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| Xiaomi sells the Xiaomi 17 in several colours within China. |
Just days after its Ultra variant sparked speculation, the standard Xiaomi 17 has now emerged in official regulatory filings and benchmark tests, giving us our clearest look yet at the global launch model. This development strongly indicates Xiaomi's next-generation flagship series is poised for an international rollout.
NBTC Certification Locks in the "Xiaomi 17" Name
The smoking gun comes from Thailand's National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC). As spotted by tipsters, the regulatory body has certified a device with the model number 25113PN0EG for sale, explicitly listing its market name as the "Xiaomi 17."
You can view the official NBTC certification listing here: https://mocheck.nbtc.go.th/search-equipments/1639348.
This filing is a standard but crucial step before a phone can be sold in a region, confirming that Xiaomi is actively preparing the Xiaomi 17 for markets outside China.
Geekbench AI Listing Reveals Key Specs: Snapdragon 8 Elite & 12GB RAM
Simultaneously, the same global model number (25113PN0EG) appeared on the popular benchmarking platform, Geekbench. The listing provides concrete hardware details we've been waiting for.
You can examine the Geekbench AI benchmark result for the global Xiaomi 17 here: https://browser.geekbench.com/ai/v1/400099.
The benchmark data confirms two major specs for the international variant:
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Chipset: The global model will feature the same top-tier flagship processor as its Chinese counterpart, ensuring peak performance.
- 12GB of RAM: The listing shows the tested device had 12GB of RAM, suggesting this will be the starting memory configuration for the global base model.
What This Means for the Global Launch Lineup
So far, only the Xiaomi 17 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra have been spotted in global certification databases. This pattern strongly suggests that Xiaomi's global launch strategy will mirror its approach from last year. We can likely expect international markets to receive successors to the current Xiaomi 15 (currently discounted on Amazon) and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, but not the more niche Xiaomi 17 Pro or 17 Pro Max models sold in China.
For reference, you can check the price of the outgoing Xiaomi 15 on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/4oJFPor.
Launch Timeline Still Under Wraps
While these leaks solidify the existence and core specifications of the global Xiaomi 17, one major piece of the puzzle is still missing: the launch date. Xiaomi has yet to announce any official timeframe for an international unveiling or sales start. The company typically spaces out its Chinese and global releases, so a announcement could be weeks or even months away.
For a detailed breakdown of these leaks, including analysis of the benchmark scores, industry sources point to this comprehensive report: https://www.thetechoutlook.com/tech-whispers/xiaomi-17-pops-up-on-nbtc-and-geekbench-ai-listing-shows-its-running-snapdragon-8-elite-gen-5-android-16-and-12gb-ram/.
Stay tuned as we continue to follow every development on the road to the Xiaomi 17 series global launch.
Source for initial leak discovery: https://x.com/yabhishekhd/status/1997953933344711050.
