Tech Advisor80
A compact, good-looking upper mid-ranger with a big telephoto upgrade and strong battery, though a price rise brings tougher competition, even from the older 15T Pro.
Xiaomi 17T
5 expert reviews#45 of 80 smartphones
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recommend
recommend
Best for 5x telephoto and battery
Critics’ consensus
5 professional reviewers tested the Xiaomi 17T, and 5 recommend it. Most praised: battery life and picture quality.
Reviewed by Tech Advisor, Trusted Reviews, TechRadar and 2 more
The catch: It has a plastic frame and no wireless charging, and the price rose.
Critics agree
Scores run from 80 to 80All 5 scores printed by the outlets
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What do critics say about the Xiaomi 17T?
Trusted Reviews80
A meaningful step up from its predecessor with better cameras and battery, but performance is mid-range and the software cluttered, so it is not quite a flagship killer.
TechRadar80
A very capable phone with smooth performance, slick software and very good battery life at a fair price.
Expert Reviews80
Recommended over the Pro sibling for offering nearly everything at a lower price, led by a unique 5x telephoto and great battery.
Digital Trends80
A practical, bargain-priced phone after two months of use, with standout battery and telephoto.
Scores are converted to 0–100. "est." means the outlet gave no number, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates
What critics praise most
Battery life4 of 5
Picture quality3 of 5
Performance2 of 5
What critics dislike most
No clear pattern.
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Common questions
Is the Xiaomi 17T worth it?
Most critics think so: 5 of 5 recommend it. It has a plastic frame and no wireless charging, and the price rose.
Do critics agree about the Xiaomi 17T?
Critics agree: scores range from 80 (Tech Advisor) to 80 (Tech Advisor), a spread of 0 points across 5 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.
What is the best alternative to the Xiaomi 17T?
The Oppo Find X9 Ultra (critic score 94), best overall.