Xiaomi has launched the new Redmi 17 5G smartphone in the
Indian market. This Redmi phone features a massive 7,900mAh battery capable of
lasting for an extended period on a single charge. It is powered by an
octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 4-series chipset and sports a 50-megapixel
primary camera. Here, we provide a detailed overview of the Redmi 17 5G,
covering everything from its features and specifications to its pricing.
Redmi 17 5G Price & Availability
The 6GB+128GB storage variant of the Redmi 17 5G is priced
at ₹39,999 (with a net effective price of ₹23,999), while the 8GB+128GB variant
is priced at ₹41,999 (with a net effective price of ₹26,999). The smartphone
will be available for purchase starting September 10 on Amazon and the
company's official website. Customers can buy the Redmi 17 5G in Absolute
Black, Endless Blue, and Eternal Orange color options.
Redmi 17 5G Features & Specifications
The Redmi 17 5G features a 6.9-inch display with a 120Hz
refresh rate, a 240Hz touch sampling rate, and an HBM brightness of 825 nits.
In terms of dimensions, the phone measures 170.12mm in length, 78.42mm in
width, and 8.8mm in thickness, weighing 232 grams. For security, it includes a
side-mounted fingerprint sensor and an AI face unlock system. The phone also
comes with an IP64 rating for protection against dust, water, and drops. This
phone is equipped with a virtual proximity sensor, ambient light sensor,
accelerometer, and electronic compass. It comes with 6GB/8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and
128GB of UFS 2.2 storage. The RAM can be expanded up to 16GB, while the
internal storage is expandable up to 2TB.
Regarding the camera setup, the phone features a
50-megapixel primary rear camera with an f/1.8 aperture. For selfies and video
calls, there is an 8-megapixel front camera with an f/2.05 aperture. It houses
a 7900mAh battery that supports 45W Turbo Charge and 22.5W reverse charging.
Connectivity options include 5G, a 3.5mm headphone jack, Wi-Fi, FM radio, GPS,
Bluetooth 5.1, and a USB Type-C port. The phone runs on Xiaomi HyperOS 3 based
on Android 16 and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 mobile
platform.
