Price drop changes everything and turns the Xiaomi smartphone into a great deal
The rapid price drop in Xiaomi’s premium mid-range segment is fundamentally changing the value proposition, as the newly launched T-model has already fallen below $700 (e.g. on Amazon.com). As a result, Xiaomi’s premium mid-range lineup suddenly offers a lot of smartphone for the money.
Especially for users who value good photos, powerful optical zoom, and high performance without paying flagship prices, the Xiaomi 17T could be the perfect mid-range companion. However, find out in the full review which users should avoid choosing the Xiaomi 17T.
Xiaomi offers excellent photo quality with its Leica cameras
In our review, the Leica camera system stands out with the impressive quality of its main camera, especially for a mid‑range smartphone. The 50‑MP lens co‑developed with Leica is shaking up the mid‑range competition, delivering a level of clarity and consistency rarely seen in this price bracket. The Light Fusion 800 sensor provides good dynamic range and crisp daylight detail, giving the 17T a clear edge in everyday photography.
Especially for users looking for high-quality photos at long focal lengths, the newly integrated telephoto lens offers significant added value. The step from the Xiaomi 15T to the current generation is particularly noticeable in this regard. If you’re looking for an outstanding zoom camera in this price range, the Xiaomi 17T will definitely meet your needs.
You can view all photos and test videos from the Xiaomi 17T in Notebookcheck’s review and in our photo and video tests.
The Xiaomi 17T comes with a MediaTek chipset and offers solid value for the money
With its price tag below $700, the Xiaomi 17T is becoming a real hidden gem in the mid-range segment, even for performance-oriented users. In our review, the built-in MediaTek Dimensity 8500 delivers smooth, lag-free performance.
Combined with the touchscreen’s rapid 3,200‑Hz touch sampling during gaming, even casual players should get plenty of value out of the 17T. In our GPU benchmarks, the Mali‑G720 MP8 delivered a strong result of over 30 fps in the demanding GFXBench 4K graphics test. By comparison, a Galaxy A57 manages only 14 fps here, while a Pixel 10a manages 20 fps.
You can find a gaming review of the Xiaomi 17T here.
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