Source : INDIA TODAY NEWS
Xiaomi has launched the Redmi 17 5G in India, succeeding last year’s Redmi 15. And if you noticed something odd there, you’re not alone. Instead of launching a Redmi 16, the company skipped straight to the Redmi 17. The new smartphone ships with a large 7,900mAh battery, Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 chipset and a 50-megapixel camera. Although the device has already been available in select global markets since early August, in India, it will go on sale from 10th September.
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Redmi 17 5G: Specs and features
The Redmi 17 5G gets a large 6.9-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 825 nits of HBM brightness. The company confirmed that it has TV Rheinland certifications for Low Blue Light, Circadian Friendly and Flicker Free. The screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 7i. For music, the phone comes with dual stereo speakers.
Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 Mobile Platform, built on a 4nm process. The chipset has an octa-core CPU with speeds of up to 2.4GHz and supports 5G connectivity.
To keep the lights on, the Redmi 17 5G packs a 7,900mAh battery with support for 45W fast charging. It also supports wired reverse charging, so the phone can be used to charge compatible accessories and other devices.
For photography, the Redmi 17 5G has a 50-megapixel AI dual rear camera. Camera features include Night Mode, Portrait Mode, HDR and Document Mode. There is also an 8MP front camera for selfies and video calls, with Portrait and Night modes.
The phone ships with Xiaomi HyperOS 3 and gets an IP64 rating for protection against dust and splashes. It also has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock.
Redmi 17 5G price and availability in India
The Redmi 17 5G has been priced at Rs 39,999 for the base 6GB RAM and 128GB storage model, while the 8GB RAM and 128GB variant carries a sticker price of Rs 41,999. However, with introductory launch offers factored in, Xiaomi has set the net effective price at Rs 23,999 and Rs 26,999, respectively.
The smartphone ships with three colourways: Absolute Black, Endless Blue and Eternal Orange, with the latter featuring a vegan leather finish. And will go on sale in India from September 10 through mi.com, Amazon and Xiaomi retail stores.
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SOURCE :- TIMES OF INDIA
