Phone (3)
Xiaomi 17
🏆 Verdict
Xiaomi 17 is the better pick overall by 11.9 points, leading in Battery, Charging and Performance. Phone (3) remains a strong contender elsewhere.
Xiaomi 17 offers more for the money ($630 vs $799 at launch).
By category
Performance
Xiaomi 17 is faster with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (performance index 100 vs 86). You notice it in heavy games and video editing, less in daily use.
Camera
Phone (3) zooms further optically (3× vs 2.6×). Phone (3) has the higher-resolution selfie camera (50 MP vs 32 MP).
Battery
Xiaomi 17's battery is 1,850 mAh larger (7,000 vs 5,150 mAh), about 36% more. Real battery life also depends on chip and display efficiency.
Charging
Xiaomi 17 charges faster over cable (100W vs 65W). Wireless charging is faster on Xiaomi 17 (50W vs 15W).
Display
Phone (3) has the larger screen (6.67" vs 6.3"). Phone (3)'s screen gets brighter (4,500 vs 3,500 nits), which shows outdoors.
Build & durability
Xiaomi 17 is 27 g lighter.
Updates
Xiaomi 17 should get OS updates for longer (4 vs 3 years, per the maker's policy at launch).
Specifications
| Phone (3) | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| 12 GB / 16 GB | RAM | 12 GB / 16 GB |
| 256 GB / 512 GB | Storage | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB |
| 6.67" LTPO AMOLED | Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED |
| 120 Hz | Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| 2800×1260 (460 ppi) | Resolution | 2656×1220 (464 ppi) |
| 4,500 nits | Peak brightness | 3,500 nits |
| 50 MP | Main camera | 50 MP |
| 50 MP | Ultrawide | 50 MP |
| 50 MP · 3× | Telephoto | 50 MP · 2.6× |
| 50 MP | Front camera | 32 MP |
| 5,150 mAh | Battery | 7,000 mAh |
| 65 W | Wired charging | 100 W |
| 15 W | Wireless charging | 50 W |
| IP68 | Water & dust rating | IP68 |
| aluminium | Frame | aluminium |
| 218 g | Weight | 191 g |
| 3 years | OS updates (estimated) | 4 years |
| $799 | Launch price | CNY 4,499 (≈ $630) |
| 2025-07 | Released | 2025-09 |
Official source: Phone (3) · Official source: Xiaomi 17
⚠ Data pending confirmation: Xiaomi 17
Phone (3)
Pros
- 3× optical zoom
- 4,500 nits peak
- 6.67" screen
Cons
- Slower chip
- Smaller battery
- Slower charging (65W)
- Heavier (218 g)
Xiaomi 17
Pros
- Faster chip (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5)
- 7,000 mAh battery
- 100W charging
- Light at 191 g
- Lower price ($630)
Cons
- Dimmer screen
How is the score calculated?
Each phone gets 0–100 points in seven categories (performance, camera, battery, charging, display, build, updates), computed only from its published specs, then combined with fixed, published weights. A gap under 2.5 points counts as a tie. The performance index is an estimate based on benchmark results published at launch.
Figures come from the manufacturers’ official pages. Some specs vary by market. We do not sell devices or earn commissions.