Xiaomi seems to be in a real hurry this time. For those who are waiting for the T series phones, today’s leak is quite interesting. According to tipster Abhishek Yadav on X (formerly Twitter), the Xiaomi 17T series could launch earlier than expected. than the previous generation – almost a few months ahead.
Xiaomi 17T (2602DPT53G) Geekbench Spotted
Model number 2602DPT53G, this is the global version of the Xiaomi 17T. Along with another model 2602EPTC0G which is the 17T Pro. Both are codenamed after two famous artists – “Chagall” and “Warhol”. Xiaomi has used such names before, so it is part of their style.
Xiaomi 17T series is launching early globally this year.
— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) April 26, 2026
The Xiaomi 17 (2602DPT53G) global variant will feature MediaTek’s Dimensity 8500 chipset.
Specifications:
⬛ Dimensity 8500 SoC
• 1 core @ 3.40 GHz
• 3 cores @ 3.20 GHz
• 4 cores @ 2.20 GHz
🎮 Mali-G720 MC8 GPU
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This series seems to be completely different from the previous 15T series. The code, model and design do not seem to be related with the K80 Ultra or 15T Pro. That is, both are different phones, only the name is similar. The image upgrade is not that big, the focus is mainly on performance and battery.
Specifications (Based on Leak)
The biggest news is that MediaTek’s new Dimensity 8500 chipset is coming to the global variant. One core will run at 3.40 GHz, three cores at 3.20 GHz and the remaining four at 2.20 GHz. The GPU is Mali-G720 MC8. Along with 12 GB of RAM and Android 16 directly out of the box. And many may be disappointed because the beta version of Android 17 has recently been rolling out on some devices. So everyone will expect such a popular series to come with the new Android system.
Looking at the Geekbench AI score, it is understood that the phone will be able to perform quite well in on-device AI tasks. Single precision score 777, half precision 858 and quantized score 1160. These numbers say that it will be much ahead of the previous generation in image editing, voice assistant or generative features. It is also rumored that a battery upgrade is coming, although the size has not been confirmed yet.
Why This Early Launch Matters for Buyers
It seems that Xiaomi has changed its strategy a bit this time. Earlier, it would launch in China first and then come to the global market, but this time the global certification has come so early that it seems that the China and global launches will be seen in about a day or there may be a difference of a few days. This is good news for those who are looking for a powerful phone in the mid-range. It remains to be seen whether the Dimensity 8500 chipset will be able to compete with Snapdragon’s equivalent chipsets.
However, full details on the camera, display, and charging speed are still to be revealed. So, while we may be excited by the leaks, it’s best to wait.
