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Xiaomi President Lu Weibing recommends Xiaomi 17 series, praises Snapdragon 8E5 as mature platform
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Xiaomi Group President Lu Weibing recommended the REDMI K100 Pro series and the Xiaomi 17 series in a social media post on September 25. He praised the Snapdragon 8E5 processor as a mature platform. The Xiaomi 17 series, launched in September of the previous year with a starting price of 4499 yuan (now 5099 yuan for the standard version), includes four models: standard, Pro, Pro Max, and Max. The Pro and Pro Max models feature a unique 'Miaoxiang back screen' supporting AI wallpapers, dynamic notifications, and other functions. According to the article, the series has sold over 6 million units by week 37 of 2026, making it the most popular Xiaomi digital flagship in recent years. The article also notes that the Xiaomi 18 Pro series has been released with upgrades in screen, camera, and performance, starting at 5999 yuan.
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September 25 — In a post published this evening, Xiaomi Group President Lu Weibing commented on the buzz surrounding the Snapdragon 8E5 processor, calling it a "very good platform" that has been "thoroughly polished." He once again recommended the Redmi K100 Pro series, stating that it excels in configuration, user experience, and value for money.
Lu also noted that the Xiaomi 17 series — including the standard, Pro, Pro Max, and Max models — remains on sale and is equally worth recommending.
Xiaomi 17 Series: Key Details
- Launch date: September of last year
- Starting price: 4,499 yuan (Note: The standard version has since risen to 5,099 yuan)
- Key innovation: The Pro and Pro Max models introduced the Miaoxiang Back Screen, a unique design feature in the smartphone industry that combines personalized emotional value with practical functionality.
Miaoxiang Back Screen Features
The back screen supports a variety of functions, including:
- Custom wallpapers
- AI-generated wallpapers
- Animated pets
- Dynamic notifications
- Sticky notes
- Photo stickers
Among these, the AI wallpaper feature can transform photos of pets or family members into animated companions on the back screen. It also supports selfie preview, offering users a new photography experience.
Market Performance
Thanks to the addition of the Miaoxiang Back Screen, the Xiaomi 17 series became a hot seller upon release. As of Week 37 of 2026, the series had surpassed 6 million activations, making it the most popular Xiaomi digital flagship in recent years. This milestone reflects strong market recognition of the product's capabilities.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Series
In related news, the Xiaomi 18 Pro series has also been launched. The new models feature significant upgrades in display, imaging, and performance, along with richer back screen functionality. The starting price is 5,999 yuan.
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快科技Eastern
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