Xiaomi has announced 2 entry-level smartphones under its REDMI brand, the REDMI 17 and REDMI 17 5G. Both feature 6.9-inch displays and high-capacity batteries rated at around 7,500mAh, and are reportedly scheduled to launch on the same day in select markets including Hong Kong and Thailand.
Xiaomi officially announced the REDMI 17 and REDMI 17 5G as new global models on the 7th local time. Both models are scheduled to launch on 7 August 2026 in initial sales countries and regions, and their specifications differ from those of the models for the Chinese market.
The REDMI 17 will be available with 4GB or 6GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB of storage, with prices starting at $179. The REDMI 17 5G will offer the same RAM and storage configurations, with prices starting at $249. Details of a launch in Japan have not been disclosed at this time, but the model has obtained certification for Japan, suggesting that a Japanese launch is possible.
Key specifications of the REDMI 17 include an approximately 6.9-inch HD+ display with a refresh rate of up to 120Hz and AdaptiveSync, a 7,500mAh battery, an approximately 50-megapixel rear camera, and an 8-megapixel front camera. It also features Gorilla Glass 7i protection, dust and water resistance equivalent to IP64, Wet Touch functionality, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
The REDMI 17 5G likewise features a 7,500mAh battery and has a display of the same approximately 6.9-inch size, while its UFS 2.2 storage and RAM can be expanded to up to 12GB. It is powered by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 SoC, supports microSDXC external storage of up to 2TB, and includes features such as NFC, Wi-Fi, FM radio, and a fingerprint sensor.