Xiaomi 17T launches as a compact flagship with 5x periscope zoom and Dimensity 8500‑Ultra
30 May 2026, 00:01:35
Add DeviceSpecifications as a preferred source on GoogleThe Xiaomi 17T arrives as a compact flagship built around a Leica professional triple‑camera system, headlined by a 50MP Light Fusion 800 main sensor with a Summilux lens and a 1G+6P hybrid optical design engineered to reduce glare, ghosting, and infrared interference. The star upgrade is the new 5x periscope telephoto lens - introduced in a Xiaomi T‑series device of this size - offering 10x lossless optical‑grade zoom and up to 120x AI Ultra Zoom. The camera suite supports HDR10+ and 4K 60fps video, Leica Portrait modes, Stage mode for performance capture, and Leica Live Moment, which records the moments leading into each shot for more narrative‑driven imagery.
The display is another major highlight: a 6.59‑inch 1.5K 12‑bit panel with 120Hz refresh rate, 3500‑nit peak brightness, and TÜV Rheinland Quadruple Eye Care certification. Xiaomi Vision Care2 introduces 35 indicators for eye‑health optimization, including circadian‑friendly tuning, low blue‑light hardware filtering, and 3840Hz PWM dimming. The ultra‑slim bezels and quad‑wrap mid‑frame give the device a compact footprint without compromising visual immersion.
Powering the phone is the MediaTek Dimensity 8500‑Ultra, built on a 4nm process with an all‑big‑core CPU architecture and upgraded GPU performance. Thermal management is handled by Xiaomi's 3D IceLoop system, designed for sustained performance during gaming and multitasking. The 6500mAh silicon‑carbon battery delivers significantly higher energy density than traditional lithium‑ion cells, enabling long runtimes in a smaller body. It supports 67W HyperCharge, 50W PD/PPS fast charging, and 22.5W wired reverse charging.
The Xiaomi 17T also introduces Xiaomi Astral Communication, a redesigned antenna system that boosts low‑frequency, mid‑high‑frequency, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS performance. IP68 water and dust resistance, an in‑display fingerprint scanner, Wi‑Fi 6E, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, and an IR blaster round out the hardware. Xiaomi Offline Communication allows device‑to‑device voice calls without network coverage, provided both devices support the feature.
On the software side, HyperOS integrates tightly with Google’s Gemini AI. Features include Gemini Live, screen‑sharing queries, connected‑app actions, and AI‑powered image generation. Xiaomi’s AI Creativity Assistant adds tools such as AI Cutout, AI Erase Pro, AI Image Enhancement, AI Expansion, and AI Film for automated cinematic edits.
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