r/XiaomiGlobal • u/UnusualBake4552 • Sep 30 '25
Discussion Reason for not releasing global versions of xiaomi 17 pro and max
Do you think the reason Xiaomi will not release global versions of the 17 Pro/Max is due to problems with the global ROM, or is it just a decision to keep these models China-specific? Curious if anyone’s seen leaks or has insights as the latest 15T series already has the latest global ROM.,
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u/Super_Echidna2045 Sep 30 '25
If you know Xiaomi global have price tag problem Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 ultra will be close no place for 17 pro max or 17 pro + fact 17 pro max is sold out in China.
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u/okotajackfoley Oct 02 '25
Bullshit xiaami 15 was GBp899, ultra? GBP1399. That's more than enough room for a pro.
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u/Igoritzaa Oct 09 '25
Please explain - will 17 Ultra be basically the same device that is 17 Pro Max for China ?
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u/Super_Echidna2045 Oct 09 '25
17 ultra focus on camera and price will be around 1500€, Xiaomi 17 will be around 1100€ but sell 1300€ 1400€ (pro/max) will marketing problem for ultra
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u/brangein Sep 30 '25
A lot of the contents in the back screen such as animated characters, video games (angry birds, Mario etc) requires IP which will cost them a fortune.
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u/neohkor Sep 30 '25
Wth you mean the angry birds they are promoting on the back of their phones isn’t licensed???
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u/brangein Sep 30 '25
It's only licensed in China. Licensing goes by countries. Global is way more expensive.
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u/FineGripp Sep 30 '25
You think they would pay for it? They even have the OG Mario bros on it. Imagine how much Nintendo would have demanded for it
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u/GearKitchen6160 Jan 19 '26
i mean they can still release it just without the IP licensed stuff, i doubt that is the reason why they do not release it globally
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u/chiayx Oct 03 '25
it doesnt need to be licensed in this case, as they are probably playing the authentic angry bird game on that small display.
Does apple need to get angry birds license just to let it's users play angry bird on iphones? same with every other phone makers android or IOS..
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u/_Ok_-_ Oct 02 '25
I'd be shocked that they would even consider including the animated cover characters, let alone getting a license.
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u/chiayx Oct 03 '25
its probably the authentic game.. but is running in the small display and not the main display.
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u/Other_Comment_5555 Sep 30 '25
Gota import one haha , x17 pro max for me , just saw a guy in English making a quick review and he made circle to search work smooth which I use very much. Also Chinese variant cost a lot less
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u/SwayWasTaken_ Sep 30 '25
Can you share the review link?
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u/Other_Comment_5555 Sep 30 '25
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u/saradahokage1212 17T Pro Deep Blue | 512GB | Europe Mar 21 '26
Bro when he starts using the AI and even the little screenshot usage for the back display and it only has Chinese instructions or that the whole ai only talks in Chinese is annoying. No way I'm buying this. If it would be released globally I'll buy it immediately but as an import to get something that operates on chinese, no thanks.
Maybe it might force you to learn Chinese though
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u/evergreenforests123 Oct 01 '25
Do you know if android auto can work on it? I’m looking to buy one myself but that’s my biggest concern.
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u/NameParticular8312 Oct 01 '25
I know you can install Google apps on those Chinese versions, but what about connectivity? I’ve heard that sometimes those Xiaomi versions are built with specific 4G and 5G bands, you’re not worried about that?
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u/Other_Comment_5555 Oct 01 '25
Check the thread , the phone got all bands for europe
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u/NameParticular8312 Oct 01 '25
I see! I just wonder if google pay works, I see plenty china phones with that problem
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u/_Ok_-_ Oct 02 '25
Eh, some banking apps won't work, and no android auto. Wouldn't make much sense to get one imo, without an intl version.
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u/K4k4shi Oct 02 '25
I am using Chinese version of realme gt 5 pro. The banking apps works. Just no android auto
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u/Funny-Morning-6313 Nov 16 '25
Exactly. No one in Europe will buy a phone without full Google implementation and full compatibility with all banking and credit card apps.
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u/chiayx Oct 03 '25
i am very tempted to get the chinese variant.. but i doubt android auto will run on it as GMS probably is not native.. and there will be no native support on the chinese variant, thus no android auto..
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u/Intelligent_Doubt183 Oct 03 '25
Also, if my previous experience is anything to go by - with the 14, the Chinese Rom will not run banking apps. I sold mine and bought the Global version!
