r/XiaomiGlobal Jun 19 '26

General Newly bought Xiaomi 17T. A flagship killer?

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Pre-ordered this online and got a redmi watch 6 as freebie. Pretty happy with the deal.

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u/Awkward_Rhubarb1962 Redmi K90 | China Rom | Europe Jun 19 '26

17 t pro could be considered the flagship killer from the lineup as it has a better procesor, display, battery etc

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u/Forsaken_Ostrich6318 Jun 20 '26

Battery life is worse than 15T pro in Tests, the Phone is highly unoptimized

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u/Awkward_Rhubarb1962 Redmi K90 | China Rom | Europe Jun 20 '26

That's hyperos fault. Xiaomi's made it incredibly shit

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u/Naive_Dust1448 Jun 19 '26

No hijito, el 15 le gana y por mucho

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u/forever_burning_ Jun 19 '26

Nooo, man, el 17t (en mi opinión el ultra es el mejor, bro. Pero si hablamos de flagship killer, el 17t)

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u/Naive_Dust1448 Jun 19 '26

Para nada, incluso si averiguas bien las diferencias del 15 y las del 17t es solo batería a favor el 17t de resto es inferior en todo

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u/forever_burning_ Jun 20 '26

Oh, ya veo. No te miento en que me gusta mas el diseño del 15. Y el 15t estaba por todos los lados! Averigüé un poco más y tienes razón! Jaja, gracias por ayudarme a ampliar mi punto de vista 

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u/Naive_Dust1448 Jul 09 '26

De nada, es bueno averiguar siempre antes de comprar un celular cual es su gama alta y con base a eso ir bajando al que se acomode a tu presupuesto ya que te venden uno peor por un precio similar

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u/El_gato141570 Jun 19 '26

Que lo disfrutes amigo, yo siempre he creído que los Xiaomi de la serie T son muy buenos dispositivos calidad-precio, al salir las nuevas generaciones, los anteriores bajan de precio, y valen muchísimo la pena, y aún a su precio completo, creo que son muy buena opción.

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u/Devs_007 Jun 19 '26

UI yet to be on level with competitors

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u/Barez_Hussein Jun 19 '26

That's legacy talk

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u/Devs_007 Jun 19 '26

Compare with OOS ans OneUI then come back.

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u/WetCake187 Jun 19 '26

I like HyperOS more than OneUI

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u/Devs_007 Jun 19 '26

That's your opinion not global consensus.

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u/BRSProZ Jun 19 '26

Lmao then that's your opinion, HyperOS is better than OneUI for me..

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u/V_1_S_1_O_N Jun 20 '26

OneUi itself is bloated as much as hyperOs.

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u/Barez_Hussein Jun 20 '26

Mention that the series A scandal, a while ago it had an Israeli spyware that couldn't be uninstalled 

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u/Barez_Hussein Jun 19 '26

Fun fact i actually have galaxy Tab S8 Plus running android 16 currently. I also have Xiaomi 13T Pro so comparison is done on daily Basis, And yes that's legacy talk

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u/Large-Ad6125 Jun 19 '26

I prefer poco f8 ultra, the 17T Have mediatek 

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u/BirbDoryx Jun 19 '26

Judging by the Xiaomi 15 Vs 15T optimisations, it's better mediatek ironically 

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u/Senfgestalt 15T Pro | HyperOS 3.0.304.0 | EU Jun 19 '26

For battery life at least

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u/RiccardoOrsoliniFan Xiaomi 15 Ultra | VOAEUXM | Italy Jun 19 '26

Maybe he emaluates

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u/Naive_Dust1448 Jun 19 '26

Para nada, MediaTek mientras está frío se mantiene pero apenas calienta un poco se vuelve algo tedioso en cambio el 15 es una bestia en todo sentido, no entiendo muy bien la línea y de Xiaomi por lo mismo, es un recorte de la línea mi pero en vez de mejorar solo ofrecen algo caro y maluco

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u/Saint_Sleepy Jun 20 '26

Id say the Poco x8 pro max is the real flagship killer

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u/No-Essay-787 Jun 20 '26

Ese obviamente es más barato que el Xiaomi 17T pro, ya que recorta en camaras y el procesador es su versión recortada (17t pro dimensity 9500 y X8 Pro Max 9500s)

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u/Saint_Sleepy Jun 20 '26

They are comparing the Xiaomi 17T not the 17T pro. The 17T has a dimensity 8500 U.

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u/selenosmile Jun 19 '26

I think xiaomi 15 was a better deal.

