Emir BardakçıBut Xiaomi is about to turn the whole industry on its head. For years now, Lei Jun has been talking about his vision of a device that is not merely assembled by Xiaomi but “born” out of and from Xiaomi—a device that has an in-house processor and an in-house OS and is fully AI-integrated. Well, today we get the first hard evidence that this vision is in fact becoming a reality. While browsing through the GSMA Database, we came across another super performer, namely the Xiaomi 17S Pro.
Model 2605EPN8EC
The device carried model 2605EPN8EC. For those who understand the Xiaomi internal logic coding, the model number breaks down into a readily understandable sequence:
- 26: Indicates the year 2026.
- 05: Denotes the month of June.
This serves to confirm that the device will be released in mid-2026 and is likely to be at the massive summer event that the company hosts every year to display its most innovative technology concepts.
XRING O2 – The Heart of the Beast
Last year, the Xiaomi 15S Pro was launched with the XRING O1 chip. That was the start of Xiaomi’s serious foray into silicon design. However, the competition has heated up for the Chinese giant, as it looks to better its performance with each passing year. This year, the Xiaomi 17S Pro will be powered by the XRING O2 chip.
It has been tailored to integrate seamlessly with HyperOS and the firm’s novel AI design. Recently, Lei Jun explained that the final objective is “complete independence.” Xiaomi wants to achieve what until now only Apple could, which is a high level of optimization, thanks to Xiaomi’s control over the silicon part, the software, as well as the intelligence part, which means the AI.
A Shake-Up in the Foldable Lineup
It is not just the ‘S’ series. According to our sources, Xiaomi is going to have a unified branding. The foldable phones may have the following change:
- Xiaomi 17 Flip
- Xiaomi 17 Fold
Not only has it abandoned the ‘MIX’ branding for these particular series and instead adopted ’17’ flagship numbering, Xiaomi has made it clear that foldable phones are no longer ‘niche experiments’; instead, they are now mainstream flagships. It has certainly been a low-profile year for Xiaomi, with no MIX Fold 5 and withdrawal of MIX Flip 2 in global markets, before it pressed this massive button in 2026.
What to Expect in June 2026
- Manufacturer: Xiaomi Communications Co Ltd
- Market Name: Xiaomi 17S Pro
- Processor: XRING O2 in-house
- Ecosystem: Complete HyperOS integration with customizable AI capabilities.
The Xiaomi 17S Pro is more than just another smartphone, it symbolizes the independence that Xiaomi wants to attain by no longer depending on third-party chip manufacturers. We will definitely keep an eye out for further rumors as we draw closer to its launch in June.
