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General

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Series

iPhone 166Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/02/apple-debuts-iphone-16e-a-powerful-new-member-of-the-iphone-16-familyRead 5 October 2026Dated launch article identifies the iPhone 16 family.

Xiaomi 178Maker spec sheet (PDF)ir.mi.com/static-files/e4830480-8ce9-45f8-a09d-64e40b2bdfacRead 7 October 2026Original Xiaomi corporate results announcement page 5 names Xiaomi 17 Series and distinguishes Pro/Pro Max subfamily.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

A34092Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108044Read 5 October 2026Exact iPhone 16e identification section. A3409 is other countries and regions. Differing US/China model rows are excluded.

25113PN0EG2Owner's manualgl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/XIAOMI/P3_Xiaomi%2017/P3_8%E8%AF%AD%E7%BD%91%E9%A1%B5%E7%89%88%E8%AF%B4%E6%98%8E%E4%B9%A6.pdfRead 5 October 2026English model block expressly identifies 25113PN0EG.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

19 February 20256Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/02/apple-debuts-iphone-16e-a-powerful-new-member-of-the-iphone-16-familyRead 5 October 2026Dated US maker announcement.

September 20258Maker spec sheet (PDF)ir.mi.com/static-files/e4830480-8ce9-45f8-a09d-64e40b2bdfacRead 7 October 2026Page 5 paragraph explicitly says maker unveiled Xiaomi 17 Series in September 2025. First model-line announcement month, China. Separate global/UK G-hardware launch February 28, 2026 is stated in exact UK FAQ. No Chinese hardware measurements inherited. Raw PDF 403, independent normal web PDF page fully readable, no bypass.

Status

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Available4Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/terms/xiaomi-17-series-first-saleRead 7 October 2026Original UK sale table expressly includes 12+256 handset in February 2026, with current UK maker product/buy listing still present. Lifecycle retail available, not a stock guarantee. No China import status inherited.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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Xiaomi 159Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Xiaomi-17-review-A-compact-Android-smartphone-heralding-a-new-era.1150243.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Xiaomi 17 review explicitly calls Xiaomi 15 its predecessor, corroborated by current maker comparison against Xiaomi 15. Model-line relation only. No 7000 mAh Chinese/512GB review numerical results inherited.20Reviewgsmarena.com/xiaomi_17_series_to_launch_this_month_skipping_16_series_altogether-news-69496.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena reports that Xiaomi skipped the 16 lineup and went straight to the 17 series.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Apple iPhone 17e19Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-big-seller-despite-many-cut-corners-Apple-iPhone-17e-smartphone-review.1260530.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck's review says the iPhone 17e follows the iPhone 16e.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€6997Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2025/02/apple-debuts-iphone-16e-a-powerful-new-member-of-the-iphone-16-familyRead 5 October 2026German launch price including VAT, starting 128 GB configuration. No US hardware launch price is assigned to this EU reference.

€1,00310Maker product pagemi.com/fr/support/terms/xiaomi-17-seriesRead 7 October 2026Original France February 28-March 31, 2026 launch table: exact Xiaomi 17 12+256 Prix de Vente Conseille EUR 1,003, separate early-bird 903. Stored original France consumer total as published, including applicable VAT and charges under maker terms 3.1. Other countries/global starting 999 quote differs, no currency conversion or later-price substitution.11Maker product pagemi.com/fr/about/termsRead 7 October 2026Section 3.1 expressly says listed consumer sale prices include duties, charges and TVA. Supports tax scope for original France exact 12+256 launch price, not a current sale price.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

EU, GB2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108044Read 5 October 2026European/UK reference model with physical nano-SIM. No worldwide union.

GB1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, White1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

Alpine Pink, Ice Blue, Black, Venture Green1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026Exact international UK 12 GB + 256 GB reference. Specification publishes common 8.06 mm thickness and 191 g weight across Alpine Pink, Ice Blue, Black, Venture Green finishes.

Form factor

Bar1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026External Buttons and Connectors diagram shows the non-folding handset body.

Bar1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026Maker images show conventional non-folding handset.

OS support period (claimed)iYears of OS updates promised by the maker. Do not convert a number of Android generations into years, or mix an EU minimum counted from end of sale with a launch-based promise.

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Security support period (claimed)iYears of security updates promised by the maker. State when the period starts in the source note. A regulatory minimum counted from end of market placement is a different basis.

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6years16Reviewphonearena.com/reviews/xiaomi-17-review_id7893Read 7 October 2026Exact global 6330 mAh Xiaomi 17 review explicitly states six years of security updates, attributed to Xiaomi. Global launch context is February 2026, independently published in maker AER row. Exact starting day is not stated by the review. Value is the stated six-year promise, not calculated from EOL and not the EU five-year end-of-market regulatory minimum. Five Android generations are not converted to OS years.17Reviewt3.com/tech/phones/xiaomi-17-reviewRead 7 October 2026T3 review also states six years of security updates, attributed to Xiaomi. Same scope as the PhoneArena note.

Security updates untiliPublished end date of security support for the exact model. Do not calculate a date from a rounded number of years.

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February 203213Maker product pagetrust.mi.com/misrc/updates/phoneRead 7 October 2026Current public maker AER table Xiaomi 17 global row: release 2026-02, securityUpdateEol 2032-02, shippedAndroid 16, future Android 17..21. Guest UI uses public POST /bff/aer-certifications/findAll with orderBy=true/status=1. Row updated March 9, 2026. Month precision only. Original exact 25113PN0EG UK PSTI signed September 28, 2025 separately promises until February 26, 2032, preserved as legal minimum scope. No years computed from dates or five major versions.

Body

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HeightiBody height in portrait orientation. Foldables use the unfolded body.

146.7mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

151.1mm1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

WidthiBody width in portrait orientation.

71.5mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

71.8mm1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

Thickness

7.8mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

8.06mm1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

Thickness with camera bump

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Folded dimensions

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WeightiHandset weight without accessories. Colour and material differences belong in variants.

