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Nothing Phone (4a) vs Xiaomi 17T
Product A: Nothing
104 of 162 known
Change Nothing Phone (4a)
Product B: Xiaomi
83 of 162 known
Change Xiaomi 17T
92 of 154 fields differ
- 48 different values
- 44 known for one only
- 18 the same
- 44 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 284 phones.
- Peak brightnessA: 4,500nitsB: 3,500nitsNothing is 1,000 nits higher.
Weight
0 to 250 g
All 162 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
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Predecessor
Nothing Phone (3a)10Reviewengadget.com/mobile/smartphones/nothings-phone-4a-pro-picks-up-flagship-features-and-an-even-brighter-display-for-499-111500926.htmlRead 23 October 2026Engadget says the Phone 4a Pro and Phone 4a are the sequels to the Phone 3a and Phone 3a Pro.11Reviewgsmarena.com/nothing_phone_4a-review-2948.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's review compares the Phone (4a) to its predecessor and names the Phone (3a) chipset as the one it replaces.
Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
Colours
White, Black, Blue, Pink1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026
Form factor
OS support period (claimed)
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Security support period (claimed)
Not available
Security updates until
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Body
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Width
Thickness
Thickness with camera bump
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Folded dimensions
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Weight
Frame
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Front
Corning Gorilla Glass 7i1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026
Corning Gorilla Glass 7i1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17t/specsRead 5 October 2026
Back
Not available
Dust and water rating
Water resistance depth
Water resistance time
MIL-STD-810
Not available
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SIM capacity
Nano-SIMs2Active eSIM capacity0eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026ROW two physical nano-SIMs and maker explicitly says no eSIM. Japan-only eSIM hardware excluded.
Stylus
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Stylus name
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Display
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Screen size
Resolution
Pixel density
439.9ppi
460.3ppi
Aspect ratio
Not available
Display type
Display type (as published)
Max refresh rate
Min refresh rate
30Hz1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026Maker adaptive-display marketing paragraph explicitly says dynamic 30 Hz to 120 Hz, matching exact review. No LTPO inference.8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Bargain-potential-and-stylish-design-Nothing-Phone-4a-review.1294915.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Display explicitly dynamic 30 to 120 Hz. Does not establish LTPO.
Not available
Touch sampling rate
Not available
Instant touch sampling
Display brightness (typical, claimed)
Not available
Outdoor brightness (claimed)
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Peak display brightness (claimed)
4,500nits1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026Display table 4500 nits peak. Maker release explicitly identifies HDR, window size and duration unstated.2Maker product pagenothing.community/d/53744-phone-4a-is-out-nowRead 5 October 2026Maker Display paragraph expressly identifies 4500 nits HDR peak.
Minimum brightness
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Colour depth per channel
DCI-P3 coverage
Not available
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HDR playback formats
PWM dimming frequency
Always-on display
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Front camera cutout
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Cover screen size
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Cover screen resolution
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Cover screen refresh rate
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Cover screen type
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Platform
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OS at launch
Software
Latest stable OS (verified)
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Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 41Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026
MediaTek Dimensity 8500-Ultra1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17t/specsRead 5 October 2026
Process
CPU cores
CPU configuration
ANothing Phone (4a)
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ARM Cortex-A720 | 2.7 |
| 3 | ARM Cortex-A720 | 2.4 |
| 4 | ARM Cortex-A520 | 1.8 |
BXiaomi 17T
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arm Cortex-A725 | 3.4 |
| 3 | Arm Cortex-A725 | 3.2 |
| 4 | Arm Cortex-A725 | 2.2 |
Max CPU clock
2.7GHz
3.4GHz
GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 8101Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026
NPU performance
Not available
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Memory
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RAM
RAM type
Storage (nominal)
256GB1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17t/specsRead 5 October 2026Nominal marketed decimal GB. Actual default RAM/storage purchase pairing is independently sourced.3Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/terms/xiaomi-17t-series-first-saleRead 5 October 2026Same actual purchase configuration.
