Xiaomi’s 17T series will be introduced in certain global markets on Thursday. Its standard variant will be launched in India next month. A microsite for India’s launch of the product has already been launched. An update to the microsite has provided further information about the Xiaomi 17T, specifically regarding its chipset and battery capacity. The Xiaomi 17T will feature a Mediatek octa-core Dimensity 8000 series chipset. Both devices in the 17T series are equipped with the Mediatek chipset, whereas all other 17 series models come with a 3nm octa-core Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset.
The updated microsite for the Xiaomi 17T now confirms that the handset will be powered by an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra chipset. This same processor also powers the Redmi Turbo 5, which is confirmed to launch in the country soon.
Furthermore, the tech firm has revealed that the Xiaomi 17T will feature a 6,500mAh silicon-carbon battery with support for 67W wired fast charging via a USB Type-C port. Furthermore, the company claims that its display will come with TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, Flicker-Free, Circadian Friendly, and Intelligent Eye Care certifications. The handset will also feature a punch-hole display cutout for the front camera.
This information comes after the company recently announced that the Xiaomi 17T Pro will feature the flagship octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 9500 processor, built on a 3nm process. The Pro model will also feature a 7,000mAh silicon-carbon battery. The company claims that these smartphones will deliver up to 9.5 hours of continuous video recording on a single charge.
The Xiaomi 17T Pro and Xiaomi 17T are scheduled to launch globally on May 28th. A week after their global debut, the standard Xiaomi 17T model will be launched in India on June 4th. These handsets will be available for sale in the country through Amazon and Xiaomi India's online store. Additionally, it will feature a Leica-tuned triple rear camera setup, including a telephoto camera on the back. This will deliver 5x optical zoom, 10x 'optical quality' zoom, and 120x digital zoom.