Smartphones · Ranked #48 of 82 · Best for 5x telephoto and battery

Xiaomi 17T

80
Well liked
Average of 5 professional reviews
5 of 5 recommend it · critics agree
Where the 5 reviews landedRange 80–80

Exact average 80.0 · all scores printed by the outlets

Xiaomi 17TImage: Xiaomi

5 professional reviewers tested the Xiaomi 17T, and 5 recommend it. Most praised: battery life and picture quality.

Reviewed by Digital Trends, Tech Advisor, TechRadar and 2 more

The catch: It has a plastic frame and no wireless charging, and the price rose.

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What 5 critics said

Highest score first · all converted to 0–100
  1. 80
    Digital TrendsHands-on review · 2026

    A practical, bargain-priced phone after two months of use, with standout battery and telephoto.

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  2. 80
    Tech AdvisorHands-on review · 2026

    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.

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  3. 80
    TechRadarHands-on review · 2026

    A very capable phone with smooth performance, slick software and very good battery life at a fair price.

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  4. 80
    Trusted ReviewsHands-on review · 2026

    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.

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  5. 80
    Expert ReviewsHands-on review · 2026

    Recommended over the Pro sibling for offering nearly everything at a lower price, led by a unique 5x telephoto and great battery.

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"Est." means the outlet printed no score, 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 (Digital Trends) to 80 (Digital Trends), 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.