
Leica periscope telephoto lens and 6500mAh silicon-carbon battery in an elegant 6.59" body
The Xiaomi 17T is a powerful mid-to-high-end smartphone, the first in the Xiaomi T series to feature a Leica periscope telephoto lens in a compact body—and with it, professional photography capabilities previously exclusive to flagship models. The triple camera with Leica Summilux optical lenses includes a 50MP Light Fusion 800 main sensor (1/1.55", f/1.7, OIS), a 50MP periscope telephoto lens with 5× optical zoom and OIS for clear shots up to a 115mm focal length, and a 12MP ultra-wide lens with a 120° field of view. The AI Ultra Zoom pushes the digital zoom up to 120×, and the Leica Live Moment feature captures the story of the moment both before and after you press the shutter. It's powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8500-Ultra processor on TSMC's 4nm process with an All-Big-Core architecture for gaming and multitasking performance, and the 6.59" AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution (2756 × 1268), a 120Hz refresh rate, 3500 nits peak brightness, and four TÜV Rheinland eye protection certifications ensures a perfect visual experience under all conditions. A massive 6500mAh silicon-carbon battery with an energy density of 829Wh/L and 67W HyperCharge charging provides up to 17 hours of completely continuous use and a full charge in 58 minutes. IP68 certification, Bluetooth 6.0, Wi-Fi 6E, NFC, an infrared transmitter, Dolby Atmos stereo speakers, HyperOS 3 with Google Gemini, and a full suite of Xiaomi HyperAI features complete the picture of a smartphone that brings flagship photography capabilities at an affordable price.
The Xiaomi 17T smartphone comes with a 6.59" AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution (2756 × 1268 pixels, 460 PPI), combining superior sharpness with a peak brightness of 3500 nits for readability even in direct sunlight. A 120Hz refresh rate ensures smooth scrolling and gaming, while the 12-bit colour depth with 68 billion shades and 100% DCI-P3 coverage displays every photo and video exactly as intended. Dolby Vision and HDR10+ then fine-tune the cinematic experience down to the last detail.
The Xiaomi 17T brings photographic capabilities previously exclusive to flagship models to the mid-to-high-end segment. The main 50MP Light Fusion 800 sensor, with a 1/1.55" sensor, f/1.7 aperture, and OIS optical stabilisation, captures rich detail even in low light, and the 23mm focal length covers everyday photographic situations from portraits to landscapes and street shots. The 12MP ultra-wide lens with a 120° field of view and 15mm focal length opens up compositional possibilities that a standard lens simply can't match. All three lenses feature a Leica Summilux optical design with a 1G+6P hybrid construction, AR coating, and a spin-coated IR filter for minimal ghosting and reflections, even in challenging lighting conditions.
While other smartphones in this price range make do with digital zoom, the Xiaomi 17T is the first in the T series to feature a true 50MP periscope telephoto lens with 5× optical zoom, an f/3.0 aperture, and OIS optical stabilisation. The 115mm focal length is equivalent to a classic portrait telephoto lens, providing natural perspective compression and a soft background blur for portraits with a cinematic character. The ten-fold lossless optical zoom captures distant objects in full quality, and the AI Ultra Zoom pushes the boundaries of digital zoom up to 120× with surprisingly preserved detail sharpness.
A good photograph doesn't start when you press the shutter—it starts before. The Leica Live Moment feature captures a series of moments before and after the shutter is pressed, creating a living story around the decisive moment that would otherwise be lost forever. The dual portrait style uses the native 5× optical zoom for more precise focus on facial features and a softer background blur than standard portrait modes, and Leica filters, the classic shutter sound, and watermark then refine the aesthetic of every shot. Photographers who want results in the spirit of the Leica Authentic or Leica Vibrant style can simply select their preferred photographic character before they start shooting.