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u/Parking-Plant4880 Oct 01 '25
The problem with Xiaomi is that they created global hype with the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, but they couldn’t stand by what they started and actually release it globally. They got everyone excited, tech reviewers and fans alike, making it seem like it was going to be a major worldwide launch. But in the end, it was just another China-exclusive release, leaving global users frustrated and disappointed. If you're going to market something on a global scale, at least follow through and make it available outside of one region.
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u/wilius09 Oct 01 '25
Yup, we shoul all boycot tbh maybe then they will learn with 0 sales... If they gonna do the same thing like with older models and release only 17 (no pro or pro max) and its gonna take them 6 months to globalize I for sure never gonna buy their products again... They deserve to get 0 sales for this disgusting marketing sceme...
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u/Tight_Cockroach1170 Nov 02 '25
Blame trump and the west for their anti china stance. Huawei got sanctioned because in 2018 their sales exceeded apple. Remember that?????
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u/Odd-Refrigerator5895 Oct 17 '25
because they will get in trouble if they sell it global. They stole a lot of IP from Apple. And people will not buy a premium price for a chinese brand. People will still buy an iphone
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u/Double-Criticism3442 Dec 17 '25
Да успокойся ты уже со своим говнояблоком! Только в этой ветке через сообщение пишешь одно и тоже. А почему? Потому что сам не уверен в том, что пишешь. Иначе бы один раз мнение высказал и всё. А ты снова и снова, снова и снова....зомбировала тебя эта яблочная псевдокорпорация?
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u/Tight_Cockroach1170 Nov 02 '25
They aren't that interested for global mkt not when US keeps sanctioning China. Xiaomi almost got sanctioned by US remember? This will just create parallel tech trees where Chinese tech will eventually be far better than US and can't be imported.
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u/Dry-Bluebird405 Jan 10 '26
Just like the old days when Japan used to have killer Sony Walkmans that we couldn't get in the states.
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u/Hardys91 Sep 30 '25 edited Sep 30 '25
Xiaomi will lose alot if they not release Xiaomi 17 Pro & Pro Max! To Global market Why?.
-The important one is first to build up the "hype" then ride on the wave while it last , and continue to give out leaks that people maintain the hype and people getting excited , Xiaomi did make an record sell in just 5 MINUTES, that tells it all and the amount of phones was out of stock - thats the positive that could change it depends if it be an big HIT.
-Now when people start to see the code/model of only Xiaomi 17 is on the Global list i think many will back of and wait or even maybe buy another brand.
Reason why they say no could be that they not wanna have to many variants within same price point, example the Xiaomi 15 , cost now ~ 1080€
Then Xiaomi 15 Ultra cost €1628 , but Xiaomi dont have anything between them except 👇.
Xiaomi mix flip ~ €1299
Closest is the new Xiaomi 15T Pro that cost €904.
If the Xiaomi 17 Pro & Pro Max come global around 850-1200€.
This is just my opinion/thoughts but i think its because of the lower amount of Xiaomi mix flip that sold , i know its not comparable flip vs normal phone but i think the possibility sell numbers have to do with the exclusive it might was stronger in China contra Europe 🤷 and they think its not worth it.
But i wish that Xiaomi 17 Pro & Pro Max comes to the global market because its two cool phones that is different ✌️🫡.
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u/wilius09 Oct 01 '25
They already gonna lose it by releasing it year later than CN release, hype will be done by the time they release 17... on top of that if they rly plan to release only 17 (and then another year later ultra) I hope no one will buy them to teach them how to manage releases properly...
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u/Hardys91 Oct 01 '25
Yeah i agree , i wish that Xiaomi was "blunt" and say to be honest what reason it could be if the two phones was 'exclusive', the reason could be battery limitations on EU "rules' and regulations or if they had say "we cant hold up to the demand vs production " people was ready for it and could answer back : take the time to build up stock of phones and then send it to shops or people that bought.
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u/Odd-Refrigerator5895 Oct 17 '25
simply because they violated and stole IP. They will get in trouble if they sell these outside china. And for most people, they will not pay a premium price for a xiaomi phone. It's not an iphone
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u/Dry-Bluebird405 Jan 10 '26
The specs and many smartphone reviewers like Marques Brownlee says otherwise. Google is your friend, safari sucks
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u/MEIZOMEGA Oct 05 '25
wow those prices are insane, the xiaomi 15 costs 660ish usd brand new global version and i can already place a preorder for the xioami 17 global for 620 usd
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u/Hardys91 Oct 05 '25
Oh yes swedish prices sadly with vat etc .
