REDMI has launched the 2026 Note 17 5G Android smartphone in India. The price in India starts at Rs.27,999 (Lowest Price on August 12, 2026) for the 6GB + 128GB configuration, with the 8GB + 128GB configuration at Rs.30,999. The MRP price is Rs.39,999 and Rs.44,999 respectively.
Key highlights include the 8000mAh battery with 45W wired fast charging, a 17.75cm (6.99-inch) 120Hz TrueColour AMOLED display at 1800 nits peak brightness, the Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 built on a 4nm process, and a 50MP AI dual rear camera.
The REDMI Note 17 5G is available in three colour options: Arctic Blue, Starlight Purple, and Dark Night.
Pricing & Availability
| Variant | Launch Price |
|---|---|
| REDMI Note 17 5G (Arctic Blue, 6GB + 128GB) | Rs.27,999 |
| REDMI Note 17 5G (Starlight Purple, 6GB + 128GB) | Rs.27,999 |
| REDMI Note 17 5G (Dark Night, 6GB + 128GB) | Rs.27,999 |
| REDMI Note 17 5G (Arctic Blue, 8GB + 128GB) | Rs.30,999 |
| REDMI Note 17 5G (Starlight Purple, 8GB + 128GB) | Rs.30,999 |
| REDMI Note 17 5G (Dark Night, 8GB + 128GB) | Rs.30,999 |
REDMI Note 17 5G (Arctic Blue, 8GB RAM, 128GB ROM) | 8000mAh Battery + 45W Fast Charging* | 6.99" 120Hz TrueColour AMOLED | Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | 50MP Dual AI Camera | Corning® Gorilla® Glass 7i | IP65
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What We Like About the REDMI Note 17 5G
- 8000mAh battery — well above the 5000mAh capacity that has been the default in this segment for several generations, and Xiaomi states it is the largest cell fitted to a REDMI Note so far
- 45W wired charging plus a 45W charger in the box — the adapter that matches the phone’s rated charging speed ships with it, so nothing extra is needed on day one
- 1800 nits peak brightness on a 120Hz AMOLED — outdoor legibility figures normally quoted for phones a tier above this price
- 22.5W wired reverse charging — the phone can charge another device over its USB Type-C port
- 8.4mm thickness at 225g — the chassis stays under 9mm despite the 8000mAh cell
Performance, Memory and Storage
Handling processing is the Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 mobile platform, built on a 4nm process with an octa-core CPU clocked up to 2.3GHz. Graphics run on an Adreno GPU. Xiaomi states the chip is tuned to stay fluent for 48 months, and attributes part of the battery figure to its efficiency.
Two configurations are sold in India:
- 6GB + 128GB
- 8GB + 128GB
Memory is LPDDR4X, and storage uses the UFS 2.2 standard. The SIM tray is a combined SIM + microSD slot, so storage can be expanded with a card.
6.99-inch 120Hz TrueColour AMOLED Display
The panel measures 17.75cm (6.99 inches) and is a flat OLED running at 2396 × 1080 resolution. Refresh rate goes up to 120Hz, with a 240Hz touch sampling rate and an instantaneous touch sampling rate of up to 2160Hz in selected gaming scenarios.
Peak brightness is rated at 1800 nits in multi-scenario measurement, and contrast at 5,000,000:1. Colour coverage spans the DCI-P3 wide colour gamut, with TrueColour Display calibration and TÜV eye protection certification. An optical in-display fingerprint sensor sits under the panel, and HydroTouch 2.0 keeps touch response working on a wet screen.
Protection comes from Corning Gorilla Glass 7i.
Camera
The rear setup is a 50MP AI dual camera. The main sensor uses an f/1.8 aperture with a 5P lens. Xiaomi lists a dedicated Night Mode, 2x in-sensor zoom, and a built-in AI editor.
Selfies are handled by an 8MP front camera with an f/2.0 aperture.
