The race to have the most exaggerated phone on the market does not stop, and Xiaomi has just hit the table. A few days after its official presentation in China, scheduled for next May 21the brand has begun to confirm the key features of the Xiaomi 17 Max. From what we see, the strategy is clear: resurrect the concept of giant phones with specifications that, on paper, border on madness and are aimed at the most demanding users.
This new device promises to focus on extreme autonomy, multimedia quality and a photography supported by Leica. However, as analysts we cannot help but look at these figures with some skepticism, since gigantic numbers do not always translate into a better ergonomic experience and real on a daily basis.
Monstrous autonomy in a format that promises to be slim
If there is one piece of information that attracts all attention, it is the incorporation of a 8,000 mAh batterythe largest that the company has ever integrated into one of its smartphones. To fill this immense tank, the device will have a 100W fast wired charging and a 50W wireless support. Xiaomi ensures that the use of its new technology silicon-carbon batteries It will allow us to keep the thickness of the terminal at bay, but we will be cautious: putting 8,000 mAh in a mobile phone without it looking like a heavy brick in your pocket is a monumental engineering challenge.
Accompanying this immense pile we find a panel that is not far behind in size. We are talking about a screen 6.9 inches “Super Pixel”. According to the manufacturer, this matrix has a new RGB subpixel arrangement that offers visual sharpness close to 2K, but consuming much less power than a traditional 1.5K OLED panel. In addition, they promise more uniform colors and better efficiency thanks to a new red luminous material, something ideal for those who devour series or play in the sunlight.
Xiaomi 17 Max technical sheet
- Screen: 6.9″ “Super Pixel”, RGB matrix, sharpness close to 2K.
- Performance: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.
- Cameras: 200 mpx main (Leica), 50 mpx wide angle, 50 mpx periscopic telephoto lens (3x optical zoom).
- Battery: 8,000 mAh (silicon-carbon technology), 100W fast charging, 50W wireless charging.
- Design: New internal cooling, Sky Blue, White and Pixel Black colors.
- Presentation: May 21 (China)
200 megapixels and the muscle of Qualcomm to move everything
In the photographic section, the brand did not want to be cautious. It is confirmed that this device will be the first from the company to mount a 200 megapixel main camera signed by Leica. It is accompanied by a 50-megapixel wide-angle lens and a 50-megapixel periscopic telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. On paper it is a versatile configuration, although we already know that such extreme resolutions sometimes complicate the shutter speed and force the software to work excessively if it is not well optimized.
For all this hardware to work without jerks, the heart of the device will be the powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Having to manage such large photo files and move demanding games on almost seven inches of screen, raw power was a non-negotiable requirement. Fortunately, Xiaomi has dropped that they have redesigned the internal layout of the phone to improve heat dissipation, a vital detail if we don't want so much power to turn the phone into a portable stove.
The terminal will debut in colors Sky Blue, Black and White Pixel. We still have the big question of what its final price will be and if it will reach all global markets, but what is certain is that this giant will not go unnoticed.
Would you be willing to carry an almost 7-inch mobile phone in your pocket in exchange for not having to charge it for two days?
