Xiaomi 17T vs 17T Pro: Which one to get?

Xiaomi's T-series continues to be a battleground for premium performance at a competitive price, but the gap between the standard and Pro models is wider than ever. Is the Pro model worth the extra cash, or does the more compact standard 17T offer the better overall value? Check out this HEAD-TO-HEAD for the COMPLETE BREAKDOWN of how these two phones compare in terms of screen quality, battery life and charging speed, chipset performance, and camera image quality, all based on our extensive reviews. ▶ Read our detailed text comparison https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_17t_vs_17t_pro_review_battery_camera_price_compared-news-73062.php ▶ Check the phone's prices https://www.gsmarena.com/where-to-buy.php3?p=14652 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. ▶ Check out the full phone's specs https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_17t_5g-14652.php https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_17t_pro_5g-14651.php ▶ Check out how the phones sound https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_17t_vs_17t_pro_review_battery_camera_price_compared-news-73062.php#lt ▶ Get the GSMArena.com merch here: https://merch.gsmarena.com/ ******************** Search queries & key moments: 00:00 - Xiaomi 17T vs 17T Pro review 00:23 - Design differences & build tour 00:53 - 6.59" 120Hz AMOLED screen specs 01:00 - 6.83" 144Hz AMOLED screen specs 01:07 - Display quality & color comparison 01:30 - Brightness test results compared 01:42 - Fingerprint reader speed test 01:47 - Stereo speakers loudness compared 02:12 - Storage options available 02:20 - Android 16 & HyperOS 3 features 02:29 - Software updates policy comparison 02:36 - Dimensity 8500-Ultra vs 9500 02:52 - AnTuTu 11 & Geekbench 6 scores 03:19 - 6500mAh vs 7000mAh battery test 03:37 - Charging speed test 04:02 - Camera specs & differences 04:22 - 50MP main camera daylight photos 04:29 - 2x zoom image quality compared 04:34 - 5x telephoto camera performance 04:43 - Ultrawide camera daylight photos 04:48 - Low-light main camera performance 04:59 - Low-light telephoto photo quality 05:08 - Low-light ultrawide photo quality 05:13 - Selfie camera image samples 05:24 - Selfie video samples 05:29 - 4K & 8K video recording features 05:40 - Daylight video quality comparison 06:00 - Low-light video quality test 06:23 - Conclusion: shared phone features 06:43 - Xiaomi 17T pros 06:53 - Xiaomi 17T Pro pros 07:09 - Verdict: which should you buy?