New renders have appeared for the Xiaomi REDMI 17 5G, revealing key design and specification details. The phone will be available in three colors: orange, black, and blue. The orange model features a leather-like back, which Xiaomi says improves grip compared to the standard finishes on the black and blue versions.
Display and Size
The REDMI 17 5G sports a 6.9-inch LCD panel with a resolution of 1600 × 720 pixels. It supports three refresh rate modes: 60Hz, 90Hz, and 120Hz. The typical brightness is 675 nits, and a high-brightness mode can push this up to 825 nits, making it usable in outdoor lighting. The device measures 170.12 × 74.42 × 8.8 mm and weighs 235 grams, putting it on the larger and heavier side for a mid-range phone.
Performance and Battery
Under the hood is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 chipset built on a 4nm process, with a clock speed reaching up to 2.45 GHz. Powering the device is a sizable 7500mAh battery that supports 45W fast charging, promising long usage times between charges.
Camera and Connectivity
On the back, the REDMI 17 5G includes a 50MP AI-enabled main camera paired with a QVGA sensor designed to reduce flicker. The front features an 8MP selfie camera. Connectivity options include dual nano SIM support with 5G and 4G compatibility, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, and NFC. The phone also retains a 3.5mm headphone jack and offers stereo speakers.
Summary
This upcoming REDMI 17 5G adds some noteworthy features like a high-capacity battery and flexible refresh rates in a large LCD screen. The choice of an orange leather finish is unusual for this segment and could appeal to users wanting better feel and grip.
Previous coverage
The REDMI 17 4G model was previously documented with similar screen size and a MediaTek Helio G91 Ultra chipset. That variant included a 7500mAh battery and IP64 rating. Unlike the REDMI 17 5G, the 4G model targeted a budget user segment with a lower refresh rate ceiling. For details about the 4G version, see our earlier article.
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