Xiaomi’s next update to its mid-range phones is looking to be more substantial than we thought. New leaks show the Xiaomi 17T and Xiaomi 17T Pro having larger batteries, faster charging, and the ability to zoom in from far away. Alongside prices for Europe, what look like official pictures and full details have appeared. Most people expect them to be officially announced later this month, though Xiaomi hasn’t said when.
Why this leak matters
How long the phone lasts between charges and how good the camera is are often the most important things for people when they decide to get a new phone. The Xiaomi 17T is expected to have a 6,500mAh battery with 67W fast charging, and the 17T Pro is rumoured to go up to a 7,000mAh battery with 100W charging with a cable and 50W charging without, and that means it should easily last all day and charge very quickly.
The zoom function is another good improvement. Leaks suggest both phones will have a 50MP telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom, so pictures taken from a distance will be much clearer than if you just use digital zoom. Also, the Pro model has a high-refresh display and a top-of-the-line processor, so gaming and watching videos should be much smoother.
Here are the core differences readers should note:
– Pro uses a metal frame, 17T a plastic frame
– Pro has 7,000mAh; 17T has 6,500mAh
– Pro charging: 100W wired, 50W wireless
– 17T charging: 67W wired
– Pro display hits 144Hz; 17T runs at 120Hz
– Pro supports Wi-Fi 7; 17T supports Wi-Fi 6E
Pricing and positioning
In France, the leaked price for the Xiaomi 17T (12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage) is 749 (which is about $878). The Xiaomi 17T Pro (12GB RAM, 512GB storage) is expected to cost 999 (roughly $1,170). This makes both of these phones definitely in the high-end price range in Europe.
At those prices, the 17T seems to be about giving you a good combination of power, the ability to zoom in on photos from far away, and a long-lasting battery. The Pro version, however, uses more expensive materials, has a faster screen, and charges much faster to make up for the higher cost.
Design and build
Pictures that have been shared online show both phones having a flat screen with simple, clean designs, aiming for a modern and fairly small look. From the front, the two phones are almost exactly the same, and it’s the size and small details that show the differences.
According to reports, the Xiaomi 17T will have a plastic frame, but the 17T Pro will have a metal one. The 17T is likely to be available in blue, black, and purple, and the Pro will have the same colours. This is similar to previous T-series phones, but with more up-to-date colours.
Core hardware highlights
The display and how the phone performs are different in terms of size and how quickly they operate. The Xiaomi 17T is expected to have a 6.59-inch AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1.5K resolution. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is said to have a 6.83-inch OLED screen and a 144Hz refresh rate for even smoother visuals.
Inside, the 17T is supposed to use the Dimensity 8500-Ultra, along with 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 4.1 storage. This combination should help with doing lots of things at once and how quickly apps open. The Pro is rumoured to have the Dimensity 9500, which means it will be able to handle more demanding games and tasks.
Both phones’ cameras include a 50MP Light Fusion 800 main sensor (the 17T) and a 50MP Light Fusion 950 main sensor (the Pro). They are both expected to share a 50MP telephoto with 5x optical zoom, a 12MP ultrawide, and a 32MP selfie camera, which should be good enough for most photos you’ll take.
The phones’ ability to connect to networks and the software they use match how well they are expected to perform. The 17T is said to have Wi-Fi 6E and NFC, while the 17T Pro will add Wi-Fi 7 and NFC. Both are likely to come with HyperOS based on Android 16, meaning they’ll have the newest software available from the start.
What comes next
Many listings and official approvals suggest that an announcement is coming very soon, and leaks say it will be later this month. Xiaomi hasn’t given a date yet, and it hasn’t confirmed if they’ll be available in more places. It’s also rumoured that the Xiaomi 17T will be sold in India, but we will have to wait for official confirmation.
