The first 5 things to buy if you just got a Xiaomi 17T or 17T Pro

This one is the most obvious, but it’s also the most important. The Xiaomi 17T Pro has an aluminum frame and a glass back, while the standard 17T uses a plastic frame with a glass-fiber reinforced back. Both look great, but glass and metal don’t bounce back well from a hard drop onto concrete.

A simple silicone or TPU case adds a soft, shock-absorbing layer around the edges, which is exactly where most drops do their damage. If you want extra protection, look for a case with raised edges around the camera bump and the screen. This stops the lenses and glass from touching the ground directly if the phone lands face down or camera down.

For people who like a slimmer look, a clear hard case is a good middle ground. It shows off the phone’s color while still covering the corners. Either way, a case is cheap insurance against a repair bill that could cost far more than the phone’s actual value in accessories.

Even though the 17T series uses Corning Gorilla Glass 7i on the front, glass can still scratch or crack, especially if it lands on sand, grit, or a rough surface. A tempered glass screen protector is the easiest way to add another layer of defense without changing how the phone feels in your hand.

Tempered glass is a good pick because it keeps the same smooth, glossy feel as the original screen and doesn’t reduce touch sensitivity. Look for one described as “case-friendly,” meaning it’s cut to fit properly with a case installed, so there’s no ugly gap or lifting edge around the border.

If you plan to use the phone for gaming, this step matters even more. Both models support fast touch sampling rates for smooth gaming response, and a poorly fitted or bubbly protector can get in the way of that smooth feel.

The 17T or 17T Pro ships with an adapter and cable in the box, but if you want a backup for your bag or desk, it’s worth buying a charger that actually matches the speed the phone can refill at.

The Xiaomi 17T supports up to 67W wired charging, while the 17T Pro can handle up to 100W wired and even 50W wireless charging. Since Xiaomi already ships the essentials for wired duties, you should invest in one that offers wireless charging, especially if you have the Pro model. 

We recently tested the Baseus Spacemate RD1 Pro, which combines a wireless charging pad on top with a full row of wired USB-C and USB-A ports underneath. It’s more of a desk setup than a pocket charger, but it means your 17T Pro can charge wirelessly while a laptop, earbuds case, or power bank charges over a cable at the same time, all from one outlet.

Neither the 17T nor the 17T Pro has a headphone jack, which is now the standard across most phones. That means Bluetooth earbuds are basically a requirement rather than an optional extra.

Interestingly, some early buyers of the 17T series received gifts with their purchase, including Redmi Headphones Neo with the base 17T, and a Xiaomi Smart Band 10 fitness tracker bundled with the 17T Pro. If your unit came with either of these, you may already have a starting point. But if you didn’t get a bundle, or you simply want a nicer pair, it’s worth looking for earbuds that support the same audio codecs the phone offers. Xiaomi’s own Redmi Buds 8 Pro is one option worth a look — it offers 55dB ANC and Hi-Res Audio support.

This next one isn’t a physical product, but it deserves a spot on this list. Neither the Xiaomi 17T nor the 17T Pro has a slot for a microSD card, so whatever storage size you bought is the storage you’re stuck with. The Pro model does offer a 1TB option in some markets, which gives plenty of breathing room, but it also costs a lot more. Meanwhile, the base models with 256GB can fill up fast if you take lots of photos or record videos.

Instead of hunting for accessories that promise external storage, it’s smarter to set up a cloud backup plan through Google Photos, Xiaomi Cloud, or another service you trust. This keeps your photos and videos safe even if something happens to the phone, and it frees up space without needing to delete anything permanently. Many services offer affordable monthly plans, and setting this up on day one saves you from a stressful scramble later when storage runs low.

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