{"id":56180,"date":"2026-05-29T09:52:39","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T01:52:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=56180"},"modified":"2026-05-29T09:52:39","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T01:52:39","slug":"xiaomi-17t-pro-review-a-year-on-year-standout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=56180","title":{"rendered":"Xiaomi 17T Pro review: A year-on-year standout"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<section class=\"_expanded_lwxdk_22\"><button class=\"_title_lwxdk_1\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Article Jumplist<\/p>\n<p><default:svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"9\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\"><default:path d=\"M1 1L9 8L17 1\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><\/default:svg><\/button><\/p>\n<ol class=\"_list_lwxdk_28\">\n<li class=\"_listItem_lwxdk_71\">1. <!-- -->Even more refined design<\/li>\n<li class=\"_listItem_lwxdk_71\">2. <!-- -->Imaging performance<\/li>\n<li class=\"_listItem_lwxdk_71\">3. <!-- -->Benchmark performance<\/li>\n<li class=\"_listItem_lwxdk_71\">4. <!-- -->Battery Life<\/li>\n<li class=\"_listItem_lwxdk_71\">5. <!-- -->Is it still a good value flagship-lite smartphone?<\/li>\n<li class=\"_listItem_lwxdk_71\">6. <!-- -->Pricing and Availability<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">We have been gushing over Xiaomi\u2019s T series over the last three years, but will the new <b>Xiaomi 17T Pro<\/b> live up to our sky-high standards?\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Just like previous years, Xiaomi is offering a flagship-level smartphone starting at sub-S$1,000 prices, even though there\u2019s been a notable price increase.<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">The phone is equipped with <b>LPDDR5X RAM<\/b> and <b>UFS 4.1 storage<\/b> as per usual, and gets a refresh to the latest MediaTek Dimensity 9500 processor (which we see in other flagship devices like the OPPO Find X9 Pro, Vivo X300 Pro and more).\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">The cameras get small changes such as an upgrade to the <b>Light Fusion 950 sensor<\/b> for the main camera (the same one as the Xiaomi 17), a new coating to prevent halos and other unwanted artefacts, and up to 120x digital zoom on the 5x optical zoom telephoto camera (up from 100x digital zoom).\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">So is it still worthy of our Best Value award? Let\u2019s find out.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"even-more-refined-design\" class=\"_subHeading1_1k87u_111 _base_1k87u_1\">Even more refined design<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"_figure_wioo3_1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"_base_12j3k_1\" alt=\"Xiaomi 17T Pro\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/3787efa0f138061a63f24c024d2e4ced187272bc0437c799d810da3168f0c5b6?w=500&amp;q=85 500w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/3787efa0f138061a63f24c024d2e4ced187272bc0437c799d810da3168f0c5b6?w=800&amp;q=85 800w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/3787efa0f138061a63f24c024d2e4ced187272bc0437c799d810da3168f0c5b6?w=1000&amp;q=85 1000w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/3787efa0f138061a63f24c024d2e4ced187272bc0437c799d810da3168f0c5b6 1600w\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/3787efa0f138061a63f24c024d2e4ced187272bc0437c799d810da3168f0c5b6?w=1000&amp;q=85\" style=\"--custom-aspect-ratio:1.3333333333333333;contain-intrinsic-size:1600px 1200px\"\/><figcaption class=\"_figureCaptions_wioo3_158\">\n<p class=\"_imageCaption_wioo3_165\">95% similar, but we like it<\/p>\n<p>Photo: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">The general design language of the T series has been relatively consistent through the years with minor refinements, and the 17T Pro has to be the sleekest so far. The lines of this smartphone are sharper and more angular, with the camera bump now a stark island on its own without the chamfered edges.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">The front and rear glass panels are flat, and the colour-matched sides offer a secure grip.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">The display for the 17T Pro remains at <b>6.83 inches<\/b>, but the 17T now comes in at <b>6.59 inches<\/b>. This is the first time we\u2019ve had two sizes for the T series, which means consumers now have more choice when it comes to screen sizes.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">The display specs (and differences) remain mostly the same. The 17T Pro\u2019s AMOLED panel (2772 x 1280 pixels) supports up to <b>144Hz<\/b> refresh rate, while the 17T (2756 x 1268 pixels) gets a <b>120Hz<\/b> refresh rate.