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Updated · jamonline.ph · Aug 12
Xiaomi Unveils Redmi 17 4G and 5G With 7,500mAh Battery From MYR 669
Updated
Updated · jamonline.ph · Aug 12

Xiaomi Unveils Redmi 17 4G and 5G With 7,500mAh Battery From MYR 669

3 articles · Updated · jamonline.ph · Aug 12

Summary

  • MYR 669 and MYR 769 are the starting prices for Xiaomi’s new Redmi 17 4G and 5G, which pair a 7,500mAh battery with 45W charging and 22.5W reverse wired charging.
  • Both phones add a 6.9-inch 120Hz IPS LCD and a programmable RGB light in the rear camera module for call, notification and charging alerts.
  • Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 powers the 5G model with UFS 2.2 storage, while the 4G version uses MediaTek’s Helio G91-Ultra and eMMC 5.1; both share 50MP rear and 8MP front cameras.
  • IP64 protection, side fingerprint scanners, NFC and 3.5mm headphone jacks position the pair as feature-heavy budget models, extending Xiaomi’s recent push on large-battery Redmi devices.

Insights

What crucial features did Xiaomi secretly sacrifice to fit a three-day battery into an 8.4mm frame?
Will this phone's modest processor actually survive long enough to see its promised six years of updates?
Does the massive 8,000mAh battery hide a frustrating charging reality for this ultra-slim smartphone?