Overview
- Xiaomi launched two 17T models that diverge by design: the smaller, cheaper 17T and the larger, better‑equipped 17T Pro.
- Independent lab testing confirmed both phones have extremely bright OLED displays around 3,600 cd/m² and strong peak brightness for outdoor use.
- Camera tuning from Leica helps the 17T deliver surprisingly good daylight and ultra‑wide images that in some tests outperformed the Pro despite the 17T using a different main sensor.
- The 17T Pro uses a more powerful MediaTek Dimensity 9500 while the 17T runs a Dimensity 8500 Ultra, creating a clear performance gap that shows up in gaming, 8K video and sustained multitasking.
- Measured battery runtimes favor the Pro (larger 7,000 mAh cell and longer test runtime), only the Pro supports wireless charging, both ship with HyperOS 3 on Android 16, and Xiaomi raised launch prices by €100 per model which will shape buyer choices.