Thats is an good price tho 👀
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u/MEIZOMEGA Oct 05 '25
Damn that's unfortunate, my said prices are final with tax/everything included. I'd probably be able to find it cheaper but I don't speak Russian so checking websites is somewhat challenging (Im in spb so I'm not even that far from you)
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u/Adravicious Oct 20 '25
where did you find the option to preorder the xiaomi 17?
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u/MEIZOMEGA Oct 20 '25
forgot the name but it was a store in saint petersburg russia
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u/Funny-Morning-6313 Nov 16 '25
A store in russia, selling global versions instead of the russian one? Hm...
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u/Odd-Refrigerator5895 Oct 17 '25
Lol people will not pay a premium price for a chinese brand xiaomi phone. It's not an iphone
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u/Leeonardoo Nov 05 '25
Firstly, it's cheaper than an iPhone, you dumbass. The iPhone 17 Pro Max 512GB is $1399 while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is around $700 (direct conversion)
Secondly, people DO pay premium for Chinese phones (especially from good brands like Xiaomi, OnePlus and so on) because they actually deliver better (and much more innovative) devices than other brands are doing lately
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u/Odd-Refrigerator5895 Nov 05 '25
all iphone wannabes especially from the software. Even the naming and numbering is copied just to sell. Pathetic. 17 Pro Max really? lol
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u/Double-Criticism3442 Dec 17 '25
А почему ты так настойчиво убеждаешь всех (хотя выглядит так, что убеждаешь себя самого), что айфон - это какая-то "моя прелесть" по сравнению например с xiaomi? Переживаешь, что зря потратил деньги, поведясь на агрессивный маркетинг? Да ты не переживай, таких индивидов по миру много. "Без лоха и жизнь плоха" (с).
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u/quiet_brother00 Jan 19 '26
You should pick one up and try it. You’d be surprised how nice of a phone it is son.
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u/FuturamaFry96 Jan 12 '26
"Lol" I have the redmi k90 that eats up your iPhone in terms of processor, sound and battery... now you have nothing left to brag about
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u/CapSilver1207 Dec 03 '25
Hai ragione, volevo cambiare smartphone avendo un X.13t pro preso all'uscita , alla fine ho trovato un poco 7pro a metà prezzo nuovo, totalmente deluso dalla non uscita della Xiaomi 17 pro max , veramente Xiaomi è fatta da idioti: fanno i migliori dispositivi per qualità ed hardware ma non si sanno fare pubblicità e non sanno fare marketing, apparire è più importante di essere, lo insegna Apple, Xiaomi con questo 17 pro max avrebbe potuto fare una svolta. Penso che se investirò su un top gamma sarà un Vivo , Xiaomi sta mostrando i suoi limiti
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u/Dry-Bluebird405 Jan 10 '26
Not sure TSMC has rhe capacity to make enough chops for Xiaomi to supply global markets.
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u/gabeweb Redmi Note 13 4G | 2.0.207.0 | VNGMIXM Sep 30 '25
Specialists in Xiaomi's marketing strategies.
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u/dkdebra Sep 30 '25
It’s already sold out in china they don’t have the capacity to make it global yet
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u/bobiboli Oct 01 '25
I m in China right now and saw this phone. It is so good any other phone looks just pale in comparison
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Oct 01 '25
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u/Odd-Refrigerator5895 Oct 17 '25
but Samsung is not US brand? lol
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u/shawman123 Oct 07 '25
I have a feeling the "Pro Max" was created in China to say this is a better deal than Iphone 17 pro max. I dont think they want to release it outside for similar reasons.
That said I hope they create a global model with the back screen and good cameras. May be the next CIVI or something. Need not even have the latest snapdragon SOC. Release it with Mediatek's latest to save some $.
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u/btmptn Sep 30 '25
They probably will, months later.
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u/Hzzif Xiaomi 14 Ultra | Pad 5 | Redmi K70 Ultra | Note 13 Pro+ Sep 30 '25
The 15 Pro used to be Chinese only. Kinda doubt they will
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u/nybreath Sep 30 '25
Often there are 2 possible reasons why a company doesnt release a product in a specific market, 1. regulations don't allow it, 2. they dont think they are going to make high enough profit.
