BEIJING, January 18, 2026, 23:41 (GMT+8)
- Reports suggest Xiaomi could introduce a “17 Max” model featuring an 8,000mAh battery and fast charging capabilities
- A leak reveals Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip paired with a 6.8–6.9 inch OLED display
- Xiaomi hasn’t confirmed the device or its release date, but one report suggests a launch in China this April
Xiaomi might be gearing up to launch a “17 Max” smartphone featuring a battery larger than anything in its current flagship range, recent leaks suggest.
Why it matters now: battery life stands out as one of the few clear-cut upgrades in premium smartphones, especially since improvements in cameras and chips often feel minor to users. Chinese manufacturers, in particular, have focused on packing larger batteries without making devices bulky.
According to leaks, Xiaomi might ditch the rear secondary display found on its Pro models in the new version. This move would likely free up room and reduce costs for the battery and charging components, indicating a clear trade-off.
According to a Sportskeeda report referencing a post from the X account “Anvin,” the Xiaomi 17 Max might feature a massive 8,000mAh battery, supporting 100W wired and 50W wireless charging. The phone is rumored to sport a 6.8 to 6.9-inch OLED display, pack Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, and include a triple rear camera system with three 50-megapixel sensors, led by an OmniVision 950 main shooter. The device could launch in China as early as April 2026. Sportskeeda
GSMArena has also reported that the Xiaomi 17 Max will feature the largest battery in the series, as rumors about the phone start to spread across multiple sources. Gsmarena
Mixvale’s separate report highlights Xiaomi’s Pro Max model boasting a hefty 7,500mAh battery and a rear display, features designed to outpace competitors. This contrasts with another Max leak, which hints that Xiaomi might drop the secondary screen on at least one variant to prioritize battery size. Mixvale
Xiaomi’s 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max, which hit the market recently, feature rear-mounted secondary displays mainly for widgets and selfies. These models have already bumped battery capacities beyond what many flagship phones offer, as noted in initial launch reports. Theverge
The rise in battery capacity isn’t happening in isolation. Industry experts point to advances like silicon-carbon batteries already in use in smartphones, along with future solid-state options, which allow manufacturers to increase capacity without significantly enlarging battery size. Techradar
In China, competitors like Oppo, Vivo, Honor, and OnePlus have doubled down on battery and charging specs as key selling points, making endurance a standout feature even on their high-end models.
Details are still unclear. The specs for the 17 Max come from social media leaks, with no official word from Xiaomi on a “17 Max” phone or its release date. Even when early specs hint in the right direction, things like battery capacity, charging speeds, and design tweaks often shift before the device goes into mass production. Plus, a larger battery usually means added weight, tougher heat management, and pricier components.
The current plan is straightforward: a “Max” model that focuses on extending battery life rather than featuring the rear screen that set Xiaomi’s Pro versions apart. Whether customers view this as a smart trade-off or a downgrade hinges on what Xiaomi ultimately delivers.
