Xiaomi 17 5G in NZ

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#324656 8-May-2026 21:20

Looking for a compactish android phone, that has somewhat flagship specs and I see pb tech is now selling the xiaomi 17, which I am sure this is the global version.

Anyone know if it has access to the Google play store, banking apps and Android Auto etc. hopefully some owners can chime in.

https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/MPHMIX03017002/Xiaomi-17-5G-2026-Dual-SIM-Smartphone---12GB256GB?qr=product_option

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#3488961 8-May-2026 21:27

The fact that it's the global version and not Chinese version means all those should work.

I am using a OnePlus 13 global version, Google Play services, Android Auto and banking apps works no problems.

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#3488971 8-May-2026 21:39

I'm on a Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G and had no issues with Google Play etc.

You should be all good.

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#3490518 13-May-2026 13:04

I am using the 17Ultra, 5G and VOLTE work pefectly.

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#3490596 13-May-2026 15:41

Thorak:

I am using the 17Ultra, 5G and VOLTE work pefectly.

How's the battery life on it? Keen on it as it is available locally but not sure due to the battery life being reportedly not great.

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#3490656 13-May-2026 20:01

heavenlywild:

Thorak:

I am using the 17Ultra, 5G and VOLTE work pefectly.

How's the battery life on it? Keen on it as it is available locally but not sure due to the battery life being reportedly not great.

I'm ok with it. The ridiculously fast charging removed any anxiety. 10 minutes on the charger and you're golden

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#3490819 14-May-2026 11:43

Thorak:

I am using the 17Ultra, 5G and VOLTE work pefectly.

Is esim supported, planning on using esim while I travel overseas?

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#3490821 14-May-2026 11:56

Cherios:

Thorak:

I am using the 17Ultra, 5G and VOLTE work pefectly.

Is esim supported, planning on using esim while I travel overseas?

@Cherios From Google ' The Xiaomi 17 (released Feb 2026) supports dual SIM functionality, including Nano-SIM + eSIM or dual eSIM configurations

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#3490822 14-May-2026 12:04

It sure does support eSIM being the global version, although on some reviews of its predecessor Xiaomi 15, you had to change your regional setting to UK for the eSIM option to come up, but not sure if it's still the same for the 17 though, Thorak would be able to comment.

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#3490873 14-May-2026 12:41

Cherios:

Thorak:

I am using the 17Ultra, 5G and VOLTE work pefectly.

Is esim supported, planning on using esim while I travel overseas?

Yep

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#3490880 14-May-2026 13:04

Interesting that Xiaomi Offline Communication. If you can see them in BT you can walk to them and talk to them?
What's the use case for this feature?

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#3490889 14-May-2026 13:34

muppet:

Interesting that Xiaomi Offline Communication. If you can see them in BT you can walk to them and talk to them?
What's the use case for this feature?

Yeah hard to imagine a use case for that? Cell phone network goes down or something? No reception? But BT hardly has huge range so you'd be within yelling distance of anyone else.

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#3490905 14-May-2026 14:38

@Thorak

Global version and you get it from pb tech?

Pb website description for both ultra and non , doesn't say esim support ?

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#3490915 14-May-2026 15:20

The battery size advertised on PB is 6330 mAh confirms the version as global since China version has 7000 mAh.

Spec from GSMArena: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_17_5g-14134.php

This is typical of Xiaomi where the battery size shrinks for global versions of their flagship

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#3490929 14-May-2026 15:43

Cherios:

@Thorak

Global version and you get it from pb tech?

Pb website description for both ultra and non , doesn't say esim support ?

Global version and purchased from Pbtech.

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#3491074 14-May-2026 23:00

Went to PB and the models on display did have an esim option. Doubled checked with the sales guy and he was confused as well to why the PB website it didn't have esim listed, but on the gsmarena did have esim listed as supported for global models. He did say some demo models supplied can be different for different manufacturers.

It was on special for $1366 so I took the gamble on it, set it up and it does indeed support esim, can confirm it also support volte and vowifi aswell

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