Highlights
- Redmi 17C 5G launched in Singapore at S$279 and is available in Black, Brown (vegan leather) and Purple.
- It comes with a 6.9-inch 120Hz LCD, Dimensity 6300, 4GB RAM, 64GB/128GB storage and a 6,000mAh battery with 33W support.
- Other features include 50MP rear + 8MP front cameras, HyperOS 3, IP64 rating, dual SIM 5G, NFC and side fingerprint sensor.
Redmi has expanded its affordable smartphone lineup with the launch of the Redmi 17C 5G in Singapore. A leaked benchmark listing previously revealed that the smartphone is largely identical to the existing Redmi 15C 5G in terms of specs and design. The new smartphone also arrives shortly after the company introduced the Redmi 17 4G and Redmi 17 5G in global markets. Here is everything you need to know about the latest Redmi smartphone.
Redmi 17C 5G – Price and Availability
The Redmi 17C 5G has been priced at S$279 (around $220/Rs 19,000) in Singapore for the base variant of 4GB RAM + 64GB storage. The brand has not yet announced the pricing or availability details for the Redmi 17C 5G in other markets.
More information about its wider rollout is expected to be revealed at a later date.
The smartphone is available in Black, Brown with a vegan leather finish and Purple colour options.
Redmi 17C 5G – Key Features
The Redmi 17C 5G comes with a 6.9-inch LCD display offering a resolution of 1600×720 pixels and a refresh rate of up to 120Hz. The screen offers a typical brightness of up to 660 nits, while HBM mode can take the brightness up to 810 nits. The display also supports DC dimming and has received TÜV Rheinland certifications aimed at reducing eye strain.
It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset that comes with 4GB of RAM and either 64GB or 128GB of internal storage. The phone supports memory expansion of up to 8GB of RAM, while a microSD card can be used to expand the storage by up to 1TB. On the software front, it runs Xiaomi HyperOS 3.
For battery, the smartphone packs a 6,000mAh battery with support for 33W charging. However, Redmi includes only a 15W charging adapter in the box.
The phone features a 50-megapixel primary rear camera with an f/1.8 aperture, accompanied by an auxiliary lens. The camera setup supports HDR, Night mode and Portrait mode along with 1080p video recording at 30fps. For selfies and video calls, there is an 8-megapixel front camera with HDR, Portrait and Night modes, as well as a soft-light ring.
The smartphone supports dual SIM functionality, 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.4 and NFC. Other features include a 3.5mm headphone jack, FM radio and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. It also carries an IP64 rating for protection against dust and water splashes.
The Redmi 17C 5G measures 171.56×79.47×8.05mm and weighs 211 grams.
