Xiaomi’s next flagship cycle appears to be entering its early groundwork phase in India. A new tip from
suggests that both the Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra are currently being tested locally.
The same tip also indicates that the Pro and Pro Max variants are not being prepared for global markets and points to a possible March launch for the two models under testing.
Testing in India Signals Early Launch Preparation
Devices entering local testing typically mean software refinement, network optimisation and regional tuning are already in progress. The reported testing of the Xiaomi 17 and 17 Ultra suggests India is likely part of Xiaomi’s initial launch wave for this series. Notably, the suggested March window appears to be linked specifically to these two models rather than the broader 17 lineup available in China.
The Xiaomi 17 Lineup May Remain Limited in India
Xiaomi has avoided bringing its Pro variants to India for some time, following a similar approach last year with the Xiaomi 15 and 15 Ultra. If this strategy continues, Indian buyers may once again see only the standard and Ultra versions, with the Pro models remaining China-exclusive. In China, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and Pro Max introduced additions such as secondary rear displays and larger batteries.
What the Xiaomi 17 Is Expected to Offer
The Xiaomi 17 has already launched in China, offering a clear view of its core hardware. It runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and ships with HyperOS 3 based on Android 16. The phone features a 6.3-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and very high peak brightness, positioning it as a compact flagship.
Battery capacity is one of its key highlights, with a 7,000mAh unit supported by 100W wired and 50W wireless charging. On the camera front, it carries a Leica-tuned triple 50MP setup for wide, telephoto, and ultra-wide photography, alongside a 50MP front camera.
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra’s Photography Focus
The Ultra variant is expected to lean more heavily into imaging. It is tipped to feature an OmniVision OVX10500U primary sensor, complemented by high-end telephoto and ultra-wide sensors from Samsung’s ISOCELL lineup. With Leica optimisation, the 17 Ultra is positioned as the more camera-centric model in the range.
Other expected highlights include a 2K LTPO OLED display and a battery that could exceed 7,000mAh. Like the standard model, it is also expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset.