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Xiaomi

Redmi 17 5G

Released Aug 10, 2026Phone

Xiaomi's budget Redmi 17 5G pairs a 6.9-inch 120Hz LCD with a Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 chipset and a 7500mAh silicon-carbon battery (7900mAh in the India variant), with 45W wired charging, a 50MP main camera, and IP64 splash resistance.

Pros

  • 7500mAh silicon-carbon battery (7900mAh in the India variant), with 45W wired charging and 22.5W reverse wired charging
  • 6.9-inch 120Hz LCD display rated up to 825 nits peak brightness
  • IP64 splash resistance, NFC, and a 3.5mm headphone jack on a budget device
  • Configurations up to 6GB RAM (8GB in the India variant) and 256GB of expandable UFS 2.2 storage

Cons

  • No wireless charging
  • Single 50MP rear camera with no ultrawide or telephoto lens
  • HD+ (720p) resolution across the 6.9-inch panel gives lower pixel density than most rivals
  • Not officially sold in the US, with availability limited to markets like Malaysia and India
42.9Inno Score

Below average

Computed from specs & benchmarks via our public methodology.

Performance20
Display40.9
Camera29
Battery71.3
Features86.7

Full specifications

Everything we track for the Redmi 17 5G

Display

Screen size
6.9 ″
Panel type
IPS LCD
Resolution
720x1600
Pixel density
254 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Peak brightness
825 nits
Screen-to-body
86.2 %

Performance

Chipset
Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
RAM (max)
6 GB
Storage options
128/256GB
Storage type
UFS 2.2

Camera

Main camera
50 MP
Main aperture
f/1.8
Max video
1080p@30fps
Front camera
8 MP
OIS
No

Battery

Capacity
7,500 mAh
Wired charging
45 W

Design

Weight
232 g
Thickness
8.8 mm
IP rating
IP64
Frame material
Plastic

Connectivity

5G
Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
5.1
NFC
Yes
USB
USB-C 2.0
eSIM
No

Software

OS at launch
Android 16 (HyperOS 3)

Audio

Stereo speakers
Yes
3.5mm jack
Yes

Quick answers

Is the Redmi 17 5G good in 2026?

The Redmi 17 5G earns an Inno Score of 42.9/100 (“Below average”) based on its specs and benchmark results. Xiaomi's budget Redmi 17 5G pairs a 6.9-inch 120Hz LCD with a Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 chipset and a 7500mAh silicon-carbon battery (7900mAh in the India variant), with 45W wired charging, a 50MP main camera, and IP64 splash resistance.

What are the key specs of the Redmi 17 5G?

Chipset: Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 · Screen size: 6.9 ″ · Capacity: 7,500 mAh · Main camera: 50 MP

What are the closest alternatives to the Redmi 17 5G?

Its closest rivals on InnoReviews are Blackview BL7000 Pro, Redmi Note 17, Minimal Phone 2 — open the comparison pages for a spec-by-spec breakdown.

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