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"_figure_wioo3_1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"_base_12j3k_1\" alt=\"Xiaomi 17T Pro, Xiaomi 17T\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/9d6406c6a1a2b5f24697044d91e735187da9a643ceb3608b18538068b0ea8942?w=500&amp;q=85 500w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/9d6406c6a1a2b5f24697044d91e735187da9a643ceb3608b18538068b0ea8942?w=800&amp;q=85 800w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/9d6406c6a1a2b5f24697044d91e735187da9a643ceb3608b18538068b0ea8942?w=1000&amp;q=85 1000w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/9d6406c6a1a2b5f24697044d91e735187da9a643ceb3608b18538068b0ea8942 1600w\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/9d6406c6a1a2b5f24697044d91e735187da9a643ceb3608b18538068b0ea8942?w=1000&amp;q=85\" style=\"--custom-aspect-ratio:1.3333333333333333;contain-intrinsic-size:1600px 1200px\"\/><figcaption class=\"_figureCaptions_wioo3_158\">\n<p class=\"_imageCaption_wioo3_165\">Left to right: Xiaomi 17T Pro, Xiaomi 17T<\/p>\n<p>Photo: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Both panels are protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 7i and have a <b>3,500 nit peak brightness<\/b>, and support for Dolby Vision and HDR10+. Watching content and playing games on the 17T Pro is great thanks to the high refresh rate, and the screen is perfectly legible even under harsh afternoon sunlight.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Both phones retain an <b>IP68<\/b> dust and water resistance rating, and Xiaomi will offer five years of major OS updates and six years of security updates for both phones.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"hyperos-3\" class=\"_subHeading2_1k87u_112 _base_1k87u_1\">HyperOS 3<\/h3>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">The Xiaomi 17T Pro runs HyperOS 3 right out of the box, and we\u2019ve covered the more important features and details in our <u>Xiaomi 17 Ultra review<\/u>, so we won\u2019t rehash it again.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">That being said, the latest HyperOS 3.1 update does offer some nice quality of life features, such as better cross-device features, native Apple AirPods support and more.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"imaging-performance\" class=\"_subHeading1_1k87u_111 _base_1k87u_1\">Imaging performance<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"_figure_wioo3_1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"_base_12j3k_1\" alt=\"Xiaomi 17T Pro\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/fddc3e81920d651eb7ff9f0795c57706affe5cb43d84c440c43549e54c7c5f35?w=500&amp;q=85 500w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/fddc3e81920d651eb7ff9f0795c57706affe5cb43d84c440c43549e54c7c5f35?w=800&amp;q=85 800w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/fddc3e81920d651eb7ff9f0795c57706affe5cb43d84c440c43549e54c7c5f35?w=1000&amp;q=85 1000w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/fddc3e81920d651eb7ff9f0795c57706affe5cb43d84c440c43549e54c7c5f35 1600w\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/fddc3e81920d651eb7ff9f0795c57706affe5cb43d84c440c43549e54c7c5f35?w=1000&amp;q=85\" style=\"--custom-aspect-ratio:1.3333333333333333;contain-intrinsic-size:1600px 1200px\"\/><figcaption class=\"_figureCaptions_wioo3_158\">\n<p class=\"_imageCaption_wioo3_165\">Not many changes in this department even under the hood.<\/p>\n<p>Photo: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">The camera hardware for the Xiaomi 17T Pro is mostly unchanged from its predecessor.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Thanks to the continued partnership with Leica, the phone has Leica Vario-Summilux 1:1.67-3.0\/15-115 ASPH. optics with the following cameras:-<\/p>\n<ul class=\"_listElement_wioo3_107\">\n<li class=\"_listItem_wioo3_112\">50MP main camera (23mm, f\/1.67 aperture, 2.4\u00b5m 4-in-1 Super Pixel, Light Fusion 950 sensor, OIS)<\/li>\n<li class=\"_listItem_wioo3_112\">50MP telephoto camera (115mm, f\/3.0 aperture, 5x optical zoom, 120x digital zoom, Samsung Isocell JN5 sensor, OIS)<\/li>\n<li class=\"_listItem_wioo3_112\">12MP ultrawide camera (15mm, f\/2.2 aperture, OmniVision OV13B sensor)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Unfortunately, the native camera still locks users into either the Leica Authentic or Leica Vibrant photographic styles.<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">The images from this phone are detailed with good colours. It feels like Xiaomi has dialled back on the saturation of Leica Vibrant, which makes it feel more accurate to the eye.\u00a0As such, all of our imaging photos were shot on Leica Vibrant mode this time round.<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Portrait shots were surprisingly good, with fast eye tracking and autofocus helping to get sharp shots even when the subject was moving around.