Xiaomi 17 T Pro — Launch of the sub-flagship with a Leica camera
The Xiaomi 17 T Pro debuts in the T series
Xiaomi 17 T Pro It joined the T series as a sub-flagship focused on photography—featuring a camera system developed in collaboration with Leica, a MediaTek Dimensity 9500 processor, and a 7000 mAh battery. The manufacturer positions it between mid-range models and the top-tier flagships from the main, numeric series.
The launch took place unusually early—at the end of May 2026, instead of the traditional fall launch window for the T series. In this article, we’ve compiled the most important specifications and highlighted what stands out most about the new model.
- 6.83-inch AMOLED display, 144 Hz, 1.5K resolution (2772 × 1280), peak brightness up to 3,500 nits
- MediaTek Dimensity 9500 processor manufactured using 3 nm lithography, Mali G1-Ultra GPU
- Memory: 12 GB LPDDR5X RAM and 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB UFS 4.1
- Leica cameras: main 50 MP (Light Fusion 950, f/1.67, OIS), 50 MP 5x periscope (f/3.0, OIS), 12 MP ultra-wide-angle (f/2.2, 120°)
- 32 MP selfie camera (f/2.2), video recording up to 8K
- 7000 mAh battery (silicon-carbon), 100 W wired charging and 50 W wireless charging
- Xiaomi HyperOS 3 system, Xiaomi 3D IceLoop cooling
- IP68 rating, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, USB-C, dual SIM, 5G connectivity
At the heart of the camera system is a periscope telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom, and AI Ultra Zoom mode digitally extends the range to up to 120x magnification. The front features a 32 MP selfie camera, while the rear camera system records video at resolutions up to 8K.
The second pillar is energy. The 7000 mAh silicon-carbon battery supports 100 W wired charging and 50 W wireless charging. The phone uses Xiaomi’s 3D IceLoop cooling system and runs on HyperOS 3.
In terms of construction, the screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 7i, and the display’s peak brightness reaches 3,500 nits. The device weighs 219 g and is IP68-certified. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, and NFC, and the smartphone is available in Black, Deep Violet, and Deep Blue.
This is a classic sub-flag ship — the most practical features of the flagship model, with the Leica camera and battery as the main selling points, without having to opt for the top-of-the-line model.