Xiaomi 17T Pro: Biggest Battery Yet in a Global Xiaomi Phone
Xiaomi has officially unveiled the Xiaomi 17T and 17T Pro, two new smartphones that prioritize battery life and performance over premium photography. The standout feature? The 17T Pro packs a massive 7,000mAh silicon-carbon battery — the largest capacity ever included in a Xiaomi phone sold outside China. In hands-on testing, this battery comfortably lasted two full days on a single charge.
The standard Xiaomi 17T is no slouch either, featuring a 6,500mAh battery. While Xiaomi has previously offered larger batteries (like the 8,000mAh cell in the China-only 17 Max), the 17T series marks the first time such high capacities are available internationally, excluding Poco-branded devices.
Performance and Display: MediaTek Dimensity Power
Both phones are powered by MediaTek Dimensity chipsets. The 17T runs on the Dimensity 8500-Ultra, while the 17T Pro steps up to the more powerful Dimensity 9500. Both models come with 12GB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking and gaming.
Display Differences
The 17T Pro features a larger 6.83-inch OLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, compared to the 17T's 6.59-inch screen. The Pro model also adds wireless charging and faster 100W wired charging.
Key Display Specs
- 17T Pro: 6.83-inch, 144Hz OLED
- 17T: 6.59-inch, 120Hz OLED (estimated)
- Both feature silicon-carbon battery technology for improved energy density
Camera System: Capable but Compromised
The camera setups on both phones are nearly identical. You get a 50-megapixel main camera (with a slightly larger sensor on the Pro), a 50-megapixel 5x telephoto lens, a 12-megapixel ultrawide, and a 32-megapixel selfie shooter. In testing, the 17T Pro's camera performed well in good light but is a clear step down from the flagship Xiaomi 17, which uses the same main sensor but excels with superior ultrawide, telephoto, and selfie lenses.
Who should buy the 17T series? These phones are ideal for users who want a larger version of the Xiaomi flagship with exceptional battery life and don't mind compromising on camera versatility.
Pricing and Availability in Europe
The Xiaomi 17T and 17T Pro are launching across Europe. Pricing starts at €749 (about $870) for the 17T and €899 (about $1,045) for the 17T Pro. This keeps them comfortably under the €999 Xiaomi 17 flagship.
Both models are available now through Xiaomi's official channels and partner retailers.
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