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Reviewers rate the Xiaomi POCO F9 Ultra higher: 81 against 75 for the Xiaomi 17T.
Reviewers agree · 6 reviews
Suits buyers wanting a compact, long-lasting phone with a strong telephoto camera at a moderate price. Trade-offs include a plastic frame, no wireless charging, weaker night and ultrawide photography, and mixed views on performance and design.
Reviewers agree · 6 reviews
Suits buyers wanting flagship performance, very long battery life and strong speakers at a lower price than mainstream Ultra phones. Trade-offs include a heavy body, average or uneven cameras, heat under load, and only four years of Android updates.
| Measure | Xiaomi 17T | Xiaomi POCO F9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Consensus score | 75 | 81 |
3 publications have scored both phones. 2 scored the Xiaomi POCO F9 Ultra higher.
| Spec | Xiaomi 17T | Xiaomi POCO F9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Released | May 2026 | September 2026 |
| Launch price (USD) | $735 | $799 |
| Launch price (UK) | £649 | £899 |
| Launch price (Europe) | €750 | €1,099 |
| Form factor | Standard | Standard |
| OS | Android | Android |
| Display | 6.6″ | 6.9″ |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP |
| Telephoto lens | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | 6,500 mAh | 8,050 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67 W | 100 W |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8500-Ultra | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Base storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Weight | 200 g | 235 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Software updates | 6 years | 4 years |
Specs come from the reviews' own spec boxes. Prices are launch prices of the base model.