Rumours around the hotly anticipated Xiaomi 17 Max are picking up pace. While the earliest chatter pointed to an April release, the latest leaks from the well-connected Digital Chat Station now point to an official launch in the second half of May. Excellent news for anyone after a phone that pairs an XXL display with unprecedented battery life.
A giant screen with invisible bezels
The Xiaomi 17 Max is shaping up to be a genuine multimedia giant. It is said to feature a vast 6.9-inch flat OLED panel with 1.5K resolution.
The headline change is the use of LIPO encapsulation technology. This manufacturing process delivers symmetrical, ultra-thin bezels on all four sides of the screen, creating the illusion of a display with no physical limits at all.
Battery life as the absolute priority
Unlike the “Pro” models in the 17 series, the 17 Max is reportedly skipping the secondary rear screen. That bold design decision frees up precious internal space, which Xiaomi has cleverly used to fit a titanic 8,000 mAh battery.
That is quite simply the largest capacity ever seen on a smartphone from the brand, which should guarantee several days of use away from a socket. To refill this monster, 100W wired charging and 50W wireless charging are said to be on the menu.
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and a 200 MP sensor
Under the bonnet, the Xiaomi 17 Max is tipped to make no compromise on performance, with Qualcomm’s powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip on board.
The camera department looks just as muscular:
- A 200-megapixel Samsung HPE main sensor.
- A 50-megapixel periscope telephoto with 3x optical zoom.
- A 50-megapixel ultra-wide sensor.
The package is reportedly rounded off by an ultrasonic under-display fingerprint reader, advanced water and dust resistance certification, and symmetrical stereo speakers.
Conclusion
With its gigantic 6.9-inch flat display, its 8,000 mAh battery and its supercharged processor, the Xiaomi 17 Max is shaping up to be the ultimate machine for the most demanding users. Its late-May announcement promises to shake up the very-large-format segment. If this model appeals to you, you will find the various Xiaomi models at PhoneDroid, along with a 33W charger for Redmi.
