A compact flagship delivering Snapdragon 8 Elite power with three 50MP Leica cameras.
₹89,999 for 12GB + 256GB
The lowest price
- Display
- 6.36" · 120Hz
- Chip
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
- RAM
- 12GB, 16GB
- Camera
- 50MP Light Fusion 950 + 2 more
- Battery
- 5,400 mAh
- Charging
- 90W, 50W wireless
- Camera
- Display
- Battery life
Is it any good?
The Xiaomi 17 starts at ₹89,999 for 12GB + 256GB. Xiaomi promises four major Android version updates and five years of security updates. The handset runs HyperOS 3, featuring refined system animations, customisable lock screens, and smooth background app management for seamless daily operation.
Inside is Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 silicon, a 6.36-inch 120Hz CrystalRes OLED display with 3,500 nits peak brightness, and an 8.1 mm frame weighing 191 g. The camera system carries three 50MP Leica lenses spanning wide, 3.2x telephoto, and ultrawide, backed by 90W cable charging and 50W wireless charging for a 5,400 mAh cell.
The trade-off is the relatively higher price tag in the compact space. For users seeking true one-handed comfort without forfeiting flagship processing or zoom capability, it remains one of the finest small phones available. It combines flagship computational performance with balanced pocketable dimensions for everyday usability.
Every spec
The whole spec sheet, minus the marketing words.
Display
| Size | 6.36 inches |
|---|---|
| Panel | CrystalRes OLED display |
| Resolution | 2656 x 1220 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits |
| Protection | Xiaomi Shield Glass |
Performance
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 8-core |
| GPU | Adreno |
| RAM | 12GB, 16GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB |
| Software | HyperOS 3 · 4 OS updates |
Camera
| Rear cameras | 50MP Light Fusion 950 (OIS) + 50MP telephoto (3.2x, OIS) + 50MP ultrawide |
|---|---|
| Front camera | 32MP |
| Video | 8K at 30fps, 4K at 60fps |
Battery
| Capacity | 5,400 mAh |
|---|---|
| Wired charging | 90W |
| Wireless charging | 50W |
Build and connectivity
| Network | 5G |
|---|---|
| SIM | Dual nano SIM |
| Wi-Fi and Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes |
| Dust and water | IP68 |
| Weight | 191 g |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm |
| Colours | Black, Venture Green, Ice Blue |
Availability
| India launch | 11 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Status | On sale in India |
| Versions | 12GB + 256GB₹89,99916GB + 512GB₹99,999 |
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