167g(5.9 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight: 167 grams, exact UK model.

191g(6.7 oz)1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

Frame

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

Aluminium3Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17Read 7 October 2026Design section explicitly Micro-curved aluminum frame. External frame material. Body FAQ also names internal metal/PBT/glass-fiber bezel constituents, not a claim entire frame contains only aluminium.

Front

Ceramic Shield1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Finish section wording. No Ceramic Shield 2 name is borrowed from the newer generation.

Xiaomi Shield Glass1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

BackiMaterial of the back cover as the maker names it. Aluminium is a metal back cover, as on a unibody. Silicone is a back the maker calls silicone, even with a leather or fabric look. A mixed back, such as metal with a glass insert, is Other.

Glass1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Finish section expressly identifies the rear glass.

Glass6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-667475Read 7 October 2026Body Q2 explicitly states Panda-X glass back shell. Claimed material across listed global finishes, not inferred from finish names.

Dust and water rating

IP681Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

IP681Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

Water resistance depth

6m1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

4m1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026IP68 static-freshwater immersion under stated laboratory depth, up to 30 minutes and water-to-product temperature delta 5°C/5K or less. Not a normal-use guarantee.

Water resistance time

30min1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

30min1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026Same manufacturer IP68 freshwater/depth/temperature conditions.

MIL-STD-810

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SIM capacityiPhysical nano-SIM slots and maximum simultaneously active eSIMs. These counts are alternatives and must not be added to infer total active subscriptions.

Nano-SIMs1Active eSIM capacity2eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026SIM Card: one nano-SIM and dual eSIM support. Alternative arrangements, maximum two active subscriptions, not three.

Nano-SIMs2Active eSIM capacity2eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026Two physical nano-SIM slots. Dual active eSIM is an alternative, not added to physical counts. Carrier availability may differ.

Stylus

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Stylus name

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Display

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Screen sizeiMaker diagonal for the main display as a full rectangle. Rounded corners and cutouts reduce the viewable area.

6.06in(15.4 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Display footnote: full standard-rectangle diagonal is 6.06 inches. The marketed heading rounds this to 6.1 inches. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.

6.3in(16 cm)1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

Resolution

1170 × 2532px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Display section, portrait orientation.

1220 × 2656px1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

Pixel density

460.3ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

463.9ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

Aspect ratio

19.5:99Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications Display: published rounded ratio 19.5: 9.

19.6:96Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-667475Read 7 October 2026Screen Q1 publishes 19.6:9. Maker rounded designation, not calculated from pixel dimensions.

Display type

OLED1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Display section expressly names OLED. No LTPO inference from adaptive refresh alone.

OLED1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

Display type (as published)

Super Retina XDR1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

CrystalRes OLED1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

Max refresh rateiHighest stated display refresh rate. Game-only or app-specific modes must be identified in the source note.

60Hz9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Display Specifications and body explicitly identifies 60 Hz panel. No 120 Hz capability is inferred.

120Hz1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

Min refresh rateiLowest stated adaptive display refresh rate. A variable refresh display does not itself prove an LTPO backplane.

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1Hz1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

Touch sampling rateiStandard touch sampling rate the maker states. A figure the maker ties to a game, boost or instant mode goes in the instant field. When the maker names no mode, the figure is stored here and the source note quotes the wording.

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300Hz1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

Instant touch samplingiHighest touch sampling rate the maker states for a game, boost or instant mode.

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Display brightness (typical, claimed)iMaker stated typical brightness, not a reviewer measurement or automatic outdoor mode. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

800nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Display section: maximum typical brightness.

800nits6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-667475Read 7 October 2026Screen Q9 explicitly labels maximum manual brightness (Typ) 800 nits. This is the maker normal/manual-mode claim, separate from HBM and local peak. No reviewer measurement transferred.

Outdoor brightness (claimed)iMaker stated outdoor or high-brightness-mode value. A peak outdoor claim need not be full-screen sustained brightness.

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1,000nits6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-667475Read 7 October 2026Screen Q9 publishes global HBM 1000 nits. Claimed, not measured.

Peak display brightness (claimed)iManufacturer-stated peak brightness. Store HDR, window size and operating mode only as stated in the source note. Outdoor/HBM claims use the separate field. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

1,200nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Display section: peak HDR brightness, separate from outdoor peak.

3,500nits1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026Maker peak multi-scenario 3500 nits, window size unspecified.

Minimum brightness

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1nit6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-667475Read 7 October 2026Screen Q10 publishes 1 nit minimum. Claimed, not measured.

Colour depth per channeliBits for each RGB colour channel, not total bits per pixel. A 24-bit RGB pixel means 8 bits per channel. No native-versus-dithered assumption.

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12bits1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

DCI-P3 coverage

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100%6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-667475Read 7 October 2026Screen Q13 explicitly states 100% DCI-P3 gamut coverage. Not volume.

HDR playback formatsiHDR formats the phone can display or play back. Recorded video HDR formats use the separate video field.

Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Video Playback section explicitly identifies Dolby Vision, HDR10+/HDR10 and HLG.

HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026Playback formats only. HEVC in Video/Audio playback is not a recorded-video codec claim.

PWM dimming frequency

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Always-on display

No13Reviewmacrumors.com/2025/03/07/iphone-16e-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact iPhone 16e review explicitly states there is no always-on display. No Pro-only display feature is inherited.

Yes6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-667475Read 7 October 2026Exact Xiaomi 17 UK FAQ Screen Q20 explicitly supports Always-on display. Manufacturer model claim. No actual model-specific ten-second limitation found. Another phone implementation is not transferred.

Front camera cutout

Notch1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 20269Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Review explicitly says notch instead of Dynamic Island.

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Cover screen sizeiThe outer screen of a foldable, or a second screen on the back of a phone, such as on the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max.

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Cover screen resolutioniWidth and height as the screen stands when the closed phone, or the phone with a rear screen, is held upright. Some makers print the long side first, such as Motorola's 1272 x 1080 for a screen that is 1080 px wide.

