Highlights
- Redmi 17C 5G launched in India at the starting price of Rs 20,999 for the base variant of 4GB + 128GB storage.
- The sale is set to start on October 7 via Amazon and the Xiaomi store.
- It features 6.9-inch HD+ 120Hz display, Dimensity 6300 chip, up to 6GB RAM/128GB storage, 50MP rear camera, 8MP front, IP64 rating and 6,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging.
Redmi is now adding another model to its budget smartphone lineup with the launch of Redmi 17C 5G in India. The new phone joins the recently introduced Redmi 17 5G and shares its design and specifications with the global version. Succeeding Redmi 15C 5G, the new Redmi 17C 5G repurposes several key features including the 6,000mAh battery, a 50-megapixel rear camera and a 6.9-inch display with a refresh rate of up to 120Hz. Here are more details about the new launched Redmi handset.
Redmi 17C 5G Price in India and Availability
The Redmi 17C 5G will go on sale from October 7 through Amazon and the Xiaomi online store.
The price starts at Rs 20,999 in India for the 4GB RAM and 128GB storage variant. The higher 6GB RAM + 128GB storage model is priced at Rs 22,999.
It will be available in Coffee Brew, Dark Night and Purple Dawn colour options.
Redmi 17C 5G Specifications and Features
The Redmi 17C 5G features a 6.9-inch HD+ LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1,600 pixels. The screen supports up to a 120Hz refresh rate, up to 810 nits of HBM brightness and up to a 240Hz touch sampling rate. It supports 16.7 million colours and 83 percent NTSC colour coverage.
The display also has TÜV Rheinland certifications for Low Blue Light, Circadian Friendly and Flicker Free viewing. The phone has an IP64 rating for dust and splash resistance.
The phone uses the octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset with a peak clock speed of 2.4GHz. It is paired with a Mali-G57 MC2 GPU, up to 6GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage. The phone supports up to 6GB of virtual RAM expansion, while storage can be expanded by up to 1TB using a microSD card. A side-mounted fingerprint scanner is also included.
The dual-SIM smartphone runs Xiaomi’s HyperOS 3 based on Android 16.
For photography, the Redmi 17C 5G has a single 50-megapixel rear camera with an f/1.8 aperture. The main camera can record videos at up to 1080p at 30fps. On the front, there is an 8-megapixel camera with an f/2.0 aperture for selfies and video calls. Camera features include HDR, Soft-light ring, Portrait mode, Time-lapse mode and Night mode.
The smartphone is powered by a 6,000mAh battery and supports 33W wired fast charging. Connectivity options include 5G, 4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.4, USB Type-C and GPS. It also supports GLONASS, Galileo and BeiDou navigation systems.
The Redmi 17C 5G comes with an ambient light sensor, accelerometer and e-compass. The phone measures 171.56 x 79.47 x 7.99mm and weighs around 211 grams.
Redmi 17C 5G vs Redmi 15C 5G
| Redmi 15C 5G | Redmi 17C 5G | |
| Display | 6.9-inch HD+ LCD display | 6.9-inch HD+ LCD display |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| Battery | 6000mAh | 6,000mAh |
| Charging | 33W | 33W |
| Rear Camera | 50-megapixel main camera + 5P lens | 50-megapixel |
| Front Camera | 8-megapixel | 8-megapixel |
| Software | HyperOS2 with Android 15 | HyperOS 3 based on Android 16 |
| Connectivity | 5G | 5G |
| Colours | Dark Purple, Moonlight Blue, Midnight Black | Coffee Brew, Dark Night, Purple Dawn |
| Price | Starts at ₹18,499 | Starting at Rs 20,999 |
Also Read –
Redmi 17C 5G Early Listing Reveals Full Specs and Renders Ahead of Launch
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