
each lens is now protruding, housed in a
squareish module, whereas its
predecessor accentuates a flush camera
island. The unit we have here is the
green colorway, and it feels solidly
built, featuring an aluminum frame
paired with a matte finished glass rear
panel that adds both durability and a
level of premium in hand. And of course,
there’s the Xiaomi logo right here. The
phone is IP68 rated, making it resistant
to water submersion and dust ingress.
And for extra peace of mind, it comes
with a hard case included in the box. As
for the display panel, it’s protected by
dragon crystal glass, providing added
resistance against scratches and minor
drops from everyday use. For buttons and
ports, it has the usual placements. Both
the volume and power button are seated
on the right, while the other side is
left clean and neat. At the bottom,
you’ll see the USBC port, SIM tray, and
the speaker grill. Up top, it’s left
neat and clean as well. Overall, the
Xiaomi 17 slim profile is one of its
notable design traits. Given its size,
the device remain compact and
comfortable to hold with ergonomics that
should suit users who prefer relatively
smaller phones. On the front, the Xiaomi
17 comes with a 6.3 in LTPO AMOLED
display supporting a 120 Hz refresh
rate. Again, its compact dimensions make
one-handed use and onscreen navigation
easy. When I’m reading articles and
posts online, I love how smooth and
responsive the screen is. The images and
text are very sharp and crisp,
appreciating it more than I expected.
Also, the bezels here are satisfyingly
thin, measuring 1.18 mm. With a peak
brightness of 3,500 nits, the Xiaomi 17
is easy to see even under direct
sunlight. From watching films and shows
to music listening, the Xiaomi 17
[music] nails the multimedia experience.
The colors are vibrant and blacks are
deep, as expected of an LTPO AMOLED
[music] panel. The speakers deliver a
balanced sound with tight, punchy bass,
clear and forward mids, and crisp
natural highs. Whether it’s movies,
music, or gaming, the audio keeps
everything immersive and enjoyable. For
biometric security, the Xiaomi 17
handles both facial recognition and
fingerprint [music] scanning with ease.
Both are fast and accurate. Unlike some
devices that lag for a moment, this one
unlocks instantly. That’s mostly because
this one’s using an ultrasonic indisplay
fingerprint sensor. It’s also well
placed comfortably within reach of your
thumb for comfortable one-handed use.
Now, in the camera department, this is
where the Xiaomi 17 really impresses.
[music] For optics, the Xiaomi 17
carries a triple rear setup of 50
megapixel Leica cameras for its main
ultrawide and telephoto lenses. What’s
also new on this model is that the
selfie shooter is now 50 megapixel
sensor as well. The only thing I can say
in this segment is that the cameras are
really great from just capturing
sceneries, portraits, night
photographies, macro, selfies, and
insane zooming capabilities. Everything
looks impressive. In regular photo mode,
the Xiaomi 17 captures this subject so
well. Image output is very detailed. The
colors are well balanced and details are
well preserved. If you take a look at
our pictures, every shot is clean.
The images are leaning towards warmer
tones. So, expect a good amount of
vibrancy in every image you take. You
can shoot from 0.7 up to five time zoom
with detail and great output. And with
its insane zooming capability, you can
also zoom in up to 60 [music] times
maximum.
I tested it. I’ll be capturing the moon.
And from that kind of distance, it
rendered the image nicely. [music] Night
mode is impressive as well. Whereas
shooting in portrait modes at night is
reliable. Ultra wide and macro shots are
insane. Thanks to the Leica Samlock
system, the camera delivers exceptional
image quality with remarkable clarity
and depth. Selfie also get a major
upgrade. The new 50 megapixel lens
captures more detailed, crisp, and
natural looking photos. And with zoom
options ranging from 0.8 8 to one time
zoom. Users have greater flexibility to
frame their shots exactly the way they
want. As for video capture, the rear
camera can shoot up to 8K at 30 frames
per second. Optical image stabilization
or OIS keeps shot steady even when
steady mode is off. When you turn on
shoot steady mode, the rear camera
records up to 2.8K at 30 frames per
second for extra stability, which is
great for [music] capturing moving
subjects. Sup peeps. Early Fugate Tech.
Right now, we’re using the front-facing
camera and shooting at 4K 60 frames per
second. So, tell us your thoughts about
camera capability of this phone. So,
yeah, this is a sample video and this is
my raw audio.
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>> The camera performance here on the
Xiaomi 17 is highly promising and
reliable, producing high-end outcomes
for a phone like this. Moving over to
its internals, the Xiaomi 17 has the
latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Paired
with 16 gig of RAM and 512 gig of
storage. Performance-wise, it’s top
tier. Even as the base model, it packs
Qualcomm’s fastest chipset, handling
multitasking, heavy apps, and demanding
games smoothly. Transitioning from
several windows and apps feel so
responsive and with virtually no delays.
This is perfect for managing daily
tasks, giving users productivity a
boost. From testing out games like
Mobile Legends set at ultra graphics
mode to Genshin Impact’s highest mode,
the phone did a great job at handling
both games with ease. It’s so fun to
play with this phone as it can handle
everything you throw at it smoothly. My
only gripe on this one is that the phone
tends to heat up after several game
plays, but that’s to be expected
considering I’m playing all these games
in the highest graphical and frame rate
settings possible. If you’re interested
in the numbers, flashing them on your
screen now.
