Xiaomi 17 Series Claims Top AnTuTu Spot with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Xiaomi 17 Series Takes the Crown: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Dominates AnTuTu Rankings
Get ready, folks, because Xiaomi has just dropped a bombshell! The brand new Xiaomi 17 series isn’t just competing; it’s absolutely crushing it. Launched on September 25, 2025, in China, these flagships are the first to sport Qualcomm’s latest powerhouse, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. And let me tell you, it’s a game-changer, leaving rivals scrambling while they’re still cooking up their own releases. With AnTuTu scores soaring past 4 million, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max have snagged the top spots, marking a huge leap for Android devices.
The Powerhouse Under the Hood: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
What’s fueling this incredible performance? It’s the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, built on TSMC’s cutting-edge 3nm process. This chip is the third generation of Qualcomm’s custom Oryon cores, and it means business. We’re talking two Prime cores hitting a blistering 4.6 GHz – the fastest we’ve ever seen in a mobile CPU! Plus, six performance cores running at 3.63 GHz, all supported by a hefty 12MB L2 cache per cluster. Qualcomm claims a 20% boost in single-core and a 17% bump in multi-core performance over its predecessor, the Snapdragon 8 Elite, with a jaw-dropping 32% improvement in responsiveness.
Graphics That Amaze
And for all you mobile gamers out there, the Adreno 840 GPU is where it’s at. With 18MB of dedicated memory, it cranks up graphical performance by 23%, and for you ray-tracing enthusiasts, there’s an extra 25% boost. This translates to some seriously immersive gaming and augmented reality experiences. In early tests on a reference device, this SoC hit an insane 4,266,120 points in AnTuTu V11, leaving the previous chip’s 3 million-plus scores in the dust. And if you look at Geekbench 6 on the Xiaomi 17 Pro, it’s posting 3,096 in single-core and 9,382 in multi-core. That’s even outperforming the Apple A19 Pro in the iPhone 17 Pro by a solid 30% in cross-tests!
Beyond the Benchmarks: What Makes the Xiaomi 17 Series Special
It’s not just about raw power, though. The Xiaomi 17 series integrates this tech in some seriously cool ways.
Innovative Display Tech
The Xiaomi 17 Pro boasts a gorgeous 6.3-inch LTPO display with a buttery-smooth 120Hz refresh rate. And get this: it hits a peak brightness of 3,500 nits thanks to that M10 luminescent material, all protected by Dragon Crystal Glass.
The Secondary Screen Magic
But here’s where things get really interesting: a 2.7-inch secondary display on the back! This transforms your phone into a portable photo studio. You can snap selfies using the main cameras, edit on the fly, or just keep an eye on notifications without flipping your phone over. The Pro Max takes it up a notch with a slightly larger 2.9-inch rear screen and a massive 5,533 mm² vapor chamber cooling system to handle those intense gaming sessions. Both models rock a versatile triple 50MP camera setup, including a 5x optical periscope lens, capturing incredible detail thanks to Qualcomm’s Spectra ISP.
AnTuTu Supremacy and What It Means
Now, let’s talk AnTuTu V11. Keep in mind, it’s a new methodology, so don’t directly compare it to V10. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is currently leading the pack, averaging close to 4.2 million points. This bumps the Honor Magic 8 (though it’s not globally released yet) down a peg. Even another contender with the same Snapdragon chip, the Redmi K80 Pro, sits at tenth place with 2,947,253 points, highlighting Xiaomi’s superior optimization. This temporary dominance is also because rivals like the OnePlus 15, iQOO 15, and the Samsung Galaxy S26 (expected in 2026) are still in development. MediaTek’s Dimensity 9500 is close, hitting around 4 million, but Qualcomm’s focus on AI agents and advanced 5G connectivity gives it the edge.
Real-World Performance: It’s Not Just Numbers
Benchmarks are awesome, but how does it feel in your hand? The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 shines in real-world use. Multitasking is a breeze, editing 8K video is smooth, and games like Genshin Impact run at a steady 120 fps without any annoying throttling. The 5,000 mAh battery, paired with 50W wireless charging, easily gets you through the day. And with HyperOS 3 running on Android 16, you get neat AI features like automatic photo editing. Pricing in China starts at 5,999 yuan (around $850 USD) for the Pro, which is pretty reasonable, though expect that to go up for global markets.
The Future is Now, and It’s Xiaomi
The Xiaomi 17 series isn’t just topping benchmark charts; it’s redefining what a flagship should be in 2025. With innovations like dual displays and a chipset that’s ready for the on-device AI era, Xiaomi is solidifying its position as a true innovator. While competitors are racing to catch up, these devices offer a glimpse into what’s next: powerful, versatile, and uncompromising. If you’re after the ultimate in mobile performance, the crown right now belongs to Xiaomi… for now, anyway.