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Cover screen refresh rate

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Cover screen type

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Platform

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OS at launch

iOS 186Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/02/apple-debuts-iphone-16e-a-powerful-new-member-of-the-iphone-16-familyRead 5 October 2026Dated launch announcement explicitly describes iOS 18 features and power management. Current support OS is not substituted.

Android 166Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-667475Read 7 October 2026Operating System Q1 first-batch answer: Xiaomi HyperOS 3 based on Android 16. Current maker AER row separately confirms shippedAndroid 16, not current installed build.

Software

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Xiaomi HyperOS 31Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

Latest stable OS (verified)iLatest stable OS explicitly verified for the exact model on the source accessed date. A downloadable manual, beta, or launch specification does not prove a stable update rollout.

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Chipset

Apple A181Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 51Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

Process

3nm15Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/09/apple-introduces-iphone-16-and-iphone-16-plusRead 8 October 2026Maker A18 silicon section explicitly states second-generation 3-nanometer technology. Exact iPhone 16e specification separately proves A18 is fitted. Only its manufacturing node is used. The standard iPhone 16 five-core GPU and other device hardware are not transferred to the four-core-GPU 16e.

3nm1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

CPU cores

61Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

86Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-667475Read 7 October 2026SOC Q3 explicitly eight cores for this phone, corroborating existing two Prime/six Performance rows.

CPU configurationiCPU core counts, names and maximum clocks for the exact chipset configuration. Do not copy clocks from another regional chip or generic faster chip edition.

AApple iPhone 16e

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
2	Performance	4
4	Efficiency	2.4

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Chip section gives two performance and four efficiency cores. No clock speed is stated.9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications Processor: two 4.0 GHz P-cores and four 2.4 GHz E-cores, as published at the table precision.

BXiaomi 17

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
2	Prime	4.6
6	Performance	3.62

Source1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026Exact phone specification publishes each group count and maximum clock. Generic chipset clocks are not substituted.

Max CPU clock

4GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

4.6GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

GPU

Apple 4-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

Adreno 8401Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026Generic original maker GPU label is supplemented by exact phone FAQ SOC Q9 explicit Adreno 840.6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-667475Read 7 October 2026SOC Q9 directly identifies installed Adreno 840. More precise exact maker phone nomenclature than generic Adreno GPU in specification. No chip database model guessed.

NPU performance

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Memory

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RAM

8GB9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications Memory: 8 GB. European 8 GB/128 GB review unit running iOS 18.

12GB1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 20264Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/terms/xiaomi-17-series-first-saleRead 7 October 2026Exact 12 GB + 256 GB product row.

RAM typeiActual installed memory technology published for the phone. A chipset supported-memory list does not prove which type this device uses.

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LPDDR5X1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

Storage (nominal)iManufacturer nominal capacity before formatting, not available space. Published TB values use decimal SI conversion, 1 TB = 1000 GB. Literal maker GB values stay as published.

128, 256, 512GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Capacity section. Maker TB values are decimal nominal capacities, 1 TB = 1000 GB.

256GB1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026Nominal marketed decimal GB, exact sold RAM/storage pair.4Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/terms/xiaomi-17-series-first-saleRead 7 October 2026Same exact RAM/storage pair. No GBP launch price converted into USD/EUR.

Storage type

NVMe9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications Storage expressly identifies NVMe on the tested configuration.

UFS 4.11Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

Memory card

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None6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-667475Read 7 October 2026Storage Q6/Q7 explicitly deny expandable storage and SD card. Memory extension uses internal storage and is not a physical card slot.

Max card size

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Rear cameras

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Physical rear camerasiOne row per physical imaging camera. Sensor crops, optical-quality zoom modes, autofocus laser and depth scanners do not add photographic lenses. A colour or multispectral sensor is not a camera row, even when the maker gives it a megapixel figure. A depth camera with its own megapixel figure, such as a 2 MP depth camera, is a row with the depth role. A ToF or lidar scanner is not a row.

AApple iPhone 16e

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Sensor optical format	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus	OIS
Main	48	1.6	26	1/2.55"	0.7	PDAF	Yes

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Camera section. Physical cameras only. Single Fusion main camera. The 2x Telephoto is a sensor crop. Generic optical stabilisation is not assumed to be sensor-shift. Focus Pixels terminology is backed by the separate maker reference.10Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 5 October 2026Terminology only: Focus Pixels is phase-detection autofocus. Actual camera hardware comes from exact model specs.16Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact European 8 GB/128 GB iPhone 16e header identifies its Fusion camera optical format 1/2.55 inch and native pixel pitch 0.7 micrometres. Existing maker aperture and physical lens count remain. No larger iPhone 16 sensor is copied.

BXiaomi 17

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Sensor optical format	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus	OIS	Optical zoom	Field of view	Sensor
Main	50	1.67	23	1/1.31 inch	1.2	PDAF	Yes	Not available	85.5°	Light Fusion 950
Telephoto	50	2	60	1/2.75 inch	0.64	PDAF	Yes	2.6×	39.5°	Samsung JN5
Ultrawide	50	2.4	17	1/2.87 inch	Not available	Fixed	Not available	Not available	102°	OV50M

Source1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026Original main/tele OIS, lens lengths and sensor names preserved. Exact maker FAQ adds native main/tele pitches and AF/FOV details. Ultrawide native pitch omitted due internal same-sensor conflict.6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-667475Read 7 October 2026Camera Q4/Q7/Q8/Q10/Q11: main native 1.2 um (binned 2.4), 85.5 degrees, PDAF+contrast+laser. Tele native 0.64 um (binned 1.28), 39.5 degrees, PDAF+contrast+laser, explicit 2.6x optical. Single enum stores PDAF, other methods retained in this note. Ultrawide 1/2.87 inch and fixed focus. Ultra 0.64 um answer omitted because same named OV50M front is 0.612 um and original OmniVision OV50M brief says 0.61 um. No claim guessed from binning, and no lens added for laser focusing sensor.

