What you need to know
- New models in Xiaomi’s T series may go on sale earlier than expected (in May 2026), but at significantly higher prices.
- The base Xiaomi 17T is said to go up to €749, while the Pro will go up to €999 – up €200 from last year.
- Key specifications of both the models have also been leaked.
Remember when Xiaomi’s T series offered flagship features without the hefty price tag? This may change. A new leak says the Xiaomi 17T and 17T Pro will arrive in May 2026, eight months earlier than expected, and their prices could cause serious sticker shock.
The French website reported on this Dealabsthe regular Xiaomi 17T is expected to start at €749 (about $876) for the 12GB/256GB version. That’s €100 more than last year’s Xiaomi 15T. The bigger shocker is the 17T Pro, which could cost €999 (about $1,169), making it €200 more than before. Xiaomi 15T Pro.
Display and power improvements
What do you get for a higher price? The Pro model has potentially impressive features. According to the report, it features a 6.83-inch 144Hz OLED display (up from 120Hz), MediaTek’s flagship Dimensity 9500 chip (made with TSMC’s advanced 3nm N3P process), and a 7,000mAh battery that supports 100W wired and 50W wireless power delivery.
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For cameras, this could include a 50MP Light Fusion 950 main sensor (the same 1/1.31-inch unit as the Xiaomi 17), a 50MP 5x telephoto lens, and a 12MP ultra-wide lens.
The regular 17T is expected to have more modest specs: a 6.59-inch 120Hz OLED display, a Size 8500-Ultra chip, a 6500mAh battery with 67W wired charging (but no wireless charging), and a smaller 50MP Light Fusion 800 primary sensor.
Both phones are said to have 12GB of RAM, UFS 4.1 storage, 32MP selfie cameras and will be available in Blue, Black or Purple colors.
Based on the leak, the 17T Pro looks very powerful. However, the starting price of €999 puts it closer to the base models of the Galaxy S26 and OnePlus 14.
Android Central’s Take
A 7,000mAh battery and wireless charging are impressive on the Pro model, which should offer value. You get almost flagship-level performance for less than the Galaxy Ultra or iPhone Pro Max. Still, Xiaomi’s €200 price increase in one generation shows that the company is testing how much customers are willing to pay. For users, this means the days of sub-€800 flagship killers are over. If you want to get the best features without spending a fortune, you’ll have to look for last year’s deals now, or accept that premium phones now start at €1,000.
