Highlights
- Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G in Japan.
- It’s the first smartphone with a massive 10,000mAh battery and Pro Max branding in the Note series.
- Key highlights include 100W fast charging, reverse charging, Snapdragon 6 Gen 5, 6.83″ 1.5K 120Hz display, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, IP66/IP68 durability, and AI features.
Xiaomi has introduced the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G in Japan as the first Xiaomi smartphone to feature a huge 10,000mAh battery. It is also the first Pro Max-branded phone in the Redmi Note series. Here’s everything you need to know about this newly launched smartphone.
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max – Battery and Durability
As mentioned, Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is the first Xiaomi smartphone with a 10,000mAh battery capacity. The battery uses silicon-carbon technology and is claimed to deliver up to three days of runtime under normal usage. It supports 100W wired charging and Xiaomi claims that just 20 minutes of charging can provide enough power for an entire day.
The 10,000mAh cell is claimed to retain more than 80 percent of its original capacity even after 1,600 charging cycles, which the company equates to around six years of use. The phone can also be used to charge other devices, thanks to wired reverse charging support of up to 27W.
The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G is designed to withstand water, dust and accidental drops. It uses Xiaomi’s “Redmi Titan Structure” and carries IP66 and IP68 ratings. The phone has also undergone a 72-hour underwater test at a depth of 2 metres with the test verified by TÜV SÜD.
For underwater photography, Xiaomi has included a dedicated water mode that allows users to take photos while the phone is submerged. The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, while SGS certification confirms that the device can withstand drops from heights of up to 3 metres.
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max – Key Features
The smartphone features a 6.83-inch display with a 1.5K resolution. It offers up to 3,500 nits of peak brightness, a 120Hz refresh rate and a 3,200Hz touch sampling rate. The screen has also received TÜV Rheinland certification for low blue light and flicker-free modes.
Powering the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 chipset. The phone offers up to 16GB of RAM through memory expansion. On the software front, it runs HyperOS 3 and comes with a range of AI capabilities, including offline AI translation and real-time speech transcription. Xiaomi is promising six years of security updates along with four OS upgrades.
For photography, the rear camera setup includes a 50-megapixel primary sensor with optical image stabilisation and an 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera. Selfies and video calls are handled by a 32-megapixel front-facing camera.
The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G is available in three finishes including black, purple and Cloud Blush. The Cloud Blush variant uses photochromic technology, allowing its colour to change from white to pinkish-orange when exposed to sunlight.
The black and purple versions measure approximately 78.27 x 163.44 x 8.65mm, while the Cloud Blush model is slightly slimmer at 8.57mm. Regardless of the colour option, the phone weighs around 229.5g.
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max – Price and Offers in Japan
In Japan, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G starts at 79,980 yen (about $502) for the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage variant. The higher 8GB/512GB version is priced at 99,980 yen (about $628).
Xiaomi is offering an early bird discount of 10,000 yen on both configurations until October 14th. With the discount applied, the two variants cost approximately $439 and $565, respectively.
Japanese buyers will also receive several benefits depending on the retailer. These include a free USB-C cable at some retailers, up to two months of YouTube Premium, three months of Spotify Premium and six months of 200GB Google One storage. The purchase package also includes a 24-month quality guarantee, free replacement of the screen and back cover, and a battery replacement service available within 36 months.
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