If you missed the launch, xiaomi is adding another model to its premium-tier series. Xiaomi 17 Max is set to launch in China tomorrow (May 21st) as the fifth model in the lineup, joining the Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Pro, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, and Xiaomi 17 Ultra. As the name suggests, the Xiaomi 17 Max is designed with a focus on a large battery and screen size for content consumption. Ahead of the official debut, the Xiaomi 17 Max has appeared on Geekbench, giving us an idea of what to expect from the phone’s performance.

Xiaomi 17 Max Geekbench details

Xiaomi 17 Max specifications

A Xiaomi smartphone with the model number 2605EPN8EC has appeared on the benchmarking platform, Geekbench. Believed to be the Xiaomi 17 Max, This phone is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, which has been officially confirmed. This is Qualcomm’s current premium-tier chipset, suggesting top-notch performance from the upcoming Xiaomi phone. This phone has scored 3,750 points in single-core performance and 11,674 points in multi-core performance. These scores are on par with other flagships, but how the phone performs during everyday scenarios is something we can determine later. The Geekbench listing also reveals 16GB of RAM and Android 16 for the Xiaomi 17 Max.

The Xiaomi 17 Max’s highlight will be its large 8,000mAh battery, which is rare in the premium-tier segment. This would make the Xiaomi 17 Max the ultimate battery premium-tier phone, as most phones in the same segment offer around 7,000mAh or less. You should get around two days of battery life with the Xiaomi 17 Max. This phone will also house a large 6.9-inch flat Super Pixel display with 2K resolution. This display technology reportedly uses a new RGB sub-pixel layout with red luminous materials to consume less power. It’s an LTPO panel with an adaptive 120Hz refresh rate and an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor on the Xiaomi 17 Max.

The Xiaomi 17 Max is also expected to house a 200MP Leica primary camera, a 50MP periscope telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and a 50MP ultra-wide camera. This suggests the Xiaomi 17 Max won’t compromise on the cameras, offering a versatile setup.

Based on the confirmed details, the Xiaomi 17 Max is shaping up to be a large-screened premium-tier, designed especially for those who want extreme battery life. It’s recommended for those who want a big phone for content consumption and a battery that lasts long. You’re also getting premium-tier performance with the Xiaomi 17 Max. If you prefer a more compact offering, then the Xiaomi 17 may be a better choice. It’s still advised to wait for reviews to see how much of a difference the Xiaomi 17 Max makes in comparison to other flagships.