Redmi, a major smartphone brand, has launched the Redmi 17
5G in the international market. The Redmi 17 4G has also been introduced
alongside it. While the Redmi 17 5G was recently unveiled in China, the Redmi
17 4G was not released there. The Redmi 17 5G is powered by the Snapdragon 4
Gen 5 processor, whereas the Chinese variant of the smartphone features a
Unisoc chipset.
Redmi 17 5G and Redmi 17 4G Pricing
In Malaysia, the Redmi 17 5G is priced at MYR 769
(approximately ₹17,920) for the 4GB RAM and 128GB storage variant, and MYR 869
(approximately ₹20,260) for the 4GB + 256GB variant. The Redmi 17 4G is
available in a single variant with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage, priced at MYR 669
(approximately ₹15,600). The Redmi 17 5G comes in Deep Blue, Vivid Orange, and
Black colors, while the Redmi 17 4G is available in Deep Blue, Lotus Purple,
Oak Green, and Black.
Redmi 17 5G and Redmi 17 4G Specifications and Features
These dual-SIM smartphones feature a 6.9-inch HD+ (720 x
1,600 pixels) display with a refresh rate of up to 120Hz, a touch sampling rate
of up to 240Hz, and a peak brightness of 825 nits. The display is protected by
Corning Gorilla Glass 7i. These smartphones run on Xiaomi's HyperOS 3, based on
Android 16. The Redmi 17 5G is powered by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 processor,
while the Redmi 17 4G features the MediaTek Helio G91-Ultra. Both smartphones
come with a 50-megapixel rear camera and an 8-megapixel front camera for
selfies and video calls.
Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, a
USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack. Storage on these smartphones can be
expanded up to 2TB via a microSD card. Both the Redmi 17 5G and Redmi 17 4G
house a 7,500mAh battery that supports 45W wired fast charging and 22.5W
reverse wired charging. For security, they feature a side-mounted fingerprint
scanner.
