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Same problem with Xiaomi 17T Pro Vivo X300 FE – costs too much to start up. The phone debuted in the UK for €899 ($1,046) or £799 ($1,075) for the 12GB/256GB model. That’s 100 euros ($116) more than last year’s retail price 15T Proand it’s clear that this is something that Xiaomi has done in 2026 across its entire range. To put this in context, Xiaomi 17 Ultra It was launched for €1,499 and is currently available in the region for €1,399 ($1,627).
Having said that, the 17T Pro fills a valuable niche; It goes up against the likes of the X300 FE and the Find X9. If you don’t need the best cameras these brands have to offer, I think these devices are a better choice. X300 Ultra and Find the X9 Ultra flagships.
I’ve always enjoyed using Xiaomi’s T models, and with the 17T and 17T Pro launching just eight months after their predecessors, it’s understandable that both devices share the same underpinnings. The 17T Pro retains the same 6.83-inch panel, the same IP68 ingress protection, 5x optical zoom camera, 32MP front-facing camera, and the same connectivity, including a USB-C port that’s still based on USB 2.0. Hey Xiaomi, how about not switching customers once and for all? While this hasn’t been a problem in the past, the lack of USB 3.2 connectivity will be a real problem with the XR glasses gaining speed – I couldn’t connect the 17T Pro to my phone. Rockid max 2.
With that nit selected, let’s move on to the new features. Although the 17T Pro inevitably shares a lot of similarities with its predecessors, the device has quite a few new features. The all-new 7,000mAh silicon battery is the biggest Xiaomi has ever put in a phone, MediaTek’s latest Dimensity 9500 platform is under the hood, the cameras have a few new tricks, and I like the color options this year.
The 17T Pro looks very similar to its predecessor
Visually, the 17T Pro looks very similar to last year’s 15T Pro, and the hand feel is almost identical. The larger battery means the phone is a bit heavier at 219g (the 15T Pro is 210g), but this isn’t noticeable in day-to-day use. Xiaomi has once again used a square design around the camera island, but unlike last year, it feels unfinished – missing the edges that smoothly blend the camera body into the body. I feel that Xiaomi should have paid a little more attention to the design, because the 17T Pro does not stand out much against the offerings of OPPO and Vivo.
So I like the blue model I’m using. The glass back has a frosted texture that accentuates the color and the color extends back to the aluminum center frame. The flat sides have curved edges to ensure the phone doesn’t slip into your palm, and the middle bezel is also matte. Xiaomi’s buttons haven’t gone overboard and you get the usual power and volume buttons on the right.
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The rest of the design is pretty standard; The USB-C port sits at the bottom, the SIM tray sits next to it, and the fingerprint sensor sits a little too low on the panel – again. I don’t understand why some brands do this and it makes access to the sensor unnecessarily awkward. Thankfully, Xiaomi has maintained IP68 dust and water resistance, and with Gorilla Glass 7i covering the glass panels, the phone is quite resistant to drops (you still need to invest in a good case).
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The 6.83-inch AMOLED panel is unchanged from last year, so you get the same 2772 x 1280 resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The phone generally does a good job with HDR content, and it shines — I tested it quite extensively in the sweltering Indian heat and had no issues using the 17T Pro outdoors. The phone retains 3840Hz PWM dimming and it now covers the entire brightness range, which is good to see. Xiaomi also introduced better eye protection this year, with the phone getting blue light control at the hardware level.
Need a big battery? This is the phone to buy
As far as hardware goes, the biggest change is the 7,000mAh silicon battery, so let’s start there. The 17T Pro lasts two days with average use, and with heavy use that included navigation and taking hundreds of photos, I still comfortably got through a day’s charge. The bigger battery, along with the switch to a silicon-carbon anode, makes the 17T Pro a better option than its predecessor, and I like that the phone has USB PD charging. Xiaomi’s bundled charger powers up to 100W and takes less than 45 minutes to fully charge the phone; you really don’t need to charge this phone overnight.
But if you want to go that route, you’ll get the usual battery-saving modes. Along with reverse charging, the phone also gets 50W wireless charging as standard. All in all, the 17T Pro is one of the best phones if you need a large battery and fast charging technology.
The rest of the equipment is nothing to scoff at either. The model I used has 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB of UFS 4.1 storage, and it comes with global 5G bands, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, and dual-band GPS. The vibration motor itself is quite good and has good feedback when using the keyboard and navigating the interface.
Xiaomi went with MediaTek’s latest 3nm Dimensity 9500 platform, and it features Arm’s new C1-Ultra, C1-Premium and C1-Pro cores along with a 12-core Mali-G1 Ultra GPU that outperforms the Immortalis-G925 on the Dimensity 9400+. The higher frequencies allow the 17T Pro to have a noticeable gain over the 15T Pro, and although this is not particularly noticeable in everyday use, it copes with demanding tasks without any problems. What I like most is that it doesn’t get anywhere near as hot as its Qualcomm-based rivals in sustained gaming scenarios.
The main camera is really incredible
Xiaomi is again using the same cameras as last year, but the main sensor is now called Light Fusion 950 (instead of Light Fusion 900). The 50MP main camera uses an OmniVision OVX9500 sensor and is joined by a 50MP Samsung JN5 telephoto module with 5x optical zoom and a 12MP OmniVision OV13B wide-angle lens. Xiaomi makes a big deal out of motion photos; the feature has been around for a while and if you like it, you can now use it with Xiaomi phones.
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Like last year, the main camera does a great job both during the day and in difficult lighting conditions. You get excellent dynamic range, good white balance and vivid colors. The telephoto lens is equally excellent, and it delivers great shots at 5x and doubles as a reliable portrait shooter. However, the 115mm focal length (5x) isn’t ideal when it comes to portraits, and Xiaomi should have offered an 85mm option like most phones in this category.
There’s also a 2x mode, and while that’s great on its own, I’m used to the quality of portraits I get from OPPO and Vivo phones, and I feel the Xiaomi lags a bit in this area. On that note, the selfie lens isn’t all that great, and this phone deserves a better wide-angle camera — especially when you consider how good the other lenses are.
Should you buy the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
I won’t talk too much about the software; Comes with 17T Pro Android 16 out of the box and optimized to run smoothly on the phone. I didn’t notice any lag or slowdown, but the software itself needs a visual overhaul and doesn’t look as modern to use as OriginOS and ColorOS.
It wasn’t that long ago that you could get a Xiaomi T-series phone for around $500. But the industry as a whole is trending upward in this area, and it’s not just Xiaomi that sold its value flagships at flagship prices three years ago (Xiaomi 13 debuted in 2023 for €999). So where does that leave the 17T Pro? You’re not getting a huge bang for your buck on the 15T Pro, so if you can get last year’s phone at a discounted price, this would be my recommendation – it has 90% of the same features.
But if you can’t get the 15T Pro for a decent price and need a bigger battery, the 17T Pro is a viable alternative. I still think it’s better to wait a bit before buying the phone — Xiaomi will inevitably drop prices in the coming weeks, as with all devices in its portfolio. If you don’t want to wait, POCO F8 Ultra it’s also a solid choice – it’s got a better design, amazing cameras, the latest internals and a 6,500mAh battery – and it’s now more reasonably priced at €659.
The 17T Pro isn’t all that different from what we got last year, but the bigger battery and camera tweaks mean you’re getting a better overall phone. It’s a bit pricey initially, but if you’re willing to wait a month or two, it’s a good option to consider.
