Xiaomi has officially expanded its popular budget smartphone lineup in China with the launch of the standard Redmi Note 17, focusing strictly on delivering extreme hardware value under the $200 price point. The phone features a massive 7-inch OLED flat display pushing a resolution of 2396×1080 pixels, a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, a peak brightness rating of 1,800 nits, and a highly responsive 2,160Hz touch sampling rate engineered to accurately register inputs even in challenging or wet conditions. Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm’s entry-level Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 processor, paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage, while also supporting up to 2TB of expandable storage via a dedicated MicroSD card slot.
The absolute highlight of this budget smartphone is its gargantuan 8,000mAh battery—a monumental capacity upgrade compared to its predecessor’s 5,800mAh cell. This massive power cell features 45W wired fast charging capabilities alongside a highly practical 22.5W reverse wired charging feature, essentially allowing users to employ the smartphone as a portable power bank to charge other accessories on the go. For optics and overall durability, the device houses a single 50MP primary sensor on the back, an 8MP front-facing selfie lens, and boasts NFC capabilities alongside a reliable IP65 dust and water resistance rating. In China, the base 6GB/128GB variant is priced at CNY 1,299
