Redmi 17 5G and Redmi 17 4G go official

Following the Redmi 15 series from last year, Xiaomi has now launched its Redmi 17 series with two members. The Redmi 17 4G and Redmi 17 5G share identical looks and key specs.

Redmi 17 4G (left) and Redmi 17 5G (right)

Both phones come with 6.9-inch IPS LCDs, but unlike their predecessors, the new models feature 1600 x 720px resolution panels instead of the FHD ones found on their predecessors. Both phones come with 120Hz refresh rates. They also share the same 7,500mAh battery with 45W wired and 22.5W reverse wired charging.

In terms of chipsets, the 4G variant gets a MediaTek Helio G91-Ultra while the Redmi 17 5G brings Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 chip. Both phones get 4/6GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128/256GB storage trims. The 4G variant is equipped with slower eMMC 5.1 storage while the 5G model gets UFS 2.2 speeds.

Redmi 17 5G gets a Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 chip while Redmi 17 4G features the Helio G91-Ultra

In terms of cameras, you get the same 50MP main shooter on the back and an 8MP selfie module on the front. Both phones feature a programmable RGB light on the back which can show incoming notifications as well as system status alerts.

Redmi 17 series brings a programmable RGB light

Other shared specs between the two include IP64 ingress protection, NFC, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Redmi 17 4G comes in Black, Deep Blue, Lotus Purple, and Oak Green colors. It starts at MYR 669 ($163) in Malaysia.

Redmi 17 4G

Redmi 17 5G is available in Black, Deep Blue, and Vivid Orange colors. It starts at MYR 769 ($188) in Malaysia.

Redmi 17 5G

Redmi 17 4G • Redmi 17 5G