Now, onto the software side of things.
The Xiaomi 17 ships with Hyper OS3 which
uses Android 16. The system delivers
smooth polish animation and seamless
transitions making navigation feel fast
and responsive from gaming and media
playback to multitasking between apps.
With Hyper OS we get plenty of
customization options ranging from
themes, lock screens, widgets, and
always on display options. The Xiaomi 17
handles task smoothly with fast file
transfers, easy connections to other
Xiaomi devices, and efficient background
app management. And again, it also
includes a suite of AI tools they call
Xiaomi HyperAI, which offers tools like
AI writing, AI image editing in the
gallery, and Gemini with circle to
search, among others. Another exciting
upgrade to talk about is the battery.
The Xiaomi 17 jumped from the 5,240 mAh
pack on the Xiaomi 15 to a massive 7,000
mAh battery. With its newer battery, the
phone lasted for 2 days straight [music]
before it was fully drained, which says
a lot already. This upgrade is what I
like the most, especially if you’re
someone like me who uses their phone
24/7. The battery life plays a huge role
in my productivity invert. To prove just
how long this one lasts on a single
charge, here’s our result in the PC Mark
battery life test. If it ever drains, I
can just [music] plug it with its 100 W
charger that charges the phone in less
than an hour. [music] It also supports
50 watts wireless charging, 22.5 watts
reverse charging, and works conveniently
for other accessories. Sadly, this one
doesn’t have any bypass charging
support. Connectivity-wise, the Xiaomi
17 has support for 5G, LTE, NFC, and
comes already with e SIM support. So,
for those who travel frequently, you can
use it without removing your own SIM
whenever you’re traveling, adding points
for convenience. Local pricing for the
Xiaomi 17 series hasn’t been announced
yet. But to give you an idea, the
previous Xiaomi 15 retailed for 45,999
pesos. As I mentioned earlier, the 17
series first launched in China for 4,499
Chinese. converted directly, that’s
about 37,815
pesos. If it ended up around that price
locally, it would be a great deal. But
let’s be real, it’s probably going to be
more expensive, especially with RAM
prices going up lately. So, there’s
that. Anyways, moving over to our
verdict. All in all, the Xiaomi 7 proves
that a compact phone can still deliver a
full flagship experience. From its sleek
and durable build to that gorgeous 6.3
in LTPO AMOLED display, everything feels
premium and well thought out. The Leica
cameras are easily one of its strongest
suits, producing detailed, vibrant, and
reliable shots in almost any scenario,
whether it’s daytime, nighttime,
portraits, or even extreme zoom.
Performance is also top tier thanks to
the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 backed
[music] by 16 gig of RAM and massive
storage. Daily task, heavy gaming, and
multitasking all run smoothly. Battery
life is another major win. That 7,000
mAh capacity is insane for a phone this
size, easily lasting up to 2 days with
fast charging to max. In a world where
bigger is often better, the Xiaomi 17
proves that compact can still pack a
serious punch, delivering flagship level
performance, stunning cameras, and
unbeatable battery life in a sleek,
pocket-friendly design. And there you
have it. What do you think of the newest
Xiaomi 17? Would you purchase it anytime
soon? We’d love to hear your thoughts
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[music] Again, this is Earl and the
Xiaomi 17 and I’ll see you guys in the
next one. Bye.
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Ever feel like flagship phones are getting too big for your hands? We know the struggle. That’s why we got genuinely excited when the Xiaomi 17 finally arrived in the Philippines. This isn’t just another phone launch. Xiaomi skipped a whole number to bring this to us, and we’ve been putting the standard model through its paces. In this video, we explore whether this compact powerhouse can truly hang with the big boys. Is its smaller size a compromise or its greatest strength? Watch as we test its sleek design, feel its premium build, and see if that handy form factor hides any surprises. We’ll give you a real hands-on experience, not just specs on a page. If you’re tired of phones that feel like tablets in your pocket, you’ll want to see what this one is all about.
What You’ll See in This Video
- Compact and sleek design that feels great in hand, weighing just 191g with a thickness of 8.6mm.
- Premium build with an aluminum frame and matte glass back, plus an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance.
- Protected by Dragon Crystal Glass and comes with a hard case in the box for extra peace of mind.
Curious to see how this compact flagship performs in daily use and if its cameras live up to the hype? Don’t just take our word for it. Watch our full hands-on video to get the complete picture before you even think about hitting that ‘buy’ button!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Xiaomi 17 available in the Philippines now?
Yes. The Xiaomi 17 series has officially landed in the Philippines, so you can check it out in stores.
What’s the biggest difference in design from the previous model?
The camera module is now a protruding square design, unlike the flush camera island on its predecessor. It also maintains a very compact and handy form factor.
Is it durable for everyday use?
It seems built to last. It has an IP68 rating for water resistance, Dragon Crystal Glass protection, and Xiaomi even includes a hard case in the box.
Frequently Asked Questions
What models are included in the Xiaomi 17 series?
The Xiaomi 17 series includes the Xiaomi 17, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max.
How much does the Xiaomi 17 weigh and how thick is it?
The Xiaomi 17 weighs 191 g and measures 8.6 mm in thickness.
What material is the frame of the Xiaomi 17 made of?
The Xiaomi 17 features an aluminum frame.
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