This year, the smartphone market is filled with several competitive premium devices, and the Xiaomi 17T stands out as a strong photography focused flagship. Available in two main options, buyers can acquire the 12GB+256GB variant for Rs 54,999 or opt for the larger 12GB+512GB model priced at Rs 64,999.
While its heavy focus on imaging capabilities makes it an attractive choice for mobile photographers, many users look for alternative smartphones that might better fit their day-to-day habits, specific aesthetic choices, or performance needs. Fortunately, several major brands offer compelling alternatives within this price segment that challenge the status quo.
3Vivo V70 Elite
The Vivo V70 Elite brings premium styling and imaging prowess into a highly portable form factor. Buyers can choose between the baseline 8GB+256GB variant for Rs 58,999 or step up to the 12GB+256GB version, which carries a price tag of Rs 63,999.
The hardware features a beautiful display surrounded by a compact design with a premium metal frame, making it comfortable to hold and look at. Inside, it runs on the capable Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, delivering a well-balanced mix of processing efficiency and power. The smartphone depends on a durable 6,500mAh battery that supports 90W wired charging to get users moving fast, while missing out on wireless charging hardware.
For mobile photographers, the standout highlight is the 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera, which captures highly detailed zoom shots and bright evening images with minimal noise. It is accompanied by a 50-megapixel main camera and an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens. Vivo provides an excellent software policy for this elite device, delivering four years of major Android system upgrades along with five years of security support.
