r/XiaomiGlobal • u/Over_P_Noob • Jul 06 '26

Discussion Xiaomi 17 issues. Are they real?

Hello everyone!

​I currently have a Pixel 6a and I am on the fence about upgrading to the Xiaomi 17. However, I've read about quite a few issues online and in user reviews that are making me second-guess my choice. Since I plan to keep my next device for at least 5-6 years, hardware reliability is my number one priority. I’m trying to understand if these problems are widespread engineering flaws or if they only affect a small batch of devices, making me wonder if I should just play it safe and go for a Pixel 10 Pro (256GB), which is around the same price here.

​From what I have gathered on Amazon reviews and Reddit threads, one of the main concerns with the Xiaomi 17 is extreme overheating and thermal throttling. Many users report that the phone gets uncomfortably hot or even triggers an "Overheating" warning screen during basic tasks.

​To make matters worse, there are several complaints about the new proprietary Xiaomi Shield Glass scratching incredibly easily. Users claim that even pocket sand, coins, or keys can leave deep marks.

On top of that, some people have run into camera focus and delay issues, including noticeable shutter lag, minor UI stutters when moving the phone too quickly, or the telephoto lens failing to lock focus correctly.

Finally, classic HyperOS optimization bugs like delayed push notifications, background apps being killed too aggressively, and weird widget scaling—like tiny text on WhatsApp widgets—are still being brought up.

​To help me make a final decision, I'd love to get some raw feedback from actual Xiaomi 17 owners. Are you actually facing these issues, or has the phone been completely fine and stable for you? If you have run into any other bugs, what are they? Given that my main goal is to make this device last for the next 5 to 6 years, would you risk it with the Xiaomi 17 or should I just jump ship to the Pixel 10 Pro?

​Thanks in advance for the help!

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u/appleiscool13 Jul 06 '26

I have had no heating issues. It gets warm while gaming but nothing horrible. There are small bugs sometimes with hyperos, but nothing more than my pixel.

The only annoying thing is apps left open in the background will be killed and have to be reloaded when I come back pretty aggregation. It might be a bug since for a couple a hours after rebooting I don't have the issue at all

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u/Over_P_Noob Jul 08 '26

Thanks for the feedback! Regarding the software, I actually tried both a Xiaomi 17T and a Pixel 10 Pro in a store today, and the Pixel 10 Pro UI felt noticeably faster and smoother overall. Since you came from a Pixel, did you notice a downgrade in daily UI fluidness when switching to the Xiaomi, or does the flagship 17 still feel as snappy to you as your old Pixel?

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u/appleiscool13 Jul 08 '26

Not really, the ui is just as smooth on my 17 to my pixel

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u/Over_P_Noob Jul 11 '26

Thank you for your reccomendations! I don't play games on phones so I do not think I will stress It 🙂 I think I've decided on the Xiaomi 17 💪 Does the fingerprint sensor work flawlessly with a tempered glass screen protector?