Meet the Xiaomi 17T and 17T Pro

Meet the Xiaomi 17T and 17T Pro

This year, Xiaomi has outdone itself and brings you a "T" series packed with crazy upgrades. Let's take a closer look at what's going on with the new "beasts" that have just been released!

Get the new Xiaomi 17T & 17T Pro!

Two sizes so you can choose what suits you best!

For the first time, Xiaomi gives you a real choice in size, so you can pick exactly what fits your hand and your needs:

  • Xiaomi 17T: You’ll be thrilled with the perfectly compact design and 6.59’’ display. It’s ideal if you want to use it comfortably with one hand, without sacrificing any power or performance.

  • Xiaomi 17T Pro: Here you get a large 6.83’’ display (with a 144Hz refresh rate!). It’s the ultimate tool for you if you love gaming, watching series, and enjoying your content in full screen.

Photography with Leica’s Top Signature!

The collaboration between Xiaomi and the photography legend, Leica, reaches a new level and offers you professional camera results:

  • New periscope telephoto system on the 17T: For the first time in its category, you’ll have a 50MP periscope lens in your hands that increases the optical ZOOM to an impressive x5, while also giving you the ability for digital zoom up to 120x! Alongside, you get the main Light Fusion 800 sensor at 50MP with premium Leica Summilux optics and a 12MP ultrawide lens.

  • Unmatched quality on the 17T Pro: Here we have the introduction of the top sensor in the category for the main camera – the Light Fusion 950 at 50MP (f/1.6 with optical image stabilization OIS). This means you’ll take photos with incredible detail, vibrant colors, and crystal-clear shots even in complete darkness. Of course, here too you have the same excellent 5x 50MP periscope telephoto lens and the 12MP ultrawide camera.

Meet the Xiaomi 17T and 17T Pro

Unlimited autonomy: Forget the charger!

If your constant worry is looking for a socket or carrying a powerbank, Xiaomi's new (silicon-carbon) battery technology will save you. The capacity has increased dramatically, offering you unlimited autonomy that meets even the most demanding users:

  • In the Xiaomi 17T you will find a huge 6,500mAh battery with 67W fast wired charging.

  • In the Xiaomi 17T Pro they take it to the next level with a "monster" battery of 7,000mAh! What's impressive is that, despite the gigantic capacity, the phone maintains an extremely sleek and slim profile. As for charging? We're talking about lightning-fast speeds with 100W HyperCharge wired and 50W wireless.

Performance and AI Software

Under the hood, you won't get stuck anywhere. 

The Xiaomi 17T is equipped with the powerful MediaTek Dimensity 8500-Ultra, which offers excellent energy management. The 17T Pro, on the other hand, features the brand-new MediaTek Dimensity 9500 (3nm architecture), which in early benchmarks "breaks the records" and even surpasses ultra-expensive Ultra flagships.

Both devices will come with the new HyperOS 3 (based on Android 16), fully integrated with the Xiaomi HyperAI artificial intelligence suite to make your everyday life easier.

Xiaomi 17 vs Xiaomi 17T

Here we have two different philosophies. The Xiaomi 17 is the "jewel" of the group, while the 17T is the workhorse that will get the job done without complaining.

  • Processor: The Xiaomi 17 uses the top Snapdragon, while the 17T comes with the MediaTek Dimensity 8500-Ultra. In daily use, you won't notice much difference, but the Snapdragon has slightly better management for heavy graphics.

  • Screen & Size: The Xiaomi 17 is even more compact (usually around 6.36 inches) with an LTPO panel for adjusting the Hz from 1 to 120. The 17T is a bit bigger (6.59’’) and doesn’t have LTPO, but it’s still quite handy.

  • Battery (This is where the T wins!): The regular Xiaomi 17 has a typical battery (around 5,000mAh-5,400mAh). However, the 17T comes with the "beast" of 6,500mAh. If battery life matters to you, the 17T dominates.

  • Camera: The Xiaomi 17 has more premium sensors for everyday shots, but the 17T stands out this year because it brings you the 5x periscope telephoto lens, something the regular 17 usually doesn’t have (it stays at 3.2x zoom).

  • Build materials: The Xiaomi 17 feels more premium in the hand (glass with high-quality aluminum), while the 17T has made a small compromise on the frame materials.

Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17T Pro

This is the ultimate showdown. The 17 Ultra is Xiaomi's most expensive phone with a focus on photography, but the 17T Pro comes to challenge it in key areas.

  • Cameras (The big difference): * The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a professional camera disguised as a phone. It features the huge 1-inch sensor, two periscope telephoto lenses (one for portraits and one for crazy zoom) and a variable aperture.

    • The 17T Pro does have the excellent Light Fusion 950 and the 5x Leica periscope, but it can't match the Ultra's insane specs in low light conditions or extreme zoom.

  • Battery (The 17T Pro takes the crown): Here, the Ultra bows down. While the Ultra plays around 5,500mAh, the 17T Pro packs the mammoth 7,000mAh battery! When it comes to battery, the 17T Pro has no rival.

  • Processor & Display: The Ultra sports a Snapdragon and has a curved 2K display. The 17T Pro features the Dimensity 9500, has a flat 1.5K display but beats it in Hz, reaching 144Hz compared to the Ultra's 120Hz (ideal for gamers)

In short, what should you choose?

  • If you want luxury, status, the ultimate screen and your phone to be relatively compact: Go for the Xiaomi 17.

  • If you are a social media maniac, gamer, want a battery that lasts 2 days and don't want to spend a fortune: The Xiaomi 17T or the 17T Pro is the only way to go.

  • If you are a professional photographer and budget is not an issue: Wait for the Ultra.

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