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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Vinay Patel

Billionaire Xiaomi Founder Unleashes $630 Xiaomi 17 Pro — iPhone 17 Killer or Overhyped?

Xiaomi skipped its '16' series to name its new flagship the Xiaomi 17—launching it concurrently with the iPhone 17—as a direct and bold challenge to Apple in the premium smartphone market. (Credit: Wikimedia Commons)

The battle for smartphone supremacy has just entered a blistering new phase. Xiaomi's founder, the billionaire visionary Lei Jun, has officially unveiled his company's latest flagship: the Xiaomi 17 Pro, priced from a jaw-dropping $630 (£471.93), taking direct aim at Apple's latest device.

It boasts killer specs and an unbelievably low price tag. The question is no longer if Xiaomi is challenging the giant, but whether this aggressive new flagship can genuinely be the iPhone 17 killer or if it's all just carefully orchestrated hype.

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