<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">The telephoto camera\u2019s hardware is the same as before, and we get the same excellent shots at 5x optical zoom. The 10x lossless zoom is pretty serviceable if you have enough light and your hands are steady, else it can get a bit blurry.\u00a0\u00a0The ultrawide is fairly standard for this class of device and we don\u2019t notice any improvements, nor is there anything noteworthy to comment about.<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">The phone handles decently in low-light situations, although it does struggle a little in challenging situations that have a lot of contrast between pitch-dark shadows and very bright light sources. The software does a good job of boosting the image while taming the bright areas so there aren\u2019t too many blown highlights. Indoor photos turned out well across the different focal lengths, and we\u2019re glad it delivers in this regard to help maintain coherency if one is sharing a variety of shots for a montage.<\/p>\n<div class=\"_columnImageContainer_wioo3_46\">\n<div class=\"_column_wioo3_46\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"_base_12j3k_1\" alt=\"Leica Live Moment, taken with Xiaomi 17T Pro\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto\" width=\"368\" height=\"496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/1e129e96e36e66352641e63823eb04c2d0a86dcb7c9ff2025d4326541397c17e?w=190&amp;q=85 190w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/1e129e96e36e66352641e63823eb04c2d0a86dcb7c9ff2025d4326541397c17e?w=300&amp;q=85 300w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/1e129e96e36e66352641e63823eb04c2d0a86dcb7c9ff2025d4326541397c17e?w=368&amp;q=85 368w\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/1e129e96e36e66352641e63823eb04c2d0a86dcb7c9ff2025d4326541397c17e?w=368&amp;q=85\" style=\"--custom-aspect-ratio:0.7419354838709677;contain-intrinsic-size:368px 496px\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"_captionContainer_wioo3_69\">\n<p class=\"_imageCaption_wioo3_165\">Leica Live Moment sample 1<\/p>\n<p>Photo: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_column_wioo3_46\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"_base_12j3k_1\" alt=\"Leica Live Moment, taken with Xiaomi 17T Pro\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto\" width=\"336\" height=\"496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/5c997839665e08d523db400389147c74eeef1500e0b1911811976d6a7629e68d?w=170&amp;q=85 170w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/5c997839665e08d523db400389147c74eeef1500e0b1911811976d6a7629e68d?w=270&amp;q=85 270w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/5c997839665e08d523db400389147c74eeef1500e0b1911811976d6a7629e68d?w=336&amp;q=85 336w\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/5c997839665e08d523db400389147c74eeef1500e0b1911811976d6a7629e68d?w=336&amp;q=85\" style=\"--custom-aspect-ratio:0.6774193548387096;contain-intrinsic-size:336px 496px\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"_captionContainer_wioo3_69\">\n<p class=\"_imageCaption_wioo3_165\">Leica Live Moment sample 2<\/p>\n<p>Photo: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Something new this year is Xiaomi\u2019s take on the iPhone\u2019s Live Photo functionality, which they\u2019re calling <b>Leica Live Moment<\/b>. Essentially, the phone takes a short 2-3 second video clip when you have the Live Moment feature turned on and snap a photo.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Live Moment photos do take up about double the storage as compared to normal photos, so if you get the smaller storage variant (256GB model), you might want to turn this feature off so you don\u2019t burn through your phone\u2019s storage too quickly.\u00a0It\u2019s certainly a fun feature, and while it\u2019s nothing too groundbreaking (Apple\u2019s Live Photo feature has been on iPhones for years), it\u2019s nice to have the option elsewhere.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"benchmark-performance\" class=\"_subHeading1_1k87u_111 _base_1k87u_1\">Benchmark performance<\/h2>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">This time around, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is using the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 processor, which is also found in other true flagship smartphones, and is a direct competitor to Qualcomm\u2019s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">As such, we\u2019ll be pitting this smartphone against those competitors, as well as other options around the S$1,000 price tag. The details on how we benchmark phones can be <u>found here<\/u>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"_nested_1lq60_1\">\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Disclaimer: Because we tested the phone before the official release, we were unable to run 3DMark benchmarks, as they would have uploaded the results to their website. The gallery below will be updated with the 3DMark results as soon as we can run it next.