Redmi 17 was launched in India last week as a new budget offering in the sub-Rs 25,000 segment. The handset is an affordable alternative to the Redmi Note 17 and comes with a large 6.9-inch display and a massive 7,900mAh battery. The Redmi 17 is designed for entertainment and multimedia, with a reliable battery life to back it up. The smartphone is now on sale, so here’s all you need to know about purchasing it.
Redmi 17 sale details
The Redmi 17 price in India starts at Rs 23,999 for the base variant with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. The 8GB + 128GB variant is priced at Rs 26,999. The smartphone comes in Absolute Black, Endless Blue, and Eternal Orange, with the latter featuring a vegan leather finish. The sale for the Redmi 17 is now live, and it can be purchased via mi.com, Amazon India, and Xiaomi Retail stores.
Redmi 17 specifications
The Redmi 17 features a large 6.9-inch HD+ LCD panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, 825 nits peak brightness, and Gorilla Glass 7i protection. The large display makes it a good option for consuming content and gaming. However, the HD+ resolution and brightness level might affect the user experience for those who prioritise these things. Powering the phone is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 processor, which should be good for everyday tasks and light gaming.
The smartphone’s highlight is its 7,900mAh battery with 45W fast charging and 22.5W reverse wired charging to power other devices. This battery capacity should comfortably offer multi-day usage. It can also double as a power bank, thanks to its reverse charging feature.
For optics, the Redmi 17 5G gets a 50MP primary camera with an auxiliary lens and an 8MP selfie camera. The setup is quite basic and standard for this price segment. On the software front, the Redmi 17 runs Android 16-based HyperOS 3 out of the box. You also get a 3.5mm headphone jack and a microSD card for storage expansion up to 2TB on the Redmi 17.
The Redmi 17 also features a Dynamic RGB Light system that displays different colours for calls, charging, gaming, and app alerts. It’s located as an LED ring just next to the camera sensors.
For its price and hardware, the Redmi 17 is best suited for buyers who want a phone mainly for multimedia. Its large display, reliable battery life, and dual stereo speakers make it a good option for those who regularly watch TV shows and movies on their phone. If these are requirements, then the Redmi 17 could make for a good purchase. It’s also a more affordable option compared to rivals like the OnePlus N6.
