Xiaomi 17T Pro review: Premium power at a premium price

The Xiaomi 17T Pro steps into the premium market, packing serious flagship power, boasting a blazing-fast Dimensity 9500 chipset and a massive 7,000mAh battery. While it delivers excellent performance and top-tier battery life, its steep launch price puts it in direct competition with true top-shelf flagships. Is this high-end contender really worth your cash, or should you wait for a price drop? Check out our video review to learn ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW about the phone's top features, build and screen quality, battery life, performance, and camera image quality. ▶ Check price https://www.gsmarena.com/where-to-buy.php3?p=14651 Note: This is an unbiased, non-sponsored review, but sales commissions may be earned if you make a purchase through the link above. ▶ Read our detailed text review https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_17t_pro-review-2965.php ▶ Check out the full specs https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_17t_pro_5g-14651.php ▶ Check out how the phone sounds https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_17t_pro-review-2965p3.php#lt ▶ Our new Active use score for battery life is explained here: https://www.gsmarena.com/introducing_gsmarena_battery_test_v2-news-60397.php ******************* 00:00 - Xiaomi 17T Pro review 00:23 - Design tour and build quality 00:55 - Screen specs and display tech 01:05 - Max brightness test 01:24 - 144Hz refresh rate handling 01:39 - Fingerprint reader speed test 01:47 - Stereo speakers loudness test 02:00 - IR blaster functionality 02:06 - Storage options available 02:11 - HyperOS 3 features & Android 16 02:33 - Software updates policy length 02:39 - Dimensity 9500 performance test 02:49 - GeekBench 6, AnTuTu 10 & 3D Mark benchmarks 02:59 - Thermals and stability stress test 03:10 - 7000mAh battery life test 03:29 - 100W charging speed test 03:43 - 50W wireless charging test 03:49 - 22.5W reverse wired charging 03:56 - Camera specs breakdown 04:08 - Main camera daylight photos 04:40 - Telephoto zoom camera daylight 05:06 - Ultrawide camera daylight quality 05:27 - Selfie camera photo quality 05:38 - Low-light main camera photos 05:54 - Low-light telephoto camera 06:06 - Low-light ultrawide camera 06:14 - Video recording specs and modes 06:23 - 4K video quality in daylight 06:45 - Video stabilization test 06:54 - Low-light video quality test 07:13 - Verdict: Is Xiaomi 17T Pro worth it? 07:45 - Two alternatives: Poco F8 Ultra & Honor 600 Pro