Xiaomi has introduced the Redmi Note 17 in 4G and 5G variants, bringing a 7,700mAh silicon-carbon battery to both versions. The two phones also share a large 6.99-inch AMOLED panel, a 50MP rear camera and an IP65 rating for dust and water resistance.
| Feature | Redmi Note 17 4G | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile connectivity | 4G | 5G |
| Display | 6.99-inch AMOLED, 2,396 x 1,080 pixels, 120Hz | 6.99-inch AMOLED, 2,396 x 1,080 pixels, 120Hz |
| Peak HBM brightness | 1,200 nits | 1,200 nits |
| Display protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Memory configuration | 6GB RAM, 256GB storage | 6GB RAM, 256GB storage |
| Cameras | 50MP main; 16MP front | 50MP main; 16MP front |
| Battery | 7,700mAh silicon-carbon | 7,700mAh silicon-carbon |
| Software | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 |
| Protection | IP65 | IP65 |
| Dimensions and weight | 169.7 x 79.14 x 8.45mm; 224g | 169.7 x 79.14 x 8.45mm; 224g |
Both devices support NFC, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, USB-C and dual-SIM operation. Xiaomi lists the Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2, an octa-core chip clocked at up to 2.9GHz, for the Redmi Note 17 4G.
The 5G version is positioned as the variant with next-generation cellular connectivity, while the rest of its listed hardware is largely shared with the 4G model. The supplied specifications contain conflicting processor naming for the 5G handset, so its exact chipset remains to be clarified.
Xiaomi has not provided international pricing or broader market availability details in the available information. Those details, along with confirmation of the Redmi Note 17 5G processor, remain the key outstanding points for the new pair.