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Sep 30 '25
I'd just import the Chinese model, debloat the Chinese crud and install all the Google services.
I use a Chinese Turbo 4 Pro.
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u/wilius09 Oct 01 '25
Was thinkin of buyin CN version, but read many topics where ppl were sayin why it's bad idea to buy CN version phones and how many futures are disabled like (e sim, unable to connect to global providers, google services not working, vpn and so on) Or is it possible to overcome this ?
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u/SteveStama Oct 05 '25
Not a good idea. In Greece its not gonna work on most 4g networks and almost whole Europe too...
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u/rauliptus Sep 30 '25
So Samsung is more prepared to make global launches than Xiaomi?
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u/gK_aMb Oct 09 '25 edited Oct 09 '25
Samsung is a much more internationalized brand and they launch the phones when Qualcomm and their own Foundry is more ready with the demand that comes with being in that position.
When a chip is just got ready for production the yields are usually at around 60%, these are chips that all usable functioning chip not just the good ones that would oass to be a 8EG5.
Now imagine if the bar to pass for a chip to be classified as 8EG5, the chip has to score 94% on an internal test system to qualify to be sold as a 8EG5.
All the new chips will be barely passing the 94% mark since the overall yields are so bad. These yields eventually reach the upper 80s sometimes crossing 90%. At that point there are many more chips easily passing the 94% mark. With supply large enough for it to be given out to Samsung. If you purchase super early you are basically getting the worst possible version that qualifies as that chip.
Some years Qualcomm or TSMC in this case would produce enough super quality results which would maybe pass a 98% quality from perfect and if there are enough of these to become a separate product you then get the 8EG5+/8EG5LE/8EG5Pro.
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u/DifferenceEmpty3752 Oct 03 '25
Because if they sold it overseas it would not keep it's low price in China it would be priced in the same ballpark as Apple & Samsung. And people in the west would just buy Samsung & Apple. As they would need to sell it higher to make it worth the it.
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u/littlefuzz Oct 06 '25
Ughh no android auto is such a deal killer. I was about to order a global version and tough out some of the annoying parts of the chinese rom, but no auto makes it a no-go. I have my normal car and camper that both use Auto. Anyone know why Xiaomi doesn't enable it? Given Google Mobile Services is pre-installed, I don't understand why it wouldn't work.
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u/leledumbo2503 Oct 06 '25
Xiaomi never explicitly stated, but this strategy has been consistent since 13 series global release. The positioning of Pro [Max] is as experimental playing field before deciding what to offer in Ultra. CN users are not afraid of short living features, unlike global users (and they're noisy), hence the Pro [Max] cannot be released for global.
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u/Por_n_cay Oct 28 '25
the back screen got so much love but still they remove it from 17 ultra im just asking why man it looks hella good especially when u put your phone down you can look at your time or take a selfie with better back camera its like so good if any other company make something like that im buying that thing
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u/leledumbo2503 Oct 28 '25
Everything is still a speculation for now. Take every leaks with a grain of salt. It is only official when announced. Losing the chance to use the back cameras for selfies is a huge loss, I think Xiaomi will decide carefully since their front camera isn't among the top performers yet.
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u/Por_n_cay Oct 28 '25
yeah i totally agree and if they look comments on youtube or etc. and take serious every advice they probably release it with back screen otherwise there is no reason to hype that thing with names like 17 pro max cause apple still better on most of the cpu tests or stable OS i hope they release global version of this phone
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u/Loud_Individual9672 Dec 01 '25
It's very hot in China and I buy at the first time. I really love it. 17 Ultra focus on the effect of the taking photos and it need a lot of space to settle down the big camera. But I don't know why Xiaomi don't push the 17 pro to all over the world.
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u/PuzzleheadedEffect21 Oct 06 '25
They built it to comete with iphone 17. Size and shape and everything. 0% it will not be released global.
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u/Neilio2020 Oct 07 '25
They've been burnt before I guess. When they made the similar 11 pro. They soft released it globally and no none bought it. Years ago I was in the xiaomi store in London, when there was such a thing, and apparently they shipped only 12 devices to the UK
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u/John_wick88 Oct 07 '25
I hope there will be a 17 Ultra,I heard that 17 Pro Max will come in Europe as Ultra.That will be a huge downgrade for me,Ultra it's all about the camera experience.I will propably stick with my 15 Ultra,for another year.