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Similar to the other phones equipped with the Dimensity 9500 processor (such as the OPPO and Vivo phones compared), the Xiaomi 17T Pro doesn\u2019t outright beat its competitors in the synthetic benchmarks, but it\u2019s close enough.<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">It doesn\u2019t surpass the Xiaomi 17 since it\u2019s a more expensive device using the Snapdragon processor, but in the real world, the phone runs apps perfectly well and maintains comfortable temperatures even when playing graphics-intensive games.\u00a0Overall, you\u2019ll be more than satisfied with the phone\u2019s performance even if it doesn\u2019t shine in raw benchmarks numbers &#8211; and that\u2019s what the T-series is all about by delivering the positive aspects of the non-T model, but at more value.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"battery-life\" class=\"_subHeading1_1k87u_111 _base_1k87u_1\">Battery Life<\/h2>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Our battery benchmark uses PCMark for Android\u2019s Work 3.0 Battery Life, with results shown in minutes. This controlled benchmark simulates real-world usage, such as web and social media browsing, video and photo editing, parsing data with various file formats, writing, and more. The test starts at 100% and ends with 20% left on the device.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"_figure_wioo3_1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"_base_12j3k_1\" alt=\"Battery life benchmarking.\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto\" width=\"1309\" height=\"809\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/5908e4b5a96f54f6b88c21ae6a4282e8f1c7394f170307e0ae056a92b1d5fa97?w=500&amp;q=85 500w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/5908e4b5a96f54f6b88c21ae6a4282e8f1c7394f170307e0ae056a92b1d5fa97?w=800&amp;q=85 800w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/5908e4b5a96f54f6b88c21ae6a4282e8f1c7394f170307e0ae056a92b1d5fa97?w=1000&amp;q=85 1000w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/5908e4b5a96f54f6b88c21ae6a4282e8f1c7394f170307e0ae056a92b1d5fa97 1309w\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/5908e4b5a96f54f6b88c21ae6a4282e8f1c7394f170307e0ae056a92b1d5fa97?w=1000&amp;q=85\" style=\"--custom-aspect-ratio:1.6180469715698393;contain-intrinsic-size:1309px 809px\"\/><figcaption class=\"_figureCaptions_wioo3_158\">\n<p class=\"_imageCaption_wioo3_165\">Battery life benchmarking.<\/p>\n<p>Photo: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Battery life on the 17T Pro is hugely improved, thanks in no small part to the massive <b>7,000mAh<\/b> carbon silicon battery inside. With moderate use and a few hours of gaming, a full charge could last us about 1.5 days.<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">And if you somehow manage to drain all of that battery quickly, the phone has <b>100W wired charging<\/b>, so juicing it back up is incredibly quick. A 0-50% charge took us just 25 minutes, while a full charge took a little longer at 74 minutes since charging speeds drop significantly after it hits the 90% mark. If you\u2019re wondering how does its charging performance stack up compared to other phones, you\u2019ll be glad to know that it\u2019s exactly as per our expectation considering it has a rather large uptick in battery capacity over its preceding model. In other words, competitive to others with similar charging abilities and capacity.<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">The retail units in Singapore will include a <b>100W charging brick and cable<\/b>, although any compatible third-party charger will work thanks to USB PPS (Programmable Power Supply) support, an extended feature of the USB Power Delivery standard.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">There\u2019s also <b>50W<\/b> wireless charging just like the Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, although you\u2019ll have to purchase the Xiaomi wireless charger separately.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-it-still-a-good-value-flagship-lite-smartphone-\" class=\"_subHeading1_1k87u_111 _base_1k87u_1\">Is it still a good value flagship-lite smartphone?