Number of rear cameras

1=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

3=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Main camera

48MP=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

50MP=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Longest physical-lens optical zoomiLargest optical zoom factor of a physical telephoto lens. Optical-quality sensor crops and advertised zoom ranges are excluded.

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2.6×=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Maximum photo digital zoomiHighest stated digital zoom for photos. Video zoom can have a different limit. A total zoom factor such as Up to 100x counts, also when the maker adds AI processing to it.

10×1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

60×1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

Flash

True Tone flash1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

Single LED, single colour temperature6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-667475Read 7 October 2026Camera Q17 single LED with single colour temperature. Maker takes precedence over secondary Dual-LED listings.

Camera features

Sapphire crystal lens cover, Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Night mode1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

Dynamic shot, Supermoon, Photo watermark, Leica Vibrant, Leica Authentic, Dolby Vision, Motion capture, Parameter presets, Auto night mode, Motion tracking focus, Source tracking, Bokeh, Master-lens system, Beautify, Fastshot, Pro, Time-lapse, Documents, Slow motion, Long exposure, Panorama, Timer, Audio shutter, Tap to take a photo, Timed burst, Gridlines, Straighten6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-667475Read 7 October 2026Camera Function Support List Q3 literal rear list. Auto night mode Q21 applies Photo/Portrait, not video. Dolby Vision video capability remains separately sourced, no display-HDR inference.

Maximum rear video rate per resolutioniHighest stated capture frame rate at each resolution, including slow-motion modes. Lens restrictions and cloud-processed output must be named in the source note.

AApple iPhone 16e

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3840	2160	60
1920	1080	240
1280	720	30

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Video Recording includes slow motion. 4K maximum 60 fps and 1080p slow motion 240 fps.

BXiaomi 17

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
7680	4320	30
3840	2160	60
1920	1080	960
1280	720	1,920

Source1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026Original spec advertises slow-motion 1080p 960 fps and 720p 1920 fps. These are stored as the highest stated rates. Native versus interpolated capture is not proved. Ordinary 8K30 and 4K60 recording is also listed, with 1080p60 and 720p30 as lower ordinary rates.6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-667475Read 7 October 2026Camera Function Q1 ordinary capture 8K30/4K60/1080p60/720p30. Q2 advertises rear 1080p960 and 720p1920 slow motion, stored as the highest stated rates. Q2 does not prove native versus interpolated capture. Ordinary 60/30 are documented lower rates.

Max video resolution

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7680 × 4320px=CalculatedFrom Maximum rear video rate per resolution

Recorded video HDR formatsiHDR formats explicitly supported for recording. Display playback support does not establish camera recording support.

Dolby Vision1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

Dolby Vision1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

Log recording

Not available

Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

Video recording codecsiCodecs explicitly documented for recorded video. Excludes playback-only codecs and container names such as MP4 and MKV.

HEVC, H.2641Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Video Recording expressly lists HEVC, H.264. Playback-only AV1 is excluded.

Not available

Video stabilisation

OIS, EIS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Video Recording: optical image stabilisation and Cinematic video stabilisation. Sensor-shift is not stated.

OIS, EIS6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-667475Read 7 October 2026Camera Q15 video section: main and telephoto OIS + EIS, ultrawide EIS only. Front Q28 separately supports EIS. OIS presence in photos alone is not used as video proof. Per-lens scope retained here.

Maximum slow-motion capture rateiCaptured frames per second, not the playback rate. Recording resolution and supported camera belong in the source note.

240fps1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Video Recording: 1080p 240 fps.

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Front camera

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Front camerasiOne row per physical front imaging camera. Depth or face authentication components are not additional selfie cameras.

AApple iPhone 16e

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Sensor optical format	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus
Main	12	1.9	1/3.6"	1	PDAF

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026TrueDepth Camera section: physical 12 MP camera with f/1.9 and Focus Pixels autofocus. No face-depth module is counted as another selfie camera.10Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 5 October 2026Focus Pixels terminology only. Older hardware is not copied.16Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact review Secondary Camera header publishes optical format 1/3.6 inch and pixel pitch 1.0 micrometre. Existing maker f/1.9 and Focus Pixels autofocus remain. Unqualified 23 mm focal length is not assigned as a proved 35 mm equivalent.

BXiaomi 17

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Sensor optical format	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus	Field of view	Sensor
Main	50	2.2	21	1/2.87 inch	0.612	PDAF	90°	OV50M

Source1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026Original OV50M/front resolution preserved. Exact maker FAQ identifies PDAF plus contrast AF, native 0.612 um and 1/2.87 inch optical format. No binned pitch substituted.6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-667475Read 7 October 2026Camera Q21/Q22/Q23 expressly state 1/2.87 inch, native 0.612 um and 1.224 um 4-in-1, autofocus Phase Detection + Contrast. PDAF classification directly proved, no generic AF guess. Original sensor brief 0.61 um is consistent at rounded precision. No inferred front OIS.

Maximum front video rate per resolutioniHighest stated front-camera frame rate at each resolution, including slow motion where documented.

AApple iPhone 16e

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3840	2160	60
1920	1080	120

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Front Camera section: 4K 60 fps and 1080p slow motion 120 fps.

BXiaomi 17

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3840	2160	60
1920	1080	120
1280	720	120

Source1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026Ordinary 4K60/1080p60/720p30 in original spec. Exact base FAQ now adds front 1080p/720p120 slow-motion recording, separately sourced. No Ultra front mode copied.6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-667475Read 7 October 2026Exact Camera Function Q2 front recording slow-motion 720p120/1080p120, ordinary Q1 4K60. Highest stated front recording rates per resolution, distinct from rear 960/1920 advertising and from Ultra model. Original OmniVision sensor brief supports 1080p120 readout, but chipset capability alone is not used as device proof.

Front autofocus

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Yes=CalculatedFrom Front cameras

Audio

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Stereo speakers

Yes9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Speakers / Emissions section of the exact model review explicitly describes the stereo speaker system. Stereo video recording alone is not used as evidence.

Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

3.5 mm jack

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Complete External Buttons and Connectors diagram has USB-C and no 3.5 mm connector.

No12Spec databasephonearena.com/phones/xiaomi-17_id12857Read 7 October 2026Multimedia Headphones row expressly No 3.5 mm jack. Exact maker FAQ Audio Q2 separately identifies Type-C output. Physical port fact only, no database wrong BT 5.4 or October dates inherited.

Audio features

Spatial Audio playback, Dolby Atmos1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Audio Playback: Dolby Atmos and Spatial Audio playback.

Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Wireless, Snapdragon Sound, LE Audio, Auracast, ASHA hearing-aid protocol1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 20266Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-667475Read 7 October 2026Audio Q6 Snapdragon Sound, Bluetooth Q2 LE Audio/Auracast, Hearing Aid Q1 ASHA/LEA. Existing Dolby Atmos/Hi-Res claims preserved. These do not establish ANSI hearing-aid acoustic/telecoil rating.

MicrophonesiPhysical microphones in the phone. Noise reduction channel count does not always establish microphone count.

Not available

41Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

Network

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Network

GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G2Owner's manualgl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/XIAOMI/P3_Xiaomi%2017/P3_8%E8%AF%AD%E7%BD%91%E9%A1%B5%E7%89%88%E8%AF%B4%E6%98%8E%E4%B9%A6.pdfRead 5 October 2026RED declaration explicitly names GSM/LTE/5G NR. The maker spec page lists 3G bands, so UMTS is stored. HSPA is not inferred from UMTS.

2G bandsiExact model radio bands. State model and region. Do not substitute a worldwide union for one regional model.

GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

B2, B3, B5, B81Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

3G bandsiExact model UMTS/WCDMA/HSPA bands or published MHz ranges. State which notation the source uses.

850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 21001Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Mobile and Wireless: maker lists MHz frequency ranges, not UMTS band IDs.

B1, B2, B4, B5, B6, B8, B191Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

4G bandsiExact model LTE bands, not channel frequencies or aggregate world coverage.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 531Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Mobile and Wireless, exact EU A3409 band list.

B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B32, B66, B71, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B481Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

5G bandsiExact model 5G NR bands. A union of sub-6 and mmWave models is not evidence that every variant supports both.

n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n66, n70, n75, n76, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, n791Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Mobile and Wireless, exact EU A3409 sub-6 GHz list, including n76.

n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n75, n77, n781Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026NR n-prefixed bands from exact UK international specification. No China/India regional union.

5G modes

Not available

SA, NSA6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-667475Read 7 October 2026Network Q1 and Q2 explicitly list SA and NSA for the exact global phone. No mmWave inferred from chipset.

5G mmWave

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Mobile and Wireless: complete exact-model list is sub-6 GHz, with no mmWave radios listed.

Not available

Maximum modem download rateiTheoretical maker-published device/modem rate. Name the radio technology, aggregation and carrier conditions in the source note. Chip capability alone does not establish device support.

Not available

Not available

Satellite

Emergency SOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Peace of Mind: Emergency SOS and Roadside Assistance via satellite. No satellite voice call claim.

Not available

Wi-Fi calling

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Audio Calling: carrier and market dependent Wi-Fi calling.

Yes6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-667475Read 7 October 2026Network Q9 expressly supports VoWiFi. Actual service depends on carrier.

Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 61Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026Highest exact maker regional capability. Local regulation/network/OTA conditions apply.

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz8Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/guide/deployment/wi-fi-and-ethernet-specifications-dep268652e6c/webRead 5 October 2026Model-specific Wi-Fi 6 table lists 2.4/5 GHz.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-667475Read 7 October 2026Wireless Communication Q1 explicitly names 2.4/5/6 GHz, with region, network and OTA conditions. Exact global model safety manual also lists 6 GHz operating bands. No Chile-specific legal frequency limits transferred.

Bluetooth

5.31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

6.01Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

Bluetooth audio codecsiWireless audio codecs explicitly supported by the phone. Local audio file formats and codecs supported only by the chipset are excluded.

SBC, AAC9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Emissions/Specifications expressly lists AAC and SBC wireless codecs. No local playback codec is substituted.

SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, LC3, MIHC, LHDC 1.0, LHDC 2.0, LHDC 3.0, LHDC 4.0, aptX Lossless1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 20266Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-667475Read 7 October 2026Bluetooth Q2 names LHDC 1-5 in addition to prior six codecs and LC3/MIHC. Audio Q7 expressly supports aptX Lossless. LE Audio/Auracast/ASHA are features/protocols, not substituted for codec names. Exact global hardware, no different-region claim.

NFC

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

Ultra-wideband

No9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Review explicitly states no Ultra Wideband chip.

No6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-667475Read 7 October 2026Wireless Communication Q9 explicitly denies UWB.

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

GPS (L1+L5), Galileo (E1+E5a), GLONASS (G1), BeiDou, QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

Dual-frequency GNSSiMultiple GNSS signal frequencies expressly documented by the maker, not a count of satellite constellations.

Not available

Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

Connector

USB-C1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

USB-C1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

USB data standardiUSB data protocol/speed, distinct from the USB-C connector shape, cable rating and charging capability.

USB 2 (up to 480Mb/s)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

3.2 Gen 16Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-667475Read 7 October 2026Ports Q1 Type-C USB 3.2 Gen 1 handset port. Standard Information included USB-A/C cable is USB 2.0 and does not limit handset port specification.

Video out over USBiWired external display output over the physical port. Casting or wireless desktop mode does not establish wired video support.

No11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/105099Read 8 October 2026Current Apple USB-C guide expressly lists supported display-output models and excludes iPhone 16e from the iPhone 16 group. AirPlay screen mirroring is separate from USB-C output.

Yes6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-667475Read 7 October 2026Wired Screen Cast Q1 explicitly supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode. Not inferred from connector shape or Miracast.

IR blaster

Not available

Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

FM radio

Not available

No6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-667475Read 7 October 2026System Application Components Q7 explicitly denies FM radio.

