Xiaomi 17T Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6; launch prices were $899 and $845. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 82/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 3,182,664).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17T Pro
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 3182664
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 3352
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 10402
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $845 vs $899
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 93/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17T Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 10 points higher (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Xiaomi 17T Pro — 76/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro — 98/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (100/100 vs 93/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (100/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 87/100. In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17T Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3182664 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $845 |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 17T Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Xiaomi 17T Pro by 34.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $54. Xiaomi 18 Pro was $54 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (100/100 vs 93/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (100/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 87/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17T Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 17T Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17T Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17T Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 93/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17T Pro over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.