In a remarkable demonstration of customer demand, the Xiaomi 17 series has officially surpassed 1 million units sold, achieving this huge milestone faster than any of its predecessor smartphones! Xiaomi Group Partner and President of Mobile Phones Division Lu Weibing confirmed that this remarkable achievement is a triumphant moment for Xiaomi in the highly competitive premium smartphone market. This incredible pace of 1 million units solidifies the 17 series as an instant classic and is a clear sign that Xiaomi’s focus on top-notch innovation is resonating with users worldwide. This success story comes after months of discussions and anticipation, which we have covered extensively, including our deep dive into the stunning Xiaomi 17 Pro Max camera features and Xiaomi HyperConnect ecosystem integration.
Lu Weibing shared this exciting update, noting that the company is fully aware of the huge interest and is already ramping up production efforts to meet the overwhelming demand and increase inventory worldwide. The speed of this achievement speaks volumes about the appeal of the series. For those who want to use the latest technology, this success is a strong indicator of the series' exceptional quality and performance.
According to Lu Weibing, the initial sales period, although short, has provided some interesting insights into consumer preferences. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max clearly emerged as the frontrunner, becoming the best-selling model in the new lineup. The Xiaomi 17 Pro followed closely behind. This strong preference for high-end models is particularly significant as the Pro Max and Pro models easily breach the 6,000+ price mark (roughly $820 USD based on the original Chinese Yuan price, though the final global price will vary). This demonstrates a historic improvement in Xiaomi’s product mix, showing that consumers are increasingly willing to invest in the brand’s most premium offerings. In response to this demand, the company has wisely increased its orders for the Pro model to ensure supply with this incredible market adoption. Discussing one of the initial user reactions, Lu Weibing was candid about the initial decision not to offer a 1TB version of the standard Xiaomi 17. He explained that the sales ratio of the previous generation's standard 1TB version was relatively low, leading to the initial decision to drop it for the new standard model—even though technical verification had already been completed. However, after the launch, strong user criticism quickly grew over the absence of this high-capacity option. Demonstrating its commitment to the user community, Xiaomi immediately changed course and decided to increase mass production of the 1TB version. Deliveries of this highly anticipated version are scheduled to begin on October 5, a rapid change that reflects Xiaomi's commitment to listening to its fans. This adjustment had little impact on the initial sales of the standard version, but it ensured that all user needs were met. The sales momentum was evident from the start. Within 5 minutes of the Xiaomi 17 series going on sale at 10 am on September 27th, it broke the first-day sales and revenue records of new domestic mobile phone series in all price categories in 2025. The performance of the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max as a single model is even more impressive. It broke the first-day sales and revenue records of new domestic mobile phone series in all price categories this year and accounted for more than 50% of the total sales of the Xiaomi 17 series. This early performance has made Lu Weibing confident that the total sales of the Xiaomi 17 series will surpass that of the previous generation, the Xiaomi 15 series. This incredible launch is a huge win for Xiaomi, demonstrating the strength of their new flagship series and setting a high standard for future generations!
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