Highlights
- Redmi Note 17 series tipped to launch in July with a new model featuring a massive 9,000mAh battery.
- The smartphone is expected to include a 1.5K flat display, dual stereo speakers, durability upgrades, and a Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 processor.
- Redmi may also launch a Note 17 Pro Max with 10,000mAh battery later, while the Redmi K90 Ultra is rumoured to debut soon with Snapdragon 8 Elite and active cooling.
Redmi is expected to shift its focus to the Redmi Note 17 series before unveiling the Redmi K100 lineup later this year. In the meantime, the company has introduced the entry-level 4G smartphone, Redmi 17C, in the Chinese market. And a new leak now suggests that Redmi could soon launch a Note-series smartphone featuring a large battery. Here are more details.
Redmi Note 17 Series Device Leaked Ahead of Launch
According to a tipster Digital Chat Station’s latest post on Weibo, Redmi is preparing a new mid-range smartphone that prioritises battery life, durability, and everyday usability. The upcoming device is said to pack a massive battery in the 9,000mAh range, which will make it one of the largest batteries seen on a Redmi smartphone to date.
The leak further claims that the handset will feature a flat display with 1.5K resolution, dual stereo speakers with high output volume, and improved durability. It is also tipped to offer flagship-level protection against water damage and accidental drops.
The upcoming Redmi smartphone is reportedly powered by a power-efficient Snapdragon 6-series processor. While the exact chipset has not been named, speculation points toward the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5.
This possibility gains credibility because Qualcomm previously confirmed that a Redmi smartphone would be among the first devices to adopt the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 when the chip was announced in May. As a result, the leaked device is widely believed to be part of the Redmi Note 17 series.
Redmi’s Large Battery Strategy
Recent reports suggest that Redmi is continuing to push battery capacities higher across its budget and mid-range smartphone portfolio. However, the company may have even bigger plans in store.
Redmi is reportedly also working on a smartphone with an even larger 10,000mAh battery. The device is rumoured to launch as the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max and could debut in China sometime in August or September.
If accurate, Redmi’s upcoming Note-series lineup could become one of the most battery-focused smartphone ranges in the market.
Redmi K90 Ultra Also Expected Soon
Apart from the Note-series devices, Redmi is reportedly preparing another high-end smartphone launch. The company is said to be working on the Redmi K90 Ultra, which could arrive later this month.
According to rumours, the Redmi K90 Ultra may feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and an 8,500mAh battery paired with 100W fast charging support. The device is also tipped to include a built-in air-cooling fan system designed to help maintain performance during intensive tasks such as gaming.
As with all early leaks, readers should treat the information with caution until Redmi makes an official announcement.