Features and sensors

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FingerprintiUnder-display, type not stated is for a maker that says in-display or under-display but not optical or ultrasonic.

Not available

Ultrasonic, under-display1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

Face unlockiYes, type not stated is for a maker that names face unlock or facial recognition but not 2D or 3D.

3D1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Face ID is enabled by TrueDepth technology in the front camera.

2D6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-667475Read 7 October 2026System Application Components Q1 explicitly 2D AI facial recognition. Not depth-based authentication.

Sensors

Face ID, Barometer, High dynamic range gyro, High-g accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Dual ambient light sensors1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Electronic compass, Flicker sensor, Laser focus sensor, Barometer, Hall sensor1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

Extra buttonsiAdditional physical controls beyond ordinary power and volume buttons. On-screen navigation buttons are excluded.

Action button1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026External Buttons and Connectors: Action button only. Camera Control is not present.

Not available

Haptic motor

Taptic Engine1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Materials expressly identifies the Taptic Engine.

X-axis linear vibration motor6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-667475Read 7 October 2026Sensors Q11 explicitly X-axis linear vibration motor.

Battery and charging

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Rated battery capacityiRated/minimum manufacturer capacity when available. Multi-cell pack-equivalent mAh must be explicitly published and identified in the source note. Regional hardware must match.

4,005mAh4Maker spec sheet (PDF)regulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 2026Item 10: rated battery capacity of exact A3409 hardware.

6,160mAh6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-667475Read 7 October 2026Battery Q1 expressly publishes rated 6160 mAh and typical 6330 mAh for a manufacturer-described dual-cell battery. Published pack-equivalent capacity, not a summed cell rating or Wh calculation. Matches official exact-model EPREL.14EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/product/2523882/fichesRead 7 October 2026Page 1 parameter 10 rated 6160 mAh, maker phone FAQ independently same. Typical 6330 separate.

Battery capacity (typical)iManufacturer typical capacity, kept separate from rated/minimum capacity. For series cells, identify any explicitly published pack-equivalent figure.

Not available

6,330mAh1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

Rated battery energyiRated pack energy in watt-hours. Do not calculate it from rounded voltage or mAh. Typical energy, when different, belongs in the source note.

15.55Wh9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications Battery publishes exact energy capacity. Quoted, not calculated. European 8 GB/128 GB review unit running iOS 18.

Not available

Battery type

Li-ion1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

Silicon-carbon3Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17Read 7 October 2026Battery section explicitly high-energy-density silicon-carbon battery with 16% silicon. FAQ lithium-polymer descriptor is cell construction, compatible with silicon-carbon anode. No generic lithium-ion assumption.

Claimed battery lifeiMaker runtime claim for a named use case. Identify up-to/at-least wording, regional battery hardware and test conditions in the source note.

AApple iPhone 16e

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	26
Video streaming	21
Audio playback	90

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Power and Battery up-to claims for video playback, streaming and audio. Exact UK reference hardware.

BXiaomi 17

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	29.2
Audio playback	15.39

Source3Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17Read 7 October 2026Exact UK global 6330 mAh Xiaomi 17 overview battery panel directly states 29.2 hours video playback. Maker model-wide lab claim, no up-to/at-least wording added. Footnote 6 says Xiaomi Internal Labs, results vary with software version, environment and phone model. Test RAM/storage, build, brightness, network, audio and playback content undisclosed. No known different tested configuration established, so it is kept as the model-wide claim. Not a reviewer active-use measurement or China 7000 mAh result.18Maker product pagemi.com/fr/product/xiaomi-ultrathin-magnetic-power-bank-5000-15wRead 7 October 2026Maker France page footnote 10 expressly states Xiaomi 17 up to 15.39 hours audio playback as the baseline, and separately about 24.47 hours combined with the external power bank. Only unassisted handset baseline stored, global French model-wide scope. Internal-lab disclaimer footnote 9, playback settings, OS, RAM/storage, audio path, content, network and exact hardware test setup undisclosed. No known different test configuration established. Excludes external-power total, added nine hours and any calculated endurance.19Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-ultrathin-magnetic-power-bank-5000-15wRead 7 October 2026Exact UK maker accessory page footnote 10 independently confirms baseline Xiaomi 17 up to 15.39 hours music playback, separately about 24.47 hours when external power bank used. Only handset baseline stored. Footnote 9 lab tests under wired conditions relates to the extended-power experiment, not a proved headphone connection or charger used in baseline playback. RAM/storage, software, volume, content, network and other baseline conditions undisclosed. No external-power total or calculated difference stored. UK source corroborates France global-model claim.

Maximum wired charging power (claimed)iManufacturer-stated handset charging input maximum. An adapter rating, power needed to achieve maximum speed, common-charger requirement or reviewer peak draw does not establish this value.

Not available

100W3Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17Read 7 October 2026Overview expressly says phone supports up to 100 W charging with PPS-compatible adapters, separate from adapter rated output.

Wired charging standards

USB Power Delivery9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications Connections expressly names USB-C Power Delivery. No protocol revision is inferred.

Xiaomi HyperCharge, USB PD 3.0, USB PD 2.0, QC 3+, QC 3.0, QC 2.0, USB PD PPS1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 20263Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17Read 7 October 2026Overview footnote 7 explicitly supports 100 W phone charging with PPS-compatible adapters. Other device-supported standards are listed in the exact specification.

Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)iManufacturer time to 50% from the stated starting level. A 55% or 75% claim is not interchangeable. Charger, cable and conditions belong in the source note.

30min1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Power and Battery: up to 50% in 30 minutes using 20 W adapter or higher and USB-C cable. January 2025 preproduction test with drained units, measured from Apple logo.

Not available

Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)iManufacturer full-charge claim. A review measurement uses measured_charge_time_min instead.

Not available

51min6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-667475Read 7 October 2026Exact global UK FAQ Charging Q5 directly states about 51 minutes to charge fully, Xiaomi Internal Labs, results/methods may vary. Maker full-charge claim, approximate. Starting percentage, charger, charging mode, test RAM/storage, software and other settings undisclosed. No invented 0-percent start or reviewer measurement.

