These new Android phones go all in on zoom photography and battery life

• Xiaomi is finally giving both the 17T and 17T Pro a Leica-backed 5x telephoto camera with up to 120x AI zoom.
• Both phones pack a 50MP telephoto sensor with OIS and 30cm macro support for detailed close-ups and long-range shots.
• Battery life looks like a major focus too, with a 7000mAh battery on the Pro and 6500mAh on the standard model.

In Xiaomi’s T series, the Pro model usually gets the flashy camera hardware while the regular one gets a toned-down experience. That changes with the Xiaomi 17T series. This year, Xiaomi is giving the duo one of its biggest upgrades in the camera department, along with other flagship specs and features.

Xiaomi is bringing its long-range photography setup to the entire T lineup for the first time. The new Xiaomi 17T and 17T Pro both pack a Leica-backed 5x telephoto camera with up to 120x AI zoom.