Xiaomi 17T vs OnePlus 13T
Verdict
Xiaomi 17T scores higher on the OH Rank (63 vs 62), winning 1 of 10 categories including IP Protection. Xiaomi 17T is 3.5mm wider than OnePlus 13T. Xiaomi 17T is the more recent release, from May 28, 2026.
Score Breakdown
Performance /15
Battery /15
Screen /15
IP Protection /15
Main Camera /15
Selfie /5
Video /5
SD Memory /5
Software /5
Desktop Replacement /5
TOTAL
63
62
Xiaomi 17T
75.2mm (2.96in) · May 28, 2026 · Rank #154
9+11+11+12+9+3+3+0+5+0 = 63
* TOP SoftwareMidrange
EDITORIAL: The 17T is a mature model positioned just below Xiaomi's flagship phones. It gets a new (excellent) periscope telephoto lens and long-lasting battery while shaving almost 3mm(!) from it's width to put it into a one-hand-phone group. Good connectivity with PCs and Macs with lots of useful software features, long OS support (for a midranger). A very reliable phone if you're okay with paying a small premium.
PROs
solid build with likable design, fast midrange Dimensity 8500 Ultra with UFS 4.1 performance, 36hr endurance from a 6500mAh Si-C battery with 60min 67W charging, sub-1100nits 460ppi AMOLED screen with Dolby Vision and high PWM dimming, IP68 protection, very reliable 50MP 23mm main + 50MP 115mm periscope telephoto (both OIS PDAF) + 12MP 15mm ultrawide setup, 32MP 21mm selfie, 5 years of updates for mature and AI feature rich HyperOS
CONs
plastic frame and back panel, relatively slow 67W wired charging (no wireless), not a very bright screen with no LTPO tech, no expandable storage, no desktop replacement or Video Out on a slow USB-C 2.0 port (there is OTG), relatively expensive
OnePlus 13T
71.7mm (2.82in) · Apr 2025 · Rank #159
11+11+11+6+12+3+3+0+5+0 = 62
FLY* TOP Software
EDITORIAL: (this is a pre-test listing based on reasonable expectation of battery, screen and imaging performance) Following this year's tend, OnePlus is also releasing a "mini". Their version could be a real hit with a top processor, Silicone Carbon aided battery and fast charging, a great 6.3" screen, IP69 protection and a very good camera setup. Limited to China but sold in India as OnePlus 13S.
PROs
compact flagship quality build, fast SD 8 Elite with UFS4.0 performance, 36hr endurance from a 6260mAh Si/C battery with 80W wired charging, efficient 450ppi 120Hz LTPO AMOLED with Dolby Vision screen, very good photos from 50MP OIS PDAF main + 50MP 50mm PDAF telefoto, 4 years of mature OS
CONs
<1300nits brightness on otherwise excellent screen, only IP65 protection, no ultrawide lens, 16MP selfie with no AF, average video recording, no SDmemory, no desktop replacement functionality, slow USB-C 2.0
Both phones here were scored by me, using the same ten categories, with no ads, sponsorships, or manufacturer relationships — this comparison is as objective and honest as it gets.
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