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Redmi 17 5G Launches With 7,500 mAh Battery and $312 Price Tag

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Redmi 17 5G launches internationally with a 7,500 mAh battery, Snapdragon 4 Gen 5, and 45W charging. Prices start at around $312 in Europe.

Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G
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Xiaomi has released the Redmi 17 5G across Europe and Southeast Asia, offering buyers a device that prioritizes battery endurance over display sharpness. This shift matters because the new silicon-carbon cell delivers significantly more capacity than previous generations, addressing a common pain point for users who need all-day power on a budget. The phone targets readers who value long usage times and fast charging capabilities in an affordable 5G package.

New silicon-carbon cell boosts capacity to 7,500 mAh for all-day endurance

The Redmi 17 5G runs on Qualcomm's Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 chipset, which handles everyday tasks and light mobile gaming. Xiaomi paired this processor with 4 GB of RAM and storage options of either 128 GB or 256 GB to accommodate different user needs. The device features an IPS display that resolves at 720p and refreshes at 120 Hz, reaching a peak brightness of 825 nits.

Specifications

  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
  • Battery: 7,500 mAh silicon-carbon
  • Charging: 45 W wired, 22.5 W reverse wired
  • Display: 120 Hz, 720p, 825 nits, IPS
  • RAM/Storage: 4 GB RAM, 128 GB or 256 GB

A key highlight is the 7,500 mAh silicon-carbon battery, which represents a jump of over 7% from the previous 7,000 mAh unit. This larger capacity supports 45 W wired charging and 22.5 W reverse wired charging, allowing users to quickly top up the phone or power other devices. The screen peaks at 825 nits of brightness, ensuring readability in various lighting conditions.

Pricing varies by region, with the base model starting at 269.90 EUR (around $312) in Italy for the 4 GB/128 GB configuration. The 256 GB version costs 299.90 EUR (around $346) in the same market. In Malaysia, prices start at 769 MYR (around $188) and rise to 869 MYR (around $212) for the higher storage tier. Thailand sees listings at 7,999 THB (around $242) and 8,999 THB (around $273) respectively.

The Redmi 17 5G is now officially on sale across Europe and selected Southeast Asian markets, including Italy, Malaysia, and Thailand. We looked at the Redmi 15 5G earlier while tracking Xiaomi's mid-range lineup, noting the steady evolution of their battery technology. This release confirms Xiaomi's strategy of expanding affordable 5G options with enhanced power efficiency for global consumers.

Source: NotebookCheck

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