Apple iPhone 17 Pro Long-Term Review: Pros & Cons After 2 Months

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Before and just after the Apple iPhone 17 Pro launched, much of the conversation was about the cameras, specs, and physical appearance and whether the upgrades justified the new price. It’s been two months and after all the hype has settled, people want to know if the phone’s performance meets its price value. Image Credit: Apple Where does the latest and spec-rich iPhone lie when it comes to long gaming sessions, extended usage, and real-world photography requirements? We’re here to tell you how well the iPhone 17 Pro holds up in the actual world and if any cracks appear! Do you already have the device and need advice for a hard reset? Follow our guide on How to Force Restart iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone Air What Has Aged Well So Far Apple remains consistent when it comes to the ‘Pro’ versions of the iPhone. Where most overhyped smartphones fail in a few days or weeks, the iPhone 17 Pro excels in performance, getting better by the day! We didn’t experience any symptoms of slow d...
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Xiaomi 17 & Xiaomi 17 Ultra Launch in India at Rs89,999 & Rs138,999

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Xiaomi’s new flagship, the 17 and 17 Ultra may already be available in some parts of the world, but the company has just announced their official launch in India. After launching it globally at the MWC 2026 a week ago, the phone gets a lunch and official Indian pricing.

Check out the global version, Xiaomi 17 Review to find out what’s on offer.

Black Xiaomi 17

Xiaomi 17 Overview

The phone has several headlining features showing the company has put thought and investment into creating a powerful flagship people actually want to buy.

The three key eye-catching specs that are bound to garner attention are its:
  • Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC which is an industry leading chip, especially for gaming phones in India.
  • 6.3-inch 1.5K flat LTPO OLED display coupled with a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness measured at 3500 nits.
  • A 6330mAh battery supported by 100W Xiaomi Surge (wired charging), an impressive 50W Xiaomi Surge wireless charging, support for PPS charging.
Other specifications to know about the Xiaomi 17 smartphone are:

RAM & Storage: 12GB RAM (LPDDP5X) which comes with either 256GB or 512GB UFS 4.1 storage
Software: HyperOS 3 that’s based on Android 16
Connectivity: 5G SA/NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 7 802.11 be, Bluetooth 5.4, Beidou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS (L1+L5), NavIC, USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1, NFC.
Cameras: 50MP main camera with a 1/1.31” Light Fusion 950 sensor, f/1.67 aperture. 50MP 102° Leica Ultra-wide angle lens with a f/2.4 aperture. 50MP 2.6x, 10cm to infinity Leica telephoto camera, f/2.0 aperture, 8k recording and OIS. 50MP selfie camera with f/2.2 aperture, capable of recording 4K 60fps.
Durability: IP69 certification for dust and water resistance
Sensors: In-display fingerprint sensor, Infrared sensor,
Dimensions: 151.1 x 71.8 x 8.06 mm
Weight: 191 g

Pricing & Availability

Expect to find the Xiaomi in Black, Venture Green, and Ice Blue colorways. Xiaomi 17 India pricing is Rs 89,999 for the standard 12GB + 256GB variant and Rs 99,999 for the top 12GB + 512GB model.

Eager Indian consumers can purchase the device through early bird sales on mi.com, Amazon.in, and regular offline Xiaomi retailers.

Launch Offers:

Xiaomi is looking to maximize on their compact flagship's launch with exciting launch offers:
  1. Purchase the top-tier 12GB + 512GB model at the price of the base 12GB + 256GB model.
  2. Free Phone Damage Protection add-on plan valued at Rs 9,999

Xiaomi 17 Ultra Overview

Launching alongside the Xiaomi 17 is the premium-device of the Xiaomi 17 series, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra.

Image of the Black Variant of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra

The device has witnessed multiple ergonomic changes without losing the design language that the whole series carries.
  • The device features a much smaller camera deco diameter.
  • It uses a micro-curved aluminum alloy frame.
  • Placement of the camera module is higher to improve in-hand feel.
The appearance of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has drastically improved and it’s pleasing to know it’s the thinnest Ultra model ever from Xiaomi!

RAM & Storage: 16GB LPPDDR5X & 512GB UFS 4.1 storage
Software: HyperOS 3 that’s based on Android 16
Connectivity: 5G SA/NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 7 802.11 be, Bluetooth 6, Beidou B1I+B1c+B2a, Galileo E1+E5, GLONASS: G1,QZSS: L1+L5), NavIC: L5, USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, NFC.
Cameras: 50MP primary camera with a 1” Light Fusion 1050L sensor, f/1.67 large aperture. 50MP 115° Leica Ultra-wide angle lens. 200MP Leica Super telephoto camera, f/2.39-2.96 ultra-large aperture, 3.2-4.3x optical periscope telephoto, 8k recording and OIS. 50MP selfie camera capable of recording 4K 60fps.
Durability: IP68 certification for dust and water resistance
Sensors: In-display fingerprint sensor, Infrared sensor
Battery: 6000mAh, 90W wired charging and 50W wireless charging, and reverse charging support.
Dimensions: 162.9 x 77.6 x 8.29 mm
Weight: 218 g (White and Black variants) / 219 g (Starlit Green variant)

Pricing & Availability

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra comes in Black, white, and Starlit Green colors and starts at Rs 139,999 for the only model that is set with a 16GB + 512GB RAM/Storage setup.

Just like the Xiaomi 17, the 17 Ultra will be available through an early bird offer on Amazon.in, mi.com, or leading offline retailers who’ve partnered with Xiaomi.

Launch Offers

Image of the Early Bird Photography Kit for Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  1. Up to Rs 10,000 off when buying with SBI Credit Card, SBI Credit Card EMI, or NCEMI.
  2. Free Xiaomi Photography Kit Pro valued at Rs 19,999 when ordering the phone between March 13 to 17.
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