Storage type
Memory card
Not available
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Max card size
Not available
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Rear cameras
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Physical rear cameras
ANothing Phone (4a)
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Sensor optical format | Autofocus | OIS | Optical zoom | Field of view | Sensor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 50 | 1.88 | 24 | 1/1.57" | PDAF | Yes | Not available | Not available | Samsung GN9 |
| Periscope telephoto | 50 | 2.88 | 80 | 1/2.75" | PDAF | Yes | 3.5× | Not available | Samsung JN5 |
| Ultrawide | 8 | 2.2 | 15 | 1/4" | Not available | Not available | Not available | 120° | Sony IMX355 |
Source1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026Exact physical camera table. Main and periscope PDAF/OIS explicitly stated. Physical 3.5x periscope only, 7x sensor crop is not another lens. Review supplies 8 MP ultrawide, equivalent focal lengths and sensor identifiers.8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Bargain-potential-and-stylish-design-Nothing-Phone-4a-review.1294915.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Primary Camera header gives sensor identifiers and 24/80/15 mm equivalent lens lengths. Maker f/1.88 and f/2.88 precision retained.
BXiaomi 17T
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Sensor optical format | OIS | Optical zoom | Field of view | Sensor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 50 | 1.7 | 23 | 1/1.55 inch | Yes | Not available | Not available | Light Fusion 800 |
| Periscope telephoto | 50 | 3 | 115 | Not available | Yes | 5× | Not available | Not available |
| Ultrawide | 12 | 2.2 | 15 | Not available | Not available | Not available | 120° | Not available |
Source1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17t/specsRead 5 October 2026Three physical rear cameras. Periscope architecture is explicitly named by the maker. Main 2.0 µm 4-in-1 super pixel is binned, so native pixel pitch is omitted. Main and periscope have OIS, ultrawide OIS is not stated. Physical 5x optical zoom is independently explicit in the overview.4Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17tRead 5 October 2026Exact overview explicitly states Leica 5x periscope telephoto. No digital optical-grade crop stored as optical zoom.
Number of rear cameras
3
3
Main camera
50MP
50MP
Longest physical-lens optical zoom
3.5×
5×
Maximum photo digital zoom
Flash
Not available
Camera features
Ultra XDR, Ultra XDR motion photo, AI Semantic Segmentation (12 layers), Portrait Optimiser, Macro capability (built into the default mode), Night Mode1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026TrueLens Engine 4 list. Macro capability is software and does not add a physical lens.
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Maximum rear video rate per resolution
ANothing Phone (4a)
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 30 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 120 |
BXiaomi 17T
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 960 |
| 1280 | 720 | 960 |
Max video resolution
3840 × 2160px
3840 × 2160px
Recorded video HDR formats
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Log recording
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Video recording codecs
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Video stabilisation
Maximum slow-motion capture rate
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Front camera
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Front cameras
ANothing Phone (4a)
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Sensor optical format | Field of view | Sensor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 32 | 2.2 | 22 | 1/3.44" | 89° | Samsung KD1 |
Source1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026Maker 32 MP f/2.2 and 1/3.44-inch-format optics retained over review 1/3.42 format. No AF subtype or physical focal length is inferred.8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Bargain-potential-and-stylish-design-Nothing-Phone-4a-review.1294915.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Secondary Camera header identifies Samsung KD1 and 22 mm equivalent focal length. Maker 1/3.44 format retained over review 1/3.42.
BXiaomi 17T
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Autofocus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 32 | 2.2 | 21 | Fixed |
Maximum front video rate per resolution
ANothing Phone (4a)
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 60 |
BXiaomi 17T
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 30 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 120 |
| 1280 | 720 | 30 |
Front autofocus
Not available
No
Audio
2 of 4 differ
Stereo speakers
3.5 mm jack
Not available
Not available
Audio features
Not available
Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Wireless1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17t/specsRead 5 October 2026
Network
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Network
2G bands
GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026
3G bands
B1, B2, B4, B5, B6, B8, B191Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026
B1, B2, B4, B5, B81Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17t/specsRead 5 October 2026
4G bands
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B17, B18, B19, B20, B26, B28, B38, B40, B41, B42, B48, B66, B711Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026Exact ROW maker LTE IDs. n25/B25 from Pro is not copied into this base model.
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B18, B19, B20, B26, B28, B32, B66, B71, B34, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B481Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17t/specsRead 5 October 2026
5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n781Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026Exact ROW maker NR IDs include n40 and n71. Not a worldwide union or copied Pro table.
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n26, n28, n34, n38, n39, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n75, n77, n781Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17t/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact UK NR n-prefixed bands. SA/NSA union only where listed for this exact device, not a sibling or regional union.
