Group 1 - Xiaomi's CEO Lei Jun announced the launch of the Xiaomi 17 series on September 25, featuring three models: Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Pro, and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, with significant upgrades in product capabilities [1][4] - The Xiaomi 17 is described as "the strongest standard flagship in Xiaomi's history," while the Xiaomi 17 Pro is termed "the most exquisite small-sized technology imaging flagship," and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is labeled "the strongest technology imaging flagship in Xiaomi's history" [1] - All models will be equipped with the new Xiaomi Surge OS 3, indicating a generational upgrade in product performance [1] Group 2 - Xiaomi's President Lu Weibing announced the upcoming release of the Xiaomi 17 series, with Lei Jun emphasizing that the series aims to compete directly with the iPhone [4] - Lei Jun will also hold the sixth annual speech on the same night, themed "Change," where he will share insights on the Xiaomi Surge chip and Xiaomi's automotive developments [4][6] - This year marks the 15th anniversary of Xiaomi, with Lei Jun stating a long-term investment plan of at least 50 billion over ten years for chip development, supported by a research team of over 2,500 people and an expected R&D investment of over 6 billion this year [8]