Key Takeaways
- The smartphone sports a 6.9-inch HD+ LCD touchscreen with a 120Hz refresh rate, 810 nits peak brightness, and Wet Touch Technology 2.0.
- It is available in 4GB+128GB and 6GB+128GB variants, priced at ₹20,999 and ₹22,999 respectively, going on sale starting October 7, 2026.
- The device runs on Xiaomi's HyperOS 3 based on Android 16 and includes AI-powered help from Google Gemini and Circle support.
Xiaomi has officially introduced the Redmi 17C 5G in India to add to its affordable smartphone portfolio. Available in three distinct colours, the gadget is powered by a powerful 6,000mAh battery. It is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 6000 series processor for efficient performance. The smartphone comes with a huge 6.9-inch touchscreen with a refresh rate of 120Hz to enhance user satisfaction. Additionally, it has a single back camera setup and a slim design at just 8.05mm in thickness.
The Redmi 17C 5G is available in two different storage variants: 4GB RAM + 128GB and 6GB RAM + 128GB. The former is priced at ₹20,999, while the latter is priced at ₹22,999. It comes in three attractive colours: Coffee Brew, Dark Night and Purple Dawn. This gadget will be available for purchase from 12 noon on October 7, 2026. Customers may buy the REDMI 17C 5G via multiple channels, including mi.com, Amazon.in, and at Xiaomi retail stores.
The Redmi 17C smartphone is quite durable with an IP64 certification that provides good dust and water protection. It has a 6.9-inch HD+ LCD touchscreen with a pixel resolution of 720 x 1,600 for rich visuals. The gadget has a high screen refresh rate of up to 120Hz and a touch sampling rate of up to 240Hz for an improved response while using the device. High Brightness Mode (HBM) can reach up to 810 nits, so you can see it in bright environments.
The colour performance is good, supporting 16.7 million colours and 83% NTSC coverage. It also boasts Low Blue Light certification from TÜV Rheinland, which is circadian-friendly and reduces eye strain with flicker-free technology. In addition, Wet Touch Technology 2.0 allows the touchscreen to stay responsive even with wet, greasy or soapy fingertips for further user convenience.
The Redmi 17C 5G is powered by a high-performance octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor that reaches a max clock speed of 2.4GHz. It is backed by Mali-G57 MC2 GPU for better graphics, delivering strong visuals and gaming performance. The device is packed with up to 6GB of LPDDR4x RAM to provide smooth multitasking and app performance. It also comes with 128GB of onboard storage, and this is based on UFS 2.2 technology. It can be increased with support for virtual RAM by an extra 6GB, and storage can be upgraded up to 1TB with a microSD card. The operating system is Xiaomi’s HyperOS 3 based on Android 16 which provides a contemporary user experience and functionality. The Xiaomi Interconnectivity utilities include Call Sync and Shared Clipboard, both of which are remarkable. Google Gemini and Circle support provide AI-powered help for more productivity and ease.
The Redmi 17C 5G comes with a good camera setup. It has a 50-megapixel primary camera with an f/1.8 aperture and can capture films at 1080p at 30fps. It has an 8-megapixel front camera with an f/2.0 aperture for selfies and video calls. It also has extra camera features for more versatile photography, including HDR mode, a soft-light ring, portrait mode, time-lapse mode and night mode.
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It’s powered by a massive 6,000mAh battery and supports 33W wired fast charging, so you can use it for a long time without having to keep recharging it. Redmi 17C 5G supports 5G, 4G LTE and dual-band Wi-Fi, so you will get the best high-speed internet connection possible. It offers a lot of connectivity options, including Bluetooth 5.4, a USB Type-C connector, GPS and compatibility for systems such as GLONASS, Galileo and BeiDou. There’s also an old-school 3.5mm audio connector for wired communications.
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The gadget is also equipped with an ambient light sensor, an accelerometer, and an e-compass as onboard sensors. Security is also looked after with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for simple and safe access. In addition, the Redmi 17C 5G also provides a 200% volume increase for an enhanced audio experience for customers.
