Highlights
- Redmi Note 17 Pro Max and Redmi Note 17 clear NBTC certification.
- Pro Max tipped with 9,210mAh battery, 100W charging, IP68 rating, multiple storage options, while Note 17 global variant may feature 7,700mAh battery (India likely 8,000mAh).
- Xiaomi 17 Fold or Mix Fold 5/6 spotted on CMIIT with wider design with HyperOS 4, Xring O3 chipset, 7.6-inch display, 200MP camera and 6,000mAh battery.
Redmi appears to be preparing to bring the Redmi Note 17 and Redmi Note 17 Pro to international markets sooner than expected. After recent China launch, the models have now received certification from Thailand’s NBTC authority indicating that their global launch may not be far away. Here are more details.
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G Receives NBTC Certification
The NBTC database has now certified a Redmi smartphone bearing the model number 2609FRA74G, confirming that it will be marketed globally as the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G.
Previously, the same device had already appeared on certification platforms including Eurofins, NCC (Taiwan), EEC (Europe), and TKDN (Indonesia). As is common with NBTC listings, the certification does not disclose the phone’s specifications.
However, earlier certifications revealed that the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G is expected to pack a 9,210mAh battery with 100W fast charging support. The handset is also tipped to offer 5G NR, dual-band Wi-Fi supporting both 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks, Bluetooth Low Energy, NFC, a USB Type-C port, a microSD card slot, and an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.
The global model is expected to be available in 8GB + 256GB, 8GB + 512GB, 12GB + 256GB, and 12GB + 512GB storage configurations.
Redmi Note 17 5G Also Clears Certification
Redmi Note 17 NBTC certified. (Image credit – Xpertpick)
The NBTC authority has also approved the Redmi Note 17 5G carrying the model number 26081RA18G, for the global market.
According to tipster Kacper Skrzypek, the global variant is expected to offer specifications similar to the Chinese model. The main difference could be the battery capacity with the international version reportedly featuring a 7,700mAh battery compared to the 8,000mAh battery available on the Chinese edition. The tipster also claims that the Indian variant is likely to retain the larger 8,000mAh battery.
Moreover, the “2608” and “2609” prefixes in the model numbers hint that the Redmi Note 17 and Redmi Note 17 Pro Max could debut in August and September, respectively.
Xiaomi 17 Fold Appears on CMIIT
In a separate development, Xiaomi’s upcoming foldable smartphone carrying the model number 2608BPX34C has been certified by China’s CMIIT authority.
Although Xiaomi has yet to confirm the final branding, the foldable is currently being referred to as the Xiaomi 17 Fold, Xiaomi Mix Fold 5, or Xiaomi Mix Fold 6.
Reports suggest the device could run HyperOS 4 based on Android 17 and be powered by Xiaomi’s in-house Xring O3 chipset. One of the biggest expected changes is a wider foldable form factor, which could resemble upcoming foldable devices.
The foldable is also tipped to feature a 7.6-inch folding display, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, a 200-megapixel primary rear camera, and a 6,000mAh battery. Its “2608” model number prefix also points towards a possible August launch in China.
At the moment, there is no information regarding its international availability.
