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The Xiaomi 17T Pro has landed with a Leica-tuned 50MP 5x telephoto lens 📸 📱🔥

May 28, 2026 1 min
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Summary

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The Xiaomi 17T Pro delivers impressive telephoto performance with its 50MP 5x zoom camera.

The Xiaomi 17T Pro features a highly capable 50MP, 5x telephoto camera tuned with Leica for natural, authentic color reproduction. The reviewer highlights its strong performance at 5x range and usability at 10x, positioning it as a competitive value proposition against flagship rivals.

Verdict

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The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a highly capable, value-focused camera phone with an excellent telephoto system that rivals more expensive flagship devices.

Buy

Pros

  • ✓ Leica-tuned 50MP 5x zoom delivers natural color. 0:19
  • ✓ High image detail at 5x focal length. 0:25
  • ✓ Very good image usability at 10x zoom. 0:40

Cons

  • ✗ 120x AI zoom is not practical for high-quality shots. 0:47

Specs

Telephoto resolution 50MP 0:07
Optical zoom 5x 0:07

Compared to

  • Xiaomi 17 Ultra

    The 17T Pro's telephoto performance is comparable to the flagship Ultra model.

  • iPhone 17 Pro and OnePlus 15

    The 17T Pro offers a longer native optical zoom reach.

Best for

  • mobile photographers
  • value-seeking consumers

Key Points

  • 0:07 The phone features a 50MP 5x telephoto lens with Leica color tuning.
  • 0:24 The camera produces high-quality, realistic images at 5x and remains usable at 10x digital zoom.
  • 0:47 The 120x AI Ultra Zoom is largely unusable but serves as a niche long-distance feature.

Worth watching if: You are interested in photography-focused smartphones or want to know if the Xiaomi 17T Pro's telephoto capabilities are a worthy alternative to more expensive flagships.

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