Xiaomi 17T review: Going the distance

The Xiaomi 17T makes a strong play for the upper-midrange market, boasting a brilliant 120Hz OLED display and a stellar new 5x telephoto camera. While its large 6,500mAh battery delivers excellent endurance, the device is held back by slower 67W charging and a plastic frame that compromises its premium price tag. Is this upgraded setup enough to justify the cost, or should you look elsewhere? 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=14652 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-review-2967.php ▶ Check out the full specs https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_17t_5g-14652.php ▶ Check out how the phone sounds https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_17t-review-2967p3.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 ******************* Key moments: 00:00 - Xiaomi 17T review 00:21 - Design and build 00:51 - 6.59" 120Hz AMOLED display 01:08 - Screen brightness test results 01:30 - Fingerprint reader performance 01:38 - Stereo speakers loudness 01:51 - IR blaster placement 01:56 - Storage options available 02:01 - HyperOS 3 & Android 16 update 02:31 - Dimensity 8500-Ultra speed 02:42 - Geekbench 6, AnTuTu 10 & 3D Mark scores 02:53 - Thermals & stress test stability 03:13 - 67W fast charging speed test 03:33 - Reverse wired charging 03:40 - Leica camera specs & sensors 03:54 - 50MP main camera daylight photos 04:13 - 2x zoom image quality 04:22 - 5x telephoto camera performance 04:33 - 10x digital zoom samples 04:39 - Ultrawide camera image quality 04:50 - Macro & closeup samples 04:56 - Selfie camera image quality 05:08 - Low-light main camera photos 05:24 - Low-light telephoto photos 05:32 - Low-light ultrawide photos 05:43 - Video capture specs 05:51 - Daylight video quality test 06:07 - Video stabilization test 06:13 - Low-light video quality test 06:31 - Verdict: Is it worth buying? 06:59 - Poco X8 Pro & Galaxy S25 FE