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4.0
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£400-£699 Phones · 70 phones
Performance
4.4
/5
Display
4.2
/5
Rear Camera
3.7
/5
Front Camera
4.6
/5
Battery
4.3
/5
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Xiaomi 17T Deals - August 2026
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About the Xiaomi 17T
Xiaomi's T-series has always been about handing you flagship hardware without the flagship badge, and the 17T sticks to that formula while making one genuinely useful change: it is smaller. At 6.59 inches it is far easier to live with than the 15T it replaces, and nothing important was sacrificed to get there - you still get a 120Hz AMOLED panel and full IP68 protection. The headline upgrade is reach. Xiaomi has fitted a 50MP 5x periscope telephoto alongside the 50MP main sensor, and that is the single biggest reason this phone punches above its class, because usable optical zoom is still rare outside proper flagships. The Leica tuning carries over, so you can choose between the restrained Authentic profile and the punchier Vibrant one. Battery life is the other strong suit, with the 6,500mAh cell clearing a heavy day and stretching into a second for lighter users. The trade-offs are honest ones: the Dimensity 8500 Ultra is a sub-flagship chip that will not match Snapdragon 8-series rivals under sustained load, 67W charging is only average for a cell this large, and there is no wireless charging at all.
Expert Rating
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Xiaomi 17T vs Xiaomi 17T Pro - Key Differences
| Feature | Xiaomi 17T | Xiaomi 17T Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.59-inch AMOLED, 1268 x 2756, 120Hz | 6.83-inch AMOLED, 1280 x 2772, 144Hz |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra (4nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 (3nm) |
| Battery | 6,500 mAh | 7,000 mAh |
| Charging | 67W wired, no wireless | 100W wired, 50W wireless |
| Weight | 200 g | 219 g |
| Dimensions | 157.6 x 75.2 x 8.2 mm | 162.2 x 77.5 x 8.3 mm |
| Storage options | 256GB, 512GB | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| SIM-free price | From £549.00 | From £699.00 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Xiaomi 17T worth buying?
Yes, if you want flagship-style camera reach without buying a flagship. The 5x periscope telephoto and 6,500mAh battery are the standout reasons to pick it, and the smaller 6.59-inch body makes it one of the more comfortable large-screen phones to hold. Serious mobile gamers should look at Snapdragon 8-series alternatives, because the Dimensity 8500 Ultra is a tier below.
Does the Xiaomi 17T have wireless charging?
No. The Xiaomi 17T is wired-only, with 67W HyperCharge and support for 50W USB PPS. If wireless charging matters to you, the Xiaomi 17T Pro adds 50W wireless alongside 100W wired.
Is the Xiaomi 17T camera good?
It is one of the better camera systems at its level, mainly because of the 50MP 5x periscope telephoto that most rivals in this class do not offer. It pairs with a 50MP main sensor with optical stabilisation and a 12MP ultrawide, all tuned with Leica. You can switch between Leica Authentic for realistic, muted colour and Leica Vibrant for a brighter look.
How long will the Xiaomi 17T receive software updates?
Xiaomi has committed to four major Android version updates and five years of security patches for the 17T series. It ships with Android 16 and HyperOS 3 out of the box, so it should reach Android 20.
Is the Xiaomi 17T waterproof?
The Xiaomi 17T carries an IP68 rating, meaning it is fully dust-tight and can survive submersion in fresh water. That covers rain, spills and an accidental drop in the sink, but it is not designed for swimming or salt water.
Should I get the Xiaomi 17T or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
They share the same 50MP main, 50MP 5x periscope and 12MP ultrawide camera trio, so photos are broadly comparable. The Pro moves up to the flagship Dimensity 9500 chip, a larger 6.83-inch 144Hz display, a 7,000mAh battery, 100W wired charging and 50W wireless charging, but it is heavier at 219g against 200g. Pick the standard 17T if you want the more compact phone and can live without wireless charging.
Xiaomi 17T Specifications
Spec Scores
£400-£699 Phones · 70 phones
- Dimensity 8500 Ultra
- Octa-core (1x3.4 GHz Cortex-A725 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A725 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A725)
This phone
87%
Avg
73%
Best
100%
This phone
87%
Avg
49%
Best
100%
Based on calibrated CPU benchmark rankings (60%) and GFXBench GPU scores (40%). Apple chipsets included via editorial calibration since AnTuTu under-represents Apple's architecture.
- 6.59 inches
- 1268 x 2756 pixels
- AMOLED, 120Hz, 3500 nits peak
This phone
83%
Avg
76%
Best
97%
This phone
83%
Avg
61%
Best
98%
Based on panel type (LTPO is the modern flagship gold standard), resolution, refresh rate, peak brightness, screen size, and HDR10+ / Dolby Vision support. Marketing peak-brightness claims are capped at 3500 nits to prevent inflation.
- Single camera setup
- 50 MP main camera
- 4K video recording
This phone
74%
Avg
53%
Best
88%
This phone
74%
Avg
41%
Best
98%
Based on main-sensor size (1-inch / 1/1.3" beats 1/2.0"), telephoto reach (periscope > 5x > 3x optical), image processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra, Honor Magic Pro, Xiaomi Ultra), pro video features (ProRes, Apple Log, Dolby Vision), camera-partnership branding (Leica, Hasselblad, Zeiss) and OIS. Older flagships are de-rated since image processing pipelines have advanced significantly each generation. Megapixel count is deliberately downweighted — it correlates poorly with real-world camera quality.
- 32 MP front camera
- 4K selfie video
This phone
92%
Avg
68%
Best
92%
This phone
92%
Avg
55%
Best
92%
Based on selfie megapixels and max selfie-video resolution.
- 6,500 mAh
- 67W wired, 50W PPS, PD3.0
This phone
86%
Avg
63%
Best
100%
This phone
86%
Avg
52%
Best
100%
Based on battery capacity (mAh) adjusted for platform efficiency calibrated against NotebookCheck, Tom's Guide, GSMArena and CNET reviewer tests. Apple A-series gets +45% (iOS process freezing + LTPO 1Hz + tuned panels make iPhone Pro Max outlast many 6500+ mAh Android phones in measured tests). Top Snapdragon / Dimensity flagships get +15%, budget chipsets are penalised −15% to −25% to reflect less efficient displays and looser background limits. Charging speed is excluded — see the separate Fast charging tag for that.
General
Camera
Primary Camera Megapixels
50
Primary Camera Video
4K@30/60fs, 1080@30/60/120/240/960fs, gyro-EIS, 10-bit Rec. 2020, HDR10+, Log
Third Camera
50 , f/1.7, 23mm (wide), 1/1.55", 1.0µm, PDAF (9cm - ∞), OIS 50 , f/3.0, 115mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF (30cm - ∞), OIS, 5x optical zoom 12 , f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm
Selfie Camera Features
HDR
Primary Selfie Camera
32 , f/2.2, 21mm (wide), 1/3.42", 0.64µm
Video Resolution
2160
Selfie Video Resolution
4K@30fs, 1080@30/60fs, HDR10+
Display
Type
AMOLED, 68B colors, 120Hz, 3840Hz PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 3500 nits (peak)
Display Size
6.59
Display Resolution
1268 x 2756 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
Display Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 7i, Mohs level 5
CPU & Memory
Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos)
3.5mm Jack
No
Connectivity & Data
2G
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71
5G
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
Network Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band or tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
6.0, A2DP, LE
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
NFC
Yes (market/region dependent)
GPS
GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), GLONASS
Battery
Battery
6500
Charging
67W wired, 50W PPS, PD3.0 22.5W reverse wired
Other
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass