Source : INDIA TODAY NEWS
Xiaomi has rolled out another smartphone to its Redmi lineup in India with the launch of the Redmi 17C 5G. It succeeded the Redmi 15C, launched last December. The new smartphone comes with a large display, a big battery and 5G connectivity. The phone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset and runs Xiaomi’s HyperOS 3. The new device will go on sale in India from October 7.
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Redmi 17C 5G specs and features
The Redmi 17C 5G features a 6.9-inch HD+ LCD display, a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 810 nits brightness in HBM. The screen is designed to offer smoother scrolling and a better experience while watching videos or browsing. It also comes with TV Rheinland certifications for Low Blue Light, Flicker Free and Circadian Friendly viewing.
Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 Mobile Platform. It supports up to 12GB of RAM with Memory Extension for multitasking, although the phone is available with up to 6GB of physical RAM.
For photography, the Redmi 17C 5G gets a 50-megapixel AI rear camera. The camera supports features including Ultra HD, Portrait and Night modes. On the front, there is an 8-megapixel camera for selfies and video calls.
The Redmi 17C 5G packs a 6,000mAh battery and supports 33W fast charging. The company also claims that the battery can retain 80 per cent or more of its capacity after 1,000 full charge cycles.
For durability, it ships with an IP64 rating for dust and water resistance and also supports Wet Touch Technology 2.0, allowing the display to remain responsive when fingers are damp, oily, or soapy.
The Redmi 17C 5G runs Xiaomi HyperOS 3 based on Android 16. It gets Google Gemini and Circle to Search, subject to availability and compatibility. Other features include a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and a 200 per cent volume boost.
Redmi 17C 5G price and availability
The Redmi 17C 5G is priced at Rs 20,999 for the 4GB RAM and 128GB storage variant. The 6GB RAM and 128GB storage model costs Rs 22,999.
The smartphone comes in three colour options: Dark Night, Coffee Brew and Purple Dawn. It will go on sale in India from October 7 through Mi.com, Amazon India and Xiaomi Retail.
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SOURCE :- TIMES OF INDIA