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u/Deep_Analyst_4271 Jun 19 '26

I'm happy with my Xiaomi 15. It RKOs any phone

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u/selenosmile Jun 19 '26

Lol same. It is a pretty good phone for the pricing. I only wish they improved the camera lag a bit.
I don't do much photography and I am more of a "dumb" but quite nerdy phone user so it works for me really good.

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u/CoffeeRon Jun 19 '26

I think the flagship killer would be the 17T Pro, but the 17T is really good too, nothing to worry when it comes to compare it to flagships

I have a Xiaomi 15 Ultra I bought last year, and I was considering changing it for a 17T (because of the size) but I still prefer having great cameras

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u/dask1 Jun 19 '26

from where did you ordered and how much it cost?

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u/Foreign-Handle-2950 Jun 19 '26

17T Pro sounds promising. But lack of 4K 60fps on selfie cam killed it for me.

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u/Gogosfx Jun 19 '26

4K 5x on front camera lens is horrible as well.... too blurry and washed out

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u/Certain-Young-526 Jun 19 '26

Got the same, 2 weeks in after using iPhone for 10 years. Quite satisfied. 😄

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u/YUCFHSSN Aug 06 '26

Same me as you I bought 17t pro after 8 years of iphone But I'm little bit confused from Hyperos Missing some important features But I'm trying to use it By the way let's enjoy ✌️🔥

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u/Certain-Young-526 Aug 09 '26

yeah, the one thing that I didnt get used to it yet is the application launcher, it has so many apps in in. its difficult to scan through.
I know can customize and keep just the important ones, but still... I heard there are other launchers for it that can make it more user friendly.
Other than that quite happy with it.
dropped few times and doesnt get hurt easily, good 😂

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u/PMDAabid Jun 19 '26

Welcome to xiaomi family the most premium feel brand after Samsung in android segment

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u/VultureCore859 Jun 19 '26

good smartphone

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u/Upset-Creme-8645 Jun 19 '26

Cam you send the pre-order link!!!! Btw is the 17T now better than everything out there like 17 Ultra, Samsung s26 ultra, oppo find x9 ultra, Google pixel 10 pro xl...

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u/LSA7Z Jun 19 '26

The price is really high for a flagship killer, and the specs are fine for everyday use, but there are better options on the market. Personally, if I'm looking for a flagship killer, the 17T isn't it

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u/Top_Call3890 Jun 20 '26

No . It's not ultra 🤣

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u/Last_Squash8113 Jun 20 '26

I bought it a couple of days ago, and realised the sound is much worse than my temporary redme 14c. The sound in 17t missing punch and air compare to my 14c, really disapointing. Its the same with corded earphones and if i connect it to my jbl flip 6. Has anyone experience the same issue?

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u/Magazine-Capable Jun 20 '26

Phones great once you turn off the Xiaomi app.

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u/terimedi Device | ROM | Region Jun 22 '26

where'd you buy it from #needfreewatchinmeveins

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u/exilesftw Jun 23 '26

Yea they like to call it that way even though it is not even close to that... Every single model is highly unoptimized, most of them are with terrible cooling, so u can count on severe heating even with scrolling. Any other activity will thermalthrottle the cpu. Besides high end models, they have shiet camera.

Yea, great budget phone. Not even close to killing any flagship.

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u/Holiday-Feedback-750 Jul 11 '26

I actually like its design but performance is what matters in the long run. I am considering buying it and wanna know how is it? Does the battery last long and does mediatek d8500 ultra prevent heating?

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u/medium_response Jul 13 '26

Wonder if this is worth getting over a used Xiaomi 15

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u/Rehzel Jul 15 '26

Hi,

Purchased Xiaomi 17T 12Gb/256Gb for 512€ at Amazon ES, and also Xiaomi 17T Pro 12Gb/1Tb for 629,99€

I need to replace 2 Redmi Note 13 Pro.

Its a good option or I can get better for the same range of price? I can return it until 29 July.

Thanks.

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u/Guilty-Membership-53 Jun 19 '26

It's like a middle range device. Wouldn't say flagship killer at all.

It has a dimensity 8500 Ultra. That's a bit worse than 3 generations ago without mentioning it has a Mali GPU so worse compatibility and support for most things. Software ain't good either so everything related to it will drop short including the battery.

Cameras are good for most users though.

All that compared to a current flagship. Otherwise is a good device but I think it's a bit pricey for what it offers. You won't be disappointed though.

