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Xiaomi 17 & 17 Pro Max Hands On: Seriously Better Than iPhone 17?
What’s So Special About Xiaomi 17 Pro's Rear Display?
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Xiaomi just launched their 17 series in China with a naming and lineup structure that's an unapologetic iPhone 17 ripoff—complete with standard, Pro, and Pro Max models.
Meanwhile, OnePlus 15 pricing suggests it could be significantly cheaper than the OnePlus 13, and CMF teased their Headphone Pro with an impressive 100-hour battery.
Here's what you'll discover in today's tech roundup:
Xiaomi 17 series hands-on analysis comparing their iPhone 17-inspired lineup structure and naming convention directly against Apple
OnePlus 15 pre-order details and pricing leaks suggesting lower cost compared to OnePlus 13 with redesigned camera module
CMF Headphone Pro teaser revealing 100-hour battery life positioned below Nothing Headphone (1) premium pricing tier
Xiaomi 17 Pro's 2.7-2.9-inch rear display functionality breakdown showing genuine utility beyond typical secondary screen gimmicks
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 benchmark victory over Apple A19 Pro and Dimensity 9500, establishing fastest mobile chip title
Additional insights on Xiaomi 17 sales records, OnePlus 15 Sand Storm color reveal, and potential Xiaomi 17 Fold naming
Read on for all the details!

Xiaomi has just launched the 15T for the global market, and just a day later, here comes the 17 Series in China.
They decided to skip the naming of 16 and jump straight to 17. It feels like Xiaomi wants to compare itself head-to-head with the iPhone 17 Series. The naming is not the only odd thing; the lineup is also incredibly similar.
There is the Xiaomi 17, the 17 Pro, and the 17 Pro Max.
Tim Cook must be like: Seriously bro?
We know Xiaomi flagships quite well. So let’s see how they go head-to-head with the iPhone 17 series.
![]() OnePlus has rolled out official images of the device to give a good look at its front and rear design. Additionally, well-known tipster Digital Chat Station has shared live shots of the device. Whenever a brand launches a newer generation of premium smartphones, a company typically either hikes the prices to make up for the cost of the latest components or tries to keep the price similar to the previous-gen model. However, there are rare occasions of a new flagship being cheaper than the last. It seems like the OnePlus 15 might be one such model. | ![]() Nothing’s sub-brand CMF is working on another audio product. A few days ago, the company shared a teaser for their upcoming CMF Headphone Pro, which is expected to be a budget headphones that is positioned below the Nothing Headphone (1). Now, a new video trailer has revealed the hearables’ impressive battery life. CMF just uploaded a teaser video on X (formerly Twitter), which confirms the CMF Headphone Pro with 100 hours of audio playback. |
![]() At first glance, the Xiaomi 17 Pro‘s rear display might look like a gimmick, just another small screen slapped onto the back of a phone because someone thought it would look cool. But dig a little deeper, and it becomes obvious that Xiaomi isn’t just following trends. They’re completely rethinking what a secondary screen can actually do, and honestly, it’s pretty impressive. We’re looking at a 2.7-inch display on the Xiaomi 17 Pro and 2.9 inches on the 17 Pro Max. | ![]() After months of leaks and rumors, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is finally here, and it’s clearly a big leap over last year’s Snapdragon 8 Elite. More importantly, it outperforms its biggest rivals, the Apple A19 Pro and Dimensity 9500, in early benchmark figures. Built on a 3nm process, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is touted as the “world’s fastest mobile system-on-a-chip” by Qualcomm, and the benchmark numbers mostly tell the same thing. |
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