Wireless charging

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

Wireless charging power

7.5W9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Battery life section: Qi charging up to 7.5 W, no MagSafe.

50W1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

Wireless standardsiDevice wireless charging standard or qualification. Qi2 Ready needs a compatible magnetic case and does not mean built-in handset magnets.

Qi1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Exact iPhone 16e Power and Battery section names Qi wireless chargers only. It does not list MagSafe or Qi2. Prior source-note text mentioning those standards described other iPhones and is corrected. Stored qi value is unchanged.

Proprietary1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

Built-in alignment magnetsiTrue only for alignment magnets built into the handset. A magnetic case or accessory does not make this true.

No14Reviewifixit.com/News/108430/iphone-16e-teardown-never-before-has-skipping-the-upgrade-made-more-senseRead 8 October 2026Exact iPhone 16e teardown shows magnetic-film and CT comparisons. It explicitly states the handset has no MagSafe alignment ring magnets. The value describes handset magnets, not magnetic third-party cases.

No18Maker product pagemi.com/fr/product/xiaomi-ultrathin-magnetic-power-bank-5000-15wRead 7 October 2026Exact maker France power-bank page footnote 3 expressly says magnetic charging on Xiaomi 17 Series is compatible only through use of a magnetic protective case. Retained original global Xiaomi 17 has no built-in alignment magnets under this case-only requirement. Optional magnetic case is separate from handset hardware. Based on the exact only-with-case statement, not inferred from photographs or mere accessory availability.

Reverse wireless output poweriPhone output power while charging another device wirelessly, not its wireless input rating.

Not available

22.5W6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-667475Read 7 October 2026Charging Q8 explicitly says reverse wireless charging 22.5 W maximum. Ports Q4 separately says wired reverse 22.5 W. Distinct explicit phone claims, not a wired-to-wireless assumption.

Reverse wired

Yes11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/105099Read 8 October 2026Current Apple USB-C guide explicitly allows iPhone 15 and later to charge AirPods, Apple Watch and small USB-PD devices, up to 4.5 W. The same guide names iPhone 16e where display support is excluded but gives no reverse-charging exclusion. This is accessory power output, not handset input.

Yes3Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17Read 7 October 2026Up to 22.5 W wired reverse charging, only devices verified in Xiaomi Internal Labs.

Charger in boxiWhether a mains charging adapter is included in the exact regional retail bundle. A USB cable alone is not a charger.

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026In the Box expressly excludes power adapter and EarPods.

No1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026UK standard retail bundle excludes mains adapter. Recommended or promotional adapters are not standard contents.

Included adapter rated poweriRated power of the included adapter, distinct from the phone maximum charging input.

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Measured

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Geekbench single-coreiReviewer CPU single-core result. Geekbench version, tested configuration and modes belong in the source note. Do not combine versions.

3,338points9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Performance comparison chart, Geekbench 6 single-core score. Current chart is labeled 6.7, but the original review predates its April 2026 release. The original test minor version is not verified. European 8 GB/128 GB unit running iOS 18.

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Geekbench multi-coreiReviewer CPU multi-core result. Geekbench version and tested configuration belong in the source note.

8,044points9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Performance comparison chart, Geekbench 6 multi-core score. Current chart is labeled 6.7, but the original review predates its April 2026 release. The original test minor version is not verified. European 8 GB/128 GB unit running iOS 18.

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3DMark Wild Life ExtremeiReviewer Wild Life Extreme score. Unlimited, Original, Solar Bay, stress-test stability and frame rates are different measurements. Version and run/loop conditions belong in the source note.

3,330points9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Graphics table: ordinary 3DMark Wild Life Extreme score, not Unlimited or stress stability. European 8 GB/128 GB review unit running iOS 18.

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AnTuTuiReviewer AnTuTu total score. Test version, operating system and tested RAM/storage belong in the source note. Cross-version and cross-OS scores are not directly comparable.

1,432,050points9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Performance table: AnTuTu v10 total. European 8 GB/128 GB review unit running iOS 18. iOS implementation differs from Android.

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Display brightness (measured)iReviewer brightness result. Window size, manual/auto or HDR mode and test method belong in the source note. Not automatically a sustained full-screen peak. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

839nits9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Display measurement grid maximum 839 cd/m², X-Rite i1Pro 3. Not separate 1201 HDR content brightness. European 8 GB/128 GB review unit running iOS 18.

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PWM dimming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

476Hz9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Display body explicitly separates 60 Hz panel flicker from 476 Hz PWM dimming frequency. European 8 GB/128 GB review unit running iOS 18.

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Mixed-use battery life (measured)iReviewer mixed-use active endurance. Identify the test method. Continuous web browsing or video-only tests cannot populate this field.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer time to a full charge, with start/end percentage and charger identified. A 15/30-minute percentage result is not a full-charge time.

80min9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Battery life: full charging cycle 80 minutes with 65 W Ugreen 2C1A supply.80% after 46 minutes is a different result. European 8 GB/128 GB review unit running iOS 18.

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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)iReviewer integrated loudness in LUFS. Less negative numbers mean louder output. This is not sound pressure level in dB.

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EU label and regulatory

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EU energy class

B4Maker spec sheet (PDF)regulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 2026Item 6.

A14EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/product/2523882/fichesRead 7 October 2026Page 1 parameter 6 class A.

Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)iStandardized EU endurance test result for the exact registered model. Preserve only the precision the source publishes. This is not a normal mixed-use or video-playback runtime.

41h4Maker spec sheet (PDF)regulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 2026Item 8: 41 hours 0 minutes. Standardized EU test.

64h14EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/product/2523882/fichesRead 7 October 2026Page 1 parameter 8 ENDdevice 64 h, EU regulatory test, not active-use score or maker runtime.

Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)iMinimum standardized charge cycles before the specified remaining capacity threshold. Notes retain greater-than or at-least qualifiers. EPREL prints this value in hundreds, so 10 there is stored as 1000.