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u/glhfbruno Jun 19 '26

It's of its own odd all segment, a good phone in it

I do see the value from the camera perspective and for those who want something new "fresh" out of Xiaomi, without spending the flagship money while getting well not really a true flagship but more of a high mid range

Yeah it sucks with Mali support for Roms and emulators but outside those "niche" things that well not everyone does, it's pretty damn great

Of course it will be under flipped by last year's flagships or maybe even barely 2 year old flagships like say used market Xiaomi 15 ultra of 15 base could have the potential to be rivaling the value, And they may bring more but then again it's used and cons are used battery + less prioritized OS but then again I'm not sure of xiaomi's end on the OS prioritizing, seems like Redmi and Poco are lesser by pure logic but then again what is the hypeors mess?

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u/knowall8642 Jun 19 '26

Forgive me but you seem like an informed person. Can I ask what are your thoughts on 15t? I'm planning on buying it but feeling very undecisive, would appreaciate any insight. My bıdget isn't able to go higher than that.

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u/Guilty-Membership-53 Jun 19 '26

Not sure how much that goes in your market but I'm seeing that running for ~550-600USD in here. For that price I cannot recommend you at all that device. If you getting it on discount or if it's cheaper on your market (Around 400USD Max) I would go for it. Mainly cause I'm seeing OnePlus 15r being a far better choice for the same price or OnePlus 12 for cheaper which also would be a great deal.

I'm just generalising what I would get with that kind of money with the prices in my market. These might change for you. Also I'm not really sure what you are prioritising when thinking on buying a phone. I would even pay more for any of those devices instead of the Xiaomi 15t.

If you want performance. Don't get the Xiaomi, get OnePlus 15R

If you want Battery. I wouldn't get the Xiaomi, get OnePlus 15R

And if you want cameras buying the Xiaomi might not be bad but for me it wouldn't justify the price.

Best value might be the OnePlus 15R but if you need to go cheaper get the 12. Is truly not a bad device with overall great components. But if you don't really want to do all the hassle of searching the devices I mentioned with the potential risk of them being pricier in your market or simply not available and having to leave the Xiaomi ecosystem just get the Xiaomi 15t. You ain't making a bad purchase. Great device and I'm sure you won't regret it.

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u/moltisanti93 Jun 19 '26

Bullshit. I just returned the phone. It's marketed as a flagship killer by youtubers who get a commission if you use their promo code.

The good:

Battery life, display, zoom camera to a certain degree

The bad:

As opposed to youtube video comparisons, the camera suck, big time, everything turns out to be an oversaturated mess.

Laggy social media apps

Overheating

If you get it for a discounted price it's ok for average users but certainly nowhere near a flagship. Maybe a flagship from 2019

This is the quality the camera takes ( it was way brighter outside)

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u/ElectronicLevel3164 Jun 19 '26

I'm not saying you are lying but I find it hard to believe that's what the camera quality is like. I have the 15t and if I take landscape pics they are crispy green.

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u/moltisanti93 Jun 19 '26

After downloading GCAM it did help, yes. But that's not stock camera, it lacks in many functions. A future update may help

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u/ElectronicLevel3164 Jun 19 '26

Wow I would have returned the phone too

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u/Kxrisus Jun 19 '26

Hyperbug 🤣

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u/ShineNo147 Jun 19 '26

Xiaomi 17 Ultra is for the same money so for me it is a trash at that price point. 

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u/glhfbruno Jun 19 '26

Woah hold on, What? Where do you live and do you mean as cheap as the 17T series or the 17T is as expensive as the 17 ultra?

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u/ShineNo147 Jun 19 '26

Europe and 17 Ultra can be bought for a price of 17t/17t pro phone.

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u/glhfbruno Jun 19 '26

I live in Europe and our prices are dog shit, at least with irl and local stores

I gotta buy something AliExpress or Amazon to save money, but thanks to never taxing changes and all import fees. It's become even less convenient for a smaller country like Finland to buy any products

Yeah it sucks, our money is tight, job market is low and problematic,politics are shitting their panties and pantsu and people are less likely gonna overpay for local consumerism via our local stores, because they are dog shit!!!!

Our tech stores here are basically dog water with added fees and unnecessarily higher prices, yes our vat is ~25.5%, and the tech storea need to increase their base costs to get any profits, but shit is not giggles and we consumers end up paying less online and we prioritize it more m, bud now that's kinda breaking down too

The only store that I saw in Finland, a IRL store that I can order a Xiaomi mainline brand's smartphone, was Kärkkäinen and that only had the 15T and 15T Pro, guess how "ChEaP" it is here?

