Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Review Roundup: Rear Screen GENIUS or Gimmick? (ft Mrwhosetheboss, Gizmochina)

We watched every Xiaomi 17 Pro Max review so you don’t have to. From Mrwhosetheboss and Beebom to Gizmochina, C4ETech, TechDroider, HansTechTalk & more—here’s the no‑BS consensus on Xiaomi’s boldest flagship yet.

⚙️ Design, Strategy & What’s NewiPhone‑style naming, premium build, IP rating, lighter than rivals, and a 6.3" LTPO panel that pushes serious peak brightness. The “copycat” debate meets real hardware upgrades.

🚀 Performance & ThermalsNewest‑gen Snapdragon flagship chip puts it atop Android—but stability varies by reviewer. Big vapor chamber helps; some saw throttling, others saw rock‑solid heat control.

🧠 HyperOS & UsabilityFast, polished UI with iOS‑like touches. Google Play works fine, but Android Auto is a no‑go. Haptics are solid; a few trade‑offs like slower USB speeds on some trims.

🖥 Dual Display: Fun vs Frustration2.7" 120Hz rear AMOLED = best‑in‑class selfie workflow and wild personalization. Still limited for core comms (no full messaging/notifications), yet there’s even a mini‑gaming angle.

📸 Cameras & Leica LookExcellent dynamic range and portraits via Leica tuning and dedicated tele. Downsides: the ultrawide’s placement/downgrade and blended mid‑zoom behavior that softens edges.

🔋 Battery & Charging7,500 mAh monster with 100W wired (and PPS support), fast wireless charging, reverse charging, and long‑term health optimizations. Endurance rivals the very best.

💰 Price, Value & AvailabilityAggressive China pricing; potential non‑global release makes importing tempting—but check bands, warranty, and regional limitations first.

🏁 VerdictA high‑risk, high‑reward flagship with a genuinely useful rear screen and battery supremacy. Ideal for power users and creators; less ideal if you rely on Android Auto or demand guaranteed, cool‑to‑the‑touch sustained gaming.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro Montage
00:27 Copycat Strategy & Design
02:27 Performance & Thermals (Mixed Results)
04:16 HyperOS 3 & Day‑to‑Day
06:09 Dual Display: Genius or Gimmick?
08:23 Cameras: Leica Tuning & Trade‑offs
10:40 Battery, Charging & Longevity
11:59 Price, Value & Availability
12:55 Final Verdict — Who Should/Shouldn’t Buy

Featured reviewers (watch their full videos):
@Mrwhosetheboss https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jHtyF_rCqU
@GizmoChinaTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QL29OQR3nIo
@techdroider https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYjq5pFmICY
@beebomco https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVxvo7pQy8A
@TechBurner https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBNjthn8O9Y
@techdroider https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfyhJ7YMcMg
@AverageDadOfficial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-8od9vu7Rc
@C4ETech https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3PVLLREEEQ
@TheMobileMarvel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVgh4IH_rec
@SmartphoneFan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDRXCwn9PUM
@HansTechTalk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3tzIc_1Gnk
@SamiLuo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hf8g6h89pa0