Xiaomi just announced the Xiaomi 17T and 17T Pro, the company’s latest top-end smartphones in the 17T series, at an event in Austria, as it had promised. For the first time in the T Series lineup, Xiaomi is offering the devices in two distinct physical sizes, aiming to cater to different user preferences for form factor and portability.
Leica Camera Integration and “Live Moment” Imaging
The Xiaomi 17T Series places a heavy emphasis on mobile photography, continuing the brand’s collaboration with Leica. Both devices feature a triple rear-camera system headlined by a 50MP main sensor.
However, the hardware differs slightly between the two models: the Xiaomi 17T Pro utilizes a larger 1/1.31-inch sensor, while the standard 17T incorporates a 1/1.55-inch sensor. Both main cameras are equipped with a 1G + 6P hybrid Leica Summilux lens structure and a Leica UltraPure optical design to optimize light intake and detail retention.
A key upgrade for this generation is the inclusion of a 50MP Leica 5x telephoto camera with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) on both models. This telephoto system supports a wide functional range, from 30cm macro photography to a 10x optical-grade zoom and a maximum of 120x AI Ultra Zoom.
On the videography front, the Xiaomi 17T Pro introduces 4K cinematic recording at 60fps. The series also debuts software enhancements like Stage mode for improved clarity in complex lighting (such as concerts) and Leica Live Moment, a feature that captures brief motion and context leading up to a still shot. The Pro variant further extends this with Ultra-HD Live Moment in 4K and specialized live cinematography modes.
Display Technology and “Vision Care”
The series debuts Xiaomi Vision Care, an integrated display technology designed to mitigate eye strain through automatic ambient light adaptation and the management of blue light, flicker, and motion blur. The display lineup has earned multiple certifications from TÜV Rheinland, including the Intelligent Eye Care certification.
Display Specifications Comparison
| Feature | Xiaomi 17T | Xiaomi 17T Pro |
| Type & Resolution | 1.5K AMOLED | 1.5K AMOLED |
| Peak Brightness | 3500 nits | 3500 nits |
| Minimum Brightness | Standard | 1-nit (Hardware-level) |
| Max Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 144Hz |
| Bezel Design | Slim Bezels | 1.29mm symmetrical (LIPO packaging) |
| Form Factor | Compact / Lightweight | Standard Flagship |
The physical designs are accented by micro-curved edges and a brushed finish along the sides. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is available in Deep Blue, Deep Violet, and Black, while the standard 17T comes in Opal White, Violet, Blue, and Black.
Performance, Chipsets, and Silicon-Carbon Batteries
To support the updated display and camera features, Xiaomi has integrated next-generation silicon-carbon battery technology across both devices, allowing for higher energy density within the chassis.
- Xiaomi 17T Pro: Features a 7,000mAh battery, representing a 27% capacity increase over its predecessor. It supports 100W wired HyperCharge and 50W wireless HyperCharge, alongside 100W PPS compatibility for third-party chargers.
- Xiaomi 17T: Features a 6,500mAh battery (an 18% increase over the previous generation) housed in its more compact frame. It supports 67W wired HyperCharge and 50W PPS charging.
Internally, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset, manufactured on a 3nm process. The standard Xiaomi 17T runs on the 4nm MediaTek Dimensity 8500-Ultra. Both devices utilize the Xiaomi 3D IceLoop System—a vapor-liquid separation thermal management system—to dissipate heat during intensive tasks like gaming or multitasking.
Xiaomi 17T and 17T Pro specifications
- 6.59-inch ( 2756 x 1268 pixels) / 6.83-inch ( 2772 x 1280 pixels) 1.5K OLED display, 144Hz refresh rate, up to 3200Hz / 3500Hz instantaneous sampling rate, Dolby Vision, 3840Hz high-frequency PWM dimming + DC dimming, up to 3500 nits peak brightness, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protection
- 17T – Up to 3.4GHz Octa-Core Dimensity 8500-Ultra 4nm SoC with Arm Mail-G720 MC8 GPU
- 17T Pro – Up to 4.21 GHz Octa-Core Dimensity 9500 3nm SoC with 12-core Mali G1-Ultra GPU and MediaTek NPU 990
- 12GB LPPDDR5X RAM with 256GB / 512GB / 1TB (UFS 4.1) storage
- Dual SIM (nano + nano)
- Xiaomi Hyper OS 3 based on Android 16
- 17T – 50MP main camera, 1/1.55″ Light Fusion 800 sensor, f/1.7 aperture, OIS, 12MP ultra-wide-angle, 50MP 5x periscope telephoto, f/3.0 aperture, OIS, Leica Summilux optical lens, up to 4K 60fps video recording
- 17T Pro – 50MP main camera (Light Fusion 950, 1/1.31″, f/1.67, OIS), 12MP ultra-wide-angle, f/2.2 aperture, 50MP 5x periscope telephoto, f/3.0 aperture, OIS, Leica Summilux optical lens, up to 8K 30fps video recording
- 32MP front-facing camera, 4K 30fps video recording
- In-display fingerprint sensor, Infrared sensor
- USB Type-C audio, Hi-Res audio, Dual speakers, Dolby Atmos
- Dust and water-resistant (IP68)
- Xiaomi 17T dimensions: 157.6x 75.2×8.17mm; Weight: 200g
- Xiaomi 17T Pro dimensions: 162.2x 77.5×8.25mm; Weight: 219g
- 5G SA/NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 7 802.11 ax, Bluetooth 6.0, GPS: L1+L5Galileo: E1+E5a+E5b | GLONASS: G1 | Beidou | QZSS: L1+L5 | NavIC: L5, NFC, USB Type-C
- 17T – 6500mAh (Typical) battery with 67W HyperCharge
- 17T Pro – 7000mAh (Typical) battery with 100W HyperCharge, 50W wireless charging
Pricing and availability
The Xiaomi 17T comes in Violet, Opal White, Blue, and Black colors and is priced at EUR 749.99 (USD 872 / Rs. 83,500 approx.) for the 12GB + 256GB model and the 12GB + 512GB model costs EUR 799.99 (USD 930 / Rs. 89,070 approx.).
The Xiaomi 17T Pro comes in Deep Blue, Deep Violet, and Black colors and is priced at EUR 899.99 (USD 1047 / Rs. 1,00,195 approx.) for the 12GB + 256GB model, the 12GB + 512GB model costs EUR 999.99 (USD 1163 / Rs. 1,11,330 approx.) and the top-end 12GB + 1TB model costs EUR 1099.99 (USD 1279 / Rs. 1,22,460 approx.).
The phones are already available for purchase in several countries in Europe and the UK. The company has already confirmed the launch of the Xiaomi 17T in India on June 4th.