Xiaomi Skips 16 Series& Jumps Straight to the Xiaomi 17 Series:
Xiaomi has officially announced upcoming Xiaomi 17 Series & skipping Xiaomi 16 Series lineup completely. This decision makes a major turning point for the brand. This signals both a fresh start and strong statement of passion towards technology and ambition in the premium smartphone space.
Why skip the 16 Series ?
Xiaomi describes the Xiaomi 17 Series as a "five-year transformation," a complete reimagining of its flagship lineup. Instead of giving another incremental upgrade, Xiaomi decided to break the tradition and move ahead with a product that better represents its next chapter of innovation.
By leaving the Xiaomi 16 Series, Xiaomi comes with 17 Series as not just a successor but a symbol of reinvention, setting new standards in design, performance, and technology.
Xiaomi 17 Series Models:
Xiaomi officially revealed the devices in Xiaomi 17 Series lineup:
- Xiaomi 17: The strongest standard flagship in Xiaomi's history, delivering significant upgrades without increase in the price.
- Xiaomi 17 Pro: A compact device with powerful imaging flagship designed for those who want cutting-edge tech in a compact device.
- Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: The most advanced pinnacle imaging flagship Xiaomi has ever created.
Powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5:
The Xiaomi 17 Series will be the global debut device for Qualcomm's 5th generation Snapdragon Premium mobile platform, promising groundbreaking improvements in performance, efficiency and AI processing.
Partnership with Leica:
Continuing its collaboration with Leica, Xiaomi confirms that the 17 Series will feature co-developed imaging technology, raising expectations for one of the most advanced smartphone camera systems in the industry.
Taking on the iPhone Head-On:
Five years ago, Xiaomi committed to a premium strategy, aligning itself with the best in the market. With the iPhone 17 Series now in the spotlight, Xiaomi has made it clear, the Xiaomi 17 Series is designed to stand toe-to-toe with Apple's latest flagship.
The Future of Xiaomi's Flagship Line:
With heavy R&D investments exceeding 100 billion RMB over the past five years, Xiaomi shows no signs of slowing down. The nest 5 years will see that figure double to 200 billion RMB, fueling breakthroughs in both hardware and software integration.
The Xiaomi 17 Series isn't just an another release. It's a declaration, Xiaomi is ready to redefine the premium smartphone landscape and compete at very top.
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