Redmi 17 5G
Redmi 17 5G is a 6.9-inch 5G smartphone with the Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 Mobile Platform chip, a 50 MP main camera and a 7,900 mAh battery.
In short
Redmi 17 5G is a phone from Redmi. From ₹23,999 in India. Its Comparezi Score is 42.0 out of 100, ranked #143 of 347 phones. Key specifications: display size 6.9", processor Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 Mobile Platform, RAM 6 GB. Among phones here it fits best for long software support.
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- Display size
- 6.9"
- Processor
- Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 Mobile Platform
- RAM
- 6 GB
- Main camera
- 50 MP
- Battery
- 7,900 mAh
Variants
Where to buy
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Mi Store Best price
6 GB RAM + 128 GB
₹23,999
MRP ₹39,999
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Mi Store
8 GB RAM + 128 GB
₹26,999
MRP ₹41,999
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Prices checked 1 month ago.
Comparezi Score
How the 42.0 was computed
| Factor | This product | Position in category | Weight | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery | 7,900 mAh |
66%
|
14.6 | |
| 5G | Yes | has it | 5.6 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
57%
|
5.1 | |
| RAM | 6 GB |
29%
|
4.8 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP |
22%
|
3.6 | |
| Charging speed | 45 W |
32%
|
2.5 | |
| Display size | 6.9" |
40%
|
2.2 | |
| Storage | 128 GB |
20%
|
2.2 | |
| Weight | 232 g |
25%
|
1.4 |
Each factor is placed between the lowest and highest value in Phones (0-100 %), multiplied by its weight, and summed. It is a computed figure, not a rating, and never uses reviews.
Pros
- 7,900 mAh battery, larger than 94 % of the 359 phones on Comparezi with a published figure
- 6 years of security updates promised
Cons
- Heavier than most phones on Comparezi (232 g)
- Water resistance limited to splashes (IP64)
Who should buy it
- Best for Long software support · What matters most? (pick any) #30 of 368 phones for this
Who should avoid it
- Not ideal for Light and compact · What matters most? (pick any) #334 of 368
Full specifications
Display
| Display size | 6.9" |
|---|---|
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 825 nits |
| Brightness measured as | High brightness mode, HBM |
Performance
| Processor | Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 Mobile Platform |
|---|---|
| Chipset process | 4 nm |
| RAM | 6 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB |
| Memory options | 6 GB + |
Camera
| Main camera | 50 MP |
|---|---|
| Front camera | 8 MP |
Battery
| Battery | 7,900 mAh |
|---|---|
| Charging speed | 45 W |
Software
| Operating system | Android |
|---|---|
| Software | Android 16, Xiaomi HyperOS 3 |
| OS updates promised | 4 |
| OS updates counted in | Years |
| Security updates promised | 6 years |
Build
| Weight | 232 g |
|---|---|
| 5G | Yes |
| Water resistance | IP64 |
| SIM | 3 in 2 Hybrid SIM + |
| Colours | Absolute Black, Endless Blue, Eternal Orange |
About the 17 5G
Redmi 17 5G is a 6.9-inch 5G smartphone with the Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 Mobile Platform chip, a 50 MP main camera and a 7,900 mAh battery. It is one of 21 Redmi phones and 368 phones compared on Comparezi.
Redmi 17 5G at a glance
Display: 6.9-inch screen, 120 Hz
Processor: Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 Mobile Platform
Memory: 6 GB + 128 GB, 8 GB + 128 GB
Cameras: a 50 MP main rear camera and an 8 MP front camera
Battery: 7,900 mAh, 45 W wired charging
Software (as listed): Android 16, Xiaomi HyperOS 3
Updates: 4 years of OS updates and 6 years of security updates
Water and dust: IP64
Weight: 232 g
Display
The Redmi 17 5G has a 6.9-inch screen. Only 10 of the 367 phones Comparezi has this figure for have a larger screen. It refreshes at up to 120 Hz. Redmi quotes a peak brightness of 825 nits (measured as high brightness mode, HBM). Brands measure peak brightness in different ways (full screen, a small bright area, high brightness mode), so Comparezi does not rank phones on this figure.
Performance and memory
It runs on the Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 Mobile Platform, built on a 4 nm process. Memory options: 6 GB + 128 GB, 8 GB + 128 GB.
Cameras
The main camera has a 50 MP sensor. The front camera is 8 MP.
Battery and charging
The battery is rated at 7,900 mAh, larger than 94 % of the 359 phones Comparezi has this figure for. Wired charging is rated at up to 45 W.
Software and updates
Redmi lists its software as Android 16, Xiaomi HyperOS 3. Redmi promises 4 years of OS updates and 6 years of security updates.
Design and durability
It weighs 232 g. It is rated IP64: dust-tight and protected against splashing water. It supports 5G. SIM: 3 in 2 Hybrid SIM + microSD. Colours: Absolute Black, Endless Blue, Eternal Orange.
Who should buy the Redmi 17 5G
On its published specifications, the Redmi 17 5G suits buyers who prioritise long battery life and long software support (6 years of security updates).
Strengths
7,900 mAh battery, larger than 94 % of the 359 phones on Comparezi with a published figure
6 years of security updates promised
Trade-offs
Heavier than most phones on Comparezi (232 g)
Water resistance limited to splashes (IP64)
How the Redmi 17 5G compares
The phones closest to it on specifications, from other brands:
POCO M8 Power 5G. Redmi 17 5G vs POCO M8 Power 5G: full comparison
Motorola Moto G57 Power 5G: battery 7,900 mAh on the Redmi 17 5G vs 7,000 mAh on the Motorola Moto G57 Power 5G; wired charging 45 W on the Redmi 17 5G vs 33 W on the Motorola Moto G57 Power 5G; weight 232 g on the Redmi 17 5G vs 210.6 g on the Motorola Moto G57 Power 5G. Redmi 17 5G vs Motorola Moto G57 Power 5G: full comparison
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Specifications from Redmi's official product page (www.mi.com), checked 12 October 2026. Specifications the manufacturer does not publish are left blank rather than estimated. Percentages compare published figures only; see how Comparezi compares phones.
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