<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"_figure_wioo3_1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"_base_12j3k_1\" alt=\"Xiaomi 17T Pro in Deep Blue\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/c73f2a31ec31327b8b09f28869d4ba1e0bbccc00179cccfeb5f252557cc92ade?w=500&amp;q=85 500w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/c73f2a31ec31327b8b09f28869d4ba1e0bbccc00179cccfeb5f252557cc92ade?w=800&amp;q=85 800w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/c73f2a31ec31327b8b09f28869d4ba1e0bbccc00179cccfeb5f252557cc92ade?w=1000&amp;q=85 1000w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/c73f2a31ec31327b8b09f28869d4ba1e0bbccc00179cccfeb5f252557cc92ade 1600w\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/c73f2a31ec31327b8b09f28869d4ba1e0bbccc00179cccfeb5f252557cc92ade?w=1000&amp;q=85\" style=\"--custom-aspect-ratio:1.3333333333333333;contain-intrinsic-size:1600px 1200px\"\/><figcaption class=\"_figureCaptions_wioo3_158\">\n<p class=\"_imageCaption_wioo3_165\">Xiaomi 17T Pro in Deep Blue<\/p>\n<p>Photo: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Xiaomi\u2019s T series is possibly the best example of \u201cdon\u2019t fix what\u2019s not broken\u201d. For the last three years, the Chinese company has played it safe and avoided making any significant changes. Some might feel it\u2019s boring, but for people who just want a reliable flagship-esque smartphone at this price point, it\u2019s hard to suggest anything else.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Even though the price has increased, it\u2019s a reasonable increment in comparison to other competitors this year. If you keep in mind the memory chip supply issues worldwide, then the increase doesn\u2019t actually sting as much when put in right context that it\u2019s a problem for all gadgets in general.\u00a0Let\u2019s compare the 512GB edition of Xiaomi T-series Pro models and their recommended retail prices:-<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Everything has mostly remained similar, while improving on  a few selective areas, like the much larger battery capacity and a bump in charging speed, which means that you\u2019re still getting a better device than the year before, and that\u2019s not yet factoring the improved processor and colourways. Even the $200 bump in price (over the Xiaomi 14T Pro) is looking to be par for the course considering other price revisions we\u2019re noticing elsewhere. The price drop on the Xiaomi 15T Pro was mainly due to keeping changes small  and maintaining a different kind of launch strategy without a special pre-order price.<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">There are a few competitors around this price range, but the 17T Pro offers just the right blend of hardware, features and price that make it a standout. The Honor 600 Pro is priced similarly, but uses an older processor, has a lower refresh rate and can\u2019t match the 17T Pro\u2019s battery endurance.\u00a0The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is an older smartphone that retailed for about the same price at launch, but it\u2019s soon to be replaced by the Galaxy S26 FE later this year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">We haven\u2019t tested and benchmarked other competitors like the OPPO Reno15 Pro Max (<b>S$1,049<\/b>) or the newly announced Vivo X300 FE (<b>S$1,099<\/b>), but the Xiaomi 17T Pro triumphs them in terms of battery capacity, charging speed, and display refresh rate. It\u2019s also the <b>only phone with a 5x optical zoom<\/b>. in this price category. Additionally, it\u2019s ever-so-slightly cheaper, although the Reno15 Pro Max comes with 512GB of storage for that price.<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">While it\u2019s not fair to compare it to true flagship-level phones like the OPPO Find X9 Pro, you\u2019ll notice that the performance benchmark results aren\u2019t that far off either, even though the 17T Pro is significantly more affordable.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"_figure_wioo3_1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"_base_12j3k_1\" alt=\"Xiaomi 17T, Xiaomi 17T Pro\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/1fb516e97e6071e093cdae25cb5e1420fb0cf2ed8068d6ca3c5813c458527b0e?w=500&amp;q=85 500w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/1fb516e97e6071e093cdae25cb5e1420fb0cf2ed8068d6ca3c5813c458527b0e?w=800&amp;q=85 800w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/1fb516e97e6071e093cdae25cb5e1420fb0cf2ed8068d6ca3c5813c458527b0e?w=1000&amp;q=85 1000w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/1fb516e97e6071e093cdae25cb5e1420fb0cf2ed8068d6ca3c5813c458527b0e 1600w\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/1fb516e97e6071e093cdae25cb5e1420fb0cf2ed8068d6ca3c5813c458527b0e?w=1000&amp;q=85\" style=\"--custom-aspect-ratio:1.3333333333333333;contain-intrinsic-size:1600px 1200px\"\/><figcaption class=\"_figureCaptions_wioo3_158\">\n<p class=\"_imageCaption_wioo3_165\">Left to right: Xiaomi 17T, Xiaomi 17T Pro<\/p>\n<p>Photo: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Even within Xiaomi\u2019s lineup, there\u2019s a place for each model. We get the Xiaomi 17T and 17T Pro, which are flagship-lite devices that start at under S$1,000 while offering great performance and cameras. Then further up the chain, the Xiaomi 17 stands out as the compact, baseline flagship smartphone with a 6.3-inch screen. Finally, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra clearly leads the pack with its impressive Leica-branded cameras and true flagship hardware.