Smartphones · Ranked #28 of 82 · Best compact flagship power

Xiaomi 17

Name: Xiaomi 17
Brand: Xiaomi

Highly rated

Average of 4 professional reviews

4 of 4 recommend it · critics agree

Where the 4 reviews landedRange 80–90

50607010085 avg

Exact average 85.0 · all scores printed by the outlets

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4 professional reviewers tested the Xiaomi 17, and 4 recommend it. Most praised: performance and battery life.

Reviewed by Tech Advisor, Pocket Tactics, TechRadar and 1 more

The catch: Software support is shorter, and it is a small step over the last model.

Early score: only 4 professional reviews so far. Expect it to move as more reviews come in.

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What 4 critics said

Highest score first · all converted to 0–100

90
Tech AdvisorHands-on review · 2026
One of the few worthwhile compact flagships, with excellent speed, battery and charging plus a capable camera system.
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90
Pocket TacticsHands-on review · 2026
A compact flagship with elite speed, strong cameras and an outstanding battery with very fast charging; the reviewer was won over enough to switch from iPhone.
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80
TechRadarHands-on review · 2026
A pocketable flagship with few compromises, standing out for huge battery, speed and cameras.
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80
Expert ReviewsHands-on review · 2026
Hardware is excellent, with great power, stamina and cameras, but the software is annoying and rivals such as Samsung's compact flagship are lighter and more polished.
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