Redmi 17 5G
pending verification on sale
170.12 × 78.42 × 8.8 mm · 232 g
The Redmi 17 5G launched in India on 3 September 2026, went on sale on 10 September 2026 and costs ₹23,999 for the 6GB/128GB variant (launch price, 3 September 2026).
It has Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5, a 6.9-inch 120Hz display, a 7,900 mAh battery with 45W charging and a 50 MP main camera.
We do not give it an overall score yet because too many specifications are unconfirmed.
- Price from
- ₹23,999 (launch)
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
- Display
- 6.9" 120Hz
- Battery
- 7,900 mAh, 45W
- Main camera
- 50 MP
- Water resistance
- IP64
- Weight
- 232 g
- India launch
- 3 September 2026
- On sale in India
- 10 September 2026
Redmi 17 5G price in India
| Variant | Price | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6GB/128GB | ₹23,999 | launch | — | |
| 8GB/128GB | ₹26,999 | launch | — |
Redmi 17 5G specifications
Display
| Size | 6.9 inches |
|---|---|
| Panel | Not confirmed |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz |
| LTPO | No |
| Peak brightness | 825 nits (maker-stated) |
| Resolution | 1600x720 |
| Pixel density | 254 ppi (calculated) |
Performance
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 |
|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (chip, typical) | 970 single-core / 2,236 multi-core |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB |
| Expandable storage | Not confirmed |
Cameras
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8 |
|---|---|
| Front camera | 8 MP |
| Rear video | Up to 1080P |
| 4K selfie video | Not confirmed |
Battery and charging
| Battery | 7,900 mAh |
|---|---|
| Wired charging | 45W |
| Wireless charging | Not confirmed |
| Charger in the box | Not confirmed |
Design and build
| Dimensions | 170.12 × 78.42 × 8.8 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 232 g |
| Water and dust resistance | IP64 |
| Frame | Not confirmed |
| Colours | Not confirmed |
| Form factor | Bar (non-folding) |
Software
| OS at launch | HyperOS 3 |
|---|---|
| OS upgrades promised | 4 years |
| Security updates promised | 6 years |
| Near-stock Android | No |
Connectivity and audio
| 5G | Yes |
|---|---|
| eSIM | Not confirmed |
| NFC | Not confirmed |
| Wi-Fi | Not confirmed |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | Not confirmed |
| Stereo speakers | Not confirmed |
Scores
Fixed 0–100 scales from specifications and chip benchmarks, not hands-on tests. How scores work
| Category | Score | Rank | Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Overall: not enough data | — | 62% |
| Camera | Camera: not enough data | — | 45% |
| Video | Video: not enough data | — | 55% |
| Selfie | Selfie: not enough data | — | 40% |
| Battery | Battery: 87/100 | #23 of 141 | 90% |
| Charging | Charging: 45/100 | #89 of 132 | 100% |
| Performance | Performance: 30/100 | #79 of 121 | 75% |
| Gaming | Gaming: not enough data | — | 50% |
| Display | Display: not enough data | — | 76% |
| Software support | Software support: 77/100 | #40 of 97 | 100% |
| Durability | Durability: 46/100 | #86 of 141 | 80% |
| Audio | Audio: not enough data | — | 0% |
| Value | Value: not enough data | — | 0% |
Where it stands against phones priced ₹18,000–₹30,000
- Its 7,900 mAh battery is larger than 89% of the 74 other phones priced ₹18,000–₹30,000 we track.
- Its 825-nit peak brightness is brighter than only 3% of the 63 other phones priced ₹18,000–₹30,000 we track.
- Its 120Hz refresh rate is higher than only 3% of the 74 other phones priced ₹18,000–₹30,000 we track.
- Its 232 g weight is lighter than only 0% of the 67 other phones priced ₹18,000–₹30,000 we track.
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Questions
- What is the price of the Redmi 17 5G in India?
- 6GB/128GB: ₹23,999 (launch, 2026-09-03); 8GB/128GB: ₹26,999 (launch, 2026-09-03).
- When was the Redmi 17 5G launched in India?
- 3 September 2026; it went on sale on 10 September 2026.
- Which processor does the Redmi 17 5G use?
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5.
- What is the battery capacity of the Redmi 17 5G?
- 7,900 mAh, with 45W wired charging.
- Does the Redmi 17 5G support 5G?
- Yes, the Redmi 17 5G supports 5G.
- Is the Redmi 17 5G waterproof?
- It is rated IP64 for water and dust resistance.
- How many years of updates will the Redmi 17 5G get?
- 4 years of OS upgrades and 6 years of security updates, as promised by Redmi.
Sources
- glass (gap-fill search, high confidence) (accessed 24 October 2026)
Notes: Launch 3 Sep 2026, sale 10 Sep 2026. Main sensor size and update policy not found in any result (a tipster 4+5 claim belonged to the Redmi Note 17, not applied). Only one rear camera confirmed; second rear lens unspecified so omitted. One listing mentions expandable storage up to 2TB (single source, left null). Panel type and resolution not stated. Mostly secondary sources; no official page read.
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