<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Just like the <u>15T Pro<\/u>, the Xiaomi 17T Pro offers reasonable value for money (in the current landscape of price pressures on critical electrical components) and is a great example of what an all-rounder flagship-lite smartphone can bring to the table.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"pricing-and-availability\" class=\"_subHeading1_1k87u_111 _base_1k87u_1\">Pricing and Availability<\/h2>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">The Xiaomi 17T Pro comes in Deep Blue, Deep Violet and Black at these official price points:-<\/p>\n<ul class=\"_listElement_wioo3_107\">\n<li class=\"_listItem_wioo3_112\"><b>S$999<\/b> (12GB RAM, 256GB storage) <b>Online exclusive<\/b><\/li>\n<li class=\"_listItem_wioo3_112\"><b>S$1,149<\/b> (12GB RAM, 512GB storage)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">The Xiaomi 17T will be available in Violet, Blue, Opal White and Black at these retail prices:-<\/p>\n<ul class=\"_listElement_wioo3_107\">\n<li class=\"_listItem_wioo3_112\"><b>S$799<\/b> (12GB RAM, 256GB storage)<\/li>\n<li class=\"_listItem_wioo3_112\"><b>S$949<\/b> (12GB RAM, 512GB storage)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\"><b>Pre-orders start now and will end on 4 June<\/b>. Customers will pre-order will get a free Redmi Pad 2 9.7 worth S$209.<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\"><b>And from 5 to 30 June<\/b>, customers will get a free Redmi Headphones Neo worth S$65.90.<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Some variants of the Xiaomi 17T will be exclusive to certain channels. To help you keep track of everything, here\u2019s a table.<\/p>\n<div class=\"_tableOverflow_ag6jz_1\">\n<table class=\"_tableStyles_ag6jz_5\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"_tableBodyRow_ag6jz_22\">\n<td class=\"_cellStyles_ag6jz_9\">\n<p>Model<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"_cellStyles_ag6jz_9\">\n<p>Memory + Storage<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"_cellStyles_ag6jz_9\">\n<p>Availability<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"_cellStyles_ag6jz_9\">\n<p>Price<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"_tableBodyRow_ag6jz_22\">\n<td class=\"_cellStyles_ag6jz_9\">\n<p>Xiaomi 17T Pro<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"_cellStyles_ag6jz_9\">\n<p>12GB + 256GB<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"_cellStyles_ag6jz_9\">\n<p>Online exclusive, available only on mi.com, Shopee, and Lazada<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"_cellStyles_ag6jz_9\">\n<p>S$999<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"_tableBodyRow_ag6jz_22\">\n<td class=\"_cellStyles_ag6jz_9\">\n<p>Xiaomi 17T Pro<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"_cellStyles_ag6jz_9\">\n<p>12GB + 512GB<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"_cellStyles_ag6jz_9\">\n<p>All Xiaomi stores, mi.com, Shopee and Lazada<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"_cellStyles_ag6jz_9\">\n<p>S$1,149<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"_tableBodyRow_ag6jz_22\">\n<td class=\"_cellStyles_ag6jz_9\">\n<p>Xiaomi 17T<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"_cellStyles_ag6jz_9\">\n<p>12GB + 256GB<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"_cellStyles_ag6jz_9\">\n<p>All Xiaomi stores, mi.com, Shopee, Lazada<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"_cellStyles_ag6jz_9\">\n<p>S$799<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"_tableBodyRow_ag6jz_22\">\n<td class=\"_cellStyles_ag6jz_9\">\n<p>Xiaomi 17T<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"_cellStyles_ag6jz_9\">\n<p>12GB + 512GB<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"_cellStyles_ag6jz_9\">\n<p>Only Xiaomi stores and mi.com<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"_cellStyles_ag6jz_9\">\n<p>S$949<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">You can find the Xiaomi 17E series on Lazada, Shopee, and Mi.com.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<center><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hardwarezone.com.sg\/mobile\/smartphones\/xiaomi-17t-pro-review-singapore-specs-buy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article At Source <\/a><br \/>\n<center\/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Article Jumplist 1. 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