A great shot is just the beginning. Xiaomi HyperAI brings a suite of AI post-production tools directly to your phone—AI Erase Pro precisely removes unwanted passers-by or distracting elements with intelligent background texture restoration, AI Image Expansion intelligently extends the composition to any aspect ratio, and AI Image Enhancement instantly restores sharpness and fine details from blurry images. AI Cutouts then automatically separate the subject from the background for creative collages, and AI Film transforms selected photos and clips into a cinematically edited, personalised story—all without needing to use external apps.
Under the bonnet of the Xiaomi 17T beats the MediaTek Dimensity 8500-Ultra processor, built on TSMC's 4nm process with a unique All-Big-Core architecture—all eight cores are performance Cortex-A725s with no lower-end efficiency cores, and the main core reaches a frequency of up to 3.4GHz. Compared to its predecessor, it delivers 7% higher multi-core performance and 25% better graphics performance thanks to the Mali-G720 MC8 GPU for smooth gaming of demanding titles and intensive multitasking. LPDDR5X memory with a 9600Mbps bandwidth and UFS 4.1 storage ensure lightning-fast loading of apps and games without unnecessary waiting.
Processor performance is only as good as how long the Xiaomi 17T can sustain it without thermal throttling. The Xiaomi 3D IceLoop system fits snugly against the chip for maximally efficient heat dissipation right at the source, and a gel with high thermal conductivity of 6W/mK ensures rapid heat transfer to the cooling surface. The result is a phone that maintains constant performance even during extended gaming or intensive video streaming, without uncomfortable overheating in the hand and without the performance drops that spoil the gaming experience at the least convenient moment.
The Xiaomi 17T comes with a 6500mAh silicon-carbon battery with an energy density of 829Wh/L. Its high silicon content allows for significantly higher energy density compared to conventional lithium-ion batteries while maintaining the phone's compact size. The result is long-lasting continuous use in real-world conditions, covering even the most intensive days without needing to reach for a charger. When the battery does need a top-up, the 67W HyperCharge gets it to 100% in just 58 minutes. Support for 50W PPS, PD3.0, and 22.5W wired reverse charging ensures compatibility with a wide range of chargers and lets you charge other devices from your phone.
The elegant 6.59" body with a four-sided central frame offers a comfortable grip and easy one-handed operation, despite the generously sized display. The golden arched design on the back adds a refined decorative element that sets the 17T apart from the uniform world of flat smartphones, and the available colour options—Black, Blue, and Purple—offer a choice for every taste. The combination of a Corning Gorilla Glass 7i front, a plastic frame, and a glass-fibre-reinforced plastic back ensures durability for everyday use, while the IP68 certification adds protection against water and dust for peace of mind on rainy days and near water. Weighing 200g and just 8.17mm thick, it's a phone that feels great in your hand and fits easily into any pocket.
With support for Google Gemini, the Xiaomi 17T brings truly smart assistance to your daily use. Artificial intelligence helps you search for information faster, summarise texts, plan tasks, or work with content across apps in a natural and understandable way. Gemini learns from your usage style and can offer relevant suggestions right when you need them, increasing both your efficiency and the comfort of using your phone.
The HyperOS 3 system takes the user experience on the Xiaomi 17T another step further. It offers a clean, clear interface with an emphasis on fast responses, low system resource requirements, and better power management. Kernel-level optimisation ensures swift app launches and smooth multitasking, while thoughtful animations and a logical menu layout make everyday operation more enjoyable. HyperOS 3 is designed to maintain the phone's high performance over the long term while providing a stable foundation for security updates and new features for years to come.
1. A one-time free screen repair at a Xiaomi service centre within the first 6 months of purchase. The purchase must be made within one year of the product's launch. The screen protection service is subject to the terms and conditions on the manufacturer's website.
2. A 3-month free trial of the paid YouTube service.
3. A 4-month free trial subscription to Spotify Premium; more information here.
4. A 3-month free trial subscription to Google AI Pro; more information here.
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