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The Xiaomi 17T and 17T Pro may be debuting much sooner than anticipated. New entrants in Xiaomi’s T series could be unveiled earlier than initially projected (May 2026), but at significantly elevated prices. The standard Xiaomi 17T is rumored to leap to €749, while the Pro version could reach €999 — that’s an increase of up to €200 compared to last year. Essential specifications for both variants have also surfaced.
Do you recall when Xiaomi’s T collection provided flagship characteristics without the hefty price tag? That could be shifting. A recent disclosure indicates the Xiaomi 17T and 17T Pro will launch in May 2026, eight months ahead of expectations, and their pricing might lead to some considerable sticker shock.
As per a report from the French site Dealabs, the standard Xiaomi 17T is anticipated to commence at €749 (approximately $876) for the 12GB/256GB variant. That’s €100 more than the previous year’s Xiaomi 15T. An even bigger surprise is the 17T Pro, which might retail for €999 (around $1,169), making it €200 pricier than the Xiaomi 15T Pro.
Display and performance enhancements
What can you expect for the increased cost? The Pro version potentially boasts remarkable features. According to the report, it includes a 6.83-inch 144Hz OLED display (up from 120Hz), MediaTek’s leading Dimensity 9500 chip (manufactured using TSMC’s state-of-the-art 3nm N3P technology), and a 7,000mAh battery that facilitates 100W wired and 50W wireless charging.
For photography, it may sport a 50MP Light Fusion 950 primary sensor (the same 1/1.31-inch component as the Xiaomi 17), a 50MP 5x telephoto lens, and a 12MP ultrawide camera.
The standard 17T is anticipated to come with more basic specifications: a 6.59-inch 120Hz OLED display, a Dimensity 8500-Ultra processor, a 6,500mAh battery with 67W wired charging (lacking wireless charging), and a smaller 50MP Light Fusion 800 primary sensor.
Both devices are rumored to be equipped with 12GB of RAM, UFS 4.1 storage, 32MP front-facing cameras, and will be available in Blue, Black, or Purple.
According to the leak, the 17T Pro appears to be quite robust. Nevertheless, a starting price of €999 places it in close proximity to the entry-level models of the Galaxy S26 and OnePlus 14.
Android Central’s Perspective
A 7,000mAh battery and wireless charging in a Pro edition that is expected to offer value is commendable. You get nearly flagship-level performance for less than a Galaxy Ultra or iPhone Pro Max. However, Xiaomi’s €200 price hike in a single generation implies the company is gauging the price tolerance of customers. For consumers, this suggests the era of sub-€800 flagship disruptors is drawing to a close. If you seek top-tier features without draining your wallet, you’ll now need to hunt for deals from last year or accept that premium smartphones now begin at €1,000.
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MiciMike’s Open-Source PCB Turns Google Home Mini Into Local Voice Assistant (Crowdfunding) – CNX Software
The MiciMike Home Mini Drop-In PCB is an open-source replacement mainboard designed to convert a 1st Gen Google Home Mini into a fully local, privacy-focused voice assistant running Home Assistant Voice. Built around an ESP32-S3 MCU and an XMOS XU316 audio processor, it removes cloud dependencies without any case modifications or soldering. The board offers on-device wake word detection, echo cancellation, and noise suppression via two MEMS microphones, and comes pre-flashed with ESPHome for easy Home Assistant integration. The PCBA fully supports local voice processing, optional cloud LLM integration, media playback, and Snapcast. It’s released as open hardware under the CERN-OHL-S v2 license, with complete design files available, making it suitable for privacy-focused smart-home automation, DIY voice assistants, and hardware-reuse projects. MiciMike Home Mini Drop-In PCB specifications: Compatibility â Google Home Mini 1st generation Wireless MCU â Espressif Systems ESP32-S3 CPU –Â Dual-core Xtensa LX7 microcontroller @ up to 240 […]
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GitHub Quickly Fixed a Critical Vulnerability in Under Six Hours
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