Xiaomi 17 Pro
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Pros
- Features a unique small screen.
- Offers a better battery.
- Has better overall technical specifications.
Cons
- Technical specifications are underestimated due to perceived status.
- Difficulty competing with the status appeal of competitors.
The Xiaomi 17 Pro distinguishes itself in the market with technical innovations such as a unique small screen and a superior battery compared to the iPhone 17 Pro. These technical enhancements make it competitive in terms of specifications.
However, the reviewer points out that despite these advantages, the market often values status and brand name more than technical parameters. Consequently, the strengths of the Xiaomi 17 Pro may be underestimated in the face of the perceived status value of its competitors.
“Look, there's a small screen here, and you don't have a small screen. And this is much better. And not just because of this small screen, but the battery is better and everything is better.”
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Pros
- Exceptional battery endurance with a 6,300 mAh silicon-carbon battery.
- Leading performance powered by the new Snapdragon Elite Gen 5 processor.
- Main cameras deliver highly detailed photos with excellent dynamic range.
- Rear screen enables full-featured, high-quality selfie video recording up to 8K.
- Both main and rear displays are high-end, bright, and feature good refresh rates.
Cons
- Main camera exhibits unusual skin tone tuning, likely due to regional preferences.
- Ultrawide camera performs poorly in low light conditions.
- Zoom camera applies heavy-handed AI image enhancement at high magnifications.
- The phone can get quite hot on the sides during use.
- The reviewer is not entirely convinced by the back screen's utility beyond camera functions, finding other aspects feel like filler.
The Xiaomi 17 Pro impresses with its outstanding battery life, featuring a large 6,300 mAh capacity, and top-tier performance driven by the Snapdragon Elite Gen 5 processor. Its versatile camera system, significantly enhanced by an innovative secondary display for high-quality selfie videos, delivers detailed photos with impressive dynamic range.
While some camera aspects, like ultrawide low-light performance and skin tone tuning, could be improved, the device's fundamental capabilities and unique features are highly appealing. The reviewer finds the phone's overall package, especially the camera functionality and customization options, very attractive, despite some reservations about the secondary screen's broader utility.
“But this whole thing has successfully drawn my attention to the phone. And now my attention is on the phone. I like what I see.”