Xiaomi rolls out 17T and 17T Pro with optional tablet bundles

Xiaomi’s new 17T series adds a 50 MP periscope sensor, larger batteries and faster refresh‑rate displays, while offering bundled discounts on the Redmi Pad 2 and Xiaomi Pad 8 tablets.

Xiaomi’s 17T lineup hits the European market

Xiaomi introduced two new flagships this week – the Xiaomi 17T and the Xiaomi 17T Pro. Both phones sit a step above the 15T models that launched last year, with price tags €100 higher but a noticeable bump in hardware.

Core upgrades you’ll see on the 17T series

Feature	17T	17T Pro
Display	6.59‑inch, 12‑bit OLED, 120 Hz	6.83‑inch, 12‑bit OLED, 144 Hz
Main sensor	50 MP, 1/1.55” (1.0 µm)	50 MP, 1/1.31” (1.2 µm)
Periscope	50 MP, 5× optical (115 mm) – 10× loss‑less, 30 cm macro	Same as 17T
Secondary cameras	12 MP ultra‑wide, 32 MP selfie	12 MP ultra‑wide, 32 MP selfie
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 8500	MediaTek Dimensity 9500
Battery	6,500 mAh (Silicon‑Carbon)	7,000 mAh
Fast‑charge	67 W wired (HyperCharge) / 50 W PPS	100 W wired, 50 W wireless
Reverse charge	Up to 22.5 W	Up to 22.5 W
RAM / Storage	12 GB / 256 GB or 512 GB	12 GB / 512 GB
Price (EU)	€750 / €800	€1,000

The most visible change is the addition of a 50 MP periscope lens that replaces the modest 2×/46 mm unit found on the 15T. The new sensor can zoom 10× without quality loss and also focus as close as 30 cm, giving the phone a true telephoto capability that rivals many dedicated compact cameras.

Battery capacity also grew thanks to Xiaomi’s Silicon‑Carbon anode technology, which adds roughly 1 Ah to the 17T and 1.5 Ah to the Pro model while keeping weight in check. The 17T Pro’s 7,000 mAh cell pairs with a 100 W wired charger and a 50 W wireless pad, meaning a full charge can be achieved in just over half an hour under ideal conditions.

Bundles that make the price more attractive

Xiaomi isn’t stopping at the phones. It is offering tablet bundles that cut the cost of a second device by up to €150.

Redmi Pad 2 (9.7‑inch) – 120 Hz IPS LCD, Snapdragon 6s Gen 2, 4 GB RAM, 64 GB storage (microSD expandable), 7,600 mAh battery, 18 W charge. Regular price €200, bundle price €100.
Xiaomi Pad 8 (11.2‑inch) – 144 Hz IPS LCD, Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB storage (no microSD slot), 9,200 mAh battery, 45 W charge, 22.5 W reverse charge. Regular price €450, bundle price €300.

The bundles are structured as follows:

17T + Redmi Pad 2 – add €50 to the phone price for the tablet.
17T + Xiaomi Pad 8 – add €150.
17T Pro + Redmi Pad 2 – add €100.
17T Pro + Xiaomi Pad 8 – add €300.

These offers give buyers a clear path to a dual‑device setup without the usual price penalty, a strategy that mirrors Samsung’s past “phone‑plus‑tablet” promotions.

How the 17T series fits into Xiaomi’s broader ecosystem

Xiaomi’s current flagship line includes the larger Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 (non‑T), both of which target the premium segment with higher‑end optics and larger screens. The 17T line sits between those models and the budget‑oriented Poco F8 Ultra, which uses a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC and shares the same 50 MP periscope sensor as the 17T Pro. The Poco device is priced around €700‑€720, making it an attractive alternative for users who prefer a Snapdragon chipset over MediaTek’s Dimensity.

From an ecosystem perspective, Xiaomi is nudging European customers toward its Mi Account‑linked services – cloud backup, Mi UI themes, and the Mi Pay wallet – by bundling tablets that run the same MIUI skin. The tablets also support Xiaomi’s shared clipboard and file‑transfer features, which work over Wi‑Fi Direct without needing a separate app. This creates a mild lock‑in: once you own a Xiaomi phone and tablet, moving data between devices is frictionless, while switching to a competitor would require a manual migration.

What this means for buyers

If you value optical zoom and a high‑refresh‑rate display, the 17T Pro is the clear winner, especially with its 100 W wired and wireless charging.
For a more balanced price‑to‑performance ratio, the 17T offers the same periscope lens and a solid 6,500 mAh battery, plus the option to add a tablet for half the normal cost.
Users who already own a Xiaomi or Redmi tablet can skip the bundle and keep the €100‑€150 price difference as a discount on accessories such as the HyperCharge 67 W wall adapter.

Overall, Xiaomi’s 17T series pushes the envelope on periscope optics and fast charging while using bundled tablets to sweeten the deal and encourage deeper integration into its hardware ecosystem.