5G modes
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5G mmWave
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Maximum modem download rate
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Satellite
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Connectivity
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
Not available
Bluetooth
Bluetooth audio codecs
Not available
NFC
Ultra-wideband
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Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BeiDou (B1I+B1C+B2a), Galileo (E1+E5a), NavIC (L5), QZSS (L1+L5)1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17t/specsRead 5 October 2026
Dual-frequency GNSS
Not available
Connector
USB data standard
Video out over USB
Not available
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FM radio
Not available
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Features and sensors
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Fingerprint
Optical, under-display1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026
Face unlock
Not available
Not available
Sensors
Accelerometer, Electronic compass, Front ambient light sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity sensor1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026
Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Electronic compass, Flicker sensor, Colour temperature sensor1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17t/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact sensor list. Infrared transmitter and vibration motor are represented in their own fields, not counted as sensors.
Extra buttons
Not available
Haptic motor
X-axis linear haptic motor1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026Maker gaming paragraph explicitly identifies an X-axis linear motor, corroborating Other features Linear Haptic Motor.
X-axis linear vibration motor1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17t/specsRead 5 October 2026
Battery and charging
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Rated battery capacity
Not available
Battery capacity (typical)
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Rated battery energy
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Battery type
Claimed battery life
ANothing Phone (4a)
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Mixed use | 17 |
| Talk time | 47 |
| Audio playback | 26 |
| Video streaming | 21 |
Source1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026Play all day paragraph, alongside the global 5080 mAh claim. Voice calls, listening to music and YouTube are separate maker laboratory runtimes. Network, brightness, audio route and firmware are unstated. Instagram scrolling is omitted because its app-specific use does not fit a distinct schema use case.2Maker product pagenothing.community/d/53744-phone-4a-is-out-nowRead 5 October 2026Maker up to 17 h mixed music/video/gaming/messages claim with global 5080 mAh battery. No network, brightness or test sequence specified.
BXiaomi 17T
Not availableMaximum wired charging power (claimed)
Not available
67W1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17t/specsRead 5 October 2026UK Battery and charging block names handset 67 W HyperCharge. Exact EU Spanish phone FAQ independently confirms phone fast charging at 67 W. PPS is separately limited to 50 W.5Maker product pagemi.com/es/support/faq/details/KA-1093073Read 5 October 2026Exact model EU Spanish FAQ Charging Q1 explicitly says the phone supports 67 W fast charging. No charger rating substituted. UK specifications independently name 67 W HyperCharge.
Wired charging standards
USB PPS, USB PD 3.0, USB PD 2.0, Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0, Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, UFCS1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026
Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)
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Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)
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Wireless charging
Wireless charging power
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Wireless standards
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Built-in alignment magnets
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Reverse wireless output power
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Reverse wired
Charger in box
Included adapter rated power
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Measured
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Geekbench single-core
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Geekbench multi-core
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3DMark Wild Life Extreme
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AnTuTu
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Display brightness (measured)
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PWM dimming (measured)
Not available
Mixed-use battery life (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)
Not available
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EU label and regulatory
7 of 10 differ
EU energy class
Not available
Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)
Not available
Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)
Not available
Drop resistance class
Not available
Repairability class
Not available
SAR head (US)
Not available
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SAR body (US)
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SAR head (EU)
Not available
SAR body (EU)
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Hearing aid compatibility
Not available
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In the box
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In the box
Nothing Phone (4a), Nothing Cable (USB-C to USB-C), 1 meter, Phone (4a) screen protector (pre-applied), Phone (4a) case, SIM tray ejector tool, Safety information and warranty card1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026Maker UK box list. Protective case is corroborated by exact EU fiche Yes, unlike Pro. Mains adapter absent in manual.
Mobile Phone, USB Type-C Cable, SIM Eject Tool, Protective Case, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card, Safety Information, Desiccant1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17t/specsRead 5 October 2026
Links
Not compared
Product page
Spec sheet
Manual
cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0376/5420/0459/files/Phone_4a_User_Guide_Global_en_2e38a5da-9c79-4ba5-ace9-51c408466e63.pdf6Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0376/5420/0459/files/Phone_4a_User_Guide_Global_en_2e38a5da-9c79-4ba5-ace9-51c408466e63.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original maker global English 15-page guide opened. Maximum wired charging omitted because manual page 3 says 33 W versus current maker 50 W. Regulatory charger 50 W is not handset input maximum. Unidentified review charger also prevents storing measured 65-minute full charge.
gl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/XIAOMI/P12A_Xiaomi%2017T/P12A_SI_%E6%AC%A7%E8%A7%848%E8%AF%AD%E7%89%88_20260209.pdf2Owner's manualgl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/XIAOMI/P12A_Xiaomi%2017T/P12A_SI_%E6%AC%A7%E8%A7%848%E8%AF%AD%E7%89%88_20260209.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original manufacturer Safety Information document linked from the maker SG user-guide index.
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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