On September 26， according to news from Kuaitech， the Xiaomi 17 series has been officially released， featuring three models designed to directly compete with Apple’s iPhone 17 series. The renaming from “Xiaomi 16 series” to “Xiaomi 17 series” had previously sparked significant discussion. In response， Lei Jun stated that the Xiaomi 17 generation represents a leap in product capabilities， offering a revolutionary experience that surpasses the entire iPhone 17 lineup in numerous aspects.
The three new Xiaomi devices are strategically positioned to mirror Apple’s offerings:
Xiaomi 17 — iPhone 17
Xiaomi 17 Pro — iPhone 17 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — iPhone 17 Pro Max
With pricing now announced for both lineups， this comprehensive comparison aims to provide a clear overview. For enhanced understanding and direct comparison， the RAM specifications of the corresponding iPhone models have been included.
Standard Models
Xiaomi 17: 12GB+256GB at ¥4499; 12GB+512GB at ¥4799; 16GB+512GB at ¥4999.
iPhone 17: 8GB+256GB at ¥5999; 8GB+512GB at ¥7999.
This pricing structure suggests Xiaomi is adopting an aggressive strategy in the standard segment， offering higher RAM configurations at significantly lower price points compared to Apple. This could appeal to consumers prioritizing memory capacity for multitasking and storage.
Pro Models
Xiaomi 17 Pro: 12GB+256GB at ¥4999; 12GB+512GB at ¥5299; 16GB+512GB at ¥5599; 16GB+1TB at ¥5999.
iPhone 17 Pro: 12GB+256GB at ¥8999; 12GB+512GB at ¥10999; 12GB+1TB at ¥12999.
In the Pro category， Xiaomi continues to offer competitive pricing， especially with its 16GB RAM options and the 1TB variant significantly undercutting its Apple counterpart. This highlights Xiaomi’s focus on delivering high-performance hardware at more accessible price points， aiming to attract power users who demand substantial storage and memory.
Pro Max Models
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: 12GB+512GB at ¥5999; 16GB+512GB at ¥6299; 16GB+1TB at ¥6999.
iPhone 17 Pro Max: 12GB+256GB at ¥9999; 12GB+512GB at ¥11999; 12GB+1TB at ¥13999; 12GB+2TB at ¥17999.
The Pro Max models further solidify Xiaomi’s value proposition. Even the highest-configured Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (16GB+1TB) is priced considerably lower than the base iPhone 17 Pro Max (12GB+256GB). This approach suggests Xiaomi is targeting the premium segment by offering comparable or superior hardware specifications at a substantially more attractive price， broadening its appeal to a wider range of high-end smartphone consumers.
