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Xiaomi 17 tipped to launch in India soon: Check expected features and price

Xiaomi is gearing up to launch its latest flagship smartphone, the Xiaomi 17, in India in February 2026.

Published on: Dec 09, 2025 09:48 AM IST

Xiaomi is preparing to launch its latest flagship smartphone, the Xiaomi 17, in other global markets, including India, soon. A recent listing on the Geekbench benchmarking platform has revealed the global variant of the Xiaomi 17. The device, identified through the model number 25113PN0EG and shared by tipster Abhishek Yadav, shows key hardware details.

Xiaomi 17 is reportedly set to launch in India in February 2026. (Bloomberg)
Xiaomi 17 is reportedly set to launch in India in February 2026. (Bloomberg)

Ijaj Khan is a technology journalist and Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times, with over three years of experience covering the consumer technology industry. His work spans smartphones, laptops, wearables, gaming, appliances and AI - from hands-on reviews, comparison and buying guides to breaking news and in-depth features that help readers cut through the noise and make informed decisions. Before joining HT Tech, he worked with Jagran New Media, where he sharpened his instincts for fast-paced digital reporting. He holds a Post Graduate Diploma in English Journalism and Mass Communication from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Delhi. Whether he's testing the latest flagship smartphone, tracking a major AI announcement, or putting a gaming laptop through its paces, Ijaj approaches every story with the same goal - making technology feel relevant and easy to understand for everyday users, not just enthusiasts. When he's not in front of a screen for work, he's usually travelling to a new city, hunting for great food, or keeping tabs on what's next in tech before everyone else catches on.

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According to the listing, the device is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, paired with an Adreno 840 GPU, 12GB of RAM, and runs on Android 16. These details suggest that Xiaomi is preparing the device for markets outside China well ahead of its expected launch window.

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Yadav notes that Xiaomi may introduce the Xiaomi 17 globally in January 2026. India could see the device either in the same month or in February 2026. He added that the Xiaomi 17 Pro might accompany the standard model, though this remains uncertain. Xiaomi limited the Pro version of the Xiaomi 15 series to China, and the company may take a similar approach this time.

Another tipster, Yogesh Brar, previously stated that the Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra are undergoing tests in India. Brar’s inputs suggest that Xiaomi is not preparing Pro or Pro Max variants for global release at this stage. This aligns with the company’s recent pattern of offering select models exclusively in China.

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Xiaomi 17: Key Specifications and Features (Chinese Variant)

Under the hood, the Xiaomi 17 is the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, along with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB of UFS 4.1 storage. It ships with Android 16 and Xiaomi’s HyperOS 3.0 interface. It houses a 7,000mAh battery with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging support.

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Xiaomi 17: Price

In China, the Xiaomi 17 starts at CNY 4,499 for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage configuration. Based on this pricing, the Indian variant may fall around the Rs. 50,000 range. However, this remains an early estimate, and the company has yet to confirm any details for the Indian market.

 
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