The Xiaomi 17T Pro is an all-round flagship smartphone with a large 6.83-inch AMOLED screen, a MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chip, a huge 7,000mAh battery, and a Leica-built camera system with a 5x zoom lens. For all this, the company is asking around €899-€999 in Europe, depending on storage size.
But the 17T Pro is not the only strong option in this price range. Several other phones offer similar power, and in some cases, better value. So if you are shopping for a new phone in 2026 and want to compare your choices, here are five solid alternatives worth a look.
1. Poco F8 Ultra
The Poco F8 Ultra is one of the closest rivals to the Xiaomi 17T Pro, and it comes from the same parent company. Announced in November 2025, it features a large 6.9-inch AMOLED display, but the biggest difference is the chip. Instead of MediaTek, the F8 Ultra runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. This makes it a great pick for gaming and heavy multitasking.
The phone also has a 6,500mAh battery with 100W wired charging and 50W wireless charging, so it charges fast even though the battery is slightly smaller than the 17T Pro’s. On the camera side, it uses a triple 50MP setup, including a 5x periscope zoom lens. The phone also has Bose-tuned stereo speakers. Why its better is that it’s cheaper at around $729 for the 12GB/256GB model.
2. OnePlus 15R
The OnePlus 15R is a good choice for people who care most about charging speed and smooth software. Like the F8 Ultra, it runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip and packs a massive 7,400mAh battery. The display is a 6.83-inch AMOLED panel with a fast 165Hz refresh rate.
The phone runs OxygenOS 16, which is known for being clean and fast, without much extra clutter. It even supports frame-rate interpolation in games that boosts supported titles beyond their normal frame rates for smoother gameplay.
The camera setup is simpler than the 17T Pro’s, with a 50MP main sensor and an 8MP secondary lens, so it does not match Xiaomi’s zoom range. But for buyers who want strong battery life, fast charging, and a smooth day-to-day experience, the 15R is priced around $699 to $749, undercutting the 17T Pro while offering comparable or better performance.
3. Honor 600 Pro
The Honor 600 Pro takes a different approach by focusing heavily on the camera and display quality. It has a slightly smaller 6.57-inch AMOLED screen, but it reaches an extremely bright 8,000 nits at its peak. The main camera uses a huge 200MP sensor, paired with a 50MP telephoto lens offering 3.5x optical zoom and up to 120x digital zoom.
While the zoom range is shorter than the 17T Pro’s 5x lens, the image quality from the large main sensor is excellent, especially for detailed daytime shots. The phone runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip and has a 7,000mAh battery with 80W wired charging and 50W wireless charging. It also holds strong IP68, IP69, and IP69K ratings for dust and water resistance.
The Honor 600 Pro retails starting at €799 in Europe.
4. Poco X8 Pro Max
For shoppers who want similar power to the 17T Pro but at a much lower price, the Poco X8 Pro Max is worth serious consideration. It is Poco’s first “Pro Max” phone, and packs in surprisingly high-end specs for its price. It uses the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s chip, a slightly toned-down version of the same chip family found in the 17T Pro, along with a 6.83-inch AMOLED display that closely matches Xiaomi’s screen size and quality.
Where the X8 Pro Max really stands out is battery life. It comes with an enormous 8,500mAh battery, one of the largest ever placed in a regular smartphone, along with 100W fast charging. It also carries an IP69K rating, meaning it can survive high-pressure water jets, not just splashes.
The camera setup is more basic, though, housing a 50MP main sensor and no dedicated telephoto lens. Still, with prices starting around $414 to $485, it delivers exceptional value for anyone who wants long battery life and solid performance without spending flagship-level money.
5. Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
For buyers who prefer Samsung’s software and long-term update support, the Galaxy S25 FE is a worthwhile alternative. It starts retailing at $649, and for the price, you get extremely long software support along with the Galaxy AI features.
The trade-off is that the S25 FE has a smaller battery and slower charging speeds compared to the 17T Pro, and its camera system does not match Xiaomi’s zoom capabilities. However, it still offers a reliable AMOLED display, solid daily performance, and access to Samsung’s One UI software and ecosystem features, including easy connections with Galaxy tablets, watches, and earbuds. It is a strong pick for people who want a dependable, well-supported phone rather than the most powerful camera or battery on paper.
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