Xiaomi 17T Series Launches Globally With Leica 5x Telephoto Cameras
Xiaomi 17T and Xiaomi 17T Pro launch globally with Leica 5x telephoto cameras, Dimensity chipsets, and batteries up to 7,000mAh.
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Xiaomi 17T and Xiaomi 17T Pro launch globally with Leica 5x telephoto cameras, Dimensity chipsets, and batteries up to 7,000mAh.
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Xiaomi has launched the Xiaomi 17T and Xiaomi 17T Pro globally at its May 2026 launch event in Vienna, introducing major camera and battery upgrades to its premium T-series smartphones.
Both phones feature a Leica 5x telephoto camera, making long-range photography a central feature across the lineup rather than limiting it to the Pro model. Xiaomi is also introducing Leica Live Moment, designed to capture short moving moments alongside still images.
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Xiaomi 17T Key Specifications
The standard Xiaomi 17T is designed as the more compact option in the new series. Key features include:
- 6.59-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate.
- MediaTek Dimensity 8500-Ultra processor.
- 50MP Leica main camera with optical image stabilisation.
- 50MP Leica 5x periscope telephoto camera.
- 12MP ultra-wide camera.
- 32MP front camera.
- 6,500mAh silicon-carbon battery.
- 67W HyperCharge wired charging.
- Xiaomi HyperOS software.
Xiaomi says the telephoto camera supports 5x optical zoom, 10x optical-grade zoom, and up to 120x AI Ultra Zoom.
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Xiaomi 17T Pro Key Specifications
The Xiaomi 17T Pro offers a larger display, stronger performance, and faster charging. Its key specifications include:
- 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with 144Hz refresh rate.
- MediaTek Dimensity 9500 processor.
- Leica-branded triple rear camera system with 5x telephoto support.
- 32MP front camera.
- 7,000mAh battery.
- 100W wired HyperCharge.
- 50W wireless charging.
- Xiaomi HyperOS software.
- Price and Availability
European launch pricing is reported to start at:
- Xiaomi 17T: from €749.
- Xiaomi 17T Pro: from €899.
Availability, storage options, and promotional offers may vary by country. Xiaomi has separately confirmed that the standard Xiaomi 17T will launch in India on June 4, 2026.
Why This Launch Matters
The biggest upgrade is Xiaomi’s decision to give both models a Leica 5x telephoto camera. Telephoto hardware is increasingly important in premium smartphones, particularly for portraits, stage photography, and travel shots, where digital zoom usually reduces image quality.
The larger batteries also make the new series more competitive. With 6,500mAh on the standard model and 7,000mAh on the Pro, Xiaomi is pushing beyond the battery capacities commonly seen in globally available premium Android phones.
The Xiaomi 17T Series is therefore positioned for buyers who want flagship-style camera flexibility and longer battery life without moving directly to the company’s most expensive Ultra model.