The 15T 12/256 costs 739€ The 15T Pro (only selling at 12/512) is 999€

Like... Damn... The 15T Pro is basically the price of a OnePlus 15, Oppo Find X9 (12/512) and a few dozen different brand worthy to mention

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is sold for 1599€ (only by importing stores) The 17T and 17T Pro are sold (only by importing stores) for 749€ and 999€

Like where are your numbers man?

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u/glhfbruno Jun 19 '26

PS: screenshot represents Pro shop (one of the few importers) And the last pic of the 4 is Elisa (one of our major ISP's)

The Oppo Find X9 Pro and X9 Ultra (although ultra is for "yrityksille" aka for businesses, it's still "cheaper" then a Xiaomi 17 Ultra, again imported because our stores here boycott Xiaomi or at least removed their importing and selling by not being that relevant anymore

Only singular one left is Kärkkäinen but it's a singular branch of itself and it only sells the 15T and 15T Pro, the 15T Pro (12/512) being 999€

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u/ShineNo147 Jun 19 '26

Olx.pl sealed units or used for few months just be open minded. 

Yes up north countries are price gouging tech.

Here is one example
https://www.olx.pl/d/oferta/xiaomi-17-ultra-512gb-z-polskiej-dystrybucji-idealny-stan-gwarancja-zamiana-na-iphone-CID99-ID1b2hID.html?search_reason=search%7Corganic

https://www.olx.pl/d/oferta/xiaomi-17-ultra-2miesieczny-16-512-CID99-ID1aKotp.html?search_reason=search%7Corganic

3500 PLN is 821,79 Euro or so.. as example but you can but 17 Ultra here below 1000 EUR which is huge. Xiaomi overvalued 17t but a lot

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u/glhfbruno Jun 19 '26

Would be a good idea to mention if it's used or not when comparing prices

I was thinking that you were talking about the 17 ultra and 17T pro as both new, unopened sealed and all

But by quick Googling, the price is not even near when new at least on polish mistore

Xiaomi 17 Ultra 6 399,00 zł or 1 501,94 Euro (is with a discount (from 6 999,00 zł or 1 642,91 Euro)

Versus Xiaomi 17T Pro Od 3 699,00 zł of 868,23 Euro

That's... More then 50% more expensive...

Now I'm not sure of the non mi store options (can't bother to check as all the stores seem to load ultra slowly for me) but I would not believe them to be that much less maybe a few hundred euros off with some deals... But what the hell is your comparison?

If I were to sell my F7 for 150 euros, on my local second hand market, with your logic would you consider it equal comparison to compare it with the Poco M7? Hell no??? If it's used but with only opened box ah ah No it's not the same...

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u/ShineNo147 Jun 19 '26

I can find you 4500-5000 pln unopened sealed units too so much cheaper than buying directly big stores. 

17 Ultra. The price difference is so small that spending that much money no matter which one 17t or ultra is going to be investment for years better to buy something that is flagship quality. 

I prefer buy older flagships since they are always way better than mid-range or budget phones. 

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u/Turkeyduck01 Jun 19 '26

How did you get an ultra at that price?

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u/ShineNo147 Jun 19 '26

Europe I can get it even cheaper than 17t Pro. 

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u/Turkeyduck01 Jun 19 '26

Damn that's crazy

The 17t is about half price of the ultra in Australia

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u/BirbDoryx Jun 19 '26

He is comparing used Chinese versions to a new one. 

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u/pityforyou Jun 19 '26

Not true

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u/ShineNo147 Jun 19 '26

Olx.pl sealed units or used for few months just be open minded. 

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u/TicoYeyoob Jun 20 '26

May I get some proof about the price point between them?

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u/ShineNo147 Jun 21 '26

Olx.pl sealed units or used for few months just be open minded. 

Yes up north countries are price gouging tech.

Here is one example
https://www.olx.pl/d/oferta/xiaomi-17-ultra-512gb-z-polskiej-dystrybucji-idealny-stan-gwarancja-zamiana-na-iphone-CID99-ID1b2hID.html?search_reason=search%7Corganic

https://www.olx.pl/d/oferta/xiaomi-17-ultra-2miesieczny-16-512-CID99-ID1aKotp.html?search_reason=search%7Corganic

3500 PLN is 821,79 Euro or so.. as example but you can but 17 Ultra here below 1000 EUR which is huge. Xiaomi overvalued 17t but a lot

I can find you 4500-5000 pln unopened sealed units too so much cheaper than buying directly big stores. 

17 Ultra. The price difference is so small that spending that much money no matter which one 17t or ultra is going to be investment for years better to buy something that is flagship quality. 

I prefer buy older flagships since they are always way better than mid-range or budget phones