Redmi Note 17 5G
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The Redmi Note 17 5G launched in India on 6 August 2026, went on sale on 12 August 2026 and costs ₹27,999 for the 6GB/128GB variant (launch price, 6 August 2026).
It has Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, a 6.99-inch AMOLED 120Hz display, a 8,000 mAh battery with 45W charging and a 50 MP main camera.
Its overall score is 51/100, #59 of 76 phones we rank in India (2026-10-24).
- Price from
- ₹27,999 (launch)
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4
- Display
- 6.99" AMOLED 120Hz
- Battery
- 8,000 mAh, 45W
- Main camera
- 50 MP
- Water resistance
- IP65
- Weight
- 225 g
- India launch
- 6 August 2026
- On sale in India
- 12 August 2026
Redmi Note 17 5G price in India
| Variant | Price | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6GB/128GB | ₹27,999 | launch | — | |
| 8GB/128GB | ₹30,999 | launch | — |
Redmi Note 17 5G specifications
Display
| Size | 6.99 inches |
|---|---|
| Panel | AMOLED |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz |
| LTPO | Not confirmed |
| Peak brightness | 1,800 nits (maker-stated) |
| Resolution | 2396x1080 |
| Pixel density | 376 ppi (calculated) |
Performance
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 (4 nm) |
|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (chip, typical) | 957 single-core / 2,352 multi-core |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB |
| Expandable storage | Not confirmed |
Cameras
| Main camera | 50 MP, 1/2.76-inch sensor, f/1.8 |
|---|---|
| Front camera | 8 MP |
| Rear video | Up to 1080P |
| 4K selfie video | Not confirmed |
Battery and charging
| Battery | 8,000 mAh |
|---|---|
| Wired charging | 45W |
| Wireless charging | Not confirmed |
| Charger in the box | Yes |
Design and build
| Dimensions | Not confirmed |
|---|---|
| Weight | 225 g |
| Water and dust resistance | IP65 |
| Frame | Not confirmed |
| Colours | Arctic Blue, Starlight Purple, Dark Night |
| Form factor | Bar (non-folding) |
Software
| OS at launch | Android 16, 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: 51/100 | #59 of 76 | 96% |
| Camera | Camera: 10/100 | #74 of 87 | 85% |
| Video | Video: not enough data | — | 65% |
| Selfie | Selfie: not enough data | — | 40% |
| Battery | Battery: 96/100 | #16 of 141 | 90% |
| Charging | Charging: 45/100 | #93 of 132 | 100% |
| Performance | Performance: 23/100 | #85 of 121 | 100% |
| Gaming | Gaming: 34/100 | #91 of 101 | 90% |
| Display | Display: 75/100 | #75 of 127 | 88% |
| Software support | Software support: 77/100 | #55 of 97 | 100% |
| Durability | Durability: 58/100 | #81 of 141 | 80% |
| Audio | Audio: not enough data | — | 0% |
| Value | Value: 40/100 | #50 of 76 | 96% |
Where it stands against phones priced ₹21,000–₹35,000
- Its 8,000 mAh battery is larger than 87% of the 69 other phones priced ₹21,000–₹35,000 we track.
- Its 45W wired charging is faster than only 12% of the 69 other phones priced ₹21,000–₹35,000 we track.
- Its 120Hz refresh rate is higher than only 0% of the 69 other phones priced ₹21,000–₹35,000 we track.
- Its Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 (Geekbench 6 multi-core ~2,352) is faster than only 11% of the 62 other phones priced ₹21,000–₹35,000 we track.
- Its 1/2.76-inch main sensor is larger than only 19% of the 59 other phones priced ₹21,000–₹35,000 we track.
- Its 225 g weight is lighter than only 3% of the 61 other phones priced ₹21,000–₹35,000 we track.
Where the Redmi Note 17 5G ranks
Best Redmi battery phones#3Best Redmi phones#4Best phones with a Qualcomm Snapdragon chip under ₹30,000#4Best battery phones under ₹30,000#6Best battery phones between ₹20,000 and ₹30,000#6Best phones for students under ₹30,000#6Best Redmi gaming phones#7Best battery phones under ₹35,000#7Best phones under ₹30,000#8Best phones between ₹20,000 and ₹30,000#8Best value for money phones under ₹30,000#9Best phones with the longest software support under ₹30,000#9
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Questions
- What is the price of the Redmi Note 17 5G in India?
- 6GB/128GB: ₹27,999 (launch, 2026-08-06); 8GB/128GB: ₹30,999 (launch, 2026-08-06).
- When was the Redmi Note 17 5G launched in India?
- 6 August 2026; it went on sale on 12 August 2026.
- Which processor does the Redmi Note 17 5G use?
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4.
- What is the battery capacity of the Redmi Note 17 5G?
- 8,000 mAh, with 45W wired charging.
- Does the Redmi Note 17 5G come with a charger in the box?
- Yes, the Redmi Note 17 5G includes a charger in the box.
- Does the Redmi Note 17 5G support 5G?
- Yes, the Redmi Note 17 5G supports 5G.
- Is the Redmi Note 17 5G waterproof?
- It is rated IP65 for water and dust resistance.
- How many years of updates will the Redmi Note 17 5G get?
- 4 years of OS upgrades and 6 years of security updates, as promised by Redmi.
Sources
- mainAperture (gap-fill search, high confidence) (accessed 24 October 2026)
Notes: Launch 6 Aug 2026. Sale start conflicts: press coverage says 12 Aug, press coverage/Tech2 say 13 Aug (12 Aug used). Display reported as 6.9-6.99 in; 6.99 used. Second rear camera is 8MP but role not stated, so omitted. Main sensor size, dimensions (only 8.4mm thickness), weight and update policy not found; only a pre-launch tip (4 OS/5 security) exists, not used. Max RAM/storage conflicts across outlets; only 6/128 and 8/128 appear in launch-price reports. No global announce date found.
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