Typically September is dedicated to the Xiaomi T series, characterized by flagships with MediaTek processors – without sacrificing Leica camera hardware. This year as well it won’t be an exception, but the debut would have been brought forward to May.
To prove this, Xiaomi 17T has already appeared on Geekbench and now also surfaces in a certification. This is quite important as it confirms the design of the new mid-range flagship series, complete with its commercial name.
Xiaomi 17T spotted in a live photo, thanks to a certification: how the design will change
The look shown by the live photos reveals an aesthetic almost identical to that of the Xiaomi 15T Pro. The device is characterized by straight edges, rounded corners and a Squircle camera module containing a trio of sensors; the LED flash is positioned externally, beside the module. The front, almost certainly occupied by a punch-hole display, has not been shown.
The documentation lists both the model number 2602DPT53G and the commercial name, leaving no doubt: this is indeed the Xiaomi 17T, the base version of the new series. We know the device will not arrive alone but will be accompanied by the bigger Xiaomi 17T Pro.
The only oddity concerns the cameras: looking at the top photo you can glimpse a periscopic telephoto lens, usually dedicated to the Pro variant. The standard phone is expected to feature a classic telephoto lens, but it isn’t out of the question that Xiaomi has decided to narrow the differences between the two smartphones.
The certification refers to the Brazilian market, where the box will include a 67W charger. The battery should be a 6,500 mAh unit, based on what has emerged so far, with a clear improvement over the 5,500 mAh of the Xiaomi 15T and 15T Pro.
Recently the device appeared on Geekbench with the Dimensity 8500 chipset on board, in line with the usual specs of the line. Below you will find a compilation of rumors about the new smartphones, with all the details leaked so far.
The possible differences with Xiaomi 17T Pro
| Xiaomi 17T | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
| Dimensions and weight | 162,91 x 77,93 x 8,18 mm, 227 grams | 162,91 x 77,93 x 8,18 mm, 227 grams |
| Colors | Silver, Black, Blue | Silver, Black, Blue |
| IP Certification | IP66/IP68/IP69 | IP66/IP68/IP69 |
| Display | Flat AMOLED LTPO 6.83″ 1.5K (2,760 × 1,256 pixels) with 165 Hz refresh rate, up to 3,500 nits brightness, 12-bit color | Flat AMOLED LTPO 6.83″ 1.5K (2,760 × 1,256 pixels) with 165 Hz refresh rate, up to 3,500 nits brightness, 12-bit color |
| Security | Under-display ultrasonic fingerprint reader | Under-display ultrasonic fingerprint reader |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling with vapor chamber | Liquid cooling with vapor chamber |
| SoC | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, 4 nm TSMC | MediaTek Dimensity 9500, 3 nm TSMC |
| CPU | 1 x 3,4 GHz – Cortex-A725 3 x 3,2 GHz – Cortex-A725 4 x 2,2 GHz – Cortex-A725 | 1 x 4,21 GHz – ARM C1-Ultra 3 x 3,50 GHz – ARM C1-Premium 4 x 2,7 GHz – ARM C1-Pro |
| GPU | ARM Mali-G720 MP8 | ARM Mali G1-Ultra |
| RAM | 12 GB LPDDR5X | 12 GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 256/512 GB UFS 4.1 non espandibile | 256/512 GB UFS 4.1 non espandibile |
| Battery | 6.500 mAh, silicon-carbon | 8.500 mAh, silicon-carbon |
| Charging | 67W + wireless charging | 100W + wireless charging |
| Camera | 50 + 50 + 12 MP (f/1.7-2.2-1.9) with Light Fusion 800, OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto | Leica Lenses | 50 + 50 + 12 MP (f/? ) with Light Fusion 800, OIS, ultra-wide and periscopic telephoto | Leica Lenses |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| Connectivity and others | Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, GPS, USB-C, IR sensor | Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, GPS, USB-C, IR sensor |
| Operating system | Android 16 with HyperOS 3 | Android 16 with HyperOS 3 |
