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He previously worked at Android Police and Tech Advisor.Xiaomi has announced the 17T and 17T Pro, two cheaper spins on its 17 series flagships. As is usual for the T-series, the focus is more on performance than photography, with the biggest batteries Xiaomi has included on any of its phones outside China yet.The 17T includes a 6,500mAh silicon-carbon battery, while the 17T Pro goes even bigger with 7,000mAh, which I found to be enough to keep the phone running for up to two days. Xiaomi has included bigger batteries than these on previous China-only phones — the recent 17 Max has an 8,000mAh capacity — but never its international models, except those released under subsidiary Poco.Both phones are powered by MediaTek Dimensity chipsets — the 8500-Ultra in the 17T, and the 9500 in the 17T Pro — with 12GB of RAM. The Pro model is bigger, with a 6.83-inch display rather than 6.59-inch, and also benefits from a 144Hz refresh rate, wireless charging, and faster 100W wired charging.PreviousNext1/4The 17T Pro has a roomy 6.83-inch, 144Hz OLED display.The camera setups are almost identical, apart from a slightly larger main camera sensor on the 17T Pro — both phones have the same 50-megapixel, 5x telephoto camera; 12-megapixel ultrawide; and 32-megapixel selfie shooter. I tested the 17T Pro for a few days and mostly enjoyed the camera, but it’s pretty clearly a step down from the regular Xiaomi 17, which uses the same main camera but is superior across the other three lenses. The 17T phones are for those who want bigger versions of the Xiaomi flagship, with better battery life, and don’t mind compromising a little on the cameras to get it.PreviousNext1/8Both 17T phones are launching across Europe. 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Xiaomi has introduced the 17T and 17T Pro models, positioning them as more accessible variants of the 17 series flagships, with a primary emphasis placed on performance and significantly larger battery capacities, particularly for international markets. The focus of these models is less on advanced photography features and more on providing enhanced endurance through substantial battery technology.

The 17T is equipped with a 6,500mAh silicon-carbon battery. The more premium 17T Pro features an even larger 7,000mAh battery, which testing indicated was sufficient to maintain operation for up to two full days. Both devices are powered by MediaTek chipsets; the 17T utilizes the 8500-Ultra chipset, while the 17T Pro is powered by the more advanced 9500 chipset. Both models are further enhanced with 12GB of RAM. The 17T Pro offers a physically larger display measuring 6.83 inches with a 144Hz refresh rate, alongside features such as wireless charging and faster 100W wired charging.

Regarding the photographic capabilities, both phones share a similar core camera configuration, including a 50-megapixel main camera, a 5x telephoto lens, a 12-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 32-megapixel selfie shooter. The 17T Pro incorporates a slightly larger main camera sensor compared to the 17T. Although the testing enjoyed the camera performance, the article suggests that these devices are primarily aimed at users prioritizing superior battery life and performance over marginal photographic advantages when compared to the standard Xiaomi 17 flagship.

Economically, the pricing strategy positions these models competitively against the full Xiaomi 17. The 17T is set to launch starting at approximately 749 euros, while the 17T Pro begins at approximately 899 euros. This pricing makes them more affordable than the full Xiaomi 17, allowing users to access enhanced battery life and performance metrics without the premium cost of the top-tier device. These models are launching across Europe.