Shooting Modes
Rear: Film Filters, Portrait, Document Mode, Voice Shutter, Exposure Feedback, Timer Countdown, Dynamic Photos, Pro Mode, Slow Motion, Panorama, Time-lapse, High Resolution
Front: Fill Light, Dynamic Photos, Beauty Mode, Filters, Countdown Timer, Watermark, Voice Shutter, Gesture Shutter, Time-lapse, Teleprompter, Portrait, Video Beauty
Video Recording
- Rear: 1080p @ 30fps, 720p @ 30fps, 720p slow motion @ 120fps
- Front: 1080p @ 30fps, 720p @ 30fps
Connectivity
5G band coverage is listed as SA/NSA: n1/3/5/8/28/40/78. On 4G the phone supports LTE FDD 1/3/5/8/28 and LTE TDD 40/41, with WCDMA 1/5/8 and GSM 3/5/8 for older networks.
Wireless connectivity covers dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4GHz / 5GHz) on 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 5.1. There’s a USB Type-C port, and an IR blaster for controlling appliances.
Security & Sensors
Unlocking is via the optical in-display fingerprint sensor.
- Virtual Proximity Sensor
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Accelerometer
- Electronic Compass
- IR Blaster
Battery & Charging
An 8000mAh (typ) battery with a high-density Si/C cell powers the phone, managed by the Xiaomi Surge G1 battery management chip. Charging is rated at 45W wired, and the phone also does 22.5W wired reverse charging to top up other devices. A 45W charger is included in the box.
Durability & Audio
The frame carries an IP65 rating for dust and water resistance. Audio comes from dual stereo speakers which Xiaomi rates at 200% volume output.
Product Design
| Dimension | REDMI Note 17 5G |
|---|---|
| Height | 169.70 mm |
| Width | 79.14 mm |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 225 g |
Physical controls and openings include the power button, volume button, speaker, USB port, microphone, combined SIM + microSD tray, and the IR blaster.
Operating System
The phone runs Xiaomi HyperOS 3, with 4 years of OS updates and 6 years of security updates.
REDMI Note 17 5G Specifications / Technical Details
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | REDMI Note 17 5G |
| Processor | Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 |
| Process Technology | 4nm |
| CPU | Octa-core, up to 2.3GHz |
| GPU | Adreno GPU |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 128GB UFS 2.2 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes, microSD (shared SIM tray) |
| Display Size | 17.75cm (6.99 inches) |
| Display Type | Flat OLED, TrueColour AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2396 × 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | Up to 120Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | Up to 240Hz (up to 2160Hz instantaneous, select games) |
| Peak Brightness | 1800 nits (multi-scenario) |
| Contrast Ratio | 5,000,000:1 |
| Colour Gamut | DCI-P3 |
| Display Certifications | TÜV Eye Protection |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Rear Camera | 50MP AI dual camera, f/1.8, 5P lens |
| Rear Video | 1080p @ 30fps, 720p @ 30fps, 720p slow motion @ 120fps |
| Front Camera | 8MP, f/2.0 |
| Front Video | 1080p @ 30fps, 720p @ 30fps |
| Battery | 8000mAh (typ), Si/C high density |
| Battery Management | Xiaomi Surge G1 chip |
| Charging | 45W wired fast charging |
| Reverse Charging | 22.5W wired |
| 5G Bands (SA/NSA) | n1/3/5/8/28/40/78 |
| 4G LTE FDD | 1/3/5/8/28 |
| 4G LTE TDD | 40/41 |
| WCDMA | 1/5/8 |
| GSM | 3/5/8 |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band 2.4GHz / 5GHz |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 |
| Port | USB Type-C |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Optical, in-display |
| Sensors | Virtual proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass |
| IR Blaster | Yes |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP65 |
| Wet Touch | HydroTouch 2.0 |
| Speakers | Dual stereo |
| Dimensions | 169.70 × 79.14 × 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 225 g |
| Colours | Arctic Blue, Starlight Purple, Dark Night |
| Operating System | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 |
| Software Support | 4 years OS updates, 6 years security updates |
What’s in the Box
- REDMI Note 17 5G smartphone
- Power adapter (45W)
- USB Type-C data cable
- Protective phone case
- Screen protector (pre-applied at factory)
- SIM eject tool
- User manual with warranty information
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