Xiaomi's T series probably offers the best price-to-features ratio among Leica flagships. And the 17T / 17T Pro pair is the classic "do I need the Pro" dilemma. Here's what the extra money buys.
Short answer
Xiaomi 17T Pro - the flagship Dimensity 9500, 144 Hz, a 7000 mAh battery, 100 W wired and 50 W wireless, 8K and 4K/120 video. Xiaomi 17T - more compact and lighter, the same camera with a 5× telephoto, and noticeably cheaper.
Key differences
| Spec | Xiaomi 17T Pro | Xiaomi 17T |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Dimensity 9500 | Dimensity 8500 Ultra |
| Display | 6.83", 1280×2772, 144 Hz | 6.59", 1268×2756, 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP, Light Fusion 950 | 50 MP, Light Fusion 800 |
| Video | up to 8K/30, 4K/120 | up to 4K/60 |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6500 mAh |
| Charging | 100 W / 50 W wireless | 67 W |
| Memory | up to 12 / 1024 GB | up to 12 / 512 GB |
| Weight | 219 g | 200 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
The same: 50 MP 5× telephoto, 12 MP ultra-wide, 32 MP front camera, up to 3500 nits, IP68, Wi-Fi 7, IR blaster.
Performance
The Dimensity 9500 is a flagship chip on the level of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. The Dimensity 8500 is a sub-flagship with eight "big" cores. For maxed-out gaming - the Pro; for everything else the 17T is enough.
Cameras
The telephoto is the same, but the Pro's main sensor is bigger (Light Fusion 950) and it records up to 8K / 4K120. The difference shows at night and in fast-moving scenes.
Charging
50 W wireless charging is available only on the Pro. For me that's a significant plus.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Gaming and the best video - 17T Pro.
- Wireless charging - 17T Pro.
- Compactness and price - 17T.
- Telephoto photos - both are equally good.
FAQ
Is the telephoto the same?
Yes, 50 MP 5×.
Does the 17T have wireless charging?
Not according to its spec sheet.
What battery does the 17T Pro have?
7000 mAh, 100 W.