Xiaomi Japan has announced the Japanese launch of its new entry-level REDMI 17 smartphone. Although it does not support 5G or FeliCa, it features a high-capacity 7,500mAh battery, 45W fast charging and up to 6 years of security updates. It is scheduled to launch on 28 August 2026 (Friday).
Xiaomi Japan announced that it will launch the REDMI 17 in Japan on 28 August 2026 as a new model under its value-focused REDMI brand. The phone is a SIM-free model for the open market and does not support 5G. FeliCa/NFC is not supported, RAM is 4GB, storage is available in 128GB or 256GB, and there are 4 color options.
The phone will be sold through Mi.com and Xiaomi Stores, as well as the Rakuten marketplace store, Yahoo! Shopping, TikTok Shop, Amazon and other e-commerce sites and consumer electronics retailers. The 4GB RAM + 128GB model is priced at ¥34,980, while the 4GB RAM + 256GB model is priced at ¥44,980. Under the Early Bird campaign running through 14 October 2026, each model will receive a ¥5,000 discount, bringing the effective prices to ¥29,980 and ¥39,980, respectively.
Key specifications include an approximately 6.9-inch HD+ display with a 120Hz dynamic refresh rate, up to 240Hz touch sampling, a 7,500mAh battery, up to 45W charging, an AI dual camera with an approximately 50MP rear camera and approximately 8MP front camera, Gorilla Glass 7i, IP64 water and dust resistance, and Xiaomi HyperOS 3 based on Android 16. RAM expansion enables operation with up to 8GB of RAM.
The phone measures approximately 170.12 × 78.42 × 8.8mm and weighs approximately 232g. Its design features a matte frame and metal deco, while the rear has an LED light and the fingerprint sensor is mounted on the side. The specifications also list a microSD slot supporting external storage of up to 2TB and dual-SIM slots.