Xiaomi introduced its latest flagship smartphones in the Xiaomi 17 series in China a few weeks ago. Soon after the unveiling, the popular YouTuber Zack from the channel JerryRigEverything just performed a series of durability tests on the Xiaomi 17 Pro model. Xiaomi’s latest flagship has passed these extreme tests…(almost)…with superb results.
Xiaomi 17 Pro’s front glass impresses, but the back panel disappoints
One of the most notable features of the Xiaomi 17 Pro during the durability test is the impressive scratch-resistant display glass. Xiaomi has used a layer of Dragon Crystal Glass 3.0 on top of the screen, which resists damage up to the Mohs hardness level 7. Notably, it’s a notch above where many other flagship devices begin to show scratches on Moh’s hardness level 6.
The YouTuber doesn’t place the Dragon Crystal Glass exactly on par with the Ceramic Shield glass on the iPhone 17 Pro. However, he does mention that Xiaomi 17 Pro’s glass performs much better than any other Android phone he has tested so far. The secondary display at the rear also has a standard tempered glass, which scratches easily on Moh’s hardness level 6.
Unfortunately, Xiaomi is using the Dragon Glass on the front of the 17 Pro. The firm made the rear of the device from plastic instead of glass. However, Xiaomi has created the frame from anodized aluminum. The phone feels solid, looks decent, and seems rigid, but it disappoints users looking for an all-glass rear design from a flagship offering in this range.
The phone survives the bend test
Moving on to the bend test, the Xiaomi 17 Pro passed it with no major structural problems. During the tests, twisting and flexing the phone didn’t create cracks or visible damage. The handset appears to have a solid internal frame and build that’ll hold up well under stress. Its aluminum frame could absorb stress well, so you can drop it a few times without panicking.
The YouTuber goes on to teardown the Xiaomi 17 Pro, revealing all of its internals from all angles. You can watch the complete video to go into more details, which we’ve embedded below. That said, Xiaomi is currently selling the 17 series of devices in China, but it won’t release them globally until early 2026.