1,000cycles4Maker spec sheet (PDF)regulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 2026Item 9: at least 1000 cycles, default settings.

1,000cycles14EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/product/2523882/fichesRead 7 October 2026Page 1 parameter 9 default-settings 1000 cycles.

Drop resistance class

C4Maker spec sheet (PDF)regulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 2026Item 14.

A14EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/product/2523882/fichesRead 7 October 2026Page 1 parameter 14 class A, 270 falls separately reported.

Repairability class

C4Maker spec sheet (PDF)regulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 2026Item 20.

C14EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/product/2523882/fichesRead 7 October 2026Page 1 parameter 20 class C, index 2.63 not a class.

SAR head (US)iHighest published head SAR under the US 1 g tissue method for the exact model. Record separation and conditions when stated.

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1.08W/kg15Regulatory filingfccid.io/m/c67e0b0b2806e0f425ffcf9f544a6e11aeeb250e9282b282a632635f4cff8104.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original public FCC report FA572906 rev 02, issued September 29, 2025, exact 25113PN0EG/FCC 2AFZZPN0EG. Statement of Compliance page 4 highest SAR table: largest published head 1 g 1.08 W/kg at 0 mm. Whole-table head maximum, not simultaneous 1 g 1.59, hotspot or 10 g value.

SAR body (US)iHighest published body SAR under the US 1 g tissue method. Do not substitute the limb result or EU 10 g result.

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1.09W/kg15Regulatory filingfccid.io/m/c67e0b0b2806e0f425ffcf9f544a6e11aeeb250e9282b282a632635f4cff8104.pdfRead 7 October 2026Same page 4 body-worn 1 g column maximum 1.09 W/kg at 5 mm, across LTE7/FR1 n71/n41. Not EU 10 g 0.991, hotspot 10 mm or 10 g extremity. Original regulator filing publicly mirrored, no confidential schematics accessed.

SAR head (EU)iHighest published head SAR under the EU 10 g tissue method for the exact model.

1.48W/kg12Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/information/locale/fr-fr/iphone-16e-info.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact French maker regulatory booklet, page 1, Model No. A3409. Published head SAR 1.48 W/kg, direct head contact and 2 W/kg limit. French/EU value, not a US 1 g result or simultaneous-transmitter sum.

0.996W/kg2Owner's manualgl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/XIAOMI/P3_Xiaomi%2017/P3_8%E8%AF%AD%E7%BD%91%E9%A1%B5%E7%89%88%E8%AF%B4%E6%98%8E%E4%B9%A6.pdfRead 5 October 2026English EU Regulations RF Exposure section, highest head 10 g SAR, no separation.

SAR body (EU)iHighest published body SAR under the EU 10 g tissue method, excluding separate limb values.

1.49W/kg12Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/information/locale/fr-fr/iphone-16e-info.pdfRead 8 October 2026Same exact A3409 booklet publishes body SAR 1.49 W/kg at 0 mm body separation and 2 W/kg limit. Separate limb value 2.61 W/kg under a 4 W/kg limit is not stored as body SAR.

0.991W/kg2Owner's manualgl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/XIAOMI/P3_Xiaomi%2017/P3_8%E8%AF%AD%E7%BD%91%E9%A1%B5%E7%89%88%E8%AF%B4%E6%98%8E%E4%B9%A6.pdfRead 5 October 2026English EU Regulations RF Exposure section, highest body 10 g SAR, 5 mm separation.

Hearing aid compatibilityiPublished hearing-aid coupling or rating. Older M/T ratings, ASHA/HAP protocol support and conversational gain are different claims and must be named as published.

Hearing Aid Compatible1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

ASHA and LEA hearing-aid protocols6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-667475Read 7 October 2026Exact UK FAQ Hearing Aid Q1 explicitly supports hearing-aid connection through ASHA and LEA protocols. Named Bluetooth coupling capability, requiring compatible hearing aids. No ANSI M/T acoustic or telecoil rating, medical clearance or gain claim inferred.

In the box

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In the box

iPhone 16e, USB-C Charge Cable (1 m), Documentation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Exact UK In the Box list. The support document lists documentation.

Mobile Phone, USB Type-C Cable, SIM Eject Tool, Protective Case, Safety Information, Quick Start Guide and Warranty Card, Desiccant1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

Links

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-gb/1222081Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Exact model technical specifications.

www.mi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-171Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-gb/1222081Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Apple Support technical specification document for the exact marketed model.

www.mi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specs1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

Manual

support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/iphone/iphec46d4531/ios3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/iphone/iphec46d4531/iosRead 5 October 2026iPhone User Guide, exact marketed model hardware diagram. Current manual is not used to identify launch operating system.

gl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/XIAOMI/P3_Xiaomi%2017/P3_8%E8%AF%AD%E7%BD%91%E9%A1%B5%E7%89%88%E8%AF%B4%E6%98%8E%E4%B9%A6.pdf2Owner's manualgl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/XIAOMI/P3_Xiaomi%2017/P3_8%E8%AF%AD%E7%BD%91%E9%A1%B5%E7%89%88%E8%AF%B4%E6%98%8E%E4%B9%A6.pdfRead 5 October 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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252388214EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/product/2523882/fichesRead 7 October 2026Exact global 25113PN0EG official EU fiche, matching retained UK IP68/4 m/rated 6160/typical 6330 hardware. EU registration testing scope. Page 2 literal registration 2523882. No EU warranty/support/market-introduction promise transferred to UK.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year4Maker spec sheet (PDF)regulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 2026Item 25: EU supplier guarantee 12 months. Regulatory support years counted from end of sale are not launch-based support years.

2years7Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/warrantyRead 7 October 2026UK Warranty Notice for Smartphone section 1 provides two-year contractual hardware warranty for official UK purchases. Exact UK product advertises 24-month exclusive service separately. EU fiche 12 months minimum does not replace UK terms.

Both are also in the API. Back to all phones.