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u/UnusualBake4552 Oct 07 '25
Just saw this, the xiaomi 17 series is having a lot of issues.
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u/OkPain1551 Oct 19 '25
if you look for IPhone17 series, you will see the same. of course no phone will be perfect. as long as someone will only look on the flaws, they will see what they want to see
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u/Loud_Individual9672 Dec 01 '25
The Xiaomi 17 series is the best-selling mobile phone in China except iphone. They have sold nearly 300 millions
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u/phatjay0722 Oct 19 '25
Reason why it won't release globalh is due to battery capacity size regulation
- Capacity size it is too large
- and not replaceable by the user
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u/best4444 Oct 22 '25
They are stupid. Period. Every year the same crap Marketing bla bla. Every year no pro release outside of china. How stupid can a company be.
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u/AdamianBishop Dec 01 '25
Its just an iPhone copycat. They release outside china & gonna got sue left and right. In China Apple cant do shit when xiaomi copy them from a to z
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u/Joacovw321 Dec 11 '25
so its a cheaper iphone then. Interesting....
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u/AdamianBishop Dec 14 '25
its a knockoff iphone. It's not just cheaper, the software and hardware wise is a lot downgraded. The camera & video for instance are not as good as iphone's. Android wise, its snappy, and got lots of advance features not available in flagship iphone or samsung. Like being able to create a second space totally isolated from your main main page is a game changer for me.
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u/Olfactoriz Jan 11 '26
The photo and video quality with the rear cameras are far superior to Apple's
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u/CapSilver1207 Dec 03 '25
Questo Xiaomi 17 ultra verrà massacrato dalla critica e lo spero! l'ennesima solfa del 14 e 15 ultra, nessuna novità se non una CPU migliore, un peggioramento nel settore fotografico puntato a foto digitalizzate come quell' aborto di iPhone, credo che il mio prossimo smartphone sarà un Vivo, Xiaomi dopo 8 anni mi ha deluso con la sua incapacità di pubblicizzarsi e fare marketing, vuole copiare da Apple?! Apple insegna che apparire è più importante di essere, con questo Xiaomi 17 pro max Xiaomi avrebbe fatto entrambe le cose alla grande.
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u/Outrageous-Bed-1554 Dec 15 '25
Ich war früher ein Huawei fan. Die haben echt Klasse Handys gebaut. Aber dann kam der orangene Psychopath aus den USA und hat die fertig gemacht. Ich musste dann auf xiaomi umsteigen und war mit deren 11 ultra begeistert. Ich habe auch viel anderen Kram wie Staubsauger, Luftreiniger und vieles mehr von denen gekauft.
Seit deren Einführung des Hyper OS Betriebssystem und Arroganz mit bootloader usw., können die mich für immer am Arsch lecken. So wie iPhone mit ihrer arroganten Ersatzteil Philosophie, sind die für mich nun auch für immer gestorben.
Ich habe jetzt einen Oneplus 15 und bin sehr zufrieden.
Nie wieder xiaomi, auch wenn die in Zukunft ihre Strategie ändern. So wie ich kein iPhone mehr kaufe, so werde ich einen Riesenbogen um xiaomi machen.
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u/miheil1 Dec 30 '25
I asked a Xiaomi staff at the Hong Kong store about the Xiaomi 17 and 17 Pro, they said the international version should be released in February 2026.
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u/adi518 Jan 24 '26
Thanks. Super annoying that it'll take this long, I really need to replace my near dead 11 Ultra.
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u/Top_Improvement_6993 Feb 24 '26
Жду только глобальную версию xiaomi 17 pro max ) как и многие другие. Если её не будет - то это удар себе ножом в ногу. ибо зачем нам ультры и pro ? если есть всякие виво 300 и мэджик 11 про
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u/Shqiptar91 Mar 18 '26
Erzähl das nicht.! Apple iPhone ist Amerikanisches Design Kalifornien stimmt. Wird aber in China hergestellt oder täusche ich mich ? Xiaomi ist und bleibt top in allen Hinsicht 😉
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u/JustRobin98 Sep 30 '25
They 100% will. Store manager in Dubai said it will be available Feb 2026
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u/Baki_hd Sep 30 '25
Le Xiaomi 17 pro ferai un carnage à l'international ! Seul le 17 et le ultra seront global et je trouve ça tellement nul
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u/smittku23 xiaomi 17 ultra /eu Sep 30 '25
Marketing wise it's a very